Overview
The Mahindra 4540 is a utility farm tractor produced starting in 2014, powered by a 2.7L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 41 hp. This model features an 8-speed gear transmission with two- or four-wheel drive configurations and includes a 3,525-pound rear lift capacity.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Specifications:
The 2.7L direct-injection engine is rated at 2300 RPM and delivers a claimed 31 hp at the live 540 RPM rear PTO.
Transmission and Mechanical Configuration:
The drivetrain consists of a gear transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse speeds, paired with a dual-stage dry disc clutch and power steering.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The open center hydraulic system provides 8.7 gpm pump flow to a Category II/I rear hitch capable of lifting 3,525 to 3,527 pounds depending on the drive configuration.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Mahindra |
| Original price | $17,955 (2016 2WD ) |
Engine
| Engine type | Mahindra 2.7L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 14.6 gal (55.3 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x4.33 inches (89 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 18.7:1 |
| Description | Mahindra / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 167 ci (2.7 L) |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 41 hp (30.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Dry disc brakes / Two-post foldable ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 8.7 gpm (32.9 lpm) |
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| Rear valves | 1 |
| Steering flow | 5.8 gpm (22.0 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| 2WD Rear lift | 3525 lbs (1598 kg) |
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| 4WD Rear lift | 3527 lbs (1599 kg) |
| Control | position and draft control |
| Rear lift | 3525 lbs (1598 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Clutch | dual-stage clutch |
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| Engine RPM | 540@2058 |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 45 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Height (ROPS) | 88 inches (223 cm) |
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| 2WD Length | 115.3 inches (292 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 4191 lbs (1901 kg) |
| 2WD Width | 69.4 inches (176 cm) |
| 4WD Height (ROPS) | 92.6 inches (235 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 128.9 inches (327 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 5192 lbs (2355 kg) |
| 4WD Width | 82.6 inches (209 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 12.4x28 |
| Front tire | 6x16 |
| Weight | 4191 to 5192 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6x16. Rear: 12.4x28 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 12.4x28 |
| Industrial front | 12.6x16.5 |
| Industrial rear | 16.9x24 |
Mahindra 4540 attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | 4500 Series published in 2024, by Mahindra |
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