MahindraModel A
Mahindra 3540
Sub-Compact
- power
- 40 hp
- displacement
- 167 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Sub-Compact
Mahindra 3540 vs Mahindra 485 DI
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MahindraModel B
Mahindra 485 DI
Sub-Compact
- power
- 45 hp
- displacement
- 146 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
MahindraMahindra 3540
vs
MahindraMahindra 485 DI
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
▲ 485 DI higher · +5 hp (+13%)354040 hp
485 DI45 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
3540 is in the 76th percentile; 485 DI is in the 83rd · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 3540 higher · +21 ci (+14%)3540167 ci
485 DI146 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
3540 is in the 90th percentile; 485 DI is in the 82nd · 757 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied35404
485 DI4
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
3540 is in the 90th percentile; 485 DI is in the 90th · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ 3540 higher · +4 (+50%)354012
485 DI8
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
3540 is in the 73rd percentile; 485 DI is in the 40th · 616 models
3540 (A)485 DI (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Mahindra 3540 | Mahindra 485 DI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mahindra | Mahindra | Same |
| Model | 3540 | 485 DI | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Mahindra 3540 | Mahindra 485 DI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mahindra | Mahindra | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | MDI 2385 | — |
| Power Output | 40hp | 45hp | ▲ 485 DI+5 hp · +13% |
| Rated RPM | 2,800RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ 3540+500 RPM · +22% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 167ci | 146ci | ▲ 3540+21 ci · +14% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 3.8in | ▲ 3540+0.5 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | Mahindra 3540 | Mahindra 485 DI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle with wet disc clutch | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Mahindra 3540 | Mahindra 485 DI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 129in | 116in | ▲ 3540+13 in · +11% |
| Width | 73.6in | 71in | ▲ 3540+2.6 in · +4% |
| Height | 98in | 63in | ▲ 3540+35 in · +56% |
| Operating Weight | 4,367lb | 4,092lb | ▲ 3540+275 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Mahindra 3540 | Mahindra 485 DI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Mahindra 3540 | Mahindra 485 DI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Mahindra 3540 | Mahindra 485 DI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | I | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 3,090lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Mahindra 3540 | Mahindra 485 DI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Mahindra 3540 | Mahindra 485 DI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Mahindra 3540 | Mahindra 485 DI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.9gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Mahindra 3540 | Mahindra 485 DI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-post foldable ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 76th percentile (40 hp)B · 83rd percentile (45 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 90th percentile (167 ci)B · 82nd percentile (146 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 90th percentile (4)B · 90th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 73rd percentile (12)B · 40th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 85th percentile (4,367 lb)B · 81st percentile (4,092 lb)
A · 3540B · 485 DIMedian Sub-Compact Tractor