Key differences
- The John Deere 5042D GearPro PowerPro has 100 kg more lifting capacity than the Mahindra 475 DI - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- At ex-showroom prices the Mahindra 475 DI starts about ₹1,00,000 lower than the John Deere 5042D GearPro PowerPro, roughly ₹1,825 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | John Deere 5042D GearPro PowerPro | Mahindra 475 DI |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 44 | 44 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.4-7.6 lakh | ₹6.4-6.9 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹13,504/month | ₹11,679/month |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Rated RPM | 2,100 | 2,000 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 1,600 | 1,500 |
| Gears | 12 F + 4 R | 8 F + 2 R |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Clutch | Single / Dual | Single / Dual |
| Brakes | Oil immersed disc | Oil immersed (OIB) |
| Steering | Power | Dual acting power steering / manual (optional) |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 60 | not published |
| Weight (kg) | 1,810 | not published |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,970 | not published |
| Warranty | not published | 6 years |
Specs from each maker's official spec page / official spec page (closest listed variant). Prices are indicative ex-showroom; on-road price adds registration, insurance and dealer charges and varies by state.
Which one should you buy?
Match the tractor to your heaviest regular job. If you run a reversible plough, a loaded trolley or a potato planter, lifting capacity matters most. If most of your work is rotavator, thresher or pump, compare PTO HP. Then get on-road quotes for both from dealers near you, and check how far the nearest authorised service centre is - for a 10-year machine, service distance matters as much as a few HP.