Mahindra JIVO 225 DI vs VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI (₹ 4.32 Lakh – ₹ 4.53 Lakh) and VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

Mahindra JIVO 225 DI VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD
Aglist Score6.9—
Price (ex-showroom)₹4,32,000—
Engine HP2018.5
Engine capacity1,366—
Cylinders23
GearboxSliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch6 Forward + 2 Reverse
Transmission typeSliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutchSliding mesh
BrakesOil immersed brakesInternal expanding shoe type with parking brake
SteeringPower steering (single drop arm column)—
Lifting capacity750 kg—
Fuel tank24 litres18 litres
Wheelbase—1,420 mm
Drive2WD4WD
Warranty5 years / 5000 hours (whichever is earlier)—
Front tyre—5-12
Rear tyre—8-18

Aglist Score — broken down

Mahindra JIVO 225 DIVST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD
Value for money5.3—
Power & performance7.8—
Hydraulics & implements7.5—
Build & durability5.94.6
Comfort & usability6.83.8
Warranty & service reach96

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

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

VST VT-180D HS/JAI 4WD: Indian buyers comparing an HS/JAI rotary package with a walk-behind tiller.

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