Bad Boy Tractors 4035 vs Mahindra 1538

Across 8 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the Bad Boy Tractors 4035, 4 to the Mahindra 1538. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 4035 and Mahindra 1538.

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	Bad Boy Tractors4035	Mahindra1538

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	Mahindra
Engine Model	A1700N4-BUTR_4	Not Published
Engine Type	Vertical, 4-stroke, water-cooled diesel	Naturally aspirated direct injection diesel (mCRD common rail)
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	104.7 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	35 hp	38.7 hp
PTO Power	29.5 hp	29.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	EPA Final Tier4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection, common rail (mCRD)
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	90 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	7.7 gpm
Steering Flow	4.4 gpm	3.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.6 gpm	11 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.6 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2	1
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.13 gal	7.7 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.32 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.14 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.77 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.69 gal	Not Published
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent (1538 Shuttle); Live (1538 HST); Live (1538 HST Cab)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306.9 lb	2646 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST), 3-range	Constant mesh shuttle (1538 Shuttle); HST, 3 ranges (1538 HST); HST, 3 ranges (1538 HST Cab)
No. of Speeds	3 range (HST)	8F/8R (1538 Shuttle); Infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST); Infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST Cab)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.08 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.08 mph	Not Published
Clutch	None (HST)	Dry single disc
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Not Published
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Deluxe suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Selectable 4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	134.88 in	127.8 in
Overall Width	56.7 in	62 in
Wheelbase	65.7 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	15 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	9.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	96.85 in	91.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.9 in	89.4 in
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	3,163.6 lb	3186 lb (1538 Shuttle); 3175 lb (1538 HST); 3627 lb (1538 HST Cab)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	R1 ag 8.0-16 / 12.4-24 (standard); R4 industrial 28x8.50-15 / 43x16.00-20	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.0-16	7x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-24	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x10.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	28x8.50-15	28x8.5-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	43x16-20
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	Not Published
Loader Model	BBL400	1538L
Loader Lift Height	104 in	1538L: 99 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,200 lb	1538L: 1,650 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	1538L: 2,650 lb
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Engine and powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours; other tractor parts 24 months or 1,000 hours	5-year powertrain warranty
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection Branson TYM 15/20 Series--Bad Boy 40/50 Series Brush Screen $250.00 Branson / TYM 15 Series Fuel Tank Cover $250.00	None tagged yet

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Bad Boy Tractors 4035 vs Mahindra 1538: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the Mahindra 1538?

The Mahindra 1538 leads on engine hp at 38.7 hp hp, compared to 35 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 4035.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the Mahindra 1538?

The Mahindra 1538 leads on pto hp at 29.9 hp hp, compared to 29.5 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 4035.

Which is heavier, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the Mahindra 1538?

The Mahindra 1538 leads on weight at 3,186 lb lb, compared to 3,163.6 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 4035.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the Mahindra 1538?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4035 leads on loader lift at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 1,650 lb lb for the Mahindra 1538.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the Mahindra 1538?

The Mahindra 1538 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 2,425 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 4035.

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