Compare/Mahindra 2538 vs Mahindra 3540

Mahindra 2538 vs Mahindra 3540

Verdict: Mahindra 2538 vs Mahindra 3540

The Mahindra 2538 and the Mahindra 3540 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. Mahindra 2538 is the lighter machine (3,130 kg vs 4,367 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra 3540 holds more fuel (42.8 L vs 34.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Mahindra 2538 is the newer design (2016 vs 2015). 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

Mahindra

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Rated power

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

MahindraReference

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Manufacturer

TYMReference

MahindraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$28,220 (2016 Cab )Reference

$37,625 (2016 hydrostatic cab )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

34.1 LReference

54.9 LReference

Engine

27.9 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Power

27.9 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

18.7:1Reference

19.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2800Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

ROPS Fuel tank

—

42.8 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

—

54.9 LReference

Torque

—

123.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

—

1800Reference

Fuel Type

—

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

—

2,800 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

—

Tier IVReference

Engine torque at rated speed

—

41.1 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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3.50x4.33 inchesReference

Compression ratio

—

19.5:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

wet discReference

Transmission Type

—

Power ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

1Reference

Pump flow

28.8 lpmReference

41.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

18.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

1200 kgReference

1401 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

540@2404Reference

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

—

23.1 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

—

22.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

576 kgReference

1446 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

9.5-16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

14.9-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

12x16.5Reference

Industrial rear

43x16-20Reference

16.9x24Reference

ROPS Length

303 cmReference

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Cab Length

307 cmReference

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Width

151 cmReference

191 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

239 cmReference

250 cmReference

Height (cab)

234 cmReference

228 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1419 kgReference

—

Cab Weight

1520 kgReference

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Lawn/turf front

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29x12.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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44x18-20Reference

Length

—

187 cmReference

Shuttle ROPS

—

1980 kgReference

Hydro ROPS

—

2184 kgReference

Shuttle cab

—

2343 kgReference

Hydro cab

—

2547 kgReference

Mahindra 2538 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

Cab Charging amps

90Reference

120Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

800Reference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

96Reference

Ground

—

negativeReference

Battery size

—

96 AHReference

Attachment overview

Mahindra 2538B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Mahindra 2538B BackhoeReference

Mahindra 50B BackhoeReference

Transport height

302 cmReference

—

Digging depth

238 cmReference

292 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

233 cmReference

289 cmReference

Reach from pivot

322 cmReference

391 cmReference

Loading height

160 cmReference

210 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

175°Reference

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1446 kgReference

2590 kgReference

Dipperstick force

898 kgReference

1446 kgReference

Mahindra 3540 attachments

Mahindra 50B Backhoe

General

Make & Model

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MahindraReference

Rollover protective structure

—

Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

—

166.6 ciReference

Power

Max Power

—

40 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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31 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

—

540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,404 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

—

Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

—

open centerReference

Remote Valves

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1 ValveReference

Steering & Implements flow

—

5 gpm (11 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,401.6 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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228.1 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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250.7 cmReference

Overall Length

—

187.2 cmReference

Overall Width

—

191.5 cmReference

Overall weight

—

2,185 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

Cab available with air-conditioning.Reference

Seat Suspension

—

TRUEReference

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.