Mahindra 2638 HST Cab vs Mahindra 4540 4WD

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 9 measurable specs, the Mahindra 4540 4WD leads 8 categories to 1. Machine pages: Mahindra 2638 HST Cab and Mahindra 4540 4WD.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 2638 HST Cab	Mahindra 4540 4WD
Engine HP (hp)	37.4 hp	▲ 41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	29.5 hp	▲ 31 hp
Weight (lb)	4,336 lb	▲ 6,746 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,634 lb	▲ 2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,646 lb	▲ 3,527 lb
Lift Height (in)	101.4 in	▲ 116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,696 lbf	▲ 4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15 mph	▲ 17.6 mph

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Mahindra 2638 HST CabMahindra 4540 4WD

Engine HPhp

37.4 hp

▲41 hp

PTO HPhp

29.5 hp

▲31 hp

Weightlb

4,336 lb

▲6,746 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,634 lb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,646 lb

▲3,527 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	Mahindra2638 HST Cab	Mahindra4540 4WD


PTO Power	29.5 hp	31 hp @ 300 rpm
Alternator	90 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
Fuel System	Direct Injection (mCRD fuel-injected)	Direct injection
Displacement	166.7 in³	166.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	37.4 hp	41 hp @ 300 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	No DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Applicable	6746 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	4336 lb	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.1 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	7.6 gpm	8.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 (spool) standard

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2400 rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Live
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position & draft control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2646 lb	3527 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural or R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	43X16-20	16.9X24
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	12X16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24 4PR	12.4X28
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16 6PR	9.5X16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9 gal	14.55 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	101.4 in	116.6 inches
Loader Breakout Force	2696 lb	4978 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	2638CL: Quick-attach adapter included (loader interfaces with compatible attachments via quick-attach system).	4550-1.1 gal: Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1634 lb	2866 lbs

Clutch	Damper	Dual
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 3 Ranges	8F / 2R
Transmission Type	HST	Full constant mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15 mph	17.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Wet Disc Brake, Mechanical	Fully enclosed dry disc
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
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 seat (mechanical suspension; adjustable headrest; foldable armrests)	mComfort mechanical suspension seat

Wheelbase	67.7 in	76.7 inches
Overall Width	63.2 in	82.6 inches
Ground Clearance	14.5 in	8.7 inches
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Applicable	92.6 inches
Height to Top of Cab Model	94.4 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	119.3 in	128.9 inches

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Mahindra 2638 HST Cab vs Mahindra 4540 4WD: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on engine hp at 41 hp hp, compared to 37.4 hp hp for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on pto hp at 31 hp hp, compared to 29.5 hp hp for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on weight at 6,746 lb lb, compared to 4,336 lb lb for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 1,634 lb lb for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?: The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 2,646 lb lb for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 2638 HST Cab	Mahindra 4540 4WD
Engine HP (hp)	37.4 hp	▲ 41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	29.5 hp	▲ 31 hp
Weight (lb)	4,336 lb	▲ 6,746 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,634 lb	▲ 2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,646 lb	▲ 3,527 lb
Lift Height (in)	101.4 in	▲ 116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,696 lbf	▲ 4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15 mph	▲ 17.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 2638 HST CabMahindra 4540 4WD

Engine HPhp

37.4 hp

▲41 hp

PTO HPhp

29.5 hp

▲31 hp

Weightlb

4,336 lb

▲6,746 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,634 lb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,646 lb

▲3,527 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	Mahindra2638 HST Cab	Mahindra4540 4WD


PTO Power	29.5 hp	31 hp @ 300 rpm
Alternator	90 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
Fuel System	Direct Injection (mCRD fuel-injected)	Direct injection
Displacement	166.7 in³	166.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	37.4 hp	41 hp @ 300 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	No DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Applicable	6746 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	4336 lb	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.1 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	7.6 gpm	8.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm	8.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 (spool) standard

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2400 rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Live
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position & draft control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2646 lb	3527 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural or R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	43X16-20	16.9X24
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	12X16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24 4PR	12.4X28
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16 6PR	9.5X16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9 gal	14.55 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	101.4 in	116.6 inches
Loader Breakout Force	2696 lb	4978 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	2638CL: Quick-attach adapter included (loader interfaces with compatible attachments via quick-attach system).	4550-1.1 gal: Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1634 lb	2866 lbs

Clutch	Damper	Dual
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 3 Ranges	8F / 2R
Transmission Type	HST	Full constant mesh
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15 mph	17.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Wet Disc Brake, Mechanical	Fully enclosed dry disc
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
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 seat (mechanical suspension; adjustable headrest; foldable armrests)	mComfort mechanical suspension seat

Wheelbase	67.7 in	76.7 inches
Overall Width	63.2 in	82.6 inches
Ground Clearance	14.5 in	8.7 inches
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Applicable	92.6 inches
Height to Top of Cab Model	94.4 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	119.3 in	128.9 inches

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Mahindra 2638 HST Cab vs Mahindra 4540 4WD: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on engine hp at 41 hp hp, compared to 37.4 hp hp for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on pto hp at 31 hp hp, compared to 29.5 hp hp for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on weight at 6,746 lb lb, compared to 4,336 lb lb for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on loader lift at 2,866 lb lb, compared to 1,634 lb lb for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab or the Mahindra 4540 4WD?

The Mahindra 4540 4WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,527 lb lb, compared to 2,646 lb lb for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.

Mahindra 2638 HST Cab vs Mahindra 4540 4WD

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