Mahindra 1538 vs Massey Ferguson 1739E

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 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: Mahindra 1538 and Massey Ferguson 1739E.

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Spec	Mahindra 1538	Massey Ferguson 1739E
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 38.7 hp	38.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	29.9 hp	▲ 32.7 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,186 lb	2,789 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,650 lb	1,210 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,646 lb	1,600 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 99 in	95.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,650 lbf	1,460 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11 gpm	▲ 11.3 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1538Massey Ferguson 1739E

Engine HPhp

▲38.7 hp

38.5 hp

PTO HPhp

29.9 hp

▲32.7 hp

30.9 hp

GearHST

Weightlb

▲3,186 lb

2,756 lb

2,789 lb

GearHST

Loader Liftlb

▲1,650 lb

1,210 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 lb

1,600 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	Massey Ferguson1739E


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Shibaura
Engine Model	Not Published	N843T-F
Engine Type	Naturally aspirated direct injection diesel (mCRD common rail)	3-cylinder diesel, liquid-cooled, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	166.7 in³	91.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	38.7 hp	38.5 hp
PTO Power	29.9 hp	Gear: 32.7 hp; HST: 30.9 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)	Turbocharged, indirect low-pressure injection
Alternator	90 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear-type pump
Implement Flow	7.7 gpm	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.4 gpm	4.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11 gpm	11.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	7.2 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Up to 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	10.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	1.32 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	1.22 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	10.04 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	1.48 gal

PTO Type	Independent (1538 Shuttle); Live (1538 HST); Live (1538 HST Cab)	Gear: independent; HST: transmission driven with overrunning clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 rpm (1-3/8 in 6-spline)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2646 lb	2,205 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	1,600 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published

Transmission Type	Constant mesh shuttle (1538 Shuttle); HST, 3 ranges (1538 HST); HST, 3 ranges (1538 HST Cab)	9 x 3 mechanical shift constant mesh gears or 3-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (1538 Shuttle); Infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST); Infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST Cab)	Gear: 9F / 3R; HST: 3-range infinite
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry single disc	Gear: dry single disc
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical engagement via heel pedal

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Internal wet brakes, single brake pedal on HST, two brake pedals on gear models
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Suspended vinyl seat with retractable seatbelt, fixed steering wheel
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Cast steel 4WD front axle with center drive line and bevel-gear final drives
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.8 in	116.0 in (w/o 3-point linkage) (without 3-point hitch)
Overall Width	62 in	52.4 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	65.9 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in	97.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	63.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	89.4 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3186 lb (1538 Shuttle); 3175 lb (1538 HST); 3627 lb (1538 HST Cab)	Gear: 2,756 lb; HST: 2,789 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag, Industrial, Turf	R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27x10.5-15	27x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14-20	38x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	28x8.5-15	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16-20	15x19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	L105E: skid steer or pin-type implement attachments
Loader Model	1538L	L105E
Loader Lift Height	1538L: 99 in	L105E: 95.7 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1538L: 1,650 lb	L105E: 1,210 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1538L: 2,650 lb	L105E: 1,460 lb

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

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Mahindra 1538 vs Massey Ferguson 1739E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson 1739E?: The Mahindra 1538 leads on engine hp at 38.7 hp hp, compared to 38.5 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1739E.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson 1739E?: The Massey Ferguson 1739E leads on pto hp at 32.7 hp hp, compared to 29.9 hp hp for the Mahindra 1538.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson 1739E?: The Mahindra 1538 leads on weight at 3,186 lb lb, compared to 2,789 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1739E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson 1739E?: The Mahindra 1538 leads on loader lift at 1,650 lb lb, compared to 1,210 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1739E.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson 1739E?: The Mahindra 1538 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,600 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1739E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1538	Massey Ferguson 1739E
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 38.7 hp	38.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	29.9 hp	▲ 32.7 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,186 lb	2,789 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,650 lb	1,210 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,646 lb	1,600 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 99 in	95.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,650 lbf	1,460 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11 gpm	▲ 11.3 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1538Massey Ferguson 1739E

Engine HPhp

▲38.7 hp

38.5 hp

PTO HPhp

29.9 hp

▲32.7 hp

30.9 hp

GearHST

Weightlb

▲3,186 lb

2,756 lb

2,789 lb

GearHST

Loader Liftlb

▲1,650 lb

1,210 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 lb

1,600 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	Massey Ferguson1739E


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Shibaura
Engine Model	Not Published	N843T-F
Engine Type	Naturally aspirated direct injection diesel (mCRD common rail)	3-cylinder diesel, liquid-cooled, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	166.7 in³	91.5 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2800 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	38.7 hp	38.5 hp
PTO Power	29.9 hp	Gear: 32.7 hp; HST: 30.9 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)	Turbocharged, indirect low-pressure injection
Alternator	90 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear-type pump
Implement Flow	7.7 gpm	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.4 gpm	4.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11 gpm	11.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	7.2 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Up to 2

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	10.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	1.32 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	1.22 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	10.04 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	1.48 gal

PTO Type	Independent (1538 Shuttle); Live (1538 HST); Live (1538 HST Cab)	Gear: independent; HST: transmission driven with overrunning clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 rpm (1-3/8 in 6-spline)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2646 lb	2,205 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	1,600 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Not Published

Transmission Type	Constant mesh shuttle (1538 Shuttle); HST, 3 ranges (1538 HST); HST, 3 ranges (1538 HST Cab)	9 x 3 mechanical shift constant mesh gears or 3-range hydrostatic
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (1538 Shuttle); Infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST); Infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST Cab)	Gear: 9F / 3R; HST: 3-range infinite
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry single disc	Gear: dry single disc
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical engagement via heel pedal

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Internal wet brakes, single brake pedal on HST, two brake pedals on gear models
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	Suspended vinyl seat with retractable seatbelt, fixed steering wheel
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Cast steel 4WD front axle with center drive line and bevel-gear final drives
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.8 in	116.0 in (w/o 3-point linkage) (without 3-point hitch)
Overall Width	62 in	52.4 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	65.9 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in	97.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	63.8 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	89.4 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3186 lb (1538 Shuttle); 3175 lb (1538 HST); 3627 lb (1538 HST Cab)	Gear: 2,756 lb; HST: 2,789 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag, Industrial, Turf	R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27x10.5-15	27x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14-20	38x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	28x8.5-15	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16-20	15x19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	L105E: skid steer or pin-type implement attachments
Loader Model	1538L	L105E
Loader Lift Height	1538L: 99 in	L105E: 95.7 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1538L: 1,650 lb	L105E: 1,210 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1538L: 2,650 lb	L105E: 1,460 lb

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

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Mahindra 1538 vs Massey Ferguson 1739E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson 1739E?

The Mahindra 1538 leads on engine hp at 38.7 hp hp, compared to 38.5 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 1739E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson 1739E?

The Massey Ferguson 1739E leads on pto hp at 32.7 hp hp, compared to 29.9 hp hp for the Mahindra 1538.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson 1739E?

The Mahindra 1538 leads on weight at 3,186 lb lb, compared to 2,789 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1739E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson 1739E?

The Mahindra 1538 leads on loader lift at 1,650 lb lb, compared to 1,210 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1739E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson 1739E?

The Mahindra 1538 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,600 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 1739E.

Mahindra 1538 vs Massey Ferguson 1739E

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