Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD vs Powertrac Steeltrac 18 2WD — Which is Better? 2026

Side-by-side comparison of the Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD (₹ 5.33 Lakh – ₹ 5.48 Lakh) and Powertrac Steeltrac 18 2WD (Price on request): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.

Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD Powertrac Steeltrac 18 2WD
Aglist Score5.7—
Price (ex-showroom)₹5,33,074—
Engine HP24—
PTO HP—12.4
Engine capacity1,366895
Cylinders21
GearboxSliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch8 Forward + 2 Reverse
Transmission typeSliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutchSynchromesh main gears; sliding range gears (brochure)
BrakesOil immersed brakesOil-immersed brakes
SteeringPower steeringPower steering
Lifting capacity750 kg550 kg
Fuel tank23 litres—
Weight—905 kg
Wheelbase—1,580 mm
Drive4WD2WD
Warranty5 years / 5000 hours—
Front tyre—5.25 x 14
Rear tyre—8.0 x 18 / 8.3 x 20: confirm option

Aglist Score — broken down

Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WDPowertrac Steeltrac 18 2WD
Value for money4.6—
Power & performance4—
Hydraulics & implements5.1—
Build & durability5.96.8
Comfort & usability8.16.8
Warranty & service reach97.5

Our verdict

Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk

Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD: Narrow-row grape, pomegranate and citrus orchards on damp or sloping land needing one tractor for tillage and spraying.

Powertrac Steeltrac 18 2WD: Buyers considering a small 2WD tractor for an approved low-power implement rather than assuming all mini tractors are equivalent.

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