Eicher6.0/10
Eicher 280 Plus 4WD
Price on request ex-showroom
Side-by-side comparison of the Eicher 280 Plus 4WD (Price on request) and Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD (₹ 5.33 Lakh – ₹ 5.48 Lakh): HP, engine, hydraulics, price and Aglist Score.
| Eicher 280 Plus 4WD | Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Aglist Score | 6 | 5.7 |
| Price (ex-showroom) | — | ₹5,33,074 |
| Engine HP | 26 | 24 |
| Engine capacity | 1,290 | 1,366 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Gearbox | 9F + 3R | Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch |
| Transmission type | Partial constant mesh; side shift | Sliding mesh, 8 Forward + 4 Reverse, single clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed | Oil immersed brakes |
| Steering | Power | Power steering |
| Lifting capacity | — | 750 kg |
| Fuel tank | 23 litres | 23 litres |
| Weight | 1,015 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 1,550 mm | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Warranty | — | 5 years / 5000 hours |
| Front tyre | 5.0 x 12; option 180/85D12 | — |
| Rear tyre | 8 x 18; option 8.3 x 20 | — |
| Eicher 280 Plus 4WD | Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | — | 4.6 |
| Power & performance | 1.5 | 4 |
| Hydraulics & implements | — | 5.1 |
| Build & durability | 8.4 | 5.9 |
| Comfort & usability | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Warranty & service reach | 8 | 9 |
Verdict by the Aglist editorial desk
On our score the Eicher 280 Plus 4WD (6.0/10) edges out the Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD (5.7/10).
Eicher 280 Plus 4WD: Orchard buyers who can confirm route clearance, tyre pairing and the exact hydraulic needs of their attachment.
Mahindra JIVO 245 DI 4WD: Narrow-row grape, pomegranate and citrus orchards on damp or sloping land needing one tractor for tillage and spraying.