Mahindra 4540 vs Mahindra 4540 4WD

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 4WD leads 2 categories to 0 (6 tied). Machine pages: Mahindra 4540 and Mahindra 4540 4WD.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 4540	Mahindra 4540 4WD
Engine HP (hp)	41 hp	41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	4,191 lb	▲ 5,192 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,866 lb	2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	3,525 lb	▲ 3,527 lb
Lift Height (in)	116.6 in	116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,978 lbf	4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	17.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 4540Mahindra 4540 4WD

Engine HPhp

▲41 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31 hp

Weightlb

4,191 lb

▲5,192 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

3,525 lb

▲3,527 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	Mahindra4540	Mahindra4540 4WD


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Mahindra
Engine Model	Not Published	MDI 2700 R2
Engine Type	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	166.7 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	41 hp	41 hp
PTO Power	31 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry type with safety cartridge and dust unloader valve
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Alternator	45 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.8 gpm	5.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls	Open center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None standard (1 spool optional)	None standard (1 spool optional)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 spool	1 spool

Fuel Tank Capacity	14.55 gal	14.55 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	2.25 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	2.14 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	10.57 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	2.24 gal

PTO Type	Live	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	3525 lb	3527 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position & draft control	Position & draft control

Transmission Type	Sliding mesh	Full constant mesh
No. of Speeds	8F / 2R	8F / 2R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	17.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	7.53 mph
Clutch	Dual	Dual
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Foot-operated differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Fully enclosed dry disc	Fully enclosed dry disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	mComfort mechanical suspension seat	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	115.3 in	128.9 in
Overall Width	69.4 in	82.6 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	76.7 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	8.7 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.7 ft (with brake applied)	147.63 in
Height to Top of ROPS	88 in	92.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	4191 lb	5192 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	6746 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R4 Industrial (standard); R1 Agricultural (optional)
R1 Agricultural - Front	6X16	9.5X16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4X28	12.4X28
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12X16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	16.9X24

Quick Attach Loader System	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Model	4550-2L	4550-4L
Loader Lift Height	4550-2L: 116.6 in	4550-4L: 116.6 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	4550-2L: 2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height	4550-4L: 2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height
Loader Breakout Force	4550-2L: 4,978 lb at pivot pins	4550-4L: 4,978 lb at pivot pins

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

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Mahindra 4540 vs Mahindra 4540 4WD: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 41 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 31 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 4540 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on weight at 5,192 lb lb, compared to 4,191 lb lb for the Mahindra 4540.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,866 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 3,525 lb lb for the Mahindra 4540.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 4540	Mahindra 4540 4WD
Engine HP (hp)	41 hp	41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	4,191 lb	▲ 5,192 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,866 lb	2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	3,525 lb	▲ 3,527 lb
Lift Height (in)	116.6 in	116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,978 lbf	4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	17.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 4540Mahindra 4540 4WD

Engine HPhp

▲41 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31 hp

Weightlb

4,191 lb

▲5,192 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

3,525 lb

▲3,527 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	Mahindra4540	Mahindra4540 4WD


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Mahindra
Engine Model	Not Published	MDI 2700 R2
Engine Type	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	166.7 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	41 hp	41 hp
PTO Power	31 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry type with safety cartridge and dust unloader valve
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Alternator	45 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.8 gpm	5.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls	Open center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None standard (1 spool optional)	None standard (1 spool optional)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 spool	1 spool

Fuel Tank Capacity	14.55 gal	14.55 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	2.25 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	2.14 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	10.57 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	2.24 gal

PTO Type	Live	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	3525 lb	3527 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position & draft control	Position & draft control

Transmission Type	Sliding mesh	Full constant mesh
No. of Speeds	8F / 2R	8F / 2R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	17.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	7.53 mph
Clutch	Dual	Dual
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Foot-operated differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Fully enclosed dry disc	Fully enclosed dry disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	mComfort mechanical suspension seat	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	115.3 in	128.9 in
Overall Width	69.4 in	82.6 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	76.7 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	8.7 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.7 ft (with brake applied)	147.63 in
Height to Top of ROPS	88 in	92.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	4191 lb	5192 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	6746 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural	R4 Industrial (standard); R1 Agricultural (optional)
R1 Agricultural - Front	6X16	9.5X16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4X28	12.4X28
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12X16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	16.9X24

Quick Attach Loader System	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Model	4550-2L	4550-4L
Loader Lift Height	4550-2L: 116.6 in	4550-4L: 116.6 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	4550-2L: 2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height	4550-4L: 2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height
Loader Breakout Force	4550-2L: 4,978 lb at pivot pins	4550-4L: 4,978 lb at pivot pins

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

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Mahindra 4540 vs Mahindra 4540 4WD: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 41 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 31 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 4540 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on weight at 5,192 lb lb, compared to 4,191 lb lb for the Mahindra 4540.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,866 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 3,525 lb lb for the Mahindra 4540.

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