Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The John Deere 3043D leads on engine hp at 41.6 hp hp, compared to 41 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD 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 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 2,081.2 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

John Deere 3043D 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 8 measurable specs, the Mahindra 4540 4WD leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: John Deere 3043D and Mahindra 4540 4WD.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3043D	Mahindra 4540 4WD
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 41.6 hp	41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.3 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	—	6,746 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,081.2 lb	▲ 3,527 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	▲ 17.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3043DMahindra 4540 4WD

Engine HPhp

▲41.6 hp

41 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.3 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

—

6,746 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,081.2 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	John Deere3043D	Mahindra4540 4WD


PTO Power	36.3 hp	31 hp @ 300 rpm
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Not Published
Engine Type	Turbocharged diesel; high pressure common rail direct injection	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection	Direct injection
Displacement	95.8 in³	166.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	41.6 hp @ 800 rpm	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	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

Pump Type	Single gear	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.4 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	5.9 gpm	8.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.3 gpm	8.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	8.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	1 (spool) standard

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2400 engine rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
PTO Type	Transmission	Live
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position & draft control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2081.2 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2081.2 lb	3527 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural or R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	16.9X24
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	12X16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	12.4X28
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	9.5X16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.2 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.7 gal	14.55 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.7 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	116.6 inches
Loader Breakout Force	1704 lb	4978 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	4550-1.1 gal: Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1186 lb	2866 lbs

Clutch	Single dry traction (mechanical)	Dual
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	8F / 2R
Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	Full constant mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.9 mph	17.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.5 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Not Published

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

Wheelbase	62.0 in	76.7 inches
Overall Width	57.3 in	82.6 inches
Ground Clearance	13.0-13.9 in (331-13.9 in)	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	9.2 ft (2.8 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	111.2 in	128.9 inches

John Deere 3043D vs Mahindra 4540 4WD: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The John Deere 3043D leads on engine hp at 41.6 hp hp, compared to 41 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD 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 4WD?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 2,081.2 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.