Mahindra JIVO 225 DI vs Powertrac Euro 30 Star
Comparing the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI and the Powertrac Euro 30 Star — the Powertrac Euro 30 Star carries 10 HP more, and the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI is about ₹0.42 lakh cheaper ex-showroom. 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
The Mahindra JIVO 225 DI is roughly ₹0.42 lakh cheaper ex-showroom — about 8% less than the Powertrac Euro 30 Star. On road that gap widens slightly, because RTO tax and insurance are calculated on the higher figure. Whether the Powertrac Euro 30 Star earns that back depends entirely on the points below; if it does not, the cheaper machine is the better buy.
PTO power — the number that matters
Engine horsepower is the headline; PTO horsepower is what actually turns a rotavator or a thresher. Here the Powertrac Euro 30 Star delivers 7.1 HP more at the PTO (Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: 18.4 HP, Powertrac Euro 30 Star: 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 Powertrac Euro 30 Star lifts 250 kg more (Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: 750 Kg, Powertrac Euro 30 Star: 1000 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. Powertrac Euro 30 Star: 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 warranty (1000 Hours / 1 Year vs 5 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 Powertrac Euro 30 Star 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 Powertrac Euro 30 Star — it has the PTO horsepower to hold speed under load.
- Heavy mounted implements: the Powertrac Euro 30 Star, which has the hydraulics to carry them.
- Tightest budget, or if none of the above apply to you: the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI. Paying for capability you never use is the most common and most expensive mistake at this size.
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 | Powertrac Euro 30 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹4.6 - ₹4.81 Lakh* | ₹5.02 - ₹5.26 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 20 HP | 30 HP |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement (CC) | 1366 CC | 1840 CC |
| Engine RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Air Filter | Dry type | Dry Type |
| Cooling System | Water Cooled | — |
| Torque | 66.5 NM | 127 NM |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Sliding Mesh | Fully Constant Mesh |
| Clutch | Single clutch | Single Clutch |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 4 Reverse | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Forward Speed | 25 kmph | 26 kmph |
| Reverse Speed | 10.20 kmph | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Oil Immersed Brakes | Multi Plate Oil Immersed Disc Brake |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | Multi Speed | Single |
| PTO RPM | 605, 750 RPM | 540 |
| PTO Power (HP) | 18.4 HP | 25.5 HP |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 750 Kg | 1000 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 | 2615 MM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 24 litre | 30 litre |
| Total Weight (Kg) | — | 1355 KG |
| Wheelbase (MM) | — | 1640 MM |
| Overall Length (MM) | — | 3050 MM |
| Overall Width (MM) | — | 1350 MM |
| Ground Clearance (MM) | — | 310 MM |
| 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 | 5 Years |
| Accessories | TOOL, TOPLINK, CANOPY, HOOK, BUMPER, DRAWBAR | — |
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