Mahindra 2538
The Mahindra 2538 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): 37.4 hp / 27.9 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (3-range). Operating weight: 1271 lbs 576 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 37.4 hp / 27.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
9 gal
34.1 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Operating Weight
1271 lbs
576 kg
Overview
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Production | |
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Distributor | Mahindra |
Manufacturer | TYM |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Original price | $20,790 (2016 ROPS ) |
$28,220 (2016 Cab ) | |
Mahindra 2538 Engine | |
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Mahindra 2.7L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 9 gal
34.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Mahindra 2538 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mahindra 2538 Power | |
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Engine | 37.4 hp
27.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 31 hp
23.1 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 or 2 |
Pump flow | 7.6 gpm
28.8 lpm |
Steering flow | 4.1 gpm
15.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift | 2646 lbs
1200 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 3130 to 3351 pounds |
Front tire | 7-16 |
Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 45 |
Cab Charging amps | 90 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Battery CCA | 800 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 80 |
Engine
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Compact Utility tractor | |
TYM built | |
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2500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
TYM 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 | 37.4 hp
27.9 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Compression | 18.7:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
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2016 - | |
2500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
TYM built | |
2016 - | |
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2500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
TYM built |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
Clutch | wet disc |
Dimensions
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2500 SeriesCompact Utility tractorTYM built |
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2016 - | |
2500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
TYM built | |
2016 - | |
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2500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
TYM built |
Mahindra 2538 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24 |
Industrial front | 10-16.5 |
Industrial rear | 43x16-20 |
Dimensions | |
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ROPS Length | 119.3 inches
303 cm |
Cab Length | 121.2 inches
307 cm |
Width | 59.8 inches
151 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 94.4 inches
239 cm |
Height (cab) | 92.5 inches
234 cm |
ROPS Weight | 3130 lbs
1419 kg |
Cab Weight | 3351 lbs
1520 kg |
Attachments
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2016 - | |
2500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
TYM built | |
2016 - | |
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2500 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
TYM built |
Attachment overview | |
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Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Mahindra 2538B Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Mahindra 2538B 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 inches
322 cm |
Loading height | 63 inches
160 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 175° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 3190 lbs
1446 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1980 lbs
898 kg |
Photos
Mahindra 2538
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Mahindra 2538 based on its 37.4 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 2538.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.6 hrs
Approximately 4.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (9 gal / 34.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.9 gal/hr (7.4 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 2538 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Mahindra 2538.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)37.4 hp
Kilowatts (kW)27.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)37.9 PS
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