Eicher4.8/10
Eicher 188 2WD
Price on request ex-showroom
Eicher 188 2WD vs Mahindra JIVO 225 DI — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the Eicher 188 2WD (Price on request) and Mahindra JIVO 225 DI (₹ 4.32 Lakh – ₹ 4.53 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Eicher 188 2WD | Mahindra JIVO 225 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 4.8 | 6.9 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | — | ₹4,32,000 |
| Engine HP | 18 | 20 |
| Engine capacity | 825 | 1,366 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Gearbox | 8F + 2R | Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch |
| Transmission type | Sliding mesh; side shift | Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed | Oil immersed brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical | Power steering (single drop arm column) |
| Lifting capacity | — | 750 kg |
| Fuel tank | 29 litres | 24 litres |
| Weight | 806 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | — | 5 years / 5000 hours (whichever is earlier) |
| Front tyre | 5.25 x 14; optional 4.75 x 14 | — |
| Rear tyre | 8 x 18 | — |
Aglist Score — broken down
| Eicher 188 2WD | Mahindra JIVO 225 DI | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | — | 5.3 |
| Power & performance | 0.3 | 7.8 |
| Hydraulics & implements | — | 7.5 |
| Build & durability | 7.9 | 5.9 |
| Comfort & usability | 4.2 | 6.8 |
| Warranty & service reach | 8 | 9 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Mahindra JIVO 225 DI (6.9/10) edges out the Eicher 188 2WD (4.8/10).
Eicher 188 2WD: Buyers with a measured narrow route and a small implement whose complete fitment can be checked.
Mahindra JIVO 225 DI: Vineyard, orchard and cotton inter-cultivation on 2-5 acres where turning space is tight and ground stays dry.
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