Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD vs Powertrac Steeltrac 25 2WD — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD (₹ 4.63 Lakh – ₹ 4.78 Lakh) and Powertrac Steeltrac 25 2WD (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD Powertrac Steeltrac 25 2WD
Aglist Score6.8—
Price (ex-showroom)₹4,63,000—
Engine HP20—
Engine capacity1,3661,290
Cylinders22
GearboxSliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single friction clutch plate8 Forward + 2 Reverse
Transmission typeSliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single friction clutch plateSynchromesh main gears; sliding range gears (brochure)
BrakesOil immersed disc brakesOil-immersed brakes
SteeringPower steering, single drop armPower steering
Lifting capacity750 kg550 kg
Fuel tank22 litres—
Weight—996 kg
Wheelbase—1,580 mm
Drive4WD2WD
Warranty5 years—
Front tyre—5.25 x 14
Rear tyre—8.3 x 24 (base brochure)

Aglist Score — broken down

Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WDPowertrac Steeltrac 25 2WD
Value for money4.4—
Power & performance7.8—
Hydraulics & implements7.5—
Build & durability5.97.4
Comfort & usability8.16.8
Warranty & service reach97.5

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD: Sloping or damp orchard and vineyard rows, coconut and areca gardens, and hill terraces where a 2WD mini loses grip.

Powertrac Steeltrac 25 2WD: Buyers comparing the base two-cylinder Steeltrac 25 with other compact 2WD tractors on a like-for-like equipment basis.

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