Mahindra 3540 vs New Holland Workmaster 40

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 3540 leads 6 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Mahindra 3540 and New Holland Workmaster 40.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 3540	New Holland Workmaster 40
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31 hp	▲ 34 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 4,367 lb	3,067 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,700 lb	1,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,090 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 111.5 in	91.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 5,100 lbf	2,700 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16 gpm	13.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	14.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 3540New Holland Workmaster 40

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

31 hp

▲34 hp

32 hp

GearHST

Weightlb

▲4,367 lb

3,067 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,700 lb

1,500 lb

3550L3550CL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,090 lb

1,433 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Mahindra3540	New HollandWorkmaster 40


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	Naturally aspirated direct injection diesel	3-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	166.64 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	31 hp	Gear: 34 hp; HST: 32 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dual element dry air cleaner (primary and inner safety element)
Fuel System	Direct injection	High pressure common rail, ECU-controlled timing
Alternator	45 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Implement Flow	11 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5 gpm	Gear: 4.2 gpm; HST: 5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	16 gpm (11 + 5, computed)	Gear: 12.4 gpm; HST: 13.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Gear: 12.4 gpm; HST: 13.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	0
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 or 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	11.3 gal (3540 PST); 11.3 gal (3540 HST); 14.5 gal (3540 PST Cab); 14.5 gal (3540 HST Cab)	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	5.8 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	6.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2404 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	HST: Standard; Gear: Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic lower links	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3090 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position and draft control	Position control

Transmission Type	Power shuttle with full synchro mesh (3540 PST); HST, 3 ranges (3540 HST); Power shuttle with full synchro mesh (3540 PST Cab); HST, 3 ranges (3540 HST Cab)	Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle; HST: 3-range hydrostatic, dual pedal
No. of Speeds	12F/12R (3540 PST); Infinite, 3 ranges (3540 HST); 12F/12R (3540 PST Cab); Infinite, 3 ranges (3540 HST Cab)	Gear: 12F/12R; HST: Infinite (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Gear: 14.2 mph; HST: 14.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Gear: 13.63 mph; HST: 14.96 mph
Clutch	Wet multidisk (3540 PST); N/A (3540 HST); Wet multidisk (3540 PST Cab); N/A (3540 HST Cab)	Gear: 9.4 in single dry disc; HST: Not applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering, tilt	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat with back angle and weight adjustment, retractable seat belt and arm rests	Mechanical suspension seat, fore/aft adjustable, tilting
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.9 in	121 in
Overall Width	73.7 in	66.5 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	67.5 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	13 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	10.3 ft	123 in (left turn); 124 in (right turn)
Height to Top of ROPS	98.7 in	87.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	89.76 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	4367 lb (3540 PST); 4817 lb (3540 HST); 5167 lb (3540 PST Cab); 5617 lb (3540 HST Cab)	3,067 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag, Industrial, Turf	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	29x12.50-15	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	44x18-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	12x16.5	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9x24	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	140TL: Quick Mount system, no tools needed; optional skid steer quick attach plates
Loader Model	3550L (3540 PST, 3540 HST); 3550CL (3540 PST Cab, 3540 HST Cab)	140TL
Loader Lift Height	3550L: 111.5 in; 3550CL: 111.5 in	140TL: 91.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	3550L: 2,700 lb; 3550CL: 2,700 lb	140TL: 1,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3550L: 5,100 lb; 3550CL: 5,100 lb	140TL: 2,700 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	Boomer Guard6 limited warranty: 2 years or 750 hours full coverage plus powertrain coverage to 6 years or 1,500 hours total

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Mahindra 3540 vs New Holland Workmaster 40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 3540 or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 3540 or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 3540.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 3540 or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The Mahindra 3540 leads on weight at 4,367 lb lb, compared to 3,067 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 3540 or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The Mahindra 3540 leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 1,500 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 3540 or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The Mahindra 3540 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,090 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 3540	New Holland Workmaster 40
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31 hp	▲ 34 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 4,367 lb	3,067 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,700 lb	1,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,090 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 111.5 in	91.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 5,100 lbf	2,700 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 16 gpm	13.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	14.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 3540New Holland Workmaster 40

