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Captain 250 DI
₹ 3.61 Lakh – ₹ 4.6 Lakh ex-showroom
Captain 250 DI vs Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Captain 250 DI (₹ 3.61 Lakh – ₹ 4.6 Lakh) and Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD (₹ 5.33 Lakh – ₹ 5.48 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Captain 250 DI | Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹3,61,000 | ₹5,33,074 |
| Engine HP | 25 | 24 |
| 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 |
| Lifting capacity | 600 kg | 750 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 litres | 23 litres |
| Weight | 890 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Warranty | — | 5 years / 5000 hours |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Captain 250 DI | Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 9.3 | 4.6 |
| Power & performance | 2.2 | 4 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 2.3 | 5.1 |
| Build & durability | 8.7 | 5.9 |
| Comfort & usability | 6.8 | 8.1 |
| Warranty & service reach | 5 | 9 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Captain 250 DI (5.8/10) edges out the Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD (5.7/10).
Captain 250 DI: Orchard and vegetable growers on two to four acres wanting rotavator power without giving up narrow-row access.
Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD: Narrow-row grape, pomegranate and citrus orchards on damp or sloping land needing one tractor for tillage and spraying.
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