Buying Advice Info on mahindra 2538

[mike69440]

Found this gem today. I have always been impressed with the super smooth steering of my 2538 HST, especially when the grapple is loaded with 1,500 pounds of tree trunks.

For those of you who are looking at both the Mahindar 2538 HST and the Kubota L3901, this may be of interest. Intro for about a minute and then they get into the demo. (The Kubota has many great points too to be sure, but this is just highlighting something with the Mahindra that was important to me - along with the rest of the beefy front end and tires for loader work.)

What does everyone think about the new 2545 Cab Shuttle.

I noticed one item they went cheap on Was the bucket linkage.
2545 Shuttle Cab | Mahindra

 

[Snowback]

What does everyone think about the new 2545 Cab Shuttle.

I noticed one item they went cheap on Was the bucket linkage.
2545 Shuttle Cab | Mahindra

Looks like it is last year's 2540 model with an engine rating upgrade. So it becomes the replacement... The 2540 was almost identical to this 2538 HST save for it having a touch more powerful loader, syncro shuttle instead of hydro, and a couple other touches like suspension seat. Given all that, I would say it would be an excellent tractor if you were looking for something like this 2538 HST, but preferred shuttle or needed more of a ground engaging type machine for specific use of mowing larger fields, etc... I actually really liked the suspension seat of the 2540/2545, and had one transplanted on the 2538 HST that I have. Nice smooth ride in the rough woods. Good luck!

 

[mike69440]

Looks like it is last year's 2540 model with an engine rating upgrade. So it becomes the replacement... The 2540 was almost identical to this 2538 HST save for it having a touch more powerful loader, syncro shuttle instead of hydro, and a couple other touches like suspension seat. Given all that, I would say it would be an excellent tractor if you were looking for something like this 2538 HST, but preferred shuttle or needed more of a ground engaging type machine for specific use of mowing larger fields, etc... I actually really liked the suspension seat of the 2540/2545, and had one transplanted on the 2538 HST that I have. Nice smooth ride in the rough woods. Good luck!

Wondering if the price includes the loader, as no mention of the loader on the pricing site. 2545 is not for me I have my L39 and its plenty of tractor. Great FEL & Hoe.
I'm just curious as I have a friend who wants a Cabbed TLB with some horsepower and I just can't see him spending the big money on a fancy Grand L. I think he should be looking at a Kioti, LS, or Mahindra too.

 

[matemike]

SO how is everyone installing a cup holder?
Installing a toolbox? I seem to always need an extra pin or two, cotter pins, an adjustable crescent wrench, needle nose pliers, channel locks and a small ball pein hammer. So a small tool box would be great.
What about installing front steering protection?
Wheel stem valve protectors?

Just these couple of tweeks and I'd be sold on the 2538. I put 23 hrs on one last week and loved it nimbleness/maneuverability coupled with it's strength. I only have 2.5 acres but it's a dream to work around the house, pool, and fences.

 

[TXHF]

For those that have the 2538 with a backhoe... can anyone please do a quick video of attching/detaching the backhoe specificially on the 2538? I've looked all over and no one has that avaiable on video. Also, for those with the backhoe, have you felt you had to ever have filled tires if doing FEL work with the backhoe attached? The link early in the thread for the PDF specs on a backhoe isn't producing so if anyone has the specs, I'd appreciate them!

Still no ETA on mine yet... But I've started building my second mod for the tractor already... ROPS canopy!

 

[TXHF]

Cancel the video request. My tractor arrived and I was able to view in person. I have not taken delivery yet because they shipped it without a bucket for the backhoe. But the backhoe is a 10 minute or less job to take off and put on. I'd still like to know if anyone has needed to fill the rear tires when loading with the backhoe attached? I believe the backhoe is close to 1,000 lbs.

 

[JerryK]

Cancel the video request. My tractor arrived and I was able to view in person. I have not taken delivery yet because they shipped it without a bucket for the backhoe. But the backhoe is a 10 minute or less job to take off and put on. I'd still like to know if anyone has needed to fill the rear tires when loading with the backhoe attached? I believe the backhoe is close to 1,000 lbs.

' Usually ', a tractor with a backhoe does not have loaded tires. But that is up to you. Again ' usually ', the hoe's weight sits well back from the rear axle and gives you plenty of stability with a load of dirt in the FEL bucket. Enjoy your new tractor...!!!!!!!!!

 

[oldpilgrim]

If the bh is always attached then you will not 'need' the tires loaded, but you will notice much better traction with them loaded. I did. If you take the bh off you will want them loaded. So load them and forget them

 

[kantuckid]

I'm seeking the best deal on one of these 2538's within a ~ 1,000k of me here in E KY. My nearest dealer said $20,000 w/FEL plus tax was his best price. What say others?

 

[Navasot]

I'm seeking the best deal on one of these 2538's within a ~ 1,000k of me here in E KY. My nearest dealer said $20,000 w/FEL plus tax was his best price. What say others?

