Overview
The Mahindra 1538 is a compact utility farm tractor manufactured by Mitsubishi and distributed by Mahindra between 2016 and 2018. It is powered by a 2.7L 4-cylinder Tier IV diesel engine rated at 38.7 hp and was available in both shuttle and hydrostatic transmission configurations. The model features four-wheel drive, a Category I rear hitch with a 2646-pound lift capacity, and options for either a foldable ROPS or an air-conditioned cab.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Configuration:
The 166.7 ci liquid-cooled engine operates at a rated 2400 RPM, providing a claimed 29.9 hp at the shuttle PTO or 27.7 hp at the hydrostatic PTO.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
Equipped with an open-center hydraulic system, the tractor delivers a 7.7 gpm pump flow and features a Category I rear hitch with telescopic stabilizers and position control.
Mechanical and Physical Dimensions:
The tractor has a total weight ranging from 3175 to 3627 pounds depending on configuration, with a 127.8-inch length and a 62-inch width.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Mahindra |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Original price | $23,490 (2016 shuttle ROPS ) |
Engine
| Engine type | Mahindra 2.7L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 7.7 gal (29.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x4.33 inches (89 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 19.5:1 |
| Description | Mahindra / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 166.7 ci (2.7 L) |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 38.7 hp (28.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 27.7 hp (20.7 kW) |
| Shuttle PTO (claimed) | 29.9 hp (22.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Type | shuttle / hydrostatic |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed shuttle |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 7.7 gpm (29.1 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Rear valves | 1 OptOptional |
| Steering flow | 3.4 gpm (12.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
|---|---|
| Rear Arms | telescopic stabilizers |
| Rear lift | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2376 / 2000@2525 |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 46 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging volts | 12 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (cab) | 89.4 inches (227 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (ROPS) | 91.5 inches (232 cm) |
| Length | 127.8 inches (324 cm) |
| Width | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Front tire | 7x16 |
| Rear tire | 11.2x24 |
| Weight | 3175 to 3627 pounds |
| Industrial front | 28x8.5-15 |
| Industrial rear | 43x16-20 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x10.5-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 41x14-20 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7x16. Rear: 11.2x24 |
Mahindra 1538 Weight
| Hydro cab | 3627 lbs (1645 kg) |
|---|---|
| Hydro ROPS | 3175 lbs (1440 kg) |
| Shuttle ROPS | 3186 lbs (1445 kg) |
Mahindra 1538 attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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