Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Mahindra 4550 4WD?

The Mahindra 4550 4WD leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 41 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Mahindra 4550 4WD?

The Mahindra 4550 4WD leads on pto hp at 38 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Mahindra 4550 4WD?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 6,746 lb lb for weight.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Mahindra 4550 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 4WD or the Mahindra 4550 4WD?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 3,527 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Mahindra 4540 4WD vs Mahindra 4550 4WD

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 9 measurable specs, the Mahindra 4550 4WD leads 2 categories to 0 (7 tied). Machine pages: Mahindra 4540 4WD and Mahindra 4550 4WD.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 4540 4WD	Mahindra 4550 4WD
Engine HP (hp)	41 hp	▲ 48 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31 hp	▲ 38 hp
Weight (lb)	6,746 lb	6,746 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,866 lb	2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	3,527 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)	17.6 mph	17.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 4540 4WDMahindra 4550 4WD

Engine HPhp

41 hp

▲48 hp

PTO HPhp

31 hp

▲38 hp

Weightlb

▲6,746 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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 4WD	Mahindra4550 4WD


PTO Power	31 hp @ 300 rpm	38 hp @ 300 rpm
Alternator	45 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Displacement	166.7 in³	166.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	41 hp @ 300 rpm	48 hp @ 300 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	6746 lbs	6746 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

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

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	8.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
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
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 (spool) standard	1 (spool) standard

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

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural or R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural or R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9X24	16.9X24
R4 Industrial - Front	12X16.5	12.6X16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4X28	12.4X28
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5X16	9.5X16

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

Loader Lift Height	116.6 inches	116.6 inches
Loader Breakout Force	4978 lbs	4978 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	4550-1.1 gal: Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler	4550-1.1 gal: Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2866 lbs	2866 lbs

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

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

Wheelbase	76.7 inches	76.7 inches
Overall Width	82.6 inches	82.6 inches
Ground Clearance	8.7 inches	8.7 inches
Height to Top of ROPS	92.6 inches	93.7 inches
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.9 inches	127.0 inches

Mahindra 4540 4WD vs Mahindra 4550 4WD: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Mahindra 4550 4WD?: The Mahindra 4550 4WD leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 41 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Mahindra 4550 4WD?: The Mahindra 4550 4WD leads on pto hp at 38 hp hp, compared to 31 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Mahindra 4550 4WD?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 6,746 lb lb for weight.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Mahindra 4550 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 4WD or the Mahindra 4550 4WD?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 3,527 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).