Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on engine hp at 41 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 40A leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 890 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

Case IH Farmall Compact 40A vs Mahindra 4540 4WD

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

Across 7 measurable specs, the Mahindra 4540 4WD leads 6 categories to 1. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall Compact 40A and Mahindra 4540 4WD.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall Compact 40A	Mahindra 4540 4WD
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	▲ 41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 34 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	—	6,746 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	▲ 2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 3,527 lb
Lift Height (in)	98 in	▲ 116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	▲ 4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	17.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall Compact 40AMahindra 4540 4WD

Engine HPhp

40 hp

▲41 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

—

6,746 lb

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲3,527 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 Compact 40A	Mahindra4540 4WD


PTO Power	34 hp	31 hp @ 300 rpm
Alternator	Not Published	45 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Direct injection
Displacement	115.9 in³	166.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	Not Published	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	41 hp @ 300 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	6746 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	2 years bumper-to-bumper + 4 years powertrain (6 years total)	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	8.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	8.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 (spool) standard

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
PTO Type	Independent 540-rpm rear PTO with electro-hydraulic engagement (standard)	Live
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position & draft control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-mount PTO; 2,000 rpm	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb @ 24 in behind ball ends	3527 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural or R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	16.9X24
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12X16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	12.4X28
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5X16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Published	14.55 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	Up to 98 in	116.6 inches
Loader Breakout Force	Up to 1,900 lb	4978 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	4550-1.1 gal: Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Up to 890 lb	2866 lbs

Clutch	Not Published	Dual
No. of Speeds	12F/12R (mechanical); infinite ground speeds (HST)	8F / 2R
Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (standard); 3-range hydrostatic (HST) (optional)	Full constant mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	17.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Not Published	Fully enclosed dry disc
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	mComfort mechanical suspension seat

Wheelbase	Not Published	76.7 inches
Overall Width	Not Published	82.6 inches
Ground Clearance	Not Published	8.7 inches
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	92.6 inches
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	128.9 inches

Case IH Farmall Compact 40A vs Mahindra 4540 4WD: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on engine hp at 41 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 40A leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 890 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.