LS Tractor MT340HC 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 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: LS Tractor MT340HC and Mahindra 4540.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT340HC	Mahindra 4540
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	▲ 41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 32 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	3,661 lb	▲ 4,191 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,185 lb	▲ 2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 3,525 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.4 in	▲ 116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,612 lbf	▲ 4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.7 gpm	8.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT340HCMahindra 4540

Engine HPhp

40 hp

▲41 hp

PTO HPhp

▲32 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

3,661 lb

▲4,191 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,185 lb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 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	LS TractorMT340HC	Mahindra4540


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Mahindra
Engine Model	L3C19-T	Not Published
Engine Type	Vertical, water-cooled, 4 cycle diesel	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	114.7 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	41 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	Delphi, CRDI	Direct injection
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump, engine drive	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	5.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.7 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	13.7 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	2 Pair	None standard (1 spool optional)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 spool

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal	14.55 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.9 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.5 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	7.9 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.7 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2,000 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	3525 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position & Draft	Position & draft control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST)	Sliding mesh
No. of Speeds	Infinite, 3 ranges (HST)	8F / 2R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Dual
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Fully enclosed dry disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	mComfort mechanical suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.3 in	115.3 in
Overall Width	59.3 in	69.4 in
Wheelbase	69 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	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	86.6 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,661 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 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	6X16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	12.4X28
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.5-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.5-14	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16-20	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3116: Standard Skid Steer Coupler (skid-steer compatible quick-attach)	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Model	LL3116	4550-2L
Loader Lift Height	94.4 in	4550-2L: 116.6 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3116: 2,185 lb	4550-2L: 2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height
Loader Breakout Force	3,612 lb	4550-2L: 4,978 lb at pivot pins

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

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LS Tractor MT340HC vs Mahindra 4540: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on engine hp at 41 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT340HC.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the Mahindra 4540?: The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on pto hp at 32 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540.
Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on weight at 4,191 lb lb, compared to 3,661 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT340HC.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 2,185 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT340HC.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,525 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT340HC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT340HC	Mahindra 4540
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	▲ 41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 32 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	3,661 lb	▲ 4,191 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,185 lb	▲ 2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 3,525 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.4 in	▲ 116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,612 lbf	▲ 4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.7 gpm	8.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT340HCMahindra 4540

Engine HPhp

40 hp

▲41 hp

PTO HPhp

▲32 hp

31 hp

Weightlb

3,661 lb

▲4,191 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,185 lb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 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	LS TractorMT340HC	Mahindra4540


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Mahindra
Engine Model	L3C19-T	Not Published
Engine Type	Vertical, water-cooled, 4 cycle diesel	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	114.7 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	41 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	Delphi, CRDI	Direct injection
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump, engine drive	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	5.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.7 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	13.7 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	2 Pair	None standard (1 spool optional)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 spool

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal	14.55 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.9 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.5 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	7.9 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.7 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2,000 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	3525 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position & Draft	Position & draft control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST)	Sliding mesh
No. of Speeds	Infinite, 3 ranges (HST)	8F / 2R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Dual
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Fully enclosed dry disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	mComfort mechanical suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.3 in	115.3 in
Overall Width	59.3 in	69.4 in
Wheelbase	69 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	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	86.6 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,661 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 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	6X16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	12.4X28
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.5-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.5-14	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16-20	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3116: Standard Skid Steer Coupler (skid-steer compatible quick-attach)	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Model	LL3116	4550-2L
Loader Lift Height	94.4 in	4550-2L: 116.6 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3116: 2,185 lb	4550-2L: 2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height
Loader Breakout Force	3,612 lb	4550-2L: 4,978 lb at pivot pins

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

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LS Tractor MT340HC vs Mahindra 4540: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on engine hp at 41 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT340HC.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the Mahindra 4540?

The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on pto hp at 32 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on weight at 4,191 lb lb, compared to 3,661 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT340HC.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 2,185 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT340HC.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,525 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT340HC.

LS Tractor MT340HC vs Mahindra 4540

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