Mahindra6.8/10
Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD
₹ 4.63 Lakh – ₹ 4.78 Lakh ex-showroom
Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD vs Swaraj 717 — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD (₹ 4.63 Lakh – ₹ 4.78 Lakh) and Swaraj 717 (₹ 3.19 Lakh – ₹ 3.29 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD | Swaraj 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 6.8 | 6 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹4,63,000 | ₹3,18,848 |
| Engine HP | 20 | 15 |
| Engine capacity | 1,366 | 864 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Gearbox | Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single friction clutch plate | Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch |
| Transmission type | Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single friction clutch plate | Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed disc brakes | Dry disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering, single drop arm | Mechanical steering, single drop arm |
| Lifting capacity | 750 kg | 780 kg |
| Fuel tank | 22 litres | 23 litres |
| Weight | — | 850 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year / 750 hours |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD | Swaraj 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 4.4 | 5.5 |
| Power & performance | 7.8 | 4.2 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 7.5 | 10 |
| Build & durability | 5.9 | 6.9 |
| Comfort & usability | 8.1 | 3.5 |
| Warranty & service reach | 9 | 5.7 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD (6.8/10) edges out the Swaraj 717 (6.0/10). The Swaraj 717 is ₹1,44,152 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.
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.
Swaraj 717: One to three acres of groundnut, cotton, chilli or grapes needing narrow inter-row cultivation, sowing and spraying.
