Compare/Mahindra 6520 vs Mahindra 6530

Mahindra 6520 vs Mahindra 6530

Verdict: Mahindra 6520 vs Mahindra 6530

The Mahindra 6520 and the Mahindra 6530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Mahindra 6530 leads on rated power with 57 hp against 55 hp. Mahindra 6530 is the lighter machine (5,557 kg vs 7,100 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 2004). In short: choose the Mahindra 6530 for outright pulling power, or the Mahindra 6520 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

55 hp

57 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MahindraReference

liquid-cooledReference

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

Original price

$26,780 (2008 4WD )Reference

$22,220 (2013 2WD )Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

48.5 kWReference

Displacement

3.2 LReference

2.5 LReference

Power

48.5 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

19.4:1Reference

17.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

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

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dual dry with creametallic liningReference

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)

41.0 kWReference

42.5 kWReference

Type

synch shuttleReference

synchromeshReference

Valves

1Reference

2Reference

Pump flow

43.1 lpmReference

40.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

18.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

1/2Reference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

2313 kgReference

1799 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2187Reference

540@2059Reference

Dimensions

Weight

7100 to 7300 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: 9.5x24. Rear: 16.9x28Reference

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Industrial front

12.5/80x18 (4WD)Reference

12.5/80x18Reference

Industrial rear

19.5Lx24 (4WD)Reference

19.5Lx24Reference

Length

400 cmReference

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Width

196 cmReference

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2WD Weight

3220 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3311 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

2WD Length

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350 cmReference

4WD Length

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368 cmReference

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

55Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery CCA

925Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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12Reference

Battery AH

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96Reference

Battery size

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96 AHReference

Mahindra 6530 attachments

Attachment overview

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.