Captain 250 DI vs Mahindra JIVO 225 DI — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Captain 250 DI (₹ 3.61 Lakh – ₹ 4.6 Lakh) and Mahindra JIVO 225 DI (₹ 4.32 Lakh – ₹ 4.53 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Captain 250 DI	Mahindra JIVO 225 DI
Aglist Score	5.8	6.9
Price (ex-showroom)	₹3,61,000	₹4,32,000
Engine HP	25	20
Engine capacity	1,290	1,366
Cylinders	2	2
Gearbox	Synchromesh, 8 Forward + 2 Reverse (high-low), single clutch	Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch
Transmission type	Synchromesh, 8 Forward + 2 Reverse (high-low), single clutch	Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch
Brakes	Oil immersed brakes	Oil immersed brakes
Steering	Power steering	Power steering (single drop arm column)
Lifting capacity	600 kg	750 kg
Fuel tank	20 litres	24 litres
Weight	890 kg	—
Drive	2WD	2WD
Warranty	—	5 years / 5000 hours (whichever is earlier)

Aglist Score — broken down

	Captain 250 DI	Mahindra JIVO 225 DI
Value for money	9.3	5.3
Power & performance	2.2	7.8
Hydraulics & implements	2.3	7.5
Build & durability	8.7	5.9
Comfort & usability	6.8	6.8
Warranty & service reach	5	9

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI (6.9/10) edges out the Captain 250 DI (5.8/10). The Captain 250 DI is ₹71,000 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.

Captain 250 DI: Orchard and vegetable growers on two to four acres wanting rotavator power without giving up narrow-row access.

Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: Vineyard, orchard and cotton inter-cultivation on 2-5 acres where turning space is tight and ground stays dry.