Key differences
- The Mahindra 585 DI has 200 kg more lifting capacity than the John Deere 5050 D - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- The Mahindra 585 DI has 2.4 HP more PTO power than the John Deere 5050 D - the power that actually reaches a rotavator, thresher or pump.
- At ex-showroom prices the Mahindra 585 DI starts about ₹50,000 lower than the John Deere 5050 D, roughly ₹913 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
- Warranty: 5000 Hours/ 5 Year on the John Deere 5050 D vs 6 years on the Mahindra 585 DI.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | John Deere 5050 D | Mahindra 585 DI |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 50 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.9-8.6 lakh | ₹7.4-7.95 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹14,417/month | ₹13,504/month |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Rated RPM | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| PTO HP | 42.5 | 44.9 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 1,600 | 1,800 |
| Gears | 8 F + 4 R/ 12 F + 4 R | 8 F + 2 R |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Clutch | Single / Dual clutch | Dual |
| Brakes | Oil immersed Disc Brakes | Oil immersed (OIB) |
| Steering | Power | Dual acting power steering / manual (optional) |
| Fuel tank (litres) | 60 | not published |
| Weight (kg) | 1,870 | not published |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,970 | not published |
| Warranty | 5000 Hours/ 5 Year | 6 years |
Specs from each maker's 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.