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

Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI (₹ 4.32 Lakh – ₹ 4.53 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 VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai)
Aglist Score6.95.3
Price (ex-showroom)₹4,32,000₹4,37,000
Engine HP2022
Engine capacity1,366980
Cylinders23
GearboxSliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutchSliding mesh, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse or 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single dry friction plate clutch
Transmission typeSliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutchSliding mesh, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse or 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single dry friction plate clutch
BrakesOil immersed brakesOil immersed disc brakes
SteeringPower steering (single drop arm column)Manual or power steering (variant dependent)
Lifting capacity750 kg750 kg
Fuel tank24 litres18 litres
Weight—860 kg
Drive2WD4WD
Warranty5 years / 5000 hours (whichever is earlier)—

Aglist Score — broken down

Mahindra JIVO 225 DIVST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai)
Value for money5.36
Power & performance7.80
Hydraulics & implements7.56.2
Build & durability5.98.3
Comfort & usability6.87.4
Warranty & service reach96

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI (6.9/10) edges out the VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) (5.3/10).

Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: Vineyard, orchard and cotton inter-cultivation on 2-5 acres where turning space is tight and ground stays dry.

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

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