New 2638

[Gov23]

Has anyone heard when the new 2638 will be on dealer lots. I think it will be one I want to look at. It seems like the new suspension seat and loader controls moved to the fenders will be nice improvements.

Also, has anyone actually looked at a 2638? Any opinions are welcome!

 

[mcfarmall]

I was just on the Mahindra website last night and although they have done some work to the site, it still leaves much to be desired. When I clicked on info for the 2638, the pdf of the 2538 printed brochure loaded up.

 

[Gov23]

I agree that the Mahindra site isn’t great. I was considering a 2538 but the new 2638 looks to be replacing it with just a couple nice improvements. Of course it’s hard to tell based on their site.

 

[screamin400]

My dealer says he will have one in about a week. I am waiting to see the 2655 cabbed tractor

 

[dickfoster]

I agree that the Mahindra site isn’t great. I was considering a 2538 but the new 2638 looks to be replacing it with just a couple nice improvements. Of course it’s hard to tell based on their site.

Mahindra puts about as much effort into their website as they do their service documentation and that ain't much. Some higher up at Mahindra with some pointy toed boots could put both right without too much effort.

 

[Snowback]

2638 HST | Mahindra

Here is the brochure. This tractor is essentially the same as my 2015 model 2538, but with the suspension seat standard and the loader controls moved as mentioned by Gov23. I had a suspension seat from a 2540 swapped back when I purchased mine and it was a great upgrade, so this move by Mahindra was overdue in my opinion. Also had a cruise control unit installed. Maybe this new one has that too.

I also need to get that cool new cupholder to keep up with the times.

Bottom line - go look at all the 2538 reviews if you want info on the 2638. It is a GREAT tractor! If I am missing anything I will be interested to hear what else has changed.

One thing I like about the forward mounted loader controls on my old 2538 is that I often stand up to get a better view of what I am grappling. In these instances the forward control is accessible. It is one of the reasons I went with the 2538 instead of the 1538. If you have a lot of grapple work to do with a possible need to see what is happening right in front of the tractor you might test out both machines before buying. You might in fact like the 2538 location after all. (And don't worry about the skinny knob on the control since the third function switch/handle combo is much beefier if you go that route.)

 

[Btown]

Does not seem to be enough changes to require a number change. It’s about time Mahindra went away from the high mounted loader controls. It should make it easier to get off and on that side much easier.

 

[johnsonauto]

Has anyone heard when the new 2638 will be on dealer lots. I think it will be one I want to look at. It seems like the new suspension seat and loader controls moved to the fenders will be nice improvements.

Also, has anyone actually looked at a 2638? Any opinions are welcome!

We just got in our first 2638, I like the new seat and joystick placement. Here are a few quick pics of it.

 

[Gov23]

We just got in our first 2638, I like the new seat and joystick placement. Here are a few quick pics of it.

Thanks for the pics! My local dealer has just advised that they got one in this week. I’m waiting on a price and will try to get in to see it next week. Are there any other changes from the 2538 that you noticed?

 

[aneuploidy]

We just got in our first 2638, I like the new seat and joystick placement. Here are a few quick pics of it.

Did they change anything with the drivetrain or did they just change the seat, joystick, grill, cupholder, and tool box? Did they have to change anything for emissions standards?

Thanks

 

[BobG_in_VA]

I looked up the specs..is this really a 4cly engine with no turbo?? If so, that's a plus...to me, there is no substitute for cubic inches...BobG in VA

 

[cheneyejc]

Hello, picked up my 2638 with a backhoe last week. Love the tractor so far. I switched from a kioti ck4010. Mahindra hands down is a much nicer tractor

 

[cheneyejc]

Here it is. The Backhoe is a new model. Very rugged

 

[Gov23]

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Here it is. The Backhoe is a new model. Very rugged

Very nice machine. Keep us posted on how you like it as you get some hours on it.

 

[cheneyejc]

Will do.

 

[jmh1783]

Nice! Best of luck with it!

 

[MAX28HST]

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Here it is. The Backhoe is a new model. Very rugged

That is really nice!

 

[screamin400]

How do you like the new seat? I am hearing of a recall coming to make the seat go back to the pedals can get further away. I am purchasing a 2655 cab tractor this week but will not accept the tractor until the seat is changed. It needs to go up and back. I did sit on a 2638 and felt it needed the same. How did you like yours?

 

[cheneyejc]

I love the tractor so far. The seat is very comfortable. Best one i have had on a tractor yet. Yes the seat is close to the pedals. I wish it could go back a little bit more. I am use to it now but it is close. I would like to know how they are going to fix the problem. It is almost up against the fuel tank. Also where did you hear there was a recall coming. I want to ask my dealer now.

 

[screamin400]

Got that from the Mahindra rep at the show this week. Last years seat is better than this years.