Questions About Mahindra Jeeps


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For all the Jeep Lovers, I have some Questions. Take it as Q&A or maybe as just a discussion in a Jeep Forum.

1. What is the famous " International " engine used in Mahindra and Mahindra Jeeps ?
2. What is the famous " Peugeot " engine used in Mahindra and Mahindra Jeeps ?
3. Which Engine out of the above was more successful ?
4. What is the Main difference between MM 540 and MM 550 ?
5. What are the differences between Mahindra Major and Mahindra CJ3b ?
6. What are the engine differences Mahindra Major MDi and Mahindra Thar Di ?
7. What is Mahindra Legend ?

Enough of Mahindra and Mahindra for now ! [:D]
 
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dude mahindra legend was limited edition jeep for army!! [:)]
dude,mahindra legend is a jeep manufactured by M&M with a limited no. of units and are being sold by the "invite only" principle.

Hi, can experts answer difference between MM 540 and MM 550 ?
MM540 and MM550 are on the same platform,same chassis,engine etc. with one difference that 540 had 4 forward 1 reverse and 550 had 5 forward and 1 reverse. (to my knowledge). Never driven both these jeeps[;)] And yeah, both these jeeps used "peugeot" engines, i guess.
 
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1. What is the famous " International " engine used in Mahindra and Mahindra Jeeps ?
The international engine got its name as the engine was derived from "International" tractors, it is also called as MD2350 engine.

2. What is the famous " Peugeot " engine used in Mahindra and Mahindra Jeeps ?
There are two - XDP 4.9 (2112 cc) and XD3P (2498 cc) derived from Peugeot engine family and seen across in most old Jeeps.

3. Which Engine out of the above was more successful ?
Both were successful in their period and their respective applications. Peugeot engine and spares are still easily available.
4. What is the Main difference between MM 540 and MM 550 ?
540 is for civilian, 550 is for Army. Also 550's are usually 8 seater and above, 540 are 7 seaters.

5. What are the differences between Mahindra Major and Mahindra CJ3b ?
CJ3B is 80 " wheelbase and 48" track, Major is 91" wheelbase and 51" track. This is the main difference.

6. What are the engine differences Mahindra Major MDi and Mahindra Thar Di ?
Both are similar engines with adaptation changes.

7. What is Mahindra Legend ?
It is a special edition NGCS 550 made during the 60th Anniversary of Mahindra. It was the only M&M 4WD with a factory equipped 8000 lbs Ramsey electric winch.

Trust that answers everything.

Spike[:)]
 
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