Key differences
- The Mahindra 305 Orchard has 450 kg more lifting capacity than the Powertrac Euro G28 - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- Drive: the Mahindra 305 Orchard is 2WD, the Powertrac Euro G28 is 4WD. 4WD helps in wet paddy fields and on slopes; 2WD is cheaper to buy and maintain.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Mahindra 305 Orchard | Powertrac Euro G28 |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 28 | 28 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹5.1-5.45 lakh | ₹5.10-5.35 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹9,307/month | ₹9,307/month |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Rated RPM | 2,000 | not published |
| PTO HP | not published | 22 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 1,200 | 750 |
| Gears | 6 F + 2 R | 9F + 3R Constant Mesh |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Clutch | Single | Single |
| Brakes | Oil immersed | Oil immersed |
| Steering | Power | Power |
| Fuel tank (litres) | not published | 24 |
| Warranty | 6 years | not published |
Specs from each maker's official spec page / official spec page. 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.