Mahindra6.9/10
Mahindra JIVO 225 DI
₹ 4.32 Lakh – ₹ 4.53 Lakh ex-showroom
Mahindra JIVO 225 DI vs Swaraj 717 — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI (₹ 4.32 Lakh – ₹ 4.53 Lakh) and Swaraj 717 (₹ 3.19 Lakh – ₹ 3.29 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Mahindra JIVO 225 DI | Swaraj 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 6.9 | 6 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹4,32,000 | ₹3,18,848 |
| Engine HP | 20 | 15 |
| Engine capacity | 1,366 | 864 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Gearbox | Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch | Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch |
| Transmission type | Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch | Sliding mesh, 6 Forward + 3 Reverse, single clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed brakes | Dry disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering (single drop arm column) | Mechanical steering, single drop arm |
| Lifting capacity | 750 kg | 780 kg |
| Fuel tank | 24 litres | 23 litres |
| Weight | — | 850 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 5 years / 5000 hours (whichever is earlier) | 1 year / 750 hours |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Mahindra JIVO 225 DI | Swaraj 717 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Power & performance | 7.8 | 4.2 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 7.5 | 10 |
| Build & durability | 5.9 | 6.9 |
| Comfort & usability | 6.8 | 3.5 |
| Warranty & service reach | 9 | 5.7 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI (6.9/10) edges out the Swaraj 717 (6.0/10). The Swaraj 717 is ₹1,13,152 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.
Swaraj 717: One to three acres of groundnut, cotton, chilli or grapes needing narrow inter-row cultivation, sowing and spraying.
