Compare/Mahindra 3616 vs Mahindra 4540

Mahindra 3616 vs Mahindra 4540

Verdict: Mahindra 3616 vs Mahindra 4540

The Mahindra 3616 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 3616 is the lighter machine (2,560 kg vs 4,191 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 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Mahindra 4540 is the newer design (2014 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

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Rated power

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

MahindraReference

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Manufacturer

MitsubishiReference

MahindraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$25,750 (2013 shuttle cab )Reference

$23,288 (2016 4WD )Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

55.3 LReference

Engine

27.0 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Displacement

1.7 LReference

2.7 LReference

Power

27.0 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

direct injectionReference

Compression

22.5:2Reference

18.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2300Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,600 RPMReference

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

Compression ratio

22.5:2Reference

18.7:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

water-cooledReference

Bore/Stroke

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89 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IVReference

Bore and stroke

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3.50x4.33 inchesReference

Transmission

Gear ROPS Operating

1161 kgReference

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Gear Cab Operating

1369 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

Sync ShuttleReference

GearReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

—

forward and reverse options

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8 F and 2 RReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

21.6 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Valves

1 (optional)Reference

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Pump flow

29.1 lpmReference

32.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

12.9 lpmReference

22.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

1Reference

II/IReference

Control

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

1200 kgReference

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Rear PTO

live (hydro)Reference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2525Reference

540@2058Reference

Mid PTO

optionalReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Rear valves

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1Reference

2WD Rear lift

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1598 kgReference

4WD Rear lift

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1599 kgReference

Dimensions

Weight

367 kgReference

4191 to 5192 poundsReference

Front tire

7x16Reference

6x16Reference

Rear tire

11.2x24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7x16. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x10.5-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

41x14-20Reference

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Industrial front

28x8.5-15Reference

12.6x16.5Reference

Industrial rear

43x16-20Reference

16.9x24Reference

Length

308 cmReference

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Width

157 cmReference

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Height (cab)

214 cmReference

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Hydro ROPS Operating

1163 kgReference

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Hydro Cab Operating

1373 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 3616 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Batteries

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

46Reference

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Battery size

46 AHReference

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Attachment overview

Mahindra 3716 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Mahindra MB65 BackhoeReference

Mahindra 4550B BackhoeReference

Digging depth

167 cmReference

256 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

194 cmReference

255 cmReference

Reach from pivot

269 cmReference

342 cmReference

Loading height

157 cmReference

226 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

155°Reference

Swing Arc

150°Reference

180°Reference

Bucket force

1149 kgReference

1664 kgReference

Dipperstick force

606 kgReference

1047 kgReference

Mahindra MB65 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

MitsubishiReference

MahindraReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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Utility tractorReference

Capacities

Capacity

101.4 ciReference

167 ciReference

Power

Max Power

36.2 hpReference

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Rated Power

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41 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

31 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,000@2,525 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,376 RPMReference

540 @ 2,058 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Fully enclosed dry discReference

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

1 (optional) ValvesReference

1 valvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

3.4 gpm (7.7 gpm)Reference

5.8 gpm (8.7 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category 1Reference

Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,200.2 kgReference

1,599.8 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

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1Reference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

214.6 cmReference

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Overall Length

308.1 cmReference

327.4 cmReference

Overall Width

157.5 cmReference

209.8 cmReference

Overall weight

1,163.9 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

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.