Eicher6.8/10
Eicher 485
₹ 6.25 Lakh – ₹ 7.11 Lakh ex-showroom
Eicher 485 vs Mahindra 575 DI — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Eicher 485 (₹ 6.25 Lakh – ₹ 7.11 Lakh) and Mahindra 575 DI (₹ 6.84 Lakh – ₹ 7.14 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Eicher 485 | Mahindra 575 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 6.8 | 8.1 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹6,25,100 | ₹6,83,944 |
| Engine HP | 45 | 45 |
| PTO HP | 38.3 | 41.8 |
| Engine capacity | 2,945 | 2,979 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Transmission type | Combination of Constant and Sliding Mesh (central shift / side shift) | Partial Constant Mesh / Full Constant Mesh / SLIPTO |
| Brakes | Dry Disc Brakes / Oil Immersed Brakes (optional) | Oil Immersed Brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical / Power Steering (optional) | Mechanical / Power Steering (optional) |
| Lifting capacity | 1,650 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Fuel tank | 45 litres | 50 litres |
| Weight | 2,140 kg | 1,860 kg |
| Wheelbase | 2,005 mm | 1,945 mm |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 2 years | 6 years |
| Front tyre | 6.00 x 16 | 6.00 x 16 / 7.50 x 16 |
| Rear tyre | 13.6 x 28 / 14.9 x 28 | 13.6 x 28 / 14.9 x 28 |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Eicher 485 | Mahindra 575 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Power & performance | 5.7 | 8 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 7.2 | 10 |
| Build & durability | 9.7 | 10 |
| Comfort & usability | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Warranty & service reach | 5.9 | 9.7 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Mahindra 575 DI (8.1/10) edges out the Eicher 485 (6.8/10). The Eicher 485 is ₹58,844 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.
Eicher 485: Hot, dusty districts where deep ploughing and trolley pulling matter more than cab comfort or tight turning.
Mahindra 575 DI: The farmer replacing an old 575 who values easy repairs and resale over a modern gearbox.
