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Mahindra 2538 vs Mahindra 3825

Verdict: Mahindra 2538 vs Mahindra 3825

The Mahindra 2538 and the Mahindra 3825 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Mahindra 3825 leads on rated power with 32 hp against 31 hp. Mahindra 3825 is the lighter machine (1,851 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 is the newer design (2016 vs 2008). In short: choose the Mahindra 3825 for outright pulling power, or the Mahindra 2538 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Mahindra

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

32 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

$11,869 (2009 )Reference

Steering

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manual recirculating ballReference

Engine

Fuel tank

34.1 LReference

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Engine

27.9 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power

27.9 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

18.7:1Reference

19.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

over-runningReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

23.9 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

sliding meshReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

28.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

1200 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

540@1980Reference

Valves

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0 or 1Reference

Total flow

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31.4 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1599 kgReference

Dimensions

Weight

576 kgReference

1851 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

6x16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

12.4x28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

43x16-20Reference

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ROPS Length

303 cmReference

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Cab Length

307 cmReference

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Width

151 cmReference

176 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

239 cmReference

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Height (cab)

234 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

1419 kgReference

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Cab Weight

1520 kgReference

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Ag front

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6x16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4x28Reference

Length

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292 cmReference

Operating weight

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1851 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

Battery CCA

800Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

96Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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36Reference

Attachment overview

Mahindra 2538B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Mahindra 2538B BackhoeReference

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Transport height

302 cmReference

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Digging depth

238 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

233 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

322 cmReference

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Loading height

160 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

175°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1446 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

898 kgReference

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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.