John Deere 3043D vs Mahindra 4540

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 4540 leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: John Deere 3043D and Mahindra 4540.

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Spec	John Deere 3043D	Mahindra 4540
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 41.6 hp	41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.3 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	3,166 lb	▲ 4,191 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,081.2 lb	▲ 3,525 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.3 gpm	8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.9 mph	n/a

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John Deere 3043DMahindra 4540

Engine HPhp

▲41.6 hp

41 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.3 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

3,166 lb

▲4,191 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,081.2 lb

▲3,525 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	John Deere3043D	Mahindra4540


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mahindra
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-KJPT	Not Published
Engine Type	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, turbocharged	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	100.1 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	41.6 hp	41 hp
PTO Power	36.3 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Two single-section external gear pumps, one each side of engine timing-gear cover	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	8.7 gpm
Steering Flow	3.6 gpm	5.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	None standard (1 spool optional)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	1 spool

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	14.55 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.3 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Transmission	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm at 2800 rpm engine (rated)	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	2081.2 lb	3525 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2081.2 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position & draft control

Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	Sliding mesh
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	8F / 2R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.5 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Single dry traction (mechanical)	Dual
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Fully enclosed dry disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	mComfort mechanical suspension seat
Front Axle Type	4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1102 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	111.2 in	115.3 in
Overall Width	57.3 in	69.4 in
Wheelbase	62.6 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	13.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 ft (with brakes) (with brake applied)	9.7 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	88 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3166 lb	4191 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	6X16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	12.4X28
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Model	D160	4550-2L
Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	4550-2L: 116.6 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1186 lb	4550-2L: 2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height
Loader Breakout Force	1704 lb	4550-2L: 4,978 lb at pivot pins

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

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John Deere 3043D vs Mahindra 4540: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540?: The John Deere 3043D leads on engine hp at 41.6 hp hp, compared to 41 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540?: The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on weight at 4,191 lb lb, compared to 3,166 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,525 lb lb, compared to 2,081.2 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3043D	Mahindra 4540
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 41.6 hp	41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.3 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	3,166 lb	▲ 4,191 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,081.2 lb	▲ 3,525 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.3 gpm	8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3043DMahindra 4540

Engine HPhp

▲41.6 hp

41 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.3 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

3,166 lb

▲4,191 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,081.2 lb

▲3,525 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	John Deere3043D	Mahindra4540


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mahindra
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-KJPT	Not Published
Engine Type	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, turbocharged	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	100.1 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	41.6 hp	41 hp
PTO Power	36.3 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Two single-section external gear pumps, one each side of engine timing-gear cover	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	8.7 gpm
Steering Flow	3.6 gpm	5.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	None standard (1 spool optional)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	1 spool

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	14.55 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.3 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Transmission	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm at 2800 rpm engine (rated)	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	2081.2 lb	3525 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2081.2 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position & draft control

Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	Sliding mesh
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	8F / 2R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.5 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Single dry traction (mechanical)	Dual
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Fully enclosed dry disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	mComfort mechanical suspension seat
Front Axle Type	4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1102 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	111.2 in	115.3 in
Overall Width	57.3 in	69.4 in
Wheelbase	62.6 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	13.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 ft (with brakes) (with brake applied)	9.7 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	88 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3166 lb	4191 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	6X16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	12.4X28
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Model	D160	4550-2L
Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	4550-2L: 116.6 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1186 lb	4550-2L: 2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height
Loader Breakout Force	1704 lb	4550-2L: 4,978 lb at pivot pins

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

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John Deere 3043D vs Mahindra 4540: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540?

The John Deere 3043D leads on engine hp at 41.6 hp hp, compared to 41 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540?

The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on weight at 4,191 lb lb, compared to 3,166 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,525 lb lb, compared to 2,081.2 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

John Deere 3043D vs Mahindra 4540

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