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
This model Industry average
Mahindra 1538 dimensions chart
Compare the main listed tractor dimensions using centimetres.
Length324 cm
Width157 cm
Cab height227 cm
ROPS height232 cm
Power and performance
Original price
$23,490 in 2016 (shuttle, ROPS)
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)
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
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.
