Compare/Mahindra 3016 vs Mahindra compact utility C27

Mahindra 3016 vs Mahindra compact utility C27

Verdict: Mahindra 3016 vs Mahindra compact utility C27

The Mahindra 3016 and the Mahindra compact utility C27 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Mahindra 3016 leads on rated power with 23 hp against 22 hp. Mahindra compact utility C27 is the lighter machine (1,646 kg vs 2,437 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra 3016 is the newer design (2011 vs 2002). In short: choose the Mahindra 3016 for outright pulling power, or the Mahindra compact utility C27 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Mahindra

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Best match

Clear

Mahindra

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

23 hp

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

MahindraReference

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Manufacturer

MitsubishiReference

MahindraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$16,810 (2013 hydro )Reference

$10,625 (2002)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

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Engine

20.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 92 mmReference

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Power

20.9 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

direct injectionReference

Compression

22:1Reference

19:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.071x3.622 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

22:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Transmission

Gear Operating weight

1105 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

over-runningReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

15.7 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

constant meshReference

Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

12.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

1200 kgReference

1474 kgReference

Gear Rear PTO

independentReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2525Reference

540@1980Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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16.4 kWReference

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Dimensions

Weight

557 kgReference

1646 kgReference

Front tire

7x16Reference

5x15Reference

Rear tire

11.2x24Reference

9.5x24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7x16. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

25x8.5-14Reference

23x8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13.6x16Reference

36x13.5-15Reference

Industrial front

27x8.5-15Reference

25x7.50-15Reference

Industrial rear

15x19.5Reference

12.5/80-15Reference

Length

308 cmReference

264 cmReference

Width

151 cmReference

136 cmReference

Hydro Operating weight

1115 kgReference

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Ag front

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5x15Reference

Ag rear

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9.5x24Reference

Mahindra 3016 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

50Reference

36Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

46Reference

96Reference

Battery size

46 AHReference

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Attachment overview

Mahindra 3715 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Mahindra 3715 BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

238 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

233 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

322 cmReference

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Loading height

160 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

175°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1315 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

498 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

MitsubishiReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

80.4 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

28 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

23 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,376 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,000@2,525 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

1 (optional) ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

3.4 gpm (7.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,200.2 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

308.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

151.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,115.4 kgReference

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Operator station

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Mahindra C27 attachments

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.