Compare/Mahindra 6500 vs Mahindra 6530

Mahindra 6500 vs Mahindra 6530

Verdict: Mahindra 6500 vs Mahindra 6530

The Mahindra 6500 and the Mahindra 6530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 57 hp. Mahindra 6500 is the lighter machine (4,966 kg vs 5,557 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra 6530 is the newer design (2008 vs 2002). 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

57 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MahindraReference

The 8-speed shuttle was used on the 6500 with four-wheel drive.Reference

Full synchromesh transmission used on the 6530 with 4WD.Reference

2WD Brakes

dry discReference

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4WD Brakes

wet discReference

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Original price

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$22,220 (2013 2WD )Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

44.0 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Displacement

3.5 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

96 x 122 mmReference

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Power

44.0 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

19.4:1Reference

17.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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64.7 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Compression ratio

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17.2:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

synchomesh shuttleReference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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cerametallic dry discReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

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Synchronized Shuttle : 8 F and 8 R | Synchromesh: 8 F and 8 RReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

42.5 kWReference

Type

open centerReference

synchromeshReference

Valves

2Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

40.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

1/2Reference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

1799 kgReference

2WD Rear PTO

liveReference

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4WD Rear PTO

independentReference

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2WD Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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4WD Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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Steering flow

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18.0 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Engine RPM

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540@2059Reference

Dimensions

Weight

4966 to 6280 poundsReference

723 kgReference

Front tire

9.5Lx15Reference

9.5x15Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9x28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5Lx15. Rear: 16.9x28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2x24. Rear: 16.9x30Reference

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2WD Lawn/turf front

27x12LL-15Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

LSW305x521Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

LSW570x648Reference

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2WD Industrial front

11Lx15Reference

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4WD Industrial front

12.5/80x18Reference

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Industrial rear

19.5Lx24Reference

2WD Length

347 cmReference

350 cmReference

4WD Length

381 cmReference

368 cmReference

Width

196 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2252 kgReference

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4WD Weight

2848 kgReference

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Rear tire

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16.9x28 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2x24. Rear: 16.9x30 (4WD)Reference

Industrial front

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12.5/80x18Reference

4WD Width

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205 cmReference

2WD ROPS Operating weight

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2520 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating weight

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2858 kgReference

Mahindra 6500 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

36Reference

55Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

96Reference

Batteries

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12Reference

Battery size

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96 AHReference

Attachment overview

Mahindra 6530 attachments

Mahindra 509 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Mahindra 511 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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337 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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335 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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302 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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439 cmReference

Loading height

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243 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2574 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1386 kgReference

Mahindra 511 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

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MahindraReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

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152.4 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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65 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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57 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,059 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

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hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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2 ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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4.75 gpm (10.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1/2Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,799.9 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

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368.3 cmReference

Overall Width

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205.7 cmReference

Overall weight

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2,858.5 kgReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

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TrueReference

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.