Compare/Mahindra 3540 vs Mahindra 3616

Mahindra 3540 vs Mahindra 3616

Verdict: Mahindra 3540 vs Mahindra 3616

The Mahindra 3540 and the Mahindra 3616 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. Mahindra 3616 is the lighter machine (2,560 kg vs 4,367 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra 3540 holds more fuel (42.8 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Mahindra 3540 is the newer design (2015 vs 2011). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Mahindra

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Mahindra

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MahindraReference

MitsubishiReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$37,625 (2016 hydrostatic cab )Reference

$25,750 (2013 shuttle cab )Reference

Distributor

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MahindraReference

Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

42.8 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

54.9 LReference

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Engine

29.8 kWReference

27.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

1.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 110 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power

29.8 kWReference

27.0 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

indirect injectionReference

Compression

19.5:1Reference

22.5:2Reference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2600Reference

Torque

123.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1800Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,800 RPMReference

2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

Tier IVReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

41.1 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.50x4.33 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

19.5:1Reference

22.5:2Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

wet discReference

dry discReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Gear ROPS Operating

—

1161 kgReference

Gear Cab Operating

—

1369 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

22.7 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Rear valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

29.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

12.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift

1401 kgReference

1200 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

live (hydro)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2404Reference

2000@2525Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

21.6 kWReference

Valves

—

1 (optional)Reference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

—

2000Reference

Dimensions

Weight

1446 kgReference

367 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

7x16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

11.2x24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Front: 7x16. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

Lawn/turf front

29x12.50-15Reference

27x10.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

44x18-20Reference

41x14-20Reference

Industrial front

12x16.5Reference

28x8.5-15Reference

Industrial rear

16.9x24Reference

43x16-20Reference

Length

187 cmReference

308 cmReference

Width

191 cmReference

157 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

250 cmReference

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Height (cab)

228 cmReference

214 cmReference

Shuttle ROPS

1980 kgReference

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Hydro ROPS

2184 kgReference

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Shuttle cab

2343 kgReference

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Hydro cab

2547 kgReference

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Hydro ROPS Operating

—

1163 kgReference

Hydro Cab Operating

—

1373 kgReference

Mahindra 3540 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

120Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

96Reference

46Reference

Battery size

96 AHReference

46 AHReference

Charging amps

—

55Reference

Batteries

—

12Reference

Attachment overview

Mahindra 50B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Mahindra 50B BackhoeReference

Mahindra MB65 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

292 cmReference

167 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

289 cmReference

194 cmReference

Reach from pivot

391 cmReference

269 cmReference

Loading height

210 cmReference

157 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

150°Reference

Bucket force

2590 kgReference

1149 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1446 kgReference

606 kgReference

General

Make & Model

MahindraReference

MitsubishiReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

166.6 ciReference

101.4 ciReference

Fuel tank

54.9 LReference

26.9 LReference

Power

Max Power

40 hpReference

36.2 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

31 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,404 RPMReference

540@2,376 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

—

2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

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2,000@2,525 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

wet discReference

Steering type

Power steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

1 ValveReference

1 (optional) ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

5 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

3.4 gpm (7.7 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,401.6 kgReference

1,200.2 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

228.1 cmReference

214.6 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

250.7 cmReference

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Overall Length

187.2 cmReference

308.1 cmReference

Overall Width

191.5 cmReference

157.5 cmReference

Overall weight

2,185 kgReference

1,163.9 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab available with air-conditioning.Reference

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

Mahindra 3616 attachments

Mahindra 3716 Backhoe

Mahindra MB65 Backhoe

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.