Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT vs Indo Farm 1020 DI
Comparing the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT and the Indo Farm 1020 DI — the Indo Farm 1020 DI carries 5 HP more, and the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT is about ₹0.75 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 Yuvraj 215 NXT is roughly ₹0.75 lakh cheaper ex-showroom — about 19% less than the Indo Farm 1020 DI. On road that gap widens slightly, because RTO tax and insurance are calculated on the higher figure. Whether the Indo Farm 1020 DI earns that back depends entirely on the points below; if it does not, the cheaper machine is the better buy.
PTO power
Both put down effectively the same PTO horsepower (Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT: 12 HP, Indo Farm 1020 DI: 12 HP), so neither has an advantage on implements.
Lifting capacity
The Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT lifts 278 kg more (Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT: 778 Kg, Indo Farm 1020 DI: 500 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 Yuvraj 215 NXT: 8 Forward + 3 Reverse. Indo Farm 1020 DI: 6 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 (Dry Disc vs Oil immersed multiple discs), warranty (2000 Hour / 2 Year vs 2000 hours / 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 Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT leads on more of the dimensions that affect day-to-day work. It is the safer pick unless the Indo Farm 1020 DI is meaningfully cheaper for you after the dealer quote.
- Heavy mounted implements: the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT, which has the hydraulics to carry them.
- Tightest budget, or if none of the above apply to you: the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT. 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 Yuvraj 215 NXT | Indo Farm 1020 DI |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹3.29 - ₹3.5 Lakh* | ₹4.04 - ₹4.23 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 20 HP | 20 HP |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement (CC) | 863.5 CC | 895 CC |
| Engine RPM | 2300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Air Filter | Wet Type | Oil Bath Type |
| Cooling System | Water Cooled | Water cooled |
| Torque | 48 NM | — |
| Battery | — | 12 Volts-65 Ah |
| Alternator | — | Self Starter Motor & Alternator |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Sliding Mesh | Sliding mesh |
| Clutch | Single plate dry clutch | Single Clutch |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 3 Reverse | 6 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Forward Speed | 25.62 kmph | 26.0 kmph |
| Reverse Speed | 5.51 kmph | 12.92 kmph |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Dry Disc | Oil immersed multiple discs |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | 6 Splines | 6 Spline |
| PTO RPM | 540 | 540@2100 RPM |
| PTO Power (HP) | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 778 Kg | 500 Kg |
| 3 Point Linkage | ADDC | ADDC |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Mechanical Steering | Mechanical - Recirculating ball type (optional) |
| Steering Column | Single Drop Arm | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Total Weight (Kg) | 780 KG | 800 KG |
| Wheelbase (MM) | 1490 MM | — |
| Overall Length (MM) | 3760 MM | 2520 MM |
| Overall Width (MM) | 1705 MM | 1050 MM |
| Ground Clearance (MM) | 245 MM | 210 MM |
| Turning Radius | 2600 MM | 2200 MM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 19 litre | 23 litre |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Wheel Drive | 2 WD | 2 WD |
| Front Tyre | 5.20 X 14 | 5.20 X 14 |
| Rear Tyre | 8.00 X 18 | 8.00 X 18 |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 2000 Hour / 2 Year | 2000 hours / 2 Years |
| Accessories | Tools, Tractor Top Link | Trailor hook, Draw bar, tool kit, operator manual, top link |
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