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

31 hp

▲34 hp

32 hp

GearHST

Weightlb

▲4,367 lb

3,067 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,700 lb

1,500 lb

3550L3550CL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,090 lb

1,433 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Mahindra3540	New HollandWorkmaster 40


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	Naturally aspirated direct injection diesel	3-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	166.64 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	31 hp	Gear: 34 hp; HST: 32 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dual element dry air cleaner (primary and inner safety element)
Fuel System	Direct injection	High pressure common rail, ECU-controlled timing
Alternator	45 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Implement Flow	11 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5 gpm	Gear: 4.2 gpm; HST: 5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	16 gpm (11 + 5, computed)	Gear: 12.4 gpm; HST: 13.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Gear: 12.4 gpm; HST: 13.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	0
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 or 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	11.3 gal (3540 PST); 11.3 gal (3540 HST); 14.5 gal (3540 PST Cab); 14.5 gal (3540 HST Cab)	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	5.8 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	6.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2404 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	HST: Standard; Gear: Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic lower links	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	3090 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position and draft control	Position control

Transmission Type	Power shuttle with full synchro mesh (3540 PST); HST, 3 ranges (3540 HST); Power shuttle with full synchro mesh (3540 PST Cab); HST, 3 ranges (3540 HST Cab)	Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle; HST: 3-range hydrostatic, dual pedal
No. of Speeds	12F/12R (3540 PST); Infinite, 3 ranges (3540 HST); 12F/12R (3540 PST Cab); Infinite, 3 ranges (3540 HST Cab)	Gear: 12F/12R; HST: Infinite (3 ranges)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Gear: 14.2 mph; HST: 14.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Gear: 13.63 mph; HST: 14.96 mph
Clutch	Wet multidisk (3540 PST); N/A (3540 HST); Wet multidisk (3540 PST Cab); N/A (3540 HST Cab)	Gear: 9.4 in single dry disc; HST: Not applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering, tilt	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat with back angle and weight adjustment, retractable seat belt and arm rests	Mechanical suspension seat, fore/aft adjustable, tilting
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.9 in	121 in
Overall Width	73.7 in	66.5 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	67.5 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	13 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	10.3 ft	123 in (left turn); 124 in (right turn)
Height to Top of ROPS	98.7 in	87.7 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	89.76 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	4367 lb (3540 PST); 4817 lb (3540 HST); 5167 lb (3540 PST Cab); 5617 lb (3540 HST Cab)	3,067 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag, Industrial, Turf	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	29x12.50-15	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	44x18-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	12x16.5	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9x24	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	140TL: Quick Mount system, no tools needed; optional skid steer quick attach plates
Loader Model	3550L (3540 PST, 3540 HST); 3550CL (3540 PST Cab, 3540 HST Cab)	140TL
Loader Lift Height	3550L: 111.5 in; 3550CL: 111.5 in	140TL: 91.5 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	3550L: 2,700 lb; 3550CL: 2,700 lb	140TL: 1,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3550L: 5,100 lb; 3550CL: 5,100 lb	140TL: 2,700 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	Boomer Guard6 limited warranty: 2 years or 750 hours full coverage plus powertrain coverage to 6 years or 1,500 hours total

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Mahindra 3540 vs New Holland Workmaster 40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 3540 or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 3540 or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 3540.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 3540 or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The Mahindra 3540 leads on weight at 4,367 lb lb, compared to 3,067 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 3540 or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The Mahindra 3540 leads on loader lift at 2,700 lb lb, compared to 1,500 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 3540 or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The Mahindra 3540 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,090 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Mahindra 3540 vs New Holland Workmaster 40

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