Mahindra 1538
The Mahindra 1538 is a tractor produced by Mahindra. It is equipped with a 166.7 ci 2.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 38.7 hp / 28.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (3-range). Operating weight: 810 lbs 367 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 38.7 hp / 28.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.7 gal
29.1 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Operating Weight
810 lbs
367 kg
Overview
 | 2016 - 2018
1500 SeriesCompact Utility tractorMitsubishi built
1500 Series
Compact Utility tractor
Mitsubishi built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Mahindra |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Original price | $23,490 (2016 shuttle ROPS ) |
$24,480 (2016 hydrostatic ROPS ) | |
$32,468 (2016 hydrostatic cab ) | |
Mahindra 1538 Engine | |
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Mahindra 2.7L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 7.7 gal
29.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Mahindra 1538 Power | |
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Engine | 38.7 hp
28.9 kW |
Shuttle PTO (claimed) | 29.9 hp
22.3 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 27.7 hp
20.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Rear valves | 1 OptOptional |
Pump flow | 7.7 gpm
29.1 lpm |
Steering flow | 3.4 gpm
12.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift | 2646 lbs
1200 kg |
Rear Arms | telescopic stabilizers |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2376 |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Engine RPM | 2000@2525 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 3175 to 3627 pounds |
Front tire | 7x16 |
Rear tire | 11.2x24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 46 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 166.7 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Mahindra |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 166.7 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x4.33 inches
89 x 110 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Power | 38.7 hp
28.9 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Compression | 19.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed shuttle | |
hydrostatic |
Transmission — 8 forward and reverse shuttle
Type | shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Dimensions
Mahindra 1538 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7x16. Rear: 11.2x24 |
Lawn/turf front | 27x10.5-15 |
Lawn/turf rear | 41x14-20 |
Industrial front | 28x8.5-15 |
Industrial rear | 43x16-20 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 127.8 inches
324 cm |
Width | 62 inches
157 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 91.5 inches
232 cm |
Height (cab) | 89.4 inches
227 cm |
Mahindra 1538 Weight | |
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Shuttle ROPS | 3186 lbs
1445 kg |
Hydro ROPS | 3175 lbs
1440 kg |
Hydro cab | 3627 lbs
1645 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Mahindra 1538B Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | 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 | |
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Backhoe type | 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 |
Photos
Mahindra 1538
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Mahindra 1538 based on its 38.7 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Mahindra 1538.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3.8 hrs
Approximately 3.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (7.7 gal / 29.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2 gal/hr (7.6 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Mahindra 1538 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Mahindra 1538.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)38.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)28.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)39.2 PS
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