Mahindra 1640 Shuttle vs Mahindra 2638 HST Cab

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

Across 9 measurable specs, the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab leads 5 categories to 4. Machine pages: Mahindra 1640 Shuttle and Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1640 Shuttle	Mahindra 2638 HST Cab
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 38.7 hp	37.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 29.9 hp	29.5 hp
Weight (lb)	3,809 lb	▲ 4,336 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,830 lb	1,634 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,720 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	92 in	▲ 101.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,777 lbf	2,696 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.1 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13.6 mph	▲ 15 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1640 ShuttleMahindra 2638 HST Cab

Engine HPhp

▲38.7 hp

37.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲29.9 hp

29.5 hp

Weightlb

3,809 lb

▲4,336 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,830 lb

1,634 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,720 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	Mahindra1640 Shuttle	Mahindra2638 HST Cab


PTO Power	29.9 hp	29.5 hp
Alternator	90 A, 12 V	90 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Injection, Water-Cooled Diesel	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection (mCRD fuel-injected)
Displacement	166.7 in³	166.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	38.7 hp @ 400 rpm	37.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	DOC / No DPF	No DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)

Weight with ROPS and Loader	3809 lb	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	4336 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.4 gpm	4.1 gpm
Implement Flow	7.7 gpm	7.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.1 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.1 gpm	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 rpm @ 2400 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2646 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 @ 2526 rpm	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with Telescoping Stabilizers & Flex Links	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1720 lb	2646 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.5-15	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	43X16-20	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	28X8.5-15	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2X24	11.2-24 4PR
R1 Agricultural - Front	7X16	7-16 6PR

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	92 in	101.4 in
Loader Breakout Force	2777 lb	2696 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	433.2 gal: Front loader with skid-steer couplers for superfast hookups.	2638CL: Quick-attach adapter included (loader interfaces with compatible attachments via quick-attach system).
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1830 lb	1634 lb

Clutch	Dry-Single	Damper
No. of Speeds	8F / 8R	Infinite / 3 Ranges
Transmission Type	Constant mesh on gearshift and synchromesh on F-R shuttle	HST
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	13.6 mph	15 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet Disc Brake, Mechanical
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	mComfort seat (mechanical suspension; adjustable headrest; foldable armrests)

Wheelbase	76.9 in	67.7 in
Overall Width	62.0 in	63.2 in
Ground Clearance	12.8 in	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	94.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.8 in	119.3 in

Mahindra 1640 Shuttle vs Mahindra 2638 HST Cab: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle or the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab?: The Mahindra 1640 Shuttle leads on engine hp at 38.7 hp hp, compared to 37.4 hp hp for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle or the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab?: The Mahindra 1640 Shuttle leads on pto hp at 29.9 hp hp, compared to 29.5 hp hp for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle or the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab?: The Mahindra 2638 HST Cab leads on weight at 4,336 lb lb, compared to 3,809 lb lb for the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle or the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab?: The Mahindra 1640 Shuttle leads on loader lift at 1,830 lb lb, compared to 1,634 lb lb for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle or the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab?: The Mahindra 2638 HST Cab leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,720 lb lb for the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1640 Shuttle	Mahindra 2638 HST Cab
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 38.7 hp	37.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 29.9 hp	29.5 hp
Weight (lb)	3,809 lb	▲ 4,336 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,830 lb	1,634 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,720 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	92 in	▲ 101.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,777 lbf	2,696 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.1 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13.6 mph	▲ 15 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1640 ShuttleMahindra 2638 HST Cab

Engine HPhp

▲38.7 hp

37.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲29.9 hp

29.5 hp

Weightlb

3,809 lb

▲4,336 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,830 lb

1,634 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,720 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	Mahindra1640 Shuttle	Mahindra2638 HST Cab


PTO Power	29.9 hp	29.5 hp
Alternator	90 A, 12 V	90 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Injection, Water-Cooled Diesel	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection (mCRD fuel-injected)
Displacement	166.7 in³	166.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Mahindra	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	38.7 hp @ 400 rpm	37.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	DOC / No DPF	No DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)

Weight with ROPS and Loader	3809 lb	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	4336 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.4 gpm	4.1 gpm
Implement Flow	7.7 gpm	7.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.1 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.1 gpm	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 rpm @ 2400 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2646 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 @ 2526 rpm	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with Telescoping Stabilizers & Flex Links	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1720 lb	2646 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.5-15	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	43X16-20	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	28X8.5-15	10-16.5
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2X24	11.2-24 4PR
R1 Agricultural - Front	7X16	7-16 6PR

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 gal	9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	92 in	101.4 in
Loader Breakout Force	2777 lb	2696 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	433.2 gal: Front loader with skid-steer couplers for superfast hookups.	2638CL: Quick-attach adapter included (loader interfaces with compatible attachments via quick-attach system).
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1830 lb	1634 lb

Clutch	Dry-Single	Damper
No. of Speeds	8F / 8R	Infinite / 3 Ranges
Transmission Type	Constant mesh on gearshift and synchromesh on F-R shuttle	HST
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	13.6 mph	15 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet Disc Brake, Mechanical
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	mComfort seat (mechanical suspension; adjustable headrest; foldable armrests)

Wheelbase	76.9 in	67.7 in
Overall Width	62.0 in	63.2 in
Ground Clearance	12.8 in	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	94.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	127.8 in	119.3 in

Mahindra 1640 Shuttle vs Mahindra 2638 HST Cab: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle or the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab?

The Mahindra 1640 Shuttle leads on engine hp at 38.7 hp hp, compared to 37.4 hp hp for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle or the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab?

The Mahindra 1640 Shuttle leads on pto hp at 29.9 hp hp, compared to 29.5 hp hp for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle or the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab?

The Mahindra 2638 HST Cab leads on weight at 4,336 lb lb, compared to 3,809 lb lb for the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle or the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab?

The Mahindra 1640 Shuttle leads on loader lift at 1,830 lb lb, compared to 1,634 lb lb for the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle or the Mahindra 2638 HST Cab?

The Mahindra 2638 HST Cab leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,720 lb lb for the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle.

Mahindra 1640 Shuttle vs Mahindra 2638 HST Cab

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