Mahindra 1538 vs Mahindra 4035

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 4035 leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: Mahindra 1538 and Mahindra 4035.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1538	Mahindra 4035
Engine HP (hp)	38.7 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	29.9 hp	▲ 33 hp
Weight (lb)	3,186 lb	▲ 4,367 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,650 lb	▲ 2,425 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,646 lb	▲ 3,090 lb
Lift Height (in)	99 in	▲ 106 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,650 lbf	▲ 3,900 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.1 gpm	▲ 16 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	16.5 mph

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Mahindra 1538Mahindra 4035

Engine HPhp

38.7 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

29.9 hp

▲33 hp

Weightlb

3,186 lb

▲4,367 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,650 lb

▲2,425 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,646 lb

▲3,090 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	Mahindra1538	Mahindra4035


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Mahindra
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Naturally aspirated, direct injection, common-rail diesel	Naturally aspirated direct injection diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	166.7 in³	115.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	38.7 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	29.9 hp	33 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 3
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection, common rail (mCRD)	Direct injection
Alternator	90 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.7 gpm	11 gpm
Steering Flow	3.4 gpm	5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.1 gpm (7.7 + 3.4, computed)	16 gpm (11 + 5, 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	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	11.3 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 (1538 Shuttle); live (1538 HST); live (1538 HST Cab)	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 rpm @ 2404 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers	CAT I with telescopic lower links
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,646 lb	3,090 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	Constant mesh on gear shift, synchro mesh on F/R shuttle (1538 Shuttle); 3 range HST (1538 HST); 3 range HST (1538 HST Cab)	Forward/reverse synchro shuttle with full synchro mesh (4035 4WD Shuttle); forward/reverse synchro shuttle with full synchro mesh (4035 4WD PST); HST, 3 ranges (4035 4WD HST)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (1538 Shuttle); infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST); infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST Cab)	12F/12R (4035 4WD Shuttle); 12F/12R (4035 4WD PST); Infinite, 3 ranges (4035 4WD HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	16.5 mph (4035 4WD Shuttle); 16.5 mph (4035 4WD PST); 15.5 mph (4035 4WD HST)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	15.6 mph (4035 4WD Shuttle); 15.6 mph (4035 4WD PST); 15.5 mph (4035 4WD HST)
Clutch	Single plate, dry	Single plate, dry (4035 4WD Shuttle); wet (4035 4WD PST); n/a (4035 4WD HST)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering, tilt
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Suspension seat with back-angle and weight adjustment, retractable seat belt and armrests
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	62 in	73.7 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft	9.6 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in	98.1 in (with ag tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	89.4 in	Not Published
Overall Length	127.8 in (with industrial tires)	123.8 in (with ag tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,186 lb (1538 Shuttle, operating weight); 3,175 lb (1538 HST, operating weight); 3,627 lb (1538 HST Cab, operating weight)	4,367 lb (4035 4WD Shuttle, operating weight); 4,367 lb (4035 4WD PST, operating weight); 4,817 lb (4035 4WD HST, 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	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	14.9-24
R3 Turf - Front	27x10.5-15	29x12.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14-20	44x18-20
R4 Industrial - Front	28x8.5-15	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16-20	16.9-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	1538L	ML120
Loader Lift Height	1538L: 99 in	ML120: 106 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1538L: 1,650 lb (at pivot pin)	ML120: 2,425 lb (at pivot pins)
Loader Breakout Force	1538L: 2,650 lb (at pivot pin)	ML120: 3,900 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-year limited powertrain warranty	5-year limited warranty

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Mahindra 1538 vs Mahindra 4035: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1538 or the Mahindra 4035?: The Mahindra 4035 leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 38.7 hp hp for the Mahindra 1538.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1538 or the Mahindra 4035?: The Mahindra 4035 leads on pto hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 29.9 hp hp for the Mahindra 1538.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1538 or the Mahindra 4035?: The Mahindra 4035 leads on weight at 4,367 lb lb, compared to 3,186 lb lb for the Mahindra 1538.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1538 or the Mahindra 4035?: The Mahindra 4035 leads on loader lift at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 1,650 lb lb for the Mahindra 1538.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1538 or the Mahindra 4035?: The Mahindra 4035 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,090 lb lb, compared to 2,646 lb lb for the Mahindra 1538.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1538	Mahindra 4035
Engine HP (hp)	38.7 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	29.9 hp	▲ 33 hp
Weight (lb)	3,186 lb	▲ 4,367 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,650 lb	▲ 2,425 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,646 lb	▲ 3,090 lb
Lift Height (in)	99 in	▲ 106 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,650 lbf	▲ 3,900 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.1 gpm	▲ 16 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	16.5 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1538Mahindra 4035

