Case IH Farmall 40A vs Mahindra 3540

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Mahindra 3540 leads 6 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 40A and Mahindra 3540.

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Spec	Case IH Farmall 40A	Mahindra 3540
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 32 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	3,067 lb	▲ 4,367 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	▲ 2,700 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 3,090 lb
Lift Height (in)	98.4 in	▲ 111.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	▲ 5,100 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	13.5 gpm	▲ 16 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.8 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40AMahindra 3540

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲32 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

3,067 lb

▲4,367 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,250 lb

▲2,700 lb

3550L3550CL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲3,090 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Case IHFarmall 40A	Mahindra3540


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Mahindra
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Naturally aspirated direct injection diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	116 in³	166.64 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	High pressure common rail	Direct injection
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	11 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, computed) (8.2 + 4.2, computed)	16 gpm (11 + 5, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	11.3 gal (3540 PST); 11.3 gal (3540 HST); 14.5 gal (3540 PST Cab); 14.5 gal (3540 HST Cab)
Coolant Capacity	7.5 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.5 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.9 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2404 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	CAT I with telescopic lower links
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	3090 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (optional)	Power shuttle with full synchro mesh (3540 PST); HST, 3 ranges (3540 HST); Power shuttle with full synchro mesh (3540 PST Cab); HST, 3 ranges (3540 HST Cab)
No. of Speeds	infinite, 3 ranges	12F/12R (3540 PST); Infinite, 3 ranges (3540 HST); 12F/12R (3540 PST Cab); Infinite, 3 ranges (3540 HST Cab)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.96 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	Wet multidisk (3540 PST); N/A (3540 HST); Wet multidisk (3540 PST Cab); N/A (3540 HST Cab)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering, tilt
Brakes	Wet disc, mechanical actuation	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Deluxe suspension seat with back angle and weight adjustment, retractable seat belt and arm rests
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.2 in	128.9 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	73.7 in
Wheelbase	67.2 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	10.3 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	98.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	89.76 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	4367 lb (3540 PST); 4817 lb (3540 HST); 5167 lb (3540 PST Cab); 5617 lb (3540 HST Cab)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 agricultural, R3 turf, or R4 industrial (R4 standard)	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	14.9-24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	29x12.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	44x18-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	12x16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	16.9x24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	L340A	3550L (3540 PST, 3540 HST); 3550CL (3540 PST Cab, 3540 HST Cab)
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	3550L: 111.5 in; 3550CL: 111.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	3550L: 2,700 lb; 3550CL: 2,700 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	3550L: 5,100 lb; 3550CL: 5,100 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year extended warranty: 2 years bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years of powertrain protection	5-year powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 40A vs Mahindra 3540: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Mahindra 3540?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Mahindra 3540?: The Case IH Farmall 40A leads on pto hp at 32 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 3540.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Mahindra 3540?: The Mahindra 3540 leads on weight at 4,367 lb lb, compared to 3,067 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Mahindra 3540?: The Mahindra 3540 leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 1,250 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Mahindra 3540?: The Mahindra 3540 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,090 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40A	Mahindra 3540
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 32 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	3,067 lb	▲ 4,367 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	▲ 2,700 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 3,090 lb
Lift Height (in)	98.4 in	▲ 111.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	▲ 5,100 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	13.5 gpm	▲ 16 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.8 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40AMahindra 3540

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲32 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

3,067 lb

▲4,367 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,250 lb

▲2,700 lb

3550L3550CL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲3,090 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Case IHFarmall 40A	Mahindra3540


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Mahindra
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Naturally aspirated direct injection diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	116 in³	166.64 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	High pressure common rail	Direct injection
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	11 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, computed) (8.2 + 4.2, computed)	16 gpm (11 + 5, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	11.3 gal (3540 PST); 11.3 gal (3540 HST); 14.5 gal (3540 PST Cab); 14.5 gal (3540 HST Cab)
Coolant Capacity	7.5 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.5 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.9 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2404 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	CAT I with telescopic lower links
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	3090 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (optional)	Power shuttle with full synchro mesh (3540 PST); HST, 3 ranges (3540 HST); Power shuttle with full synchro mesh (3540 PST Cab); HST, 3 ranges (3540 HST Cab)
No. of Speeds	infinite, 3 ranges	12F/12R (3540 PST); Infinite, 3 ranges (3540 HST); 12F/12R (3540 PST Cab); Infinite, 3 ranges (3540 HST Cab)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.96 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	Wet multidisk (3540 PST); N/A (3540 HST); Wet multidisk (3540 PST Cab); N/A (3540 HST Cab)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering, tilt
Brakes	Wet disc, mechanical actuation	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Deluxe suspension seat with back angle and weight adjustment, retractable seat belt and arm rests
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.2 in	128.9 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	73.7 in
Wheelbase	67.2 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	10.3 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	98.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	89.76 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	4367 lb (3540 PST); 4817 lb (3540 HST); 5167 lb (3540 PST Cab); 5617 lb (3540 HST Cab)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 agricultural, R3 turf, or R4 industrial (R4 standard)	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	14.9-24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	29x12.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	44x18-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	12x16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	16.9x24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	L340A	3550L (3540 PST, 3540 HST); 3550CL (3540 PST Cab, 3540 HST Cab)
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	3550L: 111.5 in; 3550CL: 111.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	3550L: 2,700 lb; 3550CL: 2,700 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	3550L: 5,100 lb; 3550CL: 5,100 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year extended warranty: 2 years bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years of powertrain protection	5-year powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 40A vs Mahindra 3540: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Mahindra 3540?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Mahindra 3540?

The Case IH Farmall 40A leads on pto hp at 32 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 3540.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Mahindra 3540?

The Mahindra 3540 leads on weight at 4,367 lb lb, compared to 3,067 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Mahindra 3540?

The Mahindra 3540 leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 1,250 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Mahindra 3540?

The Mahindra 3540 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,090 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A.

Case IH Farmall 40A vs Mahindra 3540

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