Mahindra 1533 vs Mahindra 1538

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Mahindra 1538 leads 3 categories to 0 (5 tied). Machine pages: Mahindra 1533 and Mahindra 1538.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1533	Mahindra 1538
Engine HP (hp)	34.5 hp	▲ 38.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	25.2 hp	▲ 29.9 hp
Weight (lb)	3,175 lb	▲ 3,186 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,650 lb	1,650 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,646 lb	2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	99 in	99 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,650 lbf	2,650 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.1 gpm	11.1 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1533Mahindra 1538

Engine HPhp

34.5 hp

▲38.7 hp

PTO HPhp

25.2 hp

▲29.9 hp

Weightlb

3,175 lb

▲3,186 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,650 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Mahindra1533	Mahindra1538


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Mahindra
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Naturally aspirated, direct injection, common-rail diesel	Naturally aspirated, direct injection, common-rail diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	166.7 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	34.5 hp	38.7 hp
PTO Power	25.2 hp	29.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection, common rail (mCRD)	Direct injection, common rail (mCRD)
Alternator	90 A, 12 V	90 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.7 gpm	7.7 gpm
Steering Flow	3.4 gpm	3.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.1 gpm (7.7 + 3.4, computed)	11.1 gpm (7.7 + 3.4, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	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	1	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	7.7 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent (1533 Shuttle); Live (1533 HST)	Independent (1538 Shuttle); live (1538 HST); live (1538 HST Cab)
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,646 lb	2,646 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Constant mesh on gear shift, synchro mesh on F/R shuttle (1533 Shuttle); 3 range HST (1533 HST)	Constant mesh on gear shift, synchro mesh on F/R shuttle (1538 Shuttle); 3 range HST (1538 HST); 3 range HST (1538 HST Cab)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (1533 Shuttle); Infinite, 3 ranges (1533 HST)	8F/8R (1538 Shuttle); infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST); infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST Cab)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Single plate, dry	Single plate, dry
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Deluxe suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	63 in	62 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft	9.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	90.2 in	91.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	89.4 in
Overall Length	127.8 in (with industrial tires)	127.8 in (with industrial tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,175 lb (1533 Shuttle, operating weight); 3,164 lb (1533 HST, operating weight)	3,186 lb (1538 Shuttle, operating weight); 3,175 lb (1538 HST, operating weight); 3,627 lb (1538 HST Cab, operating weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag, Industrial, Turf	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	7x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.5-14	27x10.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6x16	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.5-15	28x8.5-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15x19.5	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	1538L	1538L
Loader Lift Height	1538L: 99 in	1538L: 99 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1538L: 1,650 lb (at pivot pin)	1538L: 1,650 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	1538L: 2,650 lb (at pivot pin)	1538L: 2,650 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-year limited powertrain warranty	7-year limited powertrain warranty

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Mahindra 1533 vs Mahindra 1538: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1533 or the Mahindra 1538?: The Mahindra 1538 leads on engine hp at 38.7 hp hp, compared to 34.5 hp hp for the Mahindra 1533.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1533 or the Mahindra 1538?: The Mahindra 1538 leads on pto hp at 29.9 hp hp, compared to 25.2 hp hp for the Mahindra 1533.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1533 or the Mahindra 1538?: The Mahindra 1538 leads on weight at 3,186 lb lb, compared to 3,175 lb lb for the Mahindra 1533.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1533 or the Mahindra 1538?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,650 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1533 or the Mahindra 1538?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,646 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1533	Mahindra 1538
Engine HP (hp)	34.5 hp	▲ 38.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	25.2 hp	▲ 29.9 hp
Weight (lb)	3,175 lb	▲ 3,186 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,650 lb	1,650 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,646 lb	2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	99 in	99 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,650 lbf	2,650 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.1 gpm	11.1 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1533Mahindra 1538

Engine HPhp

34.5 hp

▲38.7 hp

PTO HPhp

25.2 hp

▲29.9 hp

Weightlb

3,175 lb

▲3,186 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,650 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Mahindra1533	Mahindra1538


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Mahindra
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Naturally aspirated, direct injection, common-rail diesel	Naturally aspirated, direct injection, common-rail diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	166.7 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	34.5 hp	38.7 hp
PTO Power	25.2 hp	29.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection, common rail (mCRD)	Direct injection, common rail (mCRD)
Alternator	90 A, 12 V	90 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.7 gpm	7.7 gpm
Steering Flow	3.4 gpm	3.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.1 gpm (7.7 + 3.4, computed)	11.1 gpm (7.7 + 3.4, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	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	1	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	7.7 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent (1533 Shuttle); Live (1533 HST)	Independent (1538 Shuttle); live (1538 HST); live (1538 HST Cab)
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,646 lb	2,646 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Constant mesh on gear shift, synchro mesh on F/R shuttle (1533 Shuttle); 3 range HST (1533 HST)	Constant mesh on gear shift, synchro mesh on F/R shuttle (1538 Shuttle); 3 range HST (1538 HST); 3 range HST (1538 HST Cab)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (1533 Shuttle); Infinite, 3 ranges (1533 HST)	8F/8R (1538 Shuttle); infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST); infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST Cab)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Single plate, dry	Single plate, dry
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Deluxe suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	63 in	62 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft	9.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	90.2 in	91.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	89.4 in
Overall Length	127.8 in (with industrial tires)	127.8 in (with industrial tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,175 lb (1533 Shuttle, operating weight); 3,164 lb (1533 HST, operating weight)	3,186 lb (1538 Shuttle, operating weight); 3,175 lb (1538 HST, operating weight); 3,627 lb (1538 HST Cab, operating weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag, Industrial, Turf	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	7x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.5-14	27x10.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6x16	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.5-15	28x8.5-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15x19.5	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	1538L	1538L
Loader Lift Height	1538L: 99 in	1538L: 99 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1538L: 1,650 lb (at pivot pin)	1538L: 1,650 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	1538L: 2,650 lb (at pivot pin)	1538L: 2,650 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-year limited powertrain warranty	7-year limited powertrain warranty

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Mahindra 1533 vs Mahindra 1538: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1533 or the Mahindra 1538?

The Mahindra 1538 leads on engine hp at 38.7 hp hp, compared to 34.5 hp hp for the Mahindra 1533.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1533 or the Mahindra 1538?

The Mahindra 1538 leads on pto hp at 29.9 hp hp, compared to 25.2 hp hp for the Mahindra 1533.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1533 or the Mahindra 1538?

The Mahindra 1538 leads on weight at 3,186 lb lb, compared to 3,175 lb lb for the Mahindra 1533.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1533 or the Mahindra 1538?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,650 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1533 or the Mahindra 1538?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,646 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Mahindra 1533 vs Mahindra 1538

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