Mini tractor · Under 20 HP

Mahindra JIVO 225 DI Price September 2026

Mahindra JIVO 225 DI
₹ 4.32 Lakh – ₹ 4.53 Lakhex-showroom
20 HPEngine HP
1,366 ccEngine capacity
750 kgLifting capacity
5 years / 5000 hours (whichever is earlier)Warranty

Grape and pomegranate growers who have spent years reversing a full-size tractor out of a row are the reason this class of machine exists at all. Mahindra's 20 HP JIVO turns inside 2300 mm, which in practice means it comes around at the end of a vineyard row without a three-point shuffle and without knocking the last vine. The 1366 cc engine is water-cooled and splits its work across two cylinders, so a long afternoon dragging a sprayer in Nashik heat does not cook it the way an air-cooled single would. Power steering is standard, and that matters more than buyers expect on a light front axle carrying a mounted tank. Buyers here are cotton and sugarcane farmers doing inter-cultivation, polyhouse operators, and anyone whose holding is small enough that a 45 HP machine would sit in the shed nine months of the year.

Aglist Score: 6.9/10 — Good

6.9/10
Good
Value for money 5.3
Power & performance 7.8
Hydraulics & implements 7.5
Build & durability 5.9
Comfort & usability 6.8
Warranty & service reach 9.0

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Our verdict: Mahindra JIVO 225 DI

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

What ₹4.32 lakh to ₹4.53 lakh buys here is mostly the engine and the warranty. Two cylinders sharing 1366 cc is a lot of displacement for a 20 HP rating, and it shows up as steady low-speed pull; a rotavator in second gear does not choke it the way it would choke a single-cylinder machine of the same rating. Mahindra covers the tractor for five years or 5000 hours. Captain gives one year on the 200 DI, Swaraj one year on the 717. Against that, the gearbox is sliding mesh. Eight forward speeds sound generous until you count how often you stop the tractor to use them, and on inter-row work where you swap between spray speed and transport speed all day, that wears thin by the third season. It is also 2WD. Dry orchard soil is no problem; a wet Konkan slope or a puddled plot is, and the 4WD version exists precisely for that. The 750 kg lift is class-normal, nothing more. If most of your year is hauling a loaded trolley to the mandi, spend the money on 25 to 32 HP instead. This is an inter-cultivation tractor that can haul, not a haulage tractor.

Mahindra JIVO 225 DI — What works / What to watch

What works

  • 1366 cc spread over two cylinders gives steadier low-speed pull than most 20 HP singles
  • Five years or 5000 hours of warranty, the longest cover in this price group
  • 2300 mm turning radius clears vineyard and orchard headlands cleanly
  • Oil-immersed brakes and power steering fitted as standard, not sold as options
  • Two PTO speeds, 605 and 750 rpm, cover both sprayer and rotavator work

What to watch

  • Sliding-mesh gearbox means stopping the tractor for every gear change
  • 2WD only, so wet or sloping ground pushes you to the costlier 4WD version
  • 750 kg lift caps how heavy an implement you can carry on the linkage
  • Around ₹1 lakh dearer than a Captain 200 DI of the same 20 HP rating

What farmers use it for

Best for: Vineyard, orchard and cotton inter-cultivation on 2-5 acres where turning space is tight and ground stays dry.

Orchards, vineyards, cotton and sugarcane inter-cultivation, spraying and light haulage on small holdings

Mahindra JIVO 225 DI Features

Mahindra JIVO 225 DI Full specifications

Engine

Engine HP20 HP
Engine capacity1,366 cc
Cylinders2
Fuel tank24 litres
Machine typeMini tractor

Transmission · Brakes & steering

GearboxSliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch
Transmission typeSliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch
BrakesOil immersed brakes
SteeringPower steering (single drop arm column)
Drive2WD

Hydraulics & PTO

Lifting capacity750 kg

Other

Warranty5 years / 5000 hours (whichever is earlier)

Mahindra JIVO 225 DI On-road price 2026

The ex-showroom price is the same everywhere; the on-road price is not. Open the breakdown for your state.

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Mahindra JIVO 225 DI — Frequently asked questions

What is the price of the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI?

It sits between ₹4.32 lakh and ₹4.53 lakh depending on the state and the variant. That is an ex-showroom band, so registration, insurance and any accessory package your dealer bundles in will sit on top. Tyre size and the canopy or drawbar you choose also move the final invoice, so ask for it in writing before booking.

How much HP does the JIVO 225 DI have?

The engine is rated 20 HP and Mahindra publishes 18.4 HP at the PTO. That gap of a little over one and a half horsepower is the drivetrain loss, and 18.4 PTO HP is what actually turns your rotavator or sprayer pump. It is enough for a light rotavator, a small thresher, and orchard spraying work.

Is the JIVO 225 DI good for rotavator work?

For a light rotavator on prepared orchard or vegetable ground, yes. 18.4 PTO HP with two PTO speeds and 1366 cc of displacement holds engine speed reasonably well in second gear. Where it struggles is first-pass work in heavy black cotton soil, and the sliding-mesh box means you cannot change gear on the move if the load rises.

What is the mileage of the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI?

We do not publish a mileage figure because no verified one exists for this tractor. What we can tell you is what drives it: 1366 cc for only 20 HP means the engine runs relaxed and sips less than a stressed single would, but a heavy rotavator, wet soil, a loaded trolley or wheel ballast will all push consumption up sharply.

Sources: www.tractorjunction.com

Specifications are compiled from manufacturer literature and Indian dealer sources. Prices are ex-showroom and change often — verify before buying.