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Go with that... always best to buy local and I couldn't even beat that price... I couldn't even get within $1500 from that

 

[kantuckid]

There are a bunch of Mahindra dealers within an easy haul distance from me. Buying local doesn't figure in as my county has very little of any retail stores, no red lights, no industry. Might be important for you to buy local but not possible for many in rural areas. IMO, if I keep someone in a job by use of my disposable income I feel just fine no matter where they may live. We buy online/over the phone as the only logical choice on most items.
My kawasawki Mule made someone in WV a payday and the dealer 25k west of me lost a sale over his $2,000 reluctance to sell lower.
My car was purchased as a factory delivery in SC from a selling dealer in MO, not KY. My truck came from an OH dealer who had the best deal, not the closer, higher dealers. price points often range over thousands of dollars on tractors, cars & trucks, not money I'm anxious to toss away.
Minor rant over. I'm still looking for the best deal.

 

[dickfoster]

If it's of any interest my dealer is about 50 miles away but in the first year he has picked up and hauled the tractor to his shop and brought it back twice for warranty service at no charge to me. Just saying, you get what you pay for.

 

[kantuckid]

That's nice but unheard of in my experience. Does Mahindra cover that huge cost to the dealer? As a retired auto tech teacher I'm fairly aware of such things and seems beyond what a car or truck mfg would ever do. As an e.g. my BMW warranty would have them picking up the car then I must btravel a 3 hour RT to pick it up if a warranty non drive situation arises.
On my tractor search- I have learned from talking with a dealer in my state that Mahindra makes incentive prices on various tractors to their dealers which may be passed on to a cash buyer, or not. Ask and maybe they'll tell you? One did for me.
My current tractor is a 40 hp shuttle shift, which I like so I've changed my search toward either a 3016 (kind of small for my uses), 1533 or 1538, all in shuttle version. I'm close to a buy and will post when I pull the trigger. Dealers tell me both the 3 cyl Mitshubishi engine and the 4 cyl Mahindra engines have shown to be OK but say the 4 cyl's may run a bit quieter as for internal engine noise, not meaning exhaust db's.
The real difference between a 1538 vs. 1533 is small-same basic machine but 4.2 hp from same cu inches, tire size is different but close to same. Quite a difference considering the MSRP's vary a lot for the small variables. Currently after a used 1533 out of state from me.

 

[whiznut]

Could please send me the part #'s for the filters. I can't seem to pull up the thumbnails

 

[dickfoster]

That's nice but unheard of in my experience. Does Mahindra cover that huge cost to the dealer? As a retired auto tech teacher I'm fairly aware of such things and seems beyond what a car or truck mfg would ever do. As an e.g. my BMW warranty would have them picking up the car then I must btravel a 3 hour RT to pick it up if a warranty non drive situation arises.
On my tractor search- I have learned from talking with a dealer in my state that Mahindra makes incentive prices on various tractors to their dealers which may be passed on to a cash buyer, or not. Ask and maybe they'll tell you? One did for me.
My current tractor is a 40 hp shuttle shift, which I like so I've changed my search toward either a 3016 (kind of small for my uses), 1533 or 1538, all in shuttle version. I'm close to a buy and will post when I pull the trigger. Dealers tell me both the 3 cyl Mitshubishi engine and the 4 cyl Mahindra engines have shown to be OK but say the 4 cyl's may run a bit quieter as for internal engine noise, not meaning exhaust db's.
The real difference between a 1538 vs. 1533 is small-same basic machine but 4.2 hp from same cu inches, tire size is different but close to same. Quite a difference considering the MSRP's vary a lot for the small variables. Currently after a used 1533 out of state from me.

No it's something that some dealers do but not all of them. Mine just happens to be one of them and that is one of the reasons I bought from him. He delivered the machine new to my home as well. When I went looking to buy a tractor I paid more interest in the dealers and service than I did the machines.

 

[kantuckid]

I saw a guy here this a.m. saying he paid $1,150 for a dealer delivery-not something I'll be doing...

 

[Btown]

I saw a guy here this a.m. saying he paid $1,150 for a dealer delivery-not something I'll be doing...

It depends on how far the dealer drove to deliver it. If it was around 400 miles I think it's a fair price. If it was 200 then maybe not. But you also have to calculate any toll roads. There are certain times of the day if you go over the George Washington bridge from New Jersey to New York with a truck and dual axle trailer it costs around $95.00. Some people don't have a truck or trailer.

 

[dickfoster]

It depends on how far the dealer drove to deliver it. If it was around 400 miles I think it's a fair price. If it was 200 then maybe not. But you also have to calculate any toll roads. There are certain times of the day if you go over the George Washington bridge from New Jersey to New York with a truck and dual axle trailer it costs around $95.00. Some people don't have a truck or trailer.

I wonder how many times they've paid for that bridge. I know the Golden Gate and Bay bridges have been paid for many times over.

 

[Ledgemere Farm]

Think I've decided upon the 2538 over the 1538 and used Kubota

 

[Snowback]

Think I've decided upon the 2538 over the 1538 and used Kubota

Good choice! Welcome to the club. Seat upgrade and cruise were my must haves. Use the cruise rarely, but the seat is a real blessing on my rough tract and old back.

You can also make great use of an EA Wicked grapple too if you have any wooded or brushy area to handle. Running a 6' cutter is no problem at all for me in case you are looking to brush hog areas.