Mahindra 1538
The Mahindra 1538 is a tractor produced by Mahindra. It is equipped with a 166.7 ci 2.7 L engine. The rated power output is 38.7 hp 28.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (3-range). Operating weight: 810 lbs 367 kg.
Engine Power
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
Mahindra 1538 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
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2016 - 2018 | |
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Compact Utility tractor | |
Mitsubishi built | |
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Compact Utility tractor | |
Mitsubishi built |
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
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1500 SeriesCompact Utility tractorMitsubishi built |
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2016 - 2018 | |
1500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Mitsubishi built | |
2016 - 2018 | |
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1500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Mitsubishi built |
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
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1500 SeriesCompact Utility tractorMitsubishi built |
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2016 - 2018 | |
1500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Mitsubishi built | |
2016 - 2018 | |
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1500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Mitsubishi built |
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
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1500 SeriesCompact Utility tractorMitsubishi built |
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2016 - 2018 | |
1500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Mitsubishi built | |
2016 - 2018 | |
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1500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Mitsubishi built |
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
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1500 SeriesCompact Utility tractorMitsubishi built |
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2016 - 2018 | |
1500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Mitsubishi built | |
2016 - 2018 | |
|---|---|
1500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Mitsubishi built |
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
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