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Mahindra 1538 Technical Data

Mahindra 1538 Engine

Engine Model ................. Mahindra CE-38
Engine Type ................. 4-cycle four-cylinder direct injection diesel
Number of Cylinders ................. 4
Displacement, cu in (L) ................. 166.7 (2.71)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................. 3.50 (89.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................. 4.33 (110.0)
Aspiration ................. Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ................. 38.7 (29.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................. 2400
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ................. 124 (92.0)
Torque Speed, rpm ................. 1500
Compression ................. 19:1
Fuel System ................. Direct Injection
Governor Type ................. Mechanical
Air Cleaner Type ................. Dual dry element
Oil Filter Type ................. Spin-on paper element
Cooling System ................. Water-cooled, forced circulation
Emission Level ................. Tier 4
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................. 7.7 (29.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................. 5.8 (5.5)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ................. 6.7 (6.3)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ................. 12
Charging System ................. Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amp ................. 90

Power Take Off

PTO Operational Type ................. Independent
PTO Horsepower (Shuttle Transmission), hp (kW) ................. 30.0 (22.3)
PTO Horsepower (HST Transmission), hp (kW) ................. 27.7 (20.7)
Rear PTO Speed, rpm ................. 540
Mid PTO Speed, rpm ................. 2000
Rear PTO / Engine Speed, rpm ................. 540/2376
Mid PTO / Engine Speed, rpm ................. 2000/2525

Mahindra 1538 Transmission

Transmission Type ................. Synchro Shuttle
Gearbox Type ................. 8F/8R
Number of Forward Gears ................. 8
Number of Reverse Gears ................. 8
Clutch Type ................. Dry disc
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................. 12.8 (20.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................. 12.2 (19.5)

Transmission Type ................. Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ................. Infinite (3-range)
Number of Reverse Gears ................. Infinite (3-range)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................. 14.9 (23.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................. 11.9 (19.0)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ................. 4WD 4x4
Steering Configuration ................. Front steer
Steering System ................. Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type ................. Wet disc
Front Tire Size (AG) ................. 7.00x16
Rear Tire Size (AG) ................. 11.2x24
Front Tire Size (Turf) ................. 27x10.5-15
Rear Tire Size (Turf) ................. 41x14-20

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type ................. Open center
Implement Pump Type ................. Gear
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ................. 7.7 (29.0)
Steering Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ................. 3.4 (13.0)
Number of Standard Remote Valves ................. 0/1
3-Point Hitch Category ................. 1
Draft Sensing or Lift Control ................. Position control
Lift Capacity at Pin, lb (kg) ................. 2645 (1200)
Lift Capacity at 24" (0.6m) ahead lift pin, lb (kg) ................. 1720 (780)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ................. 77 (1955)
Length, in (mm) ................. 127.8 (3245)
Height (ROPS), in (mm) ................. 91.5 (2320)
Height (Cab), in (mm) ................. 89.4 (2270)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................. 63 (1600)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ................. 12.8 (325)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ................. 110 (2800)
Weight (Shuttle Transmission), lb (kg) ................. 3185 (1445)
Weight (HST Transmission), lb (kg) ................. 3175 (1440)

Mahindra 1538 Attachments

Front End Loader

Loader Model ................. Mahindra 1538L
Maximum Lift Height (to pin), in (mm) ................. 99 (2510)
Clearance with Bucket Dumped, in (mm) ................. 79.8 (2020)
Reach at Maximum Height, in (mm) ................. 20.5 (520)
Dump Angle, deg ................. 42
Digging Depth, in (mm) ................. 6 (155)
Rollback Angle, deg ................. 19
Lift Capacity to Full Height (at Pin), lb (kg) ................. 1650 (750)
Breakout Force (at Pin), lb (kg) ................. 2650 (1200)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ................. 60 (1520)
Loader Weight, lb (kg) ................. 780 (355)

Backhoe

Backhoe Model ................. Mahindra 1538B
Digging Depth, in (mm) ................. 94 (2380)
Digging Depth (2-ft Flat), in (mm) ................. 92 (2330)
Reach from Swing Pivot, in (mm) ................. 127.8 (3240)
Loading Height, in (mm) ................. 63 (1600)
Bucket Rotation, deg ................. 175
Swing Arc, deg ................. 180
Transport Height, in (mm) ................. 119 (3020)
Bucket Digging Force, lb (kg) ................. 2900 (1315)
Dipperstick Digging Force, lb (kg) ................. 1800 (815)
Backhoe Weight, lb (kg) ................. 1270 (575)