Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD vs Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD (₹ 5.33 Lakh – ₹ 5.48 Lakh) and Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) (₹ 3.21 Lakh – ₹ 3.55 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD	Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI)
Aglist Score	5.7	5.6
Price (ex-showroom)	₹5,33,074	₹3,21,000
Engine HP	24	20
Engine capacity	1,366	952
Cylinders	2	3
Gearbox	Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch	Sliding mesh with centre shift, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutch
Transmission type	Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch	Sliding mesh with centre shift, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutch
Brakes	Oil immersed brakes	Oil immersed brakes
Steering	Power steering	Mechanical steering
Lifting capacity	750 kg	650 kg
Fuel tank	23 litres	31.5 litres
Weight	—	790 kg
Drive	4WD	2WD
Warranty	5 years / 5000 hours	2 years / 2000 hours

Aglist Score — broken down

	Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD	Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI)
Value for money	4.6	8.6
Power & performance	4	0.9
Hydraulics & implements	5.1	5.6
Build & durability	5.9	8.4
Comfort & usability	8.1	3.5
Warranty & service reach	9	5.9

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD (5.7/10) edges out the Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) (5.6/10). The Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) is ₹2,12,074 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.

Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD: Narrow-row grape, pomegranate and citrus orchards on damp or sloping land needing one tractor for tillage and spraying.

Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI): Nursery, garden and orchard plots where spraying and light tillage matter more than pulling a plough.