Compare/Mahindra 3550 vs Mahindra 485 DI

Mahindra 3550 vs Mahindra 485 DI

Verdict: Mahindra 3550 vs Mahindra 485 DI

The Mahindra 3550 and the Mahindra 485 DI are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Mahindra 3550 leads on rated power with 40 hp against 38 hp. Mahindra 485 DI is the lighter machine (1,856 kg vs 4,939 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra 3550 holds more fuel (42.8 L vs 35.0 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Mahindra 3550 for outright pulling power, or the Mahindra 485 DI 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Mahindra

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

40 hp

38 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MahindraReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$41,625 (2016 hydrostatic cab )Reference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

42.8 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

54.9 LReference

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Engine

36.5 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 110 mmReference

89 x 96 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power

36.5 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

19.5:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2300Reference

Torque

140.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1800Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,800 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IVReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

47 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.50x4.33 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

19.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Idle RPM

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700-2500Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Oil capacity

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18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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11.0 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.406 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.508 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

279.4mm dry discReference

Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

29.5 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

open centerReference

Rear valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

31.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1401 kgReference

997 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2404Reference

1000@2227Reference

PTO (claimed)

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28.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

1446 kgReference

1856 kgReference

Front tire

9.5-20Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

13.6/12x28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 16.9-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

31x13.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

21.5L-16.1Reference

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Industrial front

14x17.5Reference

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Industrial rear

19.5Lx24Reference

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Length

327 cmReference

294 cmReference

Width

191 cmReference

180 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

249 cmReference

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Height (cab)

228 cmReference

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Shuttle ROPS

2240 kgReference

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Hydro ROPS

2444 kgReference

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Shuttle cab

2603 kgReference

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Hydro cab

2807 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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190 cmReference

Ag front

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6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

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13.6/12x28Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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160 cmReference

Operating weight

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1856 kgReference

Ground clearance

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26 cmReference

Front tread

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121 to 182 cmReference

Rear tread

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127 to 187 cmReference

Mahindra 3550 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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Charging amps

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11Reference

Attachment overview

Mahindra 50B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Mahindra 50B BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

292 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

289 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

391 cmReference

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Loading height

210 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2590 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1446 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

MahindraReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

166.6 ciReference

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Fuel tank

54.9 LReference

35.0 LReference

Power

Max Power

49 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

40 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,404 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

Power steeringReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

1 ValveReference

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Steering & Implements flow

5 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,401.6 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position and draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

228.1 cmReference

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Height Over ROPS

249.2 cmReference

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Overall Length

327.4 cmReference

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Overall Width

191.5 cmReference

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Overall weight

2,444.4 kgReference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

Cab available with air-conditioning.Reference

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Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Speeds

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.