Compare/Mahindra 1533 vs Mahindra Max 28 XL

Mahindra 1533 vs Mahindra Max 28 XL

Verdict: Mahindra 1533 vs Mahindra Max 28 XL

The Mahindra 1533 and the Mahindra Max 28 XL are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Mahindra 1533 leads on rated power with 25 hp against 24 hp. Mahindra Max 28 XL is the lighter machine (1,819 kg vs 3,164 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra 1533 holds more fuel (29.1 L vs 23.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Mahindra 1533 is the newer design (2016 vs 2012). In short: choose the Mahindra 1533 for outright pulling power, or the Mahindra Max 28 XL if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Mahindra

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Mahindra

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Best match

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Rated power

25 hp

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

MahindraReference

Manufacturer

MitsubishiReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$22,005 (2016 hydrostatic )Reference

$13,750 (2012 shuttle )Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

29.1 LReference

23.1 LReference

Engine

25.7 kWReference

20.9 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 110 mmReference

78 x 92 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power

25.7 kWReference

20.9 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

19.5:1Reference

22:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,400 RPMReference

2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

Tier IVReference

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Bore and stroke

3.50x4.33 inchesReference

3.071x3.622 inchesReference

Compression ratio

19.5:1Reference

22:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Gear Operating weight

—

825 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

18.8 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

18.4 kWReference

16.4 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Rear valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

29.1 lpmReference

17.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

12.9 lpmReference

10.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift

1200 kgReference

1000 kgReference

Rear Arms

telescopic stabilizersReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2525Reference

2000@2556Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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17.5 kWReference

Valves

—

1 (optional)Reference

Dimensions

Weight

576 kgReference

1819 to 1863 poundsReference

Front tire

7x16Reference

7x12Reference

Rear tire

11.2x24Reference

9.5x16Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7x16. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

Front: 7x12. Rear: 9.5x16Reference

Lawn/turf front

25x8.5-14Reference

23x8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13.6x16Reference

33x12.5-16.5Reference

Industrial front

27x8.5-15Reference

23x8.5-12Reference

Industrial rear

15x19.5Reference

12x16.5Reference

Length

324 cmReference

277 cmReference

Width

160 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

229 cmReference

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Shuttle Weight

1440 kgReference

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Hydro Weight

1435 kgReference

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Hydro Operating weight

—

845 kgReference

Mahindra 1533 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

50Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

46Reference

35Reference

Battery size

46 AHReference

35 AHReference

Ground

—

negativeReference

Attachment overview

Mahindra 1538B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Mahindra 1538B BackhoeReference

Mahindra MB63A BackhoeReference

Transport height

302 cmReference

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Digging depth

238 cmReference

193 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

233 cmReference

190 cmReference

Reach from pivot

324 cmReference

259 cmReference

Loading height

160 cmReference

157 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

175°Reference

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

150°Reference

Bucket force

1315 kgReference

972 kgReference

Dipperstick force

816 kgReference

409 kgReference

General

Make & Model

MitsubishiReference

MahindraReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference

Capacities

Capacity

166.7 ciReference

80.4 ciReference

Power

Max Power

34.5 hpReference

28 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

25.2 hpReference

23.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO

AvailableReference

optionalReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,000@2,525 RPMReference

2,000@2,556 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,376 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Steering type

PowerReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

1* ValvesReference

1 (optional) ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

3.4 gpm (8 gpm)Reference

2.7 gpm (4.6 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,200.2 kgReference

1,000.2 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

229.1 cmReference

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Overall Length

324.6 cmReference

277.6 cmReference

Overall Width

160 cmReference

137.9 cmReference

Overall weight

1,440.2 kgReference

845 kgReference

Operator station

Seat Suspension

trueReference

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Mahindra Max 28 XL attachments

Mahindra MB63A Backhoe

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.