Key differences
- The Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i has 650 kg more lifting capacity than the Massey Ferguson 9500 - useful for heavy implements like a reversible plough, a loaded trailer or a potato planter.
- At ex-showroom prices the Massey Ferguson 9500 starts about ₹50,000 lower than the Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i, roughly ₹912 a month less on a 5-year loan for 90% at 8%.
- Warranty: 6 years on the Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i vs 4 (2 Yrs Stnd.+ 2 Yrs Extd.) Year on the Massey Ferguson 9500.
- Drive: the Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i is 2WD/4WD, the Massey Ferguson 9500 is 2WD. 4WD helps in wet paddy fields and on slopes; 2WD is cheaper to buy and maintain.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Mahindra Arjun Novo 605 DI-i | Massey Ferguson 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 57 | 58 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹9.3-10.1 lakh | ₹8.8-9.6 lakh |
| EMI (90% loan, 8%, 5 yr) | ₹16,971/month | ₹16,059/month |
| Engine capacity (cc) | not published | 2,700 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Rated RPM | 2,100 | not published |
| PTO HP | not published | 55 |
| Lifting capacity (kg) | 2,700 | 2,050 |
| Gears | 15 F + 15 R | 8 F + 8 R/8 F + 2 R |
| Drive | 2WD/4WD | 2WD |
| Clutch | Dual (SLIPTO) | Dual clutch |
| Brakes | Oil immersed (OIB) | Oil Immersed Brakes |
| Steering | Power steering | Power |
| Fuel tank (litres) | not published | 60 |
| Weight (kg) | not published | 2,305 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | not published | 1,980 |
| Warranty | 6 years | 4 (2 Yrs Stnd.+ 2 Yrs Extd.) Year |
Specs from each maker's official spec page / 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.