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)	n/a	4,462 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,360 lb	▲ 2,041 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,194 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	90 in	▲ 101.9 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,855 lbf	▲ 3,430 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 14.4 gpm	12.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.5 mph	13 mph

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

n/a

4,462 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

▲2,041 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,194 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


PTO Power	36.6 hp	36 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	90 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element (dual element)	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)	Direct Injection (mCRD fuel-injected)
Displacement	97.6 in³	166.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid (water pump)	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	44.7 hp @ 600 rpm	44 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	No DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	4462 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	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	PV axial piston (hydrostatic pump); dual gear (implement and steering pump)	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.9 gpm	4.1 gpm
Implement Flow	8.6 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.4 gpm	12.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.4 gpm	12.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 6 rear remotes	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 Spool

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2650 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2100 rpm)	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms	2646 lb

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, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	12.4X24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	8.3X16

Coolant Capacity	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.5 gal (with filter)	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	90 in	101.9 in
Loader Breakout Force	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in	3430 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park mounting system	698.7 gal: Quick-attach adapter included (loader interfaces with compatible attachments via quick-attach system).
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot	2041 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	Dry Single Plate
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 3 range	12F / 12R
Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)	Sync, shuttle with part synchromesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	13 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock; Limited slip differential	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disk	Wet Disc Brake, Mechanical
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Scissor-link suspension seat; adjustable	mComfort seat (mechanical suspension; adjustable headrest; foldable armrests)

Wheelbase	68.0 in	67.7 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	63.2 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in (front axle clearance)	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	94.4 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft (2.8 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	119.3 in

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 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 1,360 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 2,194 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)	n/a	4,462 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,360 lb	▲ 2,041 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,194 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	90 in	▲ 101.9 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,855 lbf	▲ 3,430 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 14.4 gpm	12.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.5 mph	13 mph

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

n/a

4,462 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

▲2,041 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,194 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


PTO Power	36.6 hp	36 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	90 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element (dual element)	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)	Direct Injection (mCRD fuel-injected)
Displacement	97.6 in³	166.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid (water pump)	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	44.7 hp @ 600 rpm	44 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	No DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	4462 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	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	PV axial piston (hydrostatic pump); dual gear (implement and steering pump)	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.9 gpm	4.1 gpm
Implement Flow	8.6 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.4 gpm	12.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.4 gpm	12.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 6 rear remotes	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 Spool

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2650 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2100 rpm)	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms	2646 lb

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, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	12.4X24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	8.3X16

Coolant Capacity	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.5 gal (with filter)	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	90 in	101.9 in
Loader Breakout Force	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in	3430 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park mounting system	698.7 gal: Quick-attach adapter included (loader interfaces with compatible attachments via quick-attach system).
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot	2041 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	Dry Single Plate
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 3 range	12F / 12R
Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)	Sync, shuttle with part synchromesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	13 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock; Limited slip differential	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disk	Wet Disc Brake, Mechanical
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Scissor-link suspension seat; adjustable	mComfort seat (mechanical suspension; adjustable headrest; foldable armrests)

Wheelbase	68.0 in	67.7 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	63.2 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in (front axle clearance)	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	94.4 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft (2.8 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	119.3 in

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 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 1,360 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 2,194 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

John Deere 3046R vs Mahindra 2645

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