Overview
The VST Shakti MT171 is a 2WD compact utility farm tractor produced by VST from 2017 to the present. It features a 0.7L single-cylinder diesel engine rated at 17 hp and an 8-speed gear transmission with two reverse gears. The tractor is configured with an open operator station and provides a rear lift capacity of 1653 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Powertrain and Output:
The tractor is equipped with a 17 hp liquid-cooled engine and a rear PTO rated at a claimed 13 hp with dual speeds of 540 and 1000 RPM.
Mechanical and Chassis Layout:
The model features a two-wheel drive system, a 57.5-inch wheelbase, and a ground clearance of 10.8 inches.
Transmission and Hitch Capacity:
The 8-speed gear transmission is paired with a rear lift capacity of 1653 lbs and an adjustable rear tread ranging from 28.7 to 35 inches.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VST |
Engine
| Engine type | 0.7L 1-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 4.8 gal (18.2 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.94x3.74 inches (100 x 95 mm) |
| Description | diesel / 1-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (0.7 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2800 |
| Torque | 34.7 lb-ft (47.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1680 |
| PTO (claimed) | 13 hp (9.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 1653 lbs (749 kg) |
|---|
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 34.7 inches (88 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 10.8 inches (27 cm) |
| Rear tread | 28.7 to 35 inches (72 to 88 cm) |
| Weight | 1764 lbs (800 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 57.5 inches (146 cm) |
| Weight | 1764 lbs (800 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 57.5 inches (146 cm) |