VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT vs Mahindra JIVO 225 DI
Comparing the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT and the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI — the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI carries 3 HP more, and the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT 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 VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT is roughly ₹1.05 lakh cheaper ex-showroom — about 23% less than the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI. On road that gap widens slightly, because RTO tax and insurance are calculated on the higher figure. Whether the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI 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 Mahindra JIVO 225 DI delivers 5.4 HP more at the PTO (VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT: 13 HP, Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: 18.4 HP). That is roughly the difference between comfortably running a wider rotavator and working the engine hard to do it.
Lifting capacity
Near-identical hydraulics — VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT at 750 Kg, Mahindra JIVO 225 DI at 750 Kg. Both will carry the same implements.
Engine
The Mahindra JIVO 225 DI runs 2 cylinders against the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT's 1. More cylinders generally means smoother running and less vibration over a long day, at the cost of a little more fuel and slightly dearer servicing. Fewer cylinders is simpler to maintain, which matters if your nearest workshop is far.
Gearbox
VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT: 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.
The short answer
Neither leads outright — each is ahead on something the other is not, so the right answer depends on which of the points below describes your farm.
- Wide rotavator, thresher or heavy PTO work: the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI — it has the PTO horsepower to hold speed under load.
- Tightest budget, or if none of the above apply to you: the VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT. 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 | VST MT 171 DI - SAMRAAT | Mahindra JIVO 225 DI |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹3.55 - ₹3.71 Lakh* | ₹4.6 - ₹4.81 Lakh* |
| Engine | ||
| HP | 17 HP | 20 HP |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Displacement (CC) | 857 CC | 1366 CC |
| Engine RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Air Filter | Dry typte | Dry type |
| Cooling System | Water cooled | Water Cooled |
| Torque | 54 NM | 66.5 NM |
| Transmission | ||
| Clutch | SINGLE DRY FRICTION PLATE | Single clutch |
| Gearbox | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse | 8 Forward + 4 Reverse |
| Forward Speed | 1.97-24.31 kmph | 25 kmph |
| Reverse Speed | 1.97-24.31 kmph | 10.20 kmph |
| Transmission Type | — | Sliding Mesh |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake Type | Oil immersed brakes | Oil Immersed Brakes |
| PTO | ||
| PTO Type | SINGLE SPEED PTO | Multi Speed |
| PTO RPM | 540@1900 | 605, 750 RPM |
| PTO Power (HP) | 13 HP | 18.4 HP |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Lifting Capacity (Kg) | 750 Kg | 750 Kg |
| 3 Point Linkage | — | PC and DC |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | MANUAL/POWER | Power Steering |
| Steering Column | — | Single Drop Arm |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Total Weight (Kg) | 798 KG | — |
| Wheelbase (MM) | 1456 MM | — |
| Overall Length (MM) | 2315 MM | — |
| Overall Width (MM) | 910 MM | — |
| Ground Clearance (MM) | 280 MM | — |
| Turning Radius | 2300 MM | 2300 MM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 18 litre | 24 litre |
| Wheels & Tyres | ||
| Wheel Drive | 2 WD | 2 WD |
| Front Tyre | 5.25 X 14 | 5.20 X 14 |
| Rear Tyre | 8.00 X 18 | 8.30 x 24 |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | N/A | 1000 Hours / 1 Year |
| Accessories | TOOL, TOPLINK, CANOPY, HOOK, BUMPER, DRAWBAR | TOOL, TOPLINK, CANOPY, HOOK, BUMPER, DRAWBAR |
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