Mahindra6.9/10
Mahindra JIVO 225 DI
₹ 4.32 Lakh – ₹ 4.53 Lakh ex-showroom
Mahindra JIVO 225 DI vs VST MT 171 DI — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI (₹ 4.32 Lakh – ₹ 4.53 Lakh) and VST MT 171 DI (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Mahindra JIVO 225 DI | VST MT 171 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 6.9 | 6.1 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹4,32,000 | — |
| Engine HP | 20 | 17 |
| PTO HP | — | 13.4 |
| Engine capacity | 1,366 | 857 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Gearbox | Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Transmission type | Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch | Sliding mesh, centre shift |
| Brakes | Oil immersed brakes | Oil-immersed disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering (single drop arm column) | Manual; power steering optional |
| Lifting capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Fuel tank | 24 litres | 18 litres |
| Weight | — | 798 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 1,456 mm |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | 5 years / 5000 hours (whichever is earlier) | — |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Mahindra JIVO 225 DI | VST MT 171 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 5.3 | — |
| Power & performance | 7.8 | 1.7 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 7.5 | 10 |
| Build & durability | 5.9 | 7.9 |
| Comfort & usability | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| Warranty & service reach | 9 | 6 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI (6.9/10) edges out the VST MT 171 DI (6.1/10).
Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: Vineyard, orchard and cotton inter-cultivation on 2-5 acres where turning space is tight and ground stays dry.
VST MT 171 DI: Indian growers checking a narrow 2WD tractor for compatible inter-row attachments.
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