Mahindra 1538 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40

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 Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40 leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Mahindra 1538 and Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1538	Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40
Engine HP (hp)	38.7 hp	▲ 39.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	29.9 hp	▲ 30 hp
Weight (lb)	3,186 lb	▲ 3,858 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,650 lb	▲ 1,870 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,646 lb	2,535 lb
Lift Height (in)	99 in	▲ 100 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,650 lbf	▲ 2,950 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11 gpm	▲ 19.6 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1538Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40

Engine HPhp

38.7 hp

▲39.4 hp

PTO HPhp

29.9 hp

▲30 hp

27.9 hp

MechHST

Weightlb

3,186 lb

3,472 lb

▲3,858 lb

ROPSCab

Loader Liftlb

1,650 lb

▲1,870 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 lb

2,535 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 FergusonMF 1M.40


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Iseki
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Naturally aspirated direct injection diesel (mCRD common rail)	3-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	166.7 in³	111.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	38.7 hp	39.4 hp
PTO Power	29.9 hp	Mech: 30 hp; HST: 27.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection, common rail (mCRD)	Not Published
Alternator	90 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Two gear-type pumps
Implement Flow	7.7 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	3.4 gpm	7.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11 gpm	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7.0, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7.0, computed)
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	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	10.6 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 with SoftStart electronic modulation
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 rpm, 1.375 in
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	2,800 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	2,535 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)	Mech: 12x12 power shuttle; HST: 3-range hydrostatic (Servo-HST, electronically controlled)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (1538 Shuttle); Infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST); Infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST Cab)	Mech: 12 forward and 12 reverse; HST: infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry single disc	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

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

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.8 in	122.0 in
Overall Width	62 in	67.5 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	14.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in	99.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	89.4 in	91.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3186 lb (1538 Shuttle); 3175 lb (1538 HST); 3627 lb (1538 HST Cab)	ROPS: 3,472 lb; Cab: 3,858 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	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27x10.5-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	28x8.5-15	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16-20	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Skid steer
Loader Model	1538L	FL2611
Loader Lift Height	1538L: 99 in	FL2611: 100 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1538L: 1,650 lb	FL2611: 1,870 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1538L: 2,650 lb	FL2611: 2,950 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	Not Published

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Mahindra 1538 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40?: The Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40 leads on engine hp at 39.4 hp hp, compared to 38.7 hp hp for the Mahindra 1538.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40?: The Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40 leads on pto hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 29.9 hp hp for the Mahindra 1538.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40?: The Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40 leads on weight at 3,858 lb lb, compared to 3,186 lb lb for the Mahindra 1538.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40?: The Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40 leads on loader lift at 1,870 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 Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40?: The Mahindra 1538 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 2,535 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1538	Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40
Engine HP (hp)	38.7 hp	▲ 39.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	29.9 hp	▲ 30 hp
Weight (lb)	3,186 lb	▲ 3,858 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,650 lb	▲ 1,870 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,646 lb	2,535 lb
Lift Height (in)	99 in	▲ 100 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,650 lbf	▲ 2,950 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11 gpm	▲ 19.6 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1538Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40

Engine HPhp

38.7 hp

▲39.4 hp

PTO HPhp

29.9 hp

▲30 hp

27.9 hp

MechHST

Weightlb

3,186 lb

3,472 lb

▲3,858 lb

ROPSCab

Loader Liftlb

1,650 lb

▲1,870 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 lb

2,535 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 FergusonMF 1M.40


Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Iseki
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Naturally aspirated direct injection diesel (mCRD common rail)	3-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	166.7 in³	111.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	38.7 hp	39.4 hp
PTO Power	29.9 hp	Mech: 30 hp; HST: 27.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Direct injection, common rail (mCRD)	Not Published
Alternator	90 A, 12 V	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Two gear-type pumps
Implement Flow	7.7 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	3.4 gpm	7.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11 gpm	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7.0, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7.0, computed)
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	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	10.6 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 with SoftStart electronic modulation
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 rpm, 1.375 in
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	2,800 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	2,535 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)	Mech: 12x12 power shuttle; HST: 3-range hydrostatic (Servo-HST, electronically controlled)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (1538 Shuttle); Infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST); Infinite, 3 ranges (1538 HST Cab)	Mech: 12 forward and 12 reverse; HST: infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry single disc	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

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

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.8 in	122.0 in
Overall Width	62 in	67.5 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	14.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in	99.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	89.4 in	91.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3186 lb (1538 Shuttle); 3175 lb (1538 HST); 3627 lb (1538 HST Cab)	ROPS: 3,472 lb; Cab: 3,858 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	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27x10.5-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	28x8.5-15	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16-20	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Skid steer
Loader Model	1538L	FL2611
Loader Lift Height	1538L: 99 in	FL2611: 100 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1538L: 1,650 lb	FL2611: 1,870 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1538L: 2,650 lb	FL2611: 2,950 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	Not Published

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Mahindra 1538 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40 leads on engine hp at 39.4 hp hp, compared to 38.7 hp hp for the Mahindra 1538.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40 leads on pto hp at 30 hp hp, compared to 29.9 hp hp for the Mahindra 1538.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40 leads on weight at 3,858 lb lb, compared to 3,186 lb lb for the Mahindra 1538.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1538 or the Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40 leads on loader lift at 1,870 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 Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40?

The Mahindra 1538 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 2,535 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40.

Mahindra 1538 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1M.40

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