Mahindra 4540 4WD vs Yanmar YM342

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 5 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: Mahindra 4540 4WD and Yanmar YM342.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 4540 4WD	Yanmar YM342
Engine HP (hp)	41 hp	▲ 41.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 5,192 lb	3,916 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,866 lb	2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,527 lb	2,750 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 116.6 in	113 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,978 lbf	3,047 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.7 gpm	▲ 14.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.6 mph	▲ 17.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 4540 4WDYanmar YM342

Engine HPhp

41 hp

▲41.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31 hp

Weightlb

▲5,192 lb

3,916 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,866 lb

2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,527 lb

2,750 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	YanmarYM342


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Yanmar
Engine Model	MDI 2700 R2	4TNV88C-XKITL
Engine Type	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	166.7 in³	133.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	41 hp	41.4 hp
PTO Power	31 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety cartridge and dust unloader valve	Dual air cleaner element
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	45 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.7 gpm	9.3 gpm
Steering Flow	5.8 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.7 gpm	14.6 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.7 gpm	14.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center, full-live hydraulic, with position and draft control	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 spool	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	14.55 gal	13.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	2.25 gal	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	2.14 gal	5.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.57 gal	9.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.24 gal	2.4 gal

PTO Type	Live	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm	540/540E rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers	Category I & II
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,527 lb	3,190 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	2,750 lb
Lift Control Type	Position & draft control	Not Published

Transmission Type	Full constant mesh	Synchronized shuttle shift
No. of Speeds	8F / 2R	F8-R8
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.6 mph	17.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.53 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Dual	Dry Single
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Foot-operated differential lock	Differential lock (foot pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Fully enclosed dry disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	mComfort mechanical suspension seat	Suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Selectable 2WD/4WD engagement
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	82.6 in	70.9 in (with R4 tires)
Wheelbase	76.7 in	74.8 in
Ground Clearance	8.7 in	15.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	147.63 in	138 in
Height to Top of ROPS	92.6 in	98.0 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	128.9 in	133.6 in (with 3PH and R4 tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	5,192 lb (operating weight)	3,916 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	6,746 lb (5,192 + 1,554, computed; 4550-1.1 gal loader transport weight)	5,129 lb (3,916 + 1,213, computed; YL605 loader)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Industrial (standard); Agri (optional)	AG; Industrial; Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5X16	8.0 - 16.0
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4X28	14.9 - 24.0
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27.0 - 10.5
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44 x 18 - 20.0
R4 Industrial - Front	12X16.5	10.0 - 16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9X24	17.5L - 24.0

Quick Attach Loader System	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler	YL605: Skid steer quick attach
Loader Model	4550-4L	YL605
Loader Lift Height	116.6 in	YL605: 113.0 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height	YL605: 2,500 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	4,978 lb at pivot pins	YL605: 3,047 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	Powertrain 10 years or 3,000 hours

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Mahindra 4540 4WD vs Yanmar YM342: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Yanmar YM342?: The Yanmar YM342 leads on engine hp at 41.4 hp hp, compared to 41 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Yanmar YM342?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 31 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Yanmar YM342?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on weight at 5,192 lb lb, compared to 3,916 lb lb for the Yanmar YM342.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Yanmar YM342?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the Yanmar YM342.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Yanmar YM342?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 2,750 lb lb for the Yanmar YM342.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 4540 4WD	Yanmar YM342
Engine HP (hp)	41 hp	▲ 41.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31 hp	31 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 5,192 lb	3,916 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,866 lb	2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,527 lb	2,750 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 116.6 in	113 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,978 lbf	3,047 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.7 gpm	▲ 14.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.6 mph	▲ 17.7 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 4540 4WDYanmar YM342

Engine HPhp

41 hp

▲41.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31 hp

Weightlb

▲5,192 lb

3,916 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,866 lb

2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,527 lb

2,750 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	YanmarYM342


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Yanmar
Engine Model	MDI 2700 R2	4TNV88C-XKITL
Engine Type	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	166.7 in³	133.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	41 hp	41.4 hp
PTO Power	31 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety cartridge and dust unloader valve	Dual air cleaner element
Fuel System	Direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	45 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.7 gpm	9.3 gpm
Steering Flow	5.8 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.7 gpm	14.6 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.7 gpm	14.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center, full-live hydraulic, with position and draft control	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 spool	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	14.55 gal	13.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	2.25 gal	6.3 qt
Crankcase Capacity	2.14 gal	5.1 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	10.57 gal	9.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.24 gal	2.4 gal

PTO Type	Live	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm	540/540E rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers	Category I & II
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,527 lb	3,190 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	2,750 lb
Lift Control Type	Position & draft control	Not Published

Transmission Type	Full constant mesh	Synchronized shuttle shift
No. of Speeds	8F / 2R	F8-R8
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.6 mph	17.7 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.53 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Dual	Dry Single
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Foot-operated differential lock	Differential lock (foot pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Fully enclosed dry disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	mComfort mechanical suspension seat	Suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Selectable 2WD/4WD engagement
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	82.6 in	70.9 in (with R4 tires)
Wheelbase	76.7 in	74.8 in
Ground Clearance	8.7 in	15.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	147.63 in	138 in
Height to Top of ROPS	92.6 in	98.0 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	128.9 in	133.6 in (with 3PH and R4 tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	5,192 lb (operating weight)	3,916 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	6,746 lb (5,192 + 1,554, computed; 4550-1.1 gal loader transport weight)	5,129 lb (3,916 + 1,213, computed; YL605 loader)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Industrial (standard); Agri (optional)	AG; Industrial; Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5X16	8.0 - 16.0
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4X28	14.9 - 24.0
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27.0 - 10.5
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44 x 18 - 20.0
R4 Industrial - Front	12X16.5	10.0 - 16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9X24	17.5L - 24.0

Quick Attach Loader System	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler	YL605: Skid steer quick attach
Loader Model	4550-4L	YL605
Loader Lift Height	116.6 in	YL605: 113.0 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height	YL605: 2,500 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	4,978 lb at pivot pins	YL605: 3,047 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	Powertrain 10 years or 3,000 hours

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Mahindra 4540 4WD vs Yanmar YM342: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Yanmar YM342?

The Yanmar YM342 leads on engine hp at 41.4 hp hp, compared to 41 hp hp for the Mahindra 4540 4WD.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Yanmar YM342?

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

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Yanmar YM342?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on weight at 5,192 lb lb, compared to 3,916 lb lb for the Yanmar YM342.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Yanmar YM342?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the Yanmar YM342.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 4540 4WD or the Yanmar YM342?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 2,750 lb lb for the Yanmar YM342.

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