Tractor series / Mahindra
Mahindra 4500 Series
The Mahindra 4500 Series is two compact utility tractors, the 4540 at 41 engine hp and the 4550 at 48 hp. Both use an 8F/2R full constant-mesh transmission, and they're four-wheel drive. At J5 Tractors, our Conroe, Navasota, Normangee and Buna stores sell the 4500, and the 4540 is a best seller at three of them.
At a glance
compact utility · 2 models: 4540 and 4550
- Engine horsepower
- 41-48 hp
- PTO horsepower
- 31-38 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 2,866 lb
- 3-point lift capacity
- 3,525-3,527 lb
- Transmission
- Full constant mesh, 8F/2R
- 3-point hitch category
- CAT I & II, adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
- Drive
- 4WD
Sold at Conroe, Navasota, Normangee and Buna. Best for box blade and disc work, heavier loader jobs, clearing and shredding pasture.
Every model, side by side
| Specification | 4540 | 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine horsepower | 41 hp | 48 hp |
| PTO horsepower | 31 hp | 38 hp |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 166.7 cu in | 166.7 cu in |
| Fuel tank | 14.55 gal | 14.55 gal |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Full constant mesh | Full constant mesh |
| Speeds | 8F/2R | 8F/2R |
| Top speed | 17.6 mph | 17.6 mph |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Hydraulic flow (total) | 8.7 gpm | 8.7 gpm |
| 3-point hitch | CAT I and II, adjustable, telescopic stabilizers | CAT I and II, adjustable, telescopic stabilizers |
| 3-point lift, 24 in. behind | 3,525 lb | 3,527 lb |
| Loader | ||
| Loader model | 4550-4L | 4550-4L |
| Loader lift height | 116.6 in | 116.6 in |
| Loader lift, full height | 2,866 lb | 2,866 lb |
| Size | ||
| Wheelbase | 76.7 in | 76.7 in |
| Overall length | 128.9 in | 127 in |
| Overall width | 82.6 in | 82.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Turning radius | 10.5 ft | 10.5 ft |
| Weight | 5,192 lb | 5,192 lb |
| Current pricing | See 4540 pricing | See 4550 pricing |
All specifications on this page were taken directly from Mahindra, the manufacturer. Figures from Mahindra USA specifications and Mahindra brochure, checked November 2, 2026: Mahindra USA specifications, Mahindra brochure.
One frame, two power ratings
Both tractors sit on the same frame. They share a 166.7-cubic-inch four-cylinder, a 76.7-inch wheelbase and a 10.5-foot turning radius. Each weighs 5,192 lb. The 4550-4L loader lifts 2,866 lb at full height and reaches 116.6 inches on both.
The 4550 adds power. It makes 48 hp and 38 PTO hp, against 41 and 31 on the 4540. The 3-point is all but even, at 3,527 lb on the 4550 and 3,525 on the 4540. That's measured 24 inches back, on an adjustable CAT I and II hitch.
It's a wide, low frame. Both are 82.6 inches wide with 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and hydraulic flow is 8.7 gpm. The 4540 runs 128.9 inches long, and the 4550 runs 127.
Built for clearing, not just keeping up
A tractor sized only to keep a place up can be pushed into clearing one. It can be done, but it's slow and hard on the machine. The 4500 is a frame for that heavier work. You get 5,192 lb of tractor and 2,866 lb of loader lift for dirt work and clearing.
The gearbox gives you 8 forward speeds and 2 reverse, with a 17.6 mph top speed. It's a gear tractor, so it's at home on long passes behind a 6' shredder. The fuel tank holds 14.55 gallons. The hitch takes CAT I or CAT II implements, so you can keep using what you've got.
Don't let the horsepower number do all the choosing. What sets a 4500 apart is the frame under that power, and clearing work leans on the frame.
The 4540 package
Navasota, Normangee and Buna all count the 4540 among their best sellers. One of the packages we put together starts with it. You get the tractor and loader, a 6' shredder, a 6' box blade and a 20' trailer. Ask about it at whichever of our four Mahindra stores is closest to you.
Looking for pricing?
Current pricing is on our live inventory page at j5tractors.com, where our Conroe, Navasota, Normangee and Buna stores list the Mahindra tractors they have. Check the 4540 and 4550 there, then call the store to see one.
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In a package
The Mahindra 4540 package comes with a loader, a 6-foot shredder, a 6-foot box blade and a 20-foot trailer.
Financing
Financing for the Mahindra 4500 Series starts with our easy online credit application. It works for new and pre-owned machines.
Reach out to our sales team
- Gene Crye and Andrew LilleyConroe store(936) 441-8110
- Bryan LathamNavasota store(936) 825-8722
- Gavin Johnson and Cody JohnsonNormangee store(936) 396-6032
- George Holder and Steve JeterBuna store(409) 994-3522
Questions people ask
How does the Mahindra 4540 compare with the 4550?
Same frame, different power. The 4550 makes 48 hp and 38 PTO hp, and the 4540 makes 41 and 31. Both weigh 5,192 lb, and both loaders lift 2,866 lb. If you'll run a wider shredder or other hard PTO work, the 4550's extra 7 PTO hp is the reason to step up.
What category is the Mahindra 4500 Series 3-point hitch?
It's an adjustable CAT I and II hitch with telescopic stabilizers. That means you can hang CAT I implements you already own, or step up to CAT II. It lifts 3,525 lb on the 4540 and 3,527 lb on the 4550, measured 24 inches back.
How heavy is a Mahindra 4540?
Mahindra lists the 4540 and the 4550 at 5,192 lb. They're 82.6 inches wide on a 76.7-inch wheelbase, with 8.7 inches of ground clearance. That's a lot of tractor, so plan your trailer and your gate openings around it before you bring one home.
How much does a Mahindra 4500 Series tractor cost?
We keep current pricing on our live inventory page at j5tractors.com, where our Conroe, Navasota, Normangee and Buna stores list the Mahindra tractors they have. Pricing depends on the model and how it's equipped, so check the listing for the 4540 and 4550. If the one you want isn't listed, call the store.
