Mahindra JIVO 225 DI vs Captain 280 DX
Comparing the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI and the Captain 280 DX — the Captain 280 DX carries 8 HP more, and they are priced within a few thousand rupees of each other. The specifications below are from the manufacturers; the section under them explains what those differences mean on an actual farm.
Which one should you buy?
Both of these are sold into the same segment, so the choice comes down to a handful of real differences rather than one being better than the other outright.
Price
There is very little between them on price — under ₹10,000 separates the two ex-showroom. At that margin the dealer you buy from matters more than the sticker, because exchange value and finance terms vary by more than this gap.
Lifting capacity
The Mahindra JIVO 225 DI lifts 150 kg more (Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: 750 Kg, Captain 280 DX: 600 KG). This decides which mounted implements the tractor can actually carry, and it is where cheaper models usually cut corners. Check it against the heaviest implement you own — loaded weight, not the dry weight in the brochure.
Gearbox
Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: 8 Forward + 4 Reverse. Captain 280 DX: 8 Forward + 2 Reverse. Count the low-range speeds rather than the total — puddling and rotavating need slow ground speed at working engine revs, and a box with too few low gears forces a compromise between the two.
The short answer
Neither leads outright — each is ahead on something the other is not, so the right answer depends on which of the points below describes your farm.
- Heavy mounted implements: the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI, which has the hydraulics to carry them.
Before you decide
- Prices here are ex-showroom. Add roughly 7–10% for RTO registration and insurance, and get the on-road figure in writing from the dealer, itemised.
- Visit more than one dealer for each brand. Exchange value and finance terms vary between showrooms by more than the price gap between these two machines.
- Ask how far the nearest workshop is for each brand. A tractor that is down for a week in season costs more than the difference between these two.
- Drive both with an implement attached, not empty. An unloaded tractor tells you very little.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Mahindra JIVO 225 DI | Captain 280 DX |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹4.6 - ₹4.81 Lakh* | ₹4.52 - ₹5.01 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 20 HP | 28 HP |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement (CC) | 1366 CC | 1290 CC |
| Engine RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Air Filter | Dry type | — |
| Cooling System | Water Cooled | Water Cooled |
| Torque | 66.5 NM | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Sliding Mesh | Synchromesh |
| Clutch | Single clutch | NA |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 4 Reverse | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Forward Speed | 25 kmph | 27.6 kmph |
| Reverse Speed | 10.20 kmph | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Oil Immersed Brakes | Oil Immersed Brakes |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | Multi Speed | — |
| PTO RPM | 605, 750 RPM | 540 @ 2408 |
| PTO Power (HP) | 18.4 HP | NA |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 750 Kg | 600 KG |
| 3 Point Linkage | PC and DC | ADDC |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Power Steering | Power Steering |
| Steering Column | Single Drop Arm | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Turning Radius | 2300 MM | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 24 litre | — |
| Total Weight (Kg) | — | 1000 KG |
| Wheelbase (MM) | — | 1550 MM |
| Overall Length (MM) | — | 2720 MM |
| Overall Width (MM) | — | 1220 MM |
| Ground Clearance (MM) | — | 20 litre |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Wheel Drive | 2 WD | 2 WD |
| Front Tyre | 5.20 X 14 | 5.00 X 15 |
| Rear Tyre | 8.30 x 24 | 9.50 X 24 |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 1000 Hours / 1 Year | NA |
| Accessories | TOOL, TOPLINK, CANOPY, HOOK, BUMPER, DRAWBAR | — |
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