Head to head · Utility

John Deere 4520 (2005-2014) vs Mahindra 2540

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 4520 (2005-2014)

Utility

power
Not recorded
displacement
149 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4520 (2005-2014) specs
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MahindraModel B

Mahindra 2540

Utility

power
40 hp
displacement
167 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 2540 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)
vs
MahindraMahindra 2540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Displacement

▲ 2540 higher · +18 ci (+12%)
4520 (2005-2014)149 ci
2540167 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4520 (2005-2014) is in the 39th percentile; 2540 is in the 45th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4520 (2005-2014)4
25404
Median Utility Tractor4

4520 (2005-2014) is in the 50th percentile; 2540 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
4520 (2005-2014)12
254012
Median Utility Tractor12

4520 (2005-2014) is in the 50th percentile; 2540 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

Length

▲ 4520 (2005-2014) higher · +9 in (+8%)
4520 (2005-2014)128 in
2540119 in
Median Utility Tractor137 in

4520 (2005-2014) is in the 38th percentile; 2540 is in the 26th · 4,659 models

4520 (2005-2014) (A)2540 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 2540Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMahindra—
Model4520 (2005-2014)2540—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 2540Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMahindra—
Model4042TMahindra—
Power OutputNot recorded40hp—
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ 2540+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement149ci167ci▲ 2540+18 ci · +12%
Bore3.4in3.5in▲ 2540+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.1in3.9in▲ 4520 (2005-2014)+0.2 in · +5%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 2540Difference
TypePower shuttleShuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 2540Difference
Length128in119in▲ 4520 (2005-2014)+9 in · +8%
Width65.4in59.4in▲ 4520 (2005-2014)+6 in · +10%
HeightNot recorded94.1in—
Operating WeightNot recorded3,285lb—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 2540Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 2540Difference
TypeRear PTOIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 2540Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryICategory 3—
Hitch Capacity3,130lb2,645lb▲ 4520 (2005-2014)+485 lb · +18%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 2540Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet discWet discSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 2540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4520 (2005-2014)Mahindra 2540Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 39th percentile (149 ci)B · 45th percentile (167 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Length

median 137 in
A · 38th percentile (128 in)B · 26th percentile (119 in)

Width

median 66 in
A · 49th percentile (65.4 in)B · 35th percentile (59.4 in)
A · 4520 (2005-2014)B · 2540Median Utility Tractor
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