Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT vs Powertrac Steeltrac 18
Comparing the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT and the Powertrac Steeltrac 18 — the Powertrac Steeltrac 18 carries 1.2 HP more, and the Powertrac Steeltrac 18 is about ₹0.85 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 Powertrac Steeltrac 18 is roughly ₹0.85 lakh cheaper ex-showroom — about 26% less than the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT. On road that gap widens slightly, because RTO tax and insurance are calculated on the higher figure. Whether the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT 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, Powertrac Steeltrac 18: 12.4 HP), so neither has an advantage on implements.
Lifting capacity
The Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT lifts 228 kg more (Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT: 778 Kg, Powertrac Steeltrac 18: 550 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. Powertrac Steeltrac 18: 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.
Weight
The Powertrac Steeltrac 18 is about 161 kg heavier. Weight is an advantage when braking a loaded trolley or pulling hard in draft work, and a disadvantage in wet fields and on soft ground where the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT will compact less and sink less.
The short answer
Taken together the Powertrac Steeltrac 18 leads on more of the dimensions that affect day-to-day work. It is the safer pick unless the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT is meaningfully cheaper for you after the dealer quote.
- Heavy mounted implements: the Mahindra Yuvraj 215 NXT, which has the hydraulics to carry them.
- Loaded trolley and haulage: the Powertrac Steeltrac 18 — the extra weight helps it brake and hold a load on a gradient.
- Tightest budget, or if none of the above apply to you: the Powertrac Steeltrac 18. 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 | Powertrac Steeltrac 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹3.29 - ₹3.5 Lakh* | ₹2.44 - ₹3.8 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 20 HP | 16.2 HP |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement (CC) | 863.5 CC | 895 CC |
| Engine RPM | 2300 RPM | NA |
| Air Filter | Wet Type | — |
| Cooling System | Water Cooled | — |
| Torque | 48 NM | 61 NM |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Sliding Mesh | Synchromesh |
| Clutch | Single plate dry clutch | Single Clutch,(Diaphragm) Hub Reduction |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 3 Reverse | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Forward Speed | 25.62 kmph | 31.7 kmph |
| Reverse Speed | 5.51 kmph | 33.7 kmph |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Dry Disc | NA |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | 6 Splines | — |
| PTO RPM | 540 | — |
| PTO Power (HP) | 12 HP | 12.4 HP |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 778 Kg | 550 KG |
| 3 Point Linkage | ADDC | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Mechanical Steering | Mechanical |
| Steering Column | Single Drop Arm | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Total Weight (Kg) | 780 KG | 941 KG |
| Wheelbase (MM) | 1490 MM | 1580 MM |
| Overall Length (MM) | 3760 MM | 2530 MM |
| Overall Width (MM) | 1705 MM | 1055 MM |
| Ground Clearance (MM) | 245 MM | 310 MM |
| Turning Radius | 2600 MM | 2800 MM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 19 litre | 17.4 litre |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Wheel Drive | 2 WD | 2 WD |
| Front Tyre | 5.20 X 14 | 5.25 X 14 |
| Rear Tyre | 8.00 X 18 | 8.3 X 18 / 8.3 x 20 |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 2000 Hour / 2 Year | NA |
| Accessories | Tools, Tractor Top Link | — |
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