Engine HPhp

38.7 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

29.9 hp

▲33 hp

Weightlb

3,186 lb

▲4,367 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,650 lb

▲2,425 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,646 lb

▲3,090 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	Mahindra1538	Mahindra4035


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Mahindra
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Naturally aspirated, direct injection, common-rail diesel	Naturally aspirated direct injection diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	166.7 in³	115.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	38.7 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	29.9 hp	33 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 3
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection, common rail (mCRD)	Direct injection
Alternator	90 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.7 gpm	11 gpm
Steering Flow	3.4 gpm	5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.1 gpm (7.7 + 3.4, computed)	16 gpm (11 + 5, 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	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	11.3 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 (1538 Shuttle); live (1538 HST); live (1538 HST Cab)	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 rpm @ 2404 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers	CAT I with telescopic lower links
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,646 lb	3,090 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	Constant mesh on gear shift, synchro mesh on F/R shuttle (1538 Shuttle); 3 range HST (1538 HST); 3 range HST (1538 HST Cab)	Forward/reverse synchro shuttle with full synchro mesh (4035 4WD Shuttle); forward/reverse synchro shuttle with full synchro mesh (4035 4WD PST); HST, 3 ranges (4035 4WD HST)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (1538 Shuttle); infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST); infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST Cab)	12F/12R (4035 4WD Shuttle); 12F/12R (4035 4WD PST); Infinite, 3 ranges (4035 4WD HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	16.5 mph (4035 4WD Shuttle); 16.5 mph (4035 4WD PST); 15.5 mph (4035 4WD HST)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	15.6 mph (4035 4WD Shuttle); 15.6 mph (4035 4WD PST); 15.5 mph (4035 4WD HST)
Clutch	Single plate, dry	Single plate, dry (4035 4WD Shuttle); wet (4035 4WD PST); n/a (4035 4WD HST)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering, tilt
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Suspension seat with back-angle and weight adjustment, retractable seat belt and armrests
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	62 in	73.7 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft	9.6 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in	98.1 in (with ag tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	89.4 in	Not Published
Overall Length	127.8 in (with industrial tires)	123.8 in (with ag tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,186 lb (1538 Shuttle, operating weight); 3,175 lb (1538 HST, operating weight); 3,627 lb (1538 HST Cab, operating weight)	4,367 lb (4035 4WD Shuttle, operating weight); 4,367 lb (4035 4WD PST, operating weight); 4,817 lb (4035 4WD HST, 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	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	14.9-24
R3 Turf - Front	27x10.5-15	29x12.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14-20	44x18-20
R4 Industrial - Front	28x8.5-15	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16-20	16.9-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	1538L	ML120
Loader Lift Height	1538L: 99 in	ML120: 106 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1538L: 1,650 lb (at pivot pin)	ML120: 2,425 lb (at pivot pins)
Loader Breakout Force	1538L: 2,650 lb (at pivot pin)	ML120: 3,900 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-year limited powertrain warranty	5-year limited warranty

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Mahindra 1538 vs Mahindra 4035: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1538 or the Mahindra 4035?

The Mahindra 4035 leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 38.7 hp hp for the Mahindra 1538.

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

The Mahindra 4035 leads on pto hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 29.9 hp hp for the Mahindra 1538.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1538 or the Mahindra 4035?

The Mahindra 4035 leads on weight at 4,367 lb lb, compared to 3,186 lb lb for the Mahindra 1538.

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

The Mahindra 4035 leads on loader lift at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 1,650 lb lb for the Mahindra 1538.

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

The Mahindra 4035 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,090 lb lb, compared to 2,646 lb lb for the Mahindra 1538.

Mahindra 1538 vs Mahindra 4035

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