Mahindra 3016 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 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Mahindra 3016 and Mahindra 4540.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 3016	Mahindra 4540
Engine HP (hp)	26 hp	▲ 41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	23 hp	▲ 31 hp
Weight (lb)	2,437 lb	▲ 4,191 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,650 lb	▲ 2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,720 lb	▲ 3,525 lb
Lift Height (in)	99 in	▲ 116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,350 lbf	▲ 4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.2 gpm	8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	11.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 3016Mahindra 4540

Engine HPhp

26 hp

▲41 hp

PTO HPhp

23 hp

21.1 hp

▲31 hp

ShuttleHST

Weightlb

2,437 lb

▲4,191 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,650 lb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,720 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	Mahindra3016	Mahindra4540


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mahindra
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder, overhead valve, cross-flow porting diesel	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	80.43 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	26 hp	41 hp
PTO Power	Shuttle: 23 hp; HST: 21.1 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled, pressurized, thermostat controlled bypass, impeller pump	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with double filter	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect injection; Bosch M-type ND-PFR (Denso) injection pump, throttle-type injectors	Direct injection
Alternator	50 A	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear type, front mounted, engine driven	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.8 gpm	8.7 gpm
Steering Flow	3.4 gpm	5.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.2 gpm (7.8 + 3.4, computed)	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center, full-live hydraulic, with position and draft control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	1

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

PTO Type	Independent (3016 Gear Drive); Live (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,525 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,720 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position & draft control

Transmission Type	Synchro shuttle, constant-mesh main, 2 ranges (3016 Gear Drive); hydrostatic, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)	Sliding mesh
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (3016 Gear Drive); infinite, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)	8F / 2R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 13.8 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 6.9 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)	Not Published
Clutch	Dry single disc, diaphragm type, 8.46 in	Dual
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock, pedal actuated	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, mechanical	Fully enclosed dry disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	mComfort mechanical suspension seat
Front Axle Type	MFD, spiral bevel differential, bevel gear final drives	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	969 lbf	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	121.3 in	115.3 in
Overall Width	63 in	69.4 in
Wheelbase	67.3 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	11.4 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.9 ft (with brake applied)	9.7 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	81.5 in	88 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,437 lb (3016 Gear Drive); 2,459 lb (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)	4,191 lb (operating weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Ag
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	6X16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	12.4X28
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.5-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6x16	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	15x19.5	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Model	ML115	4550-2L
Loader Lift Height	ML115: 99 in	116.6 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	ML115: 1,650 lb	2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height
Loader Breakout Force	ML115: 2,350 lb	4,978 lb at pivot pins

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

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Mahindra 3016 vs Mahindra 4540: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 3016 or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on engine hp at 41 hp hp, compared to 26 hp hp for the Mahindra 3016.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 3016 or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on pto hp at 31 hp hp, compared to 23 hp hp for the Mahindra 3016.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 3016 or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on weight at 4,191 lb lb, compared to 2,437 lb lb for the Mahindra 3016.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 3016 or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 1,650 lb lb for the Mahindra 3016.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 3016 or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,525 lb lb, compared to 1,720 lb lb for the Mahindra 3016.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 3016	Mahindra 4540
Engine HP (hp)	26 hp	▲ 41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	23 hp	▲ 31 hp
Weight (lb)	2,437 lb	▲ 4,191 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,650 lb	▲ 2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,720 lb	▲ 3,525 lb
Lift Height (in)	99 in	▲ 116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,350 lbf	▲ 4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.2 gpm	8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	11.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 3016Mahindra 4540

Engine HPhp

26 hp

▲41 hp

PTO HPhp

23 hp

21.1 hp

▲31 hp

ShuttleHST

Weightlb

2,437 lb

▲4,191 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,650 lb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,720 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	Mahindra3016	Mahindra4540


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mahindra
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder, overhead valve, cross-flow porting diesel	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	80.43 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	26 hp	41 hp
PTO Power	Shuttle: 23 hp; HST: 21.1 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled, pressurized, thermostat controlled bypass, impeller pump	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with double filter	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect injection; Bosch M-type ND-PFR (Denso) injection pump, throttle-type injectors	Direct injection
Alternator	50 A	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear type, front mounted, engine driven	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.8 gpm	8.7 gpm
Steering Flow	3.4 gpm	5.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.2 gpm (7.8 + 3.4, computed)	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center, full-live hydraulic, with position and draft control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	1

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

PTO Type	Independent (3016 Gear Drive); Live (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,525 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,720 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position & draft control

Transmission Type	Synchro shuttle, constant-mesh main, 2 ranges (3016 Gear Drive); hydrostatic, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)	Sliding mesh
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (3016 Gear Drive); infinite, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)	8F / 2R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 13.8 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 6.9 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)	Not Published
Clutch	Dry single disc, diaphragm type, 8.46 in	Dual
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock, pedal actuated	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, mechanical	Fully enclosed dry disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	mComfort mechanical suspension seat
Front Axle Type	MFD, spiral bevel differential, bevel gear final drives	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	969 lbf	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	121.3 in	115.3 in
Overall Width	63 in	69.4 in
Wheelbase	67.3 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	11.4 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.9 ft (with brake applied)	9.7 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	81.5 in	88 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,437 lb (3016 Gear Drive); 2,459 lb (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)	4,191 lb (operating weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Ag
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	6X16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	12.4X28
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.5-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6x16	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	15x19.5	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Model	ML115	4550-2L
Loader Lift Height	ML115: 99 in	116.6 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	ML115: 1,650 lb	2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height
Loader Breakout Force	ML115: 2,350 lb	4,978 lb at pivot pins

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

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Mahindra 3016 vs Mahindra 4540: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 3016 or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on engine hp at 41 hp hp, compared to 26 hp hp for the Mahindra 3016.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 3016 or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on pto hp at 31 hp hp, compared to 23 hp hp for the Mahindra 3016.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 3016 or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on weight at 4,191 lb lb, compared to 2,437 lb lb for the Mahindra 3016.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 3016 or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 1,650 lb lb for the Mahindra 3016.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 3016 or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,525 lb lb, compared to 1,720 lb lb for the Mahindra 3016.

Mahindra 3016 vs Mahindra 4540

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