Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD vs VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD (₹ 5.33 Lakh – ₹ 5.48 Lakh) and VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) (₹ 4.37 Lakh – ₹ 4.58 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD	VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai)
Aglist Score	5.7	5.3
Price (ex-showroom)	₹5,33,074	₹4,37,000
Engine HP	24	22
Engine capacity	1,366	980
Cylinders	2	3
Gearbox	Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch	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 clutch	Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse or 8 Forward + 2 Reverse, single dry friction plate clutch
Brakes	Oil immersed brakes	Oil immersed disc brakes
Steering	Power steering	Manual or power steering (variant dependent)
Lifting capacity	750 kg	750 kg
Fuel tank	23 litres	18 litres
Weight	—	860 kg
Drive	4WD	4WD
Warranty	5 years / 5000 hours	—

Aglist Score — broken down

	Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD	VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai)
Value for money	4.6	6
Power & performance	4	0
Hydraulics & implements	5.1	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 245 DI 4WD (5.7/10) edges out the VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) (5.3/10). The VST MT 224 1D 4WD (Ajai) is ₹96,074 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.

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