John Deere8.5/10
John Deere 5036D 2WD
Price on request ex-showroom
John Deere 5036D 2WD vs Mahindra 265 DI XP Plus — Which is Better? 2026
Side-by-side comparison of the John Deere 5036D 2WD (Price on request) and Mahindra 265 DI XP Plus (₹ 5.42 Lakh – ₹ 5.57 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| John Deere 5036D 2WD | Mahindra 265 DI XP Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 8.5 | 7.1 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | — | ₹5,41,722 |
| Engine HP | 36 | 33 |
| PTO HP | — | 29.6 |
| Engine capacity | — | 2,048 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Gearbox | 8F + 4R | 8 Forward + 2 Reverse |
| Transmission type | Collar shift; single clutch | Partial Constant Mesh |
| Brakes | Oil-immersed disc | Oil Immersed Brakes (multi-disc) |
| Steering | Power steering | Dual Acting Power Steering / Manual Steering (optional) |
| Lifting capacity | 1,600 kg | 1,500 kg |
| Fuel tank | 60 litres | 55 litres |
| Weight | 1,760 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 1,970 mm | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Warranty | — | 6 years / 6000 hours (2 years standard + 4 years engine and transmission) |
| Front tyre | 6 x 16 | 6.00 x 16 |
| Rear tyre | 12.4 x 28 / 13.6 x 28 optional | 12.4 x 28 / 13.6 x 28 |
Aglist Score — broken down
| John Deere 5036D 2WD | Mahindra 265 DI XP Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | — | 4.6 |
| Power & performance | — | 6.5 |
| Hydraulics & implements | 10 | 10 |
| Build & durability | 9.3 | 7.1 |
| Comfort & usability | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Warranty & service reach | 7.5 | 9.7 |
Our verdict
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the John Deere 5036D 2WD (8.5/10) edges out the Mahindra 265 DI XP Plus (7.1/10).
John Deere 5036D 2WD: Routine field-work buyers whose implements match the single-clutch operation.
Mahindra 265 DI XP Plus: Four to eight acres of vegetables, orchard rows or already-worked land where lift capacity matters more than raw pull.
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