Mahindra7.1/10
Mahindra 265 DI XP Plus
₹ 5.42 Lakh – ₹ 5.57 Lakh ex-showroom
Mahindra 265 DI XP Plus vs VST Shakti 932 DI — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra 265 DI XP Plus (₹ 5.42 Lakh – ₹ 5.57 Lakh) and VST Shakti 932 DI (₹ 5.76 Lakh – ₹ 6.34 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Mahindra 265 DI XP Plus | VST Shakti 932 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 7.1 | 5.1 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹5,41,722 | ₹5,76,000 |
| Engine HP | 33 | 32 |
| PTO HP | 29.6 | 24 |
| Engine capacity | 2,048 | 1,642 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse | 9 Forward + 3 Reverse |
| Transmission type | Partial Constant Mesh | Synchromesh |
| Brakes | Oil Immersed Brakes (multi-disc) | Oil Immersed Disc Brakes |
| Steering | Dual Acting Power Steering / Manual Steering (optional) | Power Steering |
| Lifting capacity | 1,500 kg | 1,250 kg |
| Fuel tank | 55 litres | 25 litres |
| Weight | — | 1,240 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 1,520 mm |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 6 years / 6000 hours (2 years standard + 4 years engine and transmission) | 2 years / 2000 hours |
| Front tyre | 6.00 x 16 | 6.00 x 12 |
| Rear tyre | 12.4 x 28 / 13.6 x 28 | 9.50 x 20 |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Mahindra 265 DI XP Plus | VST Shakti 932 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| Power & performance | 6.5 | 0.9 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 10 | 8.1 |
| Build & durability | 7.1 | 9.7 |
| Comfort & usability | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Warranty & service reach | 9.7 | 4.8 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Mahindra 265 DI XP Plus (7.1/10) edges out the VST Shakti 932 DI (5.1/10).
Mahindra 265 DI XP Plus: Four to eight acres of vegetables, orchard rows or already-worked land where lift capacity matters more than raw pull.
VST Shakti 932 DI: Plantation and paddy farmers in South India and the North East needing a narrow, light tractor for wet fields.
