Compare/Mahindra 2538 vs Mahindra 3616

Mahindra 2538 vs Mahindra 3616

Verdict: Mahindra 2538 vs Mahindra 3616

The Mahindra 2538 and the Mahindra 3616 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. Mahindra 3616 is the lighter machine (2,560 kg vs 3,130 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra 2538 holds more fuel (34.1 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Mahindra 2538 is the newer design (2016 vs 2011). 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

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Rated power

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

MahindraReference

Manufacturer

TYMReference

MitsubishiReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$28,220 (2016 Cab )Reference

$25,750 (2013 shuttle cab )Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

34.1 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine

27.9 kWReference

27.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

1.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 110 mmReference

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Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power

27.9 kWReference

27.0 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

indirect injectionReference

Compression

18.7:1Reference

22.5:2Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

—

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Compression ratio

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22.5:2Reference

Cooling system

—

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

wet discReference

dry discReference

Gear ROPS Operating

—

1161 kgReference

Gear Cab Operating

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1369 kgReference

Transmission Type

—

Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

21.6 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

28.8 lpmReference

29.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

12.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift

1200 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

live (hydro)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

2000@2525Reference

Valves

—

1 (optional)Reference

Mid PTO

—

optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

—

2000Reference

Dimensions

Weight

576 kgReference

367 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

7x16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

11.2x24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 7x16. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

28x8.5-15Reference

Industrial rear

43x16-20Reference

ROPS Length

303 cmReference

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Cab Length

307 cmReference

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Width

151 cmReference

157 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

239 cmReference

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Height (cab)

234 cmReference

214 cmReference

ROPS Weight

1419 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1520 kgReference

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Lawn/turf front

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27x10.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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41x14-20Reference

Length

—

308 cmReference

Hydro ROPS Operating

—

1163 kgReference

Hydro Cab Operating

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1373 kgReference

Mahindra 2538 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

90Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery CCA

800Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

46Reference

Ground

—

negativeReference

Charging amps

—

55Reference

Batteries

—

12Reference

Battery size

—

46 AHReference

Attachment overview

Mahindra 2538B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Mahindra 2538B BackhoeReference

Mahindra MB65 BackhoeReference

Transport height

302 cmReference

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Digging depth

238 cmReference

167 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

233 cmReference

194 cmReference

Reach from pivot

322 cmReference

269 cmReference

Loading height

160 cmReference

157 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

175°Reference

180°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

150°Reference

Bucket force

1446 kgReference

1149 kgReference

Dipperstick force

898 kgReference

606 kgReference

Mahindra 3616 attachments

Mahindra 3716 Backhoe

Mahindra MB65 Backhoe

General

Make & Model

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MitsubishiReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

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101.4 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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36.2 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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31 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

—

2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

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2,000@2,525 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,376 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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wet discReference

Steering type

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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1 (optional) ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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3.4 gpm (7.7 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category 1Reference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,200.2 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over Cab

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214.6 cmReference

Overall Length

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308.1 cmReference

Overall Width

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157.5 cmReference

Overall weight

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1,163.9 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

—

AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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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.