Powertrac 425 N vs Mahindra JIVO 225 DI
Comparing the Powertrac 425 N and the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI — the Powertrac 425 N carries 5 HP more, and the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI is about ₹1.05 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 ₹1.05 lakh cheaper ex-showroom — about 19% less than the Powertrac 425 N. On road that gap widens slightly, because RTO tax and insurance are calculated on the higher figure. Whether the Powertrac 425 N 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 425 N delivers 2.9 HP more at the PTO (Powertrac 425 N: 21.3 HP, Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: 18.4 HP). That is roughly the difference between comfortably running a similarly sized rotavator and working the engine hard to do it.
Lifting capacity
The Powertrac 425 N lifts 550 kg more (Powertrac 425 N: 1300 Kg, Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: 750 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
Powertrac 425 N: 8 Forward +2 Reverse. Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: 8 Forward + 4 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 (5000 hours/ 5 Year vs 1000 Hours / 1 Year). 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 425 N 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 425 N — it has the PTO horsepower to hold speed under load.
- Heavy mounted implements: the Powertrac 425 N, 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 | Powertrac 425 N | Mahindra JIVO 225 DI |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹5.65 - ₹5.85 Lakh* | ₹4.6 - ₹4.81 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 25 HP | 20 HP |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement (CC) | 1560 CC | 1366 CC |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Air Filter | Dry Type | Dry type |
| Cooling System | Water Cooled | Water Cooled |
| Battery | 12 v 75 Ah | — |
| Alternator | 12 V 36 A | — |
| Torque | — | 66.5 NM |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Constant Mesh with Center Shift | Sliding Mesh |
| Clutch | Single clutch | Single clutch |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward +2 Reverse | 8 Forward + 4 Reverse |
| Forward Speed | 2.2-26 kmph | 25 kmph |
| Reverse Speed | 2.7-8.5 kmph | 10.20 kmph |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Multi Plate Oil Immersed Disc Brake | Oil Immersed Brakes |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | Single 540 | Multi Speed |
| PTO RPM | 540 @1800 | 605, 750 RPM |
| PTO Power (HP) | 21.3 HP | 18.4 HP |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 1300 Kg | 750 Kg |
| 3 Point Linkage | Automatic Depth & Draft Control | PC and DC |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Power Steering / Mechanical (optional) | Power Steering |
| Steering Column | Single Drop Arm | Single Drop Arm |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Total Weight (Kg) | 1545 KG | — |
| Wheelbase (MM) | 1815 MM | — |
| Overall Length (MM) | 3050 MM | — |
| Overall Width (MM) | 1370 MM | — |
| Ground Clearance (MM) | 315 MM | — |
| Turning Radius | 3000 MM | 2300 MM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 50 litre | 24 litre |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Wheel Drive | 2 WD | 2 WD |
| Front Tyre | 5.00 X 15 | 5.20 X 14 |
| Rear Tyre | 11.2 X 28 8PR FX 515-E | 8.30 x 24 |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 5000 hours/ 5 Year | 1000 Hours / 1 Year |
| Accessories | Tools, Bumper , Hook, Top Link , Canopy , Drawbar | TOOL, TOPLINK, CANOPY, HOOK, BUMPER, DRAWBAR |
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