Compare/Iseki TK538 vs Iseki TL4201

Iseki TK538 vs Iseki TL4201

Verdict: Iseki TK538 vs Iseki TL4201

The Iseki TK538 and the Iseki TL4201 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 41 hp. Iseki TK538 is the lighter machine (1,215 kg vs 2,932 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Iseki TK538 is the newer design (2001 vs 1980). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Iseki

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Iseki

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

41 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

IsekiReference

liquid-cooledReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. Additional creeper and field range shift.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

0.3 LReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

30.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

28.0 kWReference

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Displacement

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 84 mmReference

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Power (net)

28.0 kWReference

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Power (gross)

30.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

25.0 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Fuel tank

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40.1 LReference

Engine

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30.9 kWReference

Power

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30.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

29.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

hydrostaticReference

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Pressure

132.1 barReference

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Total flow

36.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

22.7 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

0.3 LReference

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Rear Type

IReference

JIS1Reference

Control

position control with available draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1300 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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1541@2600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

172 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

1215 kgReference

2932 to 3208 poundsReference

Front tire

7x16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4x24Reference

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Ag front

7x16Reference

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Ag rear

12.4x24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

29x12.00-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

475/65D-20Reference

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Length

302 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

135 cmReference

152 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

145 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1215 kgReference

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Ground clearance

30 cmReference

36 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6-26Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-26Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8-18. Rear: 13.6-26Reference

Height (exhaust)

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193 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1329 kgReference

4WD Weight

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1455 kgReference

2WD Front tread

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115 to 154 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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120 cmReference

Rear tread

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114 to 150 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

65Reference

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Variants

TL4201

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2WDReference

TL4201F

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4WDReference

TL4205

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4WD high-speedReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.