Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on engine hp at 41 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on pto hp at 31 hp hp, compared to 29 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on weight at 6,746 lb lb, compared to 2,400 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 1,500 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Mahindra 4540 4WD 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 9 measurable specs, the Mahindra 4540 4WD leads 8 categories to 1. Machine pages: Mahindra 4540 4WD and New Holland Workmaster 40.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 4540 4WD	New Holland Workmaster 40
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 41 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 31 hp	29 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 6,746 lb	2,400 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,866 lb	1,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,527 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 116.6 in	91.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,978 lbf	2,700 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.7 gpm	▲ 13 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 17.6 mph	15 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 4540 4WDNew Holland Workmaster 40

Engine HPhp

▲41 hp

40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31 hp

29 hp

Weightlb

▲6,746 lb

2,400 lb

2,390 lb

HSTGear

Loader Liftlb

▲2,866 lb

1,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,527 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	Mahindra4540 4WD	New HollandWorkmaster 40


PTO Power	31 hp @ 300 rpm	29 hp
Alternator	45 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dual element dry air cleaner
Engine Type	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel	Turbocharged diesel
Fuel System	Direct injection	High pressure common rail (ECU controlled timing)
Displacement	166.7 in³	0.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	LS Mtron
Engine Power (Gross)	41 hp @ 300 rpm	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B Final

Weight with ROPS and Loader	6746 lbs	HST: 2,400 lb; Gear: 2,390 lb (with ROPS / less tires)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	6-year limited warranty (2-year bumper-to-bumper + 4-year powertrain)

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.8 gpm
Implement Flow	8.7 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.7 gpm	13.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.7 gpm	13.0 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 or 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 (spool) standard	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm	540 rpm (6-spline)
PTO Type	Live	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position & draft control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Applicable	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3527 lbs	1,433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Applicable	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	Not Applicable	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural or R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9X24	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	12X16.5	25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4X28	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5X16	7.0-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	5.8 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.55 gal	7.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	6.9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	116.6 inches	91.5 in (to bucket pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	4978 lbs	2,700 lb (bucket pivot pin)
Quick Attach Loader System	4550-1.1 gal: Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler	140TL: Quick Mount (easy attach/remove); optional skid steer quick attach plates
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2866 lbs	1,500 lb (bucket pivot pin, max height)

Clutch	Dual	HST: Not Applicable; Gear: Dry disc, 9.4 in
No. of Speeds	8F / 2R	HST: Infinite (3-range); Gear: 12F/12R
Transmission Type	Full constant mesh	HST: 3-range hydrostatic / dual pedal; Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.6 mph	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 14.33 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 13.63 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical rear differential lock

Brakes	Fully enclosed dry disc	Wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (FWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	mComfort mechanical suspension seat	Not Published

Wheelbase	76.7 inches	69 in
Overall Width	82.6 inches	54 in
Ground Clearance	8.7 inches	13 in
Height to Top of ROPS	92.6 inches	89 in
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	134 in

Mahindra 4540 4WD vs New Holland Workmaster 40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on engine hp at 41 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 40.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on pto hp at 31 hp hp, compared to 29 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 40.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on weight at 6,746 lb lb, compared to 2,400 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 1,500 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.