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Overview
A dealership walkaround comparing three side-by-side units, John Deere 2038R, Mahindra 1626, and Mahindra 1640, with specific focus on mid-mount mower deck construction (stamped vs. fabricated), hood and body material (steel vs. plastic), weight figures, loader lift capacity numbers, and the 1640's Tier 4 engine without DPF/DEF. No seat time or field demo, but the spec-by-spec breakdown is methodical. Best for shoppers weighing Mahindra against Deere on build quality and loader capacity.
This is a dealership channel presenting from a Mahindra dealership floor, so the framing consistently favors Mahindra products throughout.
Side-by-side specs
| Mahindra 1640 | John Deere 2038R | Mahindra 1626 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 27.7 hp | 30.4 hp | 19 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 2777 lb | 1,949 lbf (pivot) | 2557 lb |
| 3-point lift capacity | 2646 lb | 1,356 lb | 2646 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 7.7 gpm | 5.2 gpm | 7.5 gpm |