Compare/Mahindra 4550 vs Mahindra 485 DI

Mahindra 4550 vs Mahindra 485 DI

Verdict: Mahindra 4550 vs Mahindra 485 DI

The Mahindra 4550 and the Mahindra 485 DI are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 38 hp. Mahindra 485 DI is the lighter machine (1,856 kg vs 4,267 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra 4550 holds more fuel (55.3 L vs 35.0 L) for longer stints between fills. 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

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Best match

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Mahindra

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

38 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MahindraReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$25,515 (2016 4WD )Reference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

55.3 LReference

35.0 LReference

Engine

35.8 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

35.8 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

18.7:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

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

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

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Emissions compliance

Tier IVReference

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Bore and stroke

3.50x4.33 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

18.7:1Reference

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Cooling system

water-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

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

GearReference

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forward and reverse options

Full constant mesh : 8 F and 2 RReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.3 kWReference

28.6 kWReference

Type

gearReference

open centerReference

Rear valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

32.9 lpmReference

31.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1599 kgReference

997 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

Clutch

dry discReference

279.4mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2058Reference

1000@2227Reference

Dimensions

Weight

4267 to 5292 poundsReference

1856 kgReference

Front tire

6x16Reference

6.00x16Reference

2WD Rear tire

12.4x28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6x16. Rear: 12.4x28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 12.4x28Reference

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Industrial front

12.6x16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9x24Reference

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2WD Length

303 cmReference

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4WD Length

322 cmReference

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2WD Width

179 cmReference

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4WD Width

186 cmReference

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2WD Height (ROPS)

234 cmReference

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4WD Height (ROPS)

237 cmReference

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2WD Weight

1935 kgReference

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4WD Weight

2400 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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190 cmReference

Rear tire

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13.6/12x28Reference

Ag front

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6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

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13.6/12x28Reference

Length

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294 cmReference

Width

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180 cmReference

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 4550 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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11Reference

Attachment overview

Mahindra 4550B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Mahindra 4550B BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

256 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

255 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

342 cmReference

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Loading height

226 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

155°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1664 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1047 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

MahindraReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

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Country of manufacturer

Utility tractorReference

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Capacities

Capacity

167 ciReference

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Power

Rated Power

48 hpReference

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PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540 @ 2,058 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Fully enclosed dry discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

1 valvesReference

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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

1Reference

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Steering & Implements flow

5 gpm (8.7 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,599.8 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position and draft controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

238 cmReference

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Overall Length

322.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

186.9 cmReference

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Turning radius

10.5 feet (without Brakes)Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

AvailableReference

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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.