Compare/Mahindra 3540 vs Mahindra 4540

Mahindra 3540 vs Mahindra 4540

Verdict: Mahindra 3540 vs Mahindra 4540

The Mahindra 3540 and the Mahindra 4540 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. Mahindra 4540 is the lighter machine (4,191 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 4540 holds more fuel (55.3 L vs 42.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Mahindra 3540 is the newer design (2015 vs 2014). 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

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Mahindra

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MahindraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$37,625 (2016 hydrostatic cab )Reference

$23,288 (2016 4WD )Reference

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

30.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Power

29.8 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

19.5:1Reference

18.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2300Reference

Torque

123.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1800Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,800 RPMReference

Option 1: 2,300\\nOption 2: 2,300 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

Tier IVReference

Engine torque at rated speed

41.1 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.50x4.33 inchesReference

Compression ratio

19.5:1Reference

18.7:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

water-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

dry discReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

GearReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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forward and reverse options

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8 F and 2 RReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

22.7 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Rear valves

1Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

32.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

22.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

1401 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2404Reference

540@2058Reference

PTO (claimed)

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23.1 kWReference

2WD Rear lift

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1598 kgReference

4WD Rear lift

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1599 kgReference

Dimensions

Weight

1446 kgReference

4191 to 5192 poundsReference

Front tire

9.5-16Reference

6x16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Lawn/turf front

29x12.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

44x18-20Reference

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Industrial front

12x16.5Reference

12.6x16.5Reference

Industrial rear

16.9x24Reference

Length

187 cmReference

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Width

191 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

250 cmReference

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Height (cab)

228 cmReference

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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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2WD Rear tire

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12.4x28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6x16. Rear: 12.4x28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 12.4x28Reference

2WD Length

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292 cmReference

4WD Length

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327 cmReference

2WD Width

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176 cmReference

4WD Width

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209 cmReference

2WD Height (ROPS)

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223 cmReference

4WD Height (ROPS)

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235 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1901 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2355 kgReference

Mahindra 3540 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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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

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Battery size

96 AHReference

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Attachment overview

Mahindra 50B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Mahindra 50B BackhoeReference

Mahindra 4550B BackhoeReference

Digging depth

292 cmReference

256 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

289 cmReference

255 cmReference

Reach from pivot

391 cmReference

342 cmReference

Loading height

210 cmReference

226 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

155°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

2590 kgReference

1664 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1446 kgReference

1047 kgReference

General

Make & Model

MahindraReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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Utility tractorReference

Capacities

Capacity

166.6 ciReference

167 ciReference

Fuel tank

54.9 LReference

55.3 LReference

Power

Max Power

40 hpReference

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Rated Power

—

41 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

31 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,404 RPMReference

540 @ 2,058 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

Fully enclosed dry discReference

Steering type

Power steeringReference

powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

1 ValveReference

1 valvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

5 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

5.8 gpm (8.7 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,401.6 kgReference

1,599.8 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position and draft controlReference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

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1Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

228.1 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

250.7 cmReference

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Overall Length

187.2 cmReference

327.4 cmReference

Overall Width

191.5 cmReference

209.8 cmReference

Overall weight

2,185 kgReference

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Overall Height

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235.2 cmReference

Turning radius

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10.5 feet (without Brakes)Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab available with air-conditioning.Reference

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Mahindra 4540 attachments

Mahindra 4550B Backhoe

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag rear - 12.4x28Reference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag front - 9.5x16Reference

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.