Mahindra 3540 vs 4530

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Mahindra 3540 PST vs 4530 Shuttle

Looking at buying new and would like for you guys to help me see the differences between the two. Just eyeballing the tractors, the 3540 looks like it will be more user friendly due to low fuel tank (I will likely fuel it with 5 gal cans), a more open seating area, and tilt-steering. It has larger Ag tires than the 4530 on the lot. Both come with FEL and grill guard. The 4530 from what I can tell is a 3cyl with about 4 more hp and weighs several hundred more lbs. The rear lift is made a little different also. They are within $1500 of each other at the local dealer. IIRC, the 3540 is Tier 4 but doesn't have a DPF.

What other differences am I missing? Specifically, operating costs or other costs that are not obvious to me, ease of use, weak points/strong points. I will mainly use the tractor for bush hogging, feeding large round bales, and occasional dirt work on a small cattle farm. I've never owned a diesel. I currently co-own a 1948 Farmall Cub and 1952 Ford 8N with my brother, and I own a worn out 1962 Ford 861 that needs to go to somebody to restore or use for parts.

Dealer will fill tires with fluid and deliver. I plan on taking advantage of the Mahindra implement $1000 discount and pick up a medium duty 6' bush hog and a front end spear. If there are any issues with that particular cutter, advice would be welcome on it also.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

You need to look at the specs on the Mahindra website. You are comparing a deluxe compact tractor to an mid line utility tractor. Weight difference is closer to 1200lbs, not several hundred. Transmissions are huge differences. 2 very different animals.

I have a current customer that just traded his 4530 in on a new 3550. Much happier now. :thumbsup:

 

[tbzep]

You need to look at the specs on the Mahindra website. You are comparing a deluxe compact tractor to an mid line utility tractor. Weight difference is closer to 1200lbs, not several hundred. Transmissions are huge differences. 2 very different animals.

I have a current customer that just traded his 4530 in on a new 3550. Much happier now. :thumbsup:

I don't trust the website specs. Both models are shown as having an operating weight of 4,367 lbs.
3540 4WD PST | Mahindra
4530 4WD Shuttle | Mahindra

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I don't trust the website specs. Both models are shown as having an operating weight of 4,367 lbs.
3540 4WD PST | Mahindra
4530 4WD Shuttle | Mahindra

Not sure where you are looking, but the 4530 lists out at 5567lbs for the operating weight, that is looking at your link.

 

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[MtnViewRanch]

Well, don't look at the comparison specs, look at the actual tractor specs. You'll see 5567lbs. So you don't trust any of the listings? Transmission types etc?

Good luck with your research.

 

[tbzep]

I'm not being a jerk. I saw data on the website that is obviously incorrect, therefore I'm asking questions to make sure there aren't other things on the site that are incorrect. The spec sheet on the 3540 seems to indicate that the engine is the same as the 3550. Same displacement, same compression ratio, same RPM delivering the max HP, both naturally aspirated, but 10 hp difference between them. I don't know if there is a misprint, or if they take the exact same engine and use a different cam or futz with fuel/air ratio to get the different HP rating. That's why I'm asking questions.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I'm not being a jerk. I saw data on the website that is obviously incorrect, therefore I'm asking questions to make sure there aren't other things on the site that are incorrect. The spec sheet on the 3540 seems to indicate that the engine is the same as the 3550. Same displacement, same compression ratio, same RPM delivering the max HP, both naturally aspirated, but 10 hp difference between them. I don't know if there is a misprint, or if they take the exact same engine and use a different cam or futz with fuel/air ratio to get the different HP rating. That's why I'm asking questions.

The same basic engine is also in a 1500 series tractor. Lots of different things to be done to these machines.

Hopefully others will chime in after the weekend.

Like I said, good luck. :thumbsup:

 

[DavesTractor]

The same basic engine is also in a 1500 series tractor. Lots of different things to be done to these machines.

Hopefully others will chime in after the weekend.

Like I said, good luck. :thumbsup:

Yep, 33 to 50 HP, the same engine is used in quite a few tractors. Different software flash.

 

[My Hoe]

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