The Mahindra 1538 specifications include engine power rated at 38.7 hp (28.9 kW), a shuttle or hydrostatic transmission, and a listed weight of 3,175 to 3,627 lbs.
Mahindra 1538 key specifications
| Engine power | 38.7 hp (28.9 kW) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 166.7 cu in (2.7 L) |
| Transmission | shuttle or hydrostatic |
| Fuel capacity | 7.7 gal (29.1 L) |
| Weight | 3,175 to 3,627 lbs |
| Rear PTO speed | 540 rpm, 1.375-inch shaft |
Mahindra 1538 industry comparison
See how this tractor compares across up to six main specifications using the low, average and high values in this specifications database.
Engine power38.7 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 48.1 hpHigh 180 hp
Displacement2.7 L
Low 0.4 LAverage 2.6 LHigh 7.3 L
Fuel capacity7.7 gal
Low 2.4 galAverage 19.9 galHigh 79.3 gal
Maximum listed weight3,627 lbs
Low 1,090 lbsAverage 5,021.9 lbsHigh 12,875 lbs
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Mahindra 1538 dimensions chart
Compare the main listed tractor dimensions using centimetres.
Power and performance
| Original price | $23,490 in 2016 (shuttle, ROPS) |
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Engine specifications
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50 × 4.33 inches (89 × 110 mm) |
|---|---|
| Rated RPM | 2,400 |
| Compression | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
Transmission options
| Gear options | 8 forward and reverse or infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | dry disc |
PTO and hitch
| Shuttle PTO (claimed) | 29.9 hp (22.3 kW) |
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| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 27.7 hp (20.7 kW) |
| Rear hitch category | Category I |
| Hitch control | position control |
| Rear lift | 2,646 lbs (1,200 kg) |
| Rear link ends | telescopic stabilizers |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| PTO engine speed | 540 PTO rpm at 2,376 engine rpm or 2,000 PTO rpm at 2,525 engine rpm |
| Mid PTO speed | 2,000 rpm |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic type | open center |
|---|---|
| Rear valves | 1 (optional) |
| Pump flow | 7.7 gpm (29.1 L/min) |
| Steering flow | 3.4 gpm (12.9 L/min) |
Electrical specifications
| Charging system | alternator |
|---|---|
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 46 |
Dimensions and weight
| Listed weight range | 3,175 to 3,627 lbs |
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| Length | 127.8 inches (324 cm) |
| Width | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| ROPS height | 91.5 inches (232 cm) |
| Cab height | 89.4 inches (227 cm) |
| Shuttle ROPS | 3,186 lbs (1,445 kg) |
| Hydro ROPS | 3,175 lbs (1,440 kg) |
| Hydro cab | 3,627 lbs (1,645 kg) |
Tires and tread
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24 |
|---|---|
| Lawn/turf front tire | 27-10.5-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear tire | 41-14-20 |
| Industrial front tire | 28-8.5-15 |
| Industrial rear tire | 43-16-20 |
Attachments
| Backhoe type | Mahindra 1,538B Backhoe or Mahindra 1,538C Backhoe |
|---|---|
| Attachment weight | 1,271 lbs (576 kg), 810 lbs (367 kg), or 780 lbs (353 kg) |
| Transport height | 119 inches (302 cm) or 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Digging depth | 94 inches (238 cm) or 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Reach from pivot | 127.8 inches (324 cm) or 106 inches (269 cm) |
| Loading height | 63 inches (160 cm) or 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Bucket Rotation | 175° or 180° |
| Swing Arc | 180° or 150° |
| Bucket force | 2,900 lbs (1,315 kg) or 2,535 lbs (1,149 kg) |
| Dipperstick force | 1,800 lbs (816 kg) or 1,337 lbs (606 kg) |
| Raise time | 3.9 seconds |
| dump | 2.6s |
| Lowering time | 2.4 seconds |
| Rollback time | 2.6 seconds |
| Bucket width | 60 inches (152 cm) |
Note: Industry comparison values are calculated from models in this specifications database. Specifications can vary by year, market, configuration, tires and optional equipment. For official specifications, check the official Mahindra website or the tractor’s operator manual.







