Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD vs VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD (₹ 4.63 Lakh – ₹ 4.78 Lakh) and VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) (₹ 4.37 Lakh – ₹ 4.58 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD	VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai)
Aglist Score	6.8	5.3
Price (ex-showroom)	₹4,63,000	₹4,37,000
Engine HP	20	22
Engine capacity	1,366	980
Cylinders	2	3
Gearbox	Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single friction clutch plate	Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse or 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single dry friction plate clutch
Transmission type	Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single friction clutch plate	Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse or 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single dry friction plate clutch
Brakes	Oil immersed disc brakes	Oil immersed disc brakes
Steering	Power steering, single drop arm	Manual or power steering (variant dependent)
Lifting capacity	750 kg	750 kg
Fuel tank	22 litres	18 litres
Weight	—	860 kg
Drive	4WD	4WD
Warranty	5 years	—

Aglist Score — broken down

	Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD	VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai)
Value for money	4.4	6
Power & performance	7.8	0
Hydraulics & implements	7.5	6.2
Build & durability	5.9	8.3
Comfort & usability	8.1	7.4
Warranty & service reach	9	6

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD (6.8/10) edges out the VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) (5.3/10). The VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) is ₹26,000 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.

VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai): Coconut, areca and close-planted garden rows on wet southern soils where no wider tractor can turn.