Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 4550 4WD or the Mahindra 5145?

The Mahindra 4550 4WD leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 45 hp hp for the Mahindra 5145.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 4550 4WD or the Mahindra 5145?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 38 hp hp for pto hp.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 4550 4WD or the Mahindra 5145?

The Mahindra 5145 leads on loader lift at 3,100 lb lb, compared to 2,866 lb lb for the Mahindra 4550 4WD.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 4550 4WD or the Mahindra 5145?

The Mahindra 5145 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,748 lb lb, compared to 3,527 lb lb for the Mahindra 4550 4WD.

Mahindra 4550 4WD vs Mahindra 5145

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 5145 leads 6 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Mahindra 4550 4WD and Mahindra 5145.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 4550 4WD	Mahindra 5145
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 48 hp	45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	38 hp	38 hp
Weight (lb)	6,746 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	2,866 lb	▲ 3,100 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	3,527 lb	▲ 3,748 lb
Lift Height (in)	116.6 in	▲ 122 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,978 lbf	▲ 5,200 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.7 gpm	▲ 13.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.6 mph	▲ 17.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 4550 4WDMahindra 5145

Engine HPhp

▲48 hp

45 hp

PTO HPhp

▲38 hp

Weightlb

6,746 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

2,866 lb

▲3,100 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

3,527 lb

▲3,748 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	Mahindra4550 4WD	Mahindra5145


PTO Power	38 hp @ 300 rpm	38 hp @ 300 rpm
Alternator	45 A, 12 V	55 A
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel	Four-stroke, direct-injection, turbocharged and intercooled, water-cooled diesel
Fuel System	Direct injection	Direct injection
Displacement	166.7 in³	166.2 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)	48 hp @ 300 rpm	45 hp @ 300 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	No DPF

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	5-Year limited powertrain warranty

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.62 gpm
Implement Flow	8.7 gpm	8.71 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.7 gpm	13.3 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	13.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 additional (expandable to 2 total)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 (spool) standard	1 standard

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm	540 rpm @ 2300 engine rpm; 540E rpm @ 1725 engine rpm
PTO Type	Live	Independent
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	CAT I & II with telescopic stabilizers & flex links
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3527 lbs	3748 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	12.6X16.5	10.5/80X18
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4X28	14.9X28
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5X16	9.5X20

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.55 gal	17.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	116.6 inches	122 inches
Loader Breakout Force	4978 lbs	5200 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	4550-1.1 gal: Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler	5155-1.1 gal: Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2866 lbs	3100 lbs

Clutch	Dual	Dual dry, with cerametallic lining
No. of Speeds	8F / 2R	12F / 12R
Transmission Type	Full constant mesh	Full synchromesh with forward/reverse synchro shuttle & constant mesh range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.6 mph	17.9 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 7-inch diameter dry disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering with tilt steering wheel
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	Adjustable seat with soft-coil suspension

Wheelbase	76.7 inches	74.8 inches
Overall Width	82.6 inches	80.3 inches
Ground Clearance	8.7 inches	15.2 inches
Height to Top of ROPS	93.7 inches	60.6 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	127.0 inches	136.6 inches

Mahindra 4550 4WD vs Mahindra 5145: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 4550 4WD or the Mahindra 5145?: The Mahindra 4550 4WD leads on engine hp at 48 hp hp, compared to 45 hp hp for the Mahindra 5145.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 4550 4WD or the Mahindra 5145?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 38 hp hp for pto hp.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 4550 4WD or the Mahindra 5145?: The Mahindra 5145 leads on loader lift at 3,100 lb lb, compared to 2,866 lb lb for the Mahindra 4550 4WD.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 4550 4WD or the Mahindra 5145?: The Mahindra 5145 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,748 lb lb, compared to 3,527 lb lb for the Mahindra 4550 4WD.