Mahindra MM 540/550 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

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Quick notes on Mahindra MM 540/550 transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 4 MT, 5 MT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4375 rpm
    • Average torque: 142 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 9 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1334 kg / 2941 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1919 kg / 4231 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

Gearbox types in 1990 Mahindra MM 540/550 through generations

  • 540 DP —4 MT (121 Nm)
  • 540 XDB —5 MT (152 Nm)
  • 550 DP —4 MT (121 Nm)
  • 550 PE —4 MT (175 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 540 DP 4 MT—4500 rpm.
  • 540 XDB 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 550 DP 4 MT—4500 rpm.
  • 550 PE 4 MT—4500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    540 DP Manual 4 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4500 rpm. 69%
    540 XDB Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    550 DP Manual 4 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4500 rpm. 69%
    550 PE Manual 4 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 4500 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 540 DP
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 540 XDB
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 550 DP
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 550 PE
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%