John Deere 3046R vs Mahindra 2645

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, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the John Deere 3046R, 4 to the Mahindra 2645. Machine pages: John Deere 3046R and Mahindra 2645.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3046R	Mahindra 2645
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 44.7 hp	44 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.6 hp	36 hp
Weight (lb)	2,900 lb	▲ 3,285 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,598 lb	▲ 2,041 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,200 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 102 in	101.9 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,327 lbf	▲ 3,430 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 15.3 gpm	12.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.5 mph	n/a

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John Deere 3046RMahindra 2645

Engine HPhp

▲44.7 hp

44 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.6 hp

36 hp

Weightlb

2,900 lb

▲3,285 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

1,598 lb

▲2,041 lb

300R320R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,200 lb

▲2,646 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 Deere3046R	Mahindra2645


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mahindra
Engine Model	3TNV86CHT-MJTV	CE-45
Engine Type	Diesel	Naturally aspirated, direct injection, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	95.7 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	44.7 hp	44 hp
PTO Power	36.6 hp	36 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry dual element
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct Injection (mCRD fuel-injected)
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	90 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: dual gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	9.1 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	ROPS: 4.1 gpm; Cab: 4.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.3 gpm	12.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.3 gpm	12.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	9 gal
Coolant Capacity	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal	1.85 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.5 gal	1.98 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	9.25 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	2.17 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2650 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2100 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	2,646 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,200 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position Control

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)	Sync, shuttle with part synchromesh
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 3 range	12F / 12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Dry single plate
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Bevel gears with diff-lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet Disc Brake, Mechanical
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Seat with mechanical suspension, adjustable headrest, folding armrests
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Center pin
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	119.3 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	63.2 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	67.7 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	14.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	94.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,900 lb	3,285 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	4,462 lb (3,285 + 1,177, computed; 698.7 gal loader shipping weight)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	8.3x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	12.4x24
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting	2645L: quick-attach adapter included
Loader Model	300R; 320R	2645L (66 in bucket)
Loader Lift Height	300R: 90 in; 320R: 102 in	2645L: 101.9 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	300R: 1,360 lb; 320R: 1,598 lb (at pivot pin)	2645L: 2,041 lb
Loader Breakout Force	300R: 2,855 lbf; 320R: 3,327 lbf (at pivot pin)	2645L: 3,430 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	Not Published

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John Deere 3046R vs Mahindra 2645: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 2645?: The John Deere 3046R leads on engine hp at 44.7 hp hp, compared to 44 hp hp for the Mahindra 2645.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 2645?: The John Deere 3046R leads on pto hp at 36.6 hp hp, compared to 36 hp hp for the Mahindra 2645.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 2645?: The Mahindra 2645 leads on weight at 3,285 lb lb, compared to 2,900 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 2645?: The Mahindra 2645 leads on loader lift at 2,041 lb lb, compared to 1,598 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 2645?: The Mahindra 2645 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 2,200 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3046R	Mahindra 2645
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 44.7 hp	44 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.6 hp	36 hp
Weight (lb)	2,900 lb	▲ 3,285 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,598 lb	▲ 2,041 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,200 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 102 in	101.9 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,327 lbf	▲ 3,430 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 15.3 gpm	12.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.5 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3046RMahindra 2645

Engine HPhp

▲44.7 hp

44 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.6 hp

36 hp

Weightlb

2,900 lb

▲3,285 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

1,598 lb

▲2,041 lb

300R320R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,200 lb

▲2,646 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 Deere3046R	Mahindra2645


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mahindra
Engine Model	3TNV86CHT-MJTV	CE-45
Engine Type	Diesel	Naturally aspirated, direct injection, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	95.7 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	44.7 hp	44 hp
PTO Power	36.6 hp	36 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry dual element
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct Injection (mCRD fuel-injected)
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	90 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: dual gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	9.1 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	ROPS: 4.1 gpm; Cab: 4.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.3 gpm	12.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.3 gpm	12.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	9 gal
Coolant Capacity	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal	1.85 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.5 gal	1.98 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	9.25 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	2.17 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2650 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2100 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	2,646 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,200 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position Control

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)	Sync, shuttle with part synchromesh
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 3 range	12F / 12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Dry single plate
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Bevel gears with diff-lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet Disc Brake, Mechanical
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Seat with mechanical suspension, adjustable headrest, folding armrests
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Center pin
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	119.3 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	63.2 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	67.7 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	14.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	94.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,900 lb	3,285 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	4,462 lb (3,285 + 1,177, computed; 698.7 gal loader shipping weight)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	8.3x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	12.4x24
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting	2645L: quick-attach adapter included
Loader Model	300R; 320R	2645L (66 in bucket)
Loader Lift Height	300R: 90 in; 320R: 102 in	2645L: 101.9 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	300R: 1,360 lb; 320R: 1,598 lb (at pivot pin)	2645L: 2,041 lb
Loader Breakout Force	300R: 2,855 lbf; 320R: 3,327 lbf (at pivot pin)	2645L: 3,430 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	Not Published

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John Deere 3046R vs Mahindra 2645: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 2645?

The John Deere 3046R leads on engine hp at 44.7 hp hp, compared to 44 hp hp for the Mahindra 2645.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 2645?

The John Deere 3046R leads on pto hp at 36.6 hp hp, compared to 36 hp hp for the Mahindra 2645.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 2645?

The Mahindra 2645 leads on weight at 3,285 lb lb, compared to 2,900 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 2645?

The Mahindra 2645 leads on loader lift at 2,041 lb lb, compared to 1,598 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 2645?

The Mahindra 2645 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 2,200 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

John Deere 3046R vs Mahindra 2645

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