Mahindra

Mahindra 1538

The Mahindra 1538 is a compact utility tractor in the 1500 Series, manufactured by Mitsubishi and distributed by Mahindra. Produced from 2016 to 2018, it features a 2.7L 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 38.7 hp (28.9 kW). It offers two transmission options: an 8-speed shuttle and a hydrostatic with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor includes four-wheel drive, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a two-post foldable ROPS with an optional cab with air-conditioning. It supports various attachments including front-end loaders and backhoes, with detailed specifications for the 1538L loader and 1538B and 1538C backhoes. The tractor's dimensions and weights vary by configuration, with standard agricultural tires and optional lawn/turf and industrial tires.

Power38 hp

Founded2016 - 2018

Model1538

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Mahindra 1538

Power

Engine	38.7 hp (28.9 kW)
Hydro PTO (claimed)	27.7 hp (20.7 kW)
Shuttle PTO (claimed)	29.9 hp (22.3 kW)

Engine

Type	diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model	Mahindra 2.7L 4-cyl diesel
Starter	electric
Emissions	Tier IV
Fuel tank	7.7 gal (29.1 L)
Rated RPM	2400
Bore/Stroke	3.50x4.33 inches (89 x 110 mm)
Compression	19.5:1
Fuel system	direct injection
Displacement	166.7 ci (2.7 L)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	62 inches (157 cm)
Length	127.8 inches (324 cm)
Height (cab)	89.4 inches (227 cm)
Height (ROPS)	91.5 inches (232 cm)
Lawn/turf rear	41x14-20
Industrial rear	43x16-20
Lawn/turf front	27x10.5-15
Industrial front	28x8.5-15
Weight Hydro cab	3627 lbs (1645 kg)
Weight Hydro ROPS	3175 lbs (1440 kg)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7x16. Rear: 11.2x24
Weight Shuttle ROPS	3186 lbs (1445 kg)

Electrical

Battery AH	46
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	90
Charging volts	12
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Pump flow	7.7 gpm (29.1 lpm)
Rear valves	1 Optional
Steering flow	3.4 gpm (12.9 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS	Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Power steering	Yes
Wet disc brakes	Yes
Four-wheel drive	Yes

Production

Type	Compact Utility tractor
Series	1500 Series
Distributor	Mahindra
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi
Original price	$23,490 (2016 shuttle ROPS ), $24,480 (2016 hydrostatic ROPS ), $32,468 (2016 hydrostatic cab )
Years produced	2016 - 2018

Attachments

Backhoe	Yes
1538L Loader	1650 lbs lift (full at pin) (748 kg), 2650 lbs breakout (at pin) (1202 kg), 42° dump, 20.5 inches reach (dumped) (52 cm), 19° rollback, 99 inches height (at pin) (251 cm), 79.8 inches clearance (dumped) (202 cm), raise: 3.9s, dump: 2.6s, lower: 2.4s, rollback: 2.6s, weight: 780 lbs (353 kg), Bucket width: 60 inches (152 cm)
Front-end loader	Yes
Mahindra 1538B Backhoe	Weight: 1271 lbs (576 kg), Transport height: 119 inches (302 cm), Digging depth: 94 inches (238 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth: 92 inches (233 cm), Reach from pivot: 127.8 inches (324 cm), Loading height: 63 inches (160 cm), Bucket Rotation: 175°, Swing Arc: 180°, Bucket force: 2900 lbs (1315 kg), Dipperstick force: 1800 lbs (816 kg)
Mahindra 1538C Backhoe	Weight: 810 lbs (367 kg), Transport height: 66 inches (167 cm), Digging depth: 78 inches (198 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth: 76.5 inches (194 cm), Reach from pivot: 106 inches (269 cm), Loading height: 62 inches (157 cm), Bucket Rotation: 180°, Swing Arc: 150°, Bucket force: 2535 lbs (1149 kg), Dipperstick force: 1337 lbs (606 kg)

Transmission

Options	8-speed shuttle, hydrostatic
Shuttle Type	shuttle
Shuttle Gears	8 forward and reverse
Shuttle Clutch	dry disc
Hydrostatic Type	hydrostatic
Hydrostatic Gears	infinite forward and reverse (3-range)

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