John Deere 5405 PowerTech 2WD vs Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the John Deere 5405 PowerTech 2WD (Price on request) and Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i (₹ 8.8 Lakh – ₹ 9 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

John Deere 5405 PowerTech 2WD Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i
Aglist Score—7.5
Price (ex-showroom)—₹8,80,075
Engine HP6357
PTO HP—50.3
Engine capacity—3,531
Cylinders34
Gearbox12F/4R GearPro; other gearboxes are separate options15 Forward + 3 Reverse
Transmission type—Partial Synchromesh (mechanical + synchromesh)
Brakes—Mechanical / Oil Immersed Multi Disc Brakes
SteeringPower steeringPower Steering (single drop arm)
Lifting capacity—2,200 kg
Fuel tank71 litres66 litres
Wheelbase—2,145 mm
Drive2WD2WD
Warranty—6 years / 6000 hours
Front tyre6.5 x 20, 8 PR7.50 x 16
Rear tyre16.9 x 30, 12 PR16.9 x 28

Aglist Score — broken down

John Deere 5405 PowerTech 2WDMahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i
Value for money—6.2
Power & performance—6
Hydraulics & implements—7.9
Build & durability3.18.4
Comfort & usability8.18.7
Warranty & service reach7.59.7

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

John Deere 5405 PowerTech 2WD: Buyers planning a specified tractor-and-implement package who can resolve gearbox and hydraulic choices with their dealer.

Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i: Sugarcane, cotton and contract farming where one tractor must run reaper, leveller and heavy trolley all season.

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