Overview
The Iseki TK538 is a compact utility farm tractor produced since 2001, featuring a 1.5L three-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 40.5 gross horsepower. It is equipped with a four-wheel drive system, power assist steering, and offers both 16-speed mechanical shuttle and hydrostatic transmission options.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance and Capacity:
The Iseki E3CD engine delivers 37.5 net horsepower at a rated 2600 RPM and is supported by a 7.9-gallon fuel tank and a 5-quart oil capacity.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
This model features an open center hydraulic system with a total flow of 9.7 gpm and a Category I rear hitch capable of lifting 2866 lbs at the ends.
Mechanical Configuration:
The tractor utilizes independent 540/1000 RPM rear PTO, mechanical wet disc brakes, and a shipping weight of 2679 lbs on a 67.9-inch wheelbase.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki |
Engine
| Engine type | Iseki 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.425x3.31 inches (87 x 84 mm) |
| Description | Iseki E3CD / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 91.4 ci (1.5 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 40.5 hp (30.2 kW) |
| Power (net) | 37.5 hp (28.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 40.5 hp (30.2 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 37.5 hp (28.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | 26.4 qts (25.0 L) |
| Type | mechanical shuttle / hydrostatic |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 16-speed mechanical shuttle |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 16-speed mechanical shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab available. |
|---|---|
| Description | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | power assist |
Capacity
| Fuel | 7.9 gal (29.9 L) |
|---|---|
| Steering | 0.3 qts (0.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 1916 psi (132.1 bar) |
|---|---|
| Steering cap. | 0.3 qts (0.3 L) |
| Steering flow | 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) |
| Total flow | 9.7 gpm (36.7 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control with available draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at ends) | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 65 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 40 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 12.2 inches (30 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (steering wheel) | 57.1 inches (145 cm) |
| Length | 118.9 inches (302 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 2679 lbs (1215 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 67.9 inches (172 cm) |
| Width | 53.4 inches (135 cm) |
| Front tire | 7x16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4x24 |
| Weight | 2679 lbs (1215 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 67.9 inches (172 cm) |
| Ag front | 7x16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4x24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 29x12.00-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 475/65D-20 |
References
| Description | TK Tractor published by Iseki |
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