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

Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI (₹ 4.32 Lakh – ₹ 4.53 Lakh) and Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) (₹ 3.21 Lakh – ₹ 3.55 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

	Mahindra JIVO 225 DI	Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI)
Aglist Score	6.9	5.6
Price (ex-showroom)	₹4,32,000	₹3,21,000
Engine HP	20	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 (single drop arm column)	Mechanical steering
Lifting capacity	750 kg	650 kg
Fuel tank	24 litres	31.5 litres
Weight	—	790 kg
Drive	2WD	2WD
Warranty	5 years / 5000 hours (whichever is earlier)	2 years / 2000 hours

Aglist Score — broken down

	Mahindra JIVO 225 DI	Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI)
Value for money	5.3	8.6
Power & performance	7.8	0.9
Hydraulics & implements	7.5	5.6
Build & durability	5.9	8.4
Comfort & usability	6.8	3.5
Warranty & service reach	9	5.9

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

On our score the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI (6.9/10) edges out the Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) (5.6/10). The Sonalika GT 20 (Gardentrac DI) is ₹1,11,000 cheaper to buy, which matters if the budget is tight.

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

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