John Deere 3046R vs Mahindra 4530

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 4530 leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: John Deere 3046R and Mahindra 4530.

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Spec	John Deere 3046R	Mahindra 4530
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 44.7 hp	44 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.6 hp	35 hp
Weight (lb)	2,900 lb	▲ 5,567 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,598 lb	▲ 2,950 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,200 lb	▲ 3,969 lb
Lift Height (in)	102 in	▲ 120 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,327 lbf	▲ 4,950 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 15.3 gpm	10.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.5 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3046RMahindra 4530

Engine HPhp

▲44.7 hp

44 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.6 hp

35 hp

Weightlb

2,900 lb

▲5,567 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

1,598 lb

▲2,950 lb

300R320R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,200 lb

▲3,969 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	Mahindra4530


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mahindra
Engine Model	3TNV86CHT-MJTV	NE342
Engine Type	Diesel	Four stroke, direct injection, water-cooled diesel, 3 cylinders
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	95.7 in³	152.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	44.7 hp	44 hp
PTO Power	36.6 hp	35 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	36 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: dual gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	9.1 gpm	10.9 gpm
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	4.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.3 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.3 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center with position and draft control
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 or 2 (optional)

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

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2100 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2100 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category 1 & 2
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	3,969 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,200 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)	Forward-reverse synchro-shuttle
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 3 range	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Dual dry with cerametallic lining
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power
Brakes	Wet disk	Dry disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	69.1 in	72.5 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published
Overall Length	120.2 in (with 3-point hitch)	134 in (with ag tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,900 lb	5,567 lb (operating weight)
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	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	9.5x20
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	13.6x28
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	10.5/80x18
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	16.9x24

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting	Not Published
Loader Model	300R; 320R	ML245
Loader Lift Height	300R: 90 in; 320R: 102 in	ML245: 120 in (at pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	300R: 1,360 lb; 320R: 1,598 lb (at pivot pin)	ML245: 2,950 lb (full height, at pin)
Loader Breakout Force	300R: 2,855 lbf; 320R: 3,327 lbf (at pivot pin)	ML245: 4,950 lb (at pin)

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 4530: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 4530?: The John Deere 3046R leads on engine hp at 44.7 hp hp, compared to 44 hp hp for the Mahindra 4530.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 4530?: The John Deere 3046R leads on pto hp at 36.6 hp hp, compared to 35 hp hp for the Mahindra 4530.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 4530?: The Mahindra 4530 leads on weight at 5,567 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 4530?: The Mahindra 4530 leads on loader lift at 2,950 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 4530?: The Mahindra 4530 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,969 lb lb, compared to 2,200 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3046R	Mahindra 4530
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 44.7 hp	44 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.6 hp	35 hp
Weight (lb)	2,900 lb	▲ 5,567 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,598 lb	▲ 2,950 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,200 lb	▲ 3,969 lb
Lift Height (in)	102 in	▲ 120 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,327 lbf	▲ 4,950 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 15.3 gpm	10.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.5 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3046RMahindra 4530

Engine HPhp

▲44.7 hp

44 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.6 hp

35 hp

Weightlb

2,900 lb

▲5,567 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

1,598 lb

▲2,950 lb

300R320R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,200 lb

▲3,969 lb

at pin

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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	Mahindra4530


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mahindra
Engine Model	3TNV86CHT-MJTV	NE342
Engine Type	Diesel	Four stroke, direct injection, water-cooled diesel, 3 cylinders
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	95.7 in³	152.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	44.7 hp	44 hp
PTO Power	36.6 hp	35 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	36 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: dual gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	9.1 gpm	10.9 gpm
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	4.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.3 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.3 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center with position and draft control
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 or 2 (optional)

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

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2100 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2100 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category 1 & 2
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	3,969 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,200 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (eHydro)	Forward-reverse synchro-shuttle
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 3 range	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Dual dry with cerametallic lining
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power
Brakes	Wet disk	Dry disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	69.1 in	72.5 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published
Overall Length	120.2 in (with 3-point hitch)	134 in (with ag tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,900 lb	5,567 lb (operating weight)
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	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	9.5x20
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	13.6x28
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	10.5/80x18
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	16.9x24

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting	Not Published
Loader Model	300R; 320R	ML245
Loader Lift Height	300R: 90 in; 320R: 102 in	ML245: 120 in (at pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	300R: 1,360 lb; 320R: 1,598 lb (at pivot pin)	ML245: 2,950 lb (full height, at pin)
Loader Breakout Force	300R: 2,855 lbf; 320R: 3,327 lbf (at pivot pin)	ML245: 4,950 lb (at pin)

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 4530: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 4530?

The John Deere 3046R leads on engine hp at 44.7 hp hp, compared to 44 hp hp for the Mahindra 4530.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 4530?

The John Deere 3046R leads on pto hp at 36.6 hp hp, compared to 35 hp hp for the Mahindra 4530.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3046R or the Mahindra 4530?

The Mahindra 4530 leads on weight at 5,567 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 4530?

The Mahindra 4530 leads on loader lift at 2,950 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 4530?

The Mahindra 4530 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,969 lb lb, compared to 2,200 lb lb for the John Deere 3046R.

John Deere 3046R vs Mahindra 4530

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