Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD vs Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD (₹ 4.63 Lakh – ₹ 4.78 Lakh) and Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) (₹ 3.21 Lakh – ₹ 3.55 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD	Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI)
Aglist Score	6.8	5.6
Price (ex-showroom)	₹4,63,000	₹3,21,000
Engine HP	20	20
Engine capacity	1,366	952
Cylinders	2	3
Gearbox	Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single friction clutch plate	Sliding mesh with centre shift, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutch
Transmission type	Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single friction clutch plate	Sliding mesh with centre shift, 6 Forward + 2 Reverse, single clutch
Brakes	Oil immersed disc brakes	Oil immersed brakes
Steering	Power steering, single drop arm	Mechanical steering
Lifting capacity	750 kg	650 kg
Fuel tank	22 litres	31.5 litres
Weight	—	790 kg
Drive	4WD	2WD
Warranty	5 years	2 years / 2000 hours

Aglist Score — broken down

	Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 4WD	Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI)
Value for money	4.4	8.6
Power & performance	7.8	0.9
Hydraulics & implements	7.5	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 225 DI 4WD (6.8/10) edges out the Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) (5.6/10). The Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) is ₹1,42,000 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.

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