Compare/Mahindra 2538 vs Mahindra 4540

Mahindra 2538 vs Mahindra 4540

Verdict: Mahindra 2538 vs Mahindra 4540

The Mahindra 2538 and the Mahindra 4540 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 4,191 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra 4540 holds more fuel (55.3 L vs 34.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Mahindra 2538 is the newer design (2016 vs 2014). 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

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Manufacturer

TYMReference

MahindraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$28,220 (2016 Cab )Reference

$23,288 (2016 4WD )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

34.1 LReference

55.3 LReference

Engine

27.9 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

89 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Power

27.9 kWReference

30.6 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Compression

18.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

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DieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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Option 1: 2,300\\nOption 2: 2,300 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IVReference

Bore and stroke

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3.50x4.33 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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18.7:1Reference

Cooling system

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water-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

dry discReference

Transmission Type

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GearReference

forward and reverse options

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8 F and 2 RReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.1 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

1Reference

Pump flow

28.8 lpmReference

32.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

22.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

1200 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@2400Reference

540@2058Reference

2WD Rear lift

—

1598 kgReference

4WD Rear lift

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1599 kgReference

Dimensions

Weight

576 kgReference

4191 to 5192 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

6x16Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

12.6x16.5Reference

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

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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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2WD Rear tire

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12.4x28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6x16. Rear: 12.4x28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 12.4x28Reference

2WD Length

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292 cmReference

4WD Length

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327 cmReference

2WD Width

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176 cmReference

4WD Width

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209 cmReference

2WD Height (ROPS)

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223 cmReference

4WD Height (ROPS)

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235 cmReference

2WD Weight

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1901 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2355 kgReference

Mahindra 2538 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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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

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Ground

—

negativeReference

Attachment overview

Mahindra 2538B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Mahindra 2538B BackhoeReference

Mahindra 4550B BackhoeReference

Transport height

302 cmReference

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Digging depth

238 cmReference

256 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

233 cmReference

255 cmReference

Reach from pivot

322 cmReference

342 cmReference

Loading height

160 cmReference

226 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

175°Reference

155°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1446 kgReference

1664 kgReference

Dipperstick force

898 kgReference

1047 kgReference

Mahindra 4540 attachments

Mahindra 4550B Backhoe

General

Make & Model

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MahindraReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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Utility tractorReference

Capacities

Capacity

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167 ciReference

Power

Rated Power

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41 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540 @ 2,058 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Fully enclosed dry discReference

Steering type

—

powerReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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1 valvesReference

Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)

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1Reference

Steering & Implements flow

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5.8 gpm (8.7 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category II/IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,599.8 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position and draft controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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235.2 cmReference

Overall Length

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327.4 cmReference

Overall Width

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209.8 cmReference

Turning radius

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10.5 feet (without Brakes)Reference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag rear - 12.4x28Reference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag front - 9.5x16Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

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.