Mahindra JIVO 225 DI vs Eicher 312
Comparing the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI and the Eicher 312 — the Eicher 312 carries 10 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.
PTO power — the number that matters
Engine horsepower is the headline; PTO horsepower is what actually turns a rotavator or a thresher. Here the Eicher 312 delivers 7.1 HP more at the PTO (Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: 18.4 HP, Eicher 312: 25.5 HP). That is roughly the difference between comfortably running a wider rotavator and working the engine hard to do it.
Lifting capacity
The Eicher 312 lifts 850 kg more (Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: 750 Kg, Eicher 312: 1600 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. Eicher 312: 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.
Other differences
They also differ on brakes (Oil Immersed Brakes vs Dry Disc Brakes), steering (Power Steering vs Mechanical Steering), warranty (1000 Hours / 1 Year vs 2 Years). None of these decide the purchase on their own, but oil-immersed brakes and power steering are worth paying for if you spend long days on the machine.
The short answer
Taken together the Eicher 312 leads on more of the dimensions that affect day-to-day work. It is the safer pick unless the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI is meaningfully cheaper for you after the dealer quote.
- Wide rotavator, thresher or heavy PTO work: the Eicher 312 — it has the PTO horsepower to hold speed under load.
- Heavy mounted implements: the Eicher 312, 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 | Eicher 312 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹4.6 - ₹4.81 Lakh* | ₹4.51 - ₹5.1 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 20 HP | 30 HP |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement (CC) | 1366 CC | 1963 CC |
| Engine RPM | 2300 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Air Filter | Dry type | Oil bath type |
| Cooling System | Water Cooled | Water Cooled |
| Torque | 66.5 NM | — |
| Battery | — | 12 v 75 Ah |
| Alternator | — | 12 V 36 A |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Sliding Mesh | Central shift, Partial constant mesh |
| Clutch | Single clutch | Single Clutch |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 4 Reverse | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Forward Speed | 25 kmph | 27.93 kmph |
| Reverse Speed | 10.20 kmph | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Oil Immersed Brakes | Dry Disc Brakes |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | Multi Speed | LIVE |
| PTO RPM | 605, 750 RPM | 1000 RPM @ 1616 ERPM |
| PTO Power (HP) | 18.4 HP | 25.5 HP |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 750 Kg | 1600 KG |
| 3 Point Linkage | PC and DC | Draft Position And Response Control Links |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Power Steering | Mechanical Steering |
| Steering Column | Single Drop Arm | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Turning Radius | 2300 MM | 3040 MM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 24 litre | 45 litre |
| Total Weight (Kg) | — | 1710 KG |
| Wheelbase (MM) | — | 1825 MM |
| Overall Length (MM) | — | 3370 MM |
| Overall Width (MM) | — | 1630 MM |
| Ground Clearance (MM) | — | 382 MM |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Wheel Drive | 2 WD | 2 WD |
| Front Tyre | 5.20 X 14 | 6.00 X 16 |
| Rear Tyre | 8.30 x 24 | 12.4 X 28 |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 1000 Hours / 1 Year | 2 Years |
| Accessories | TOOL, TOPLINK, CANOPY, HOOK, BUMPER, DRAWBAR | TOOLS, BUMPER, TOP LIN |
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