Head to head · Utility

Mahindra 1538 vs Massey Ferguson 431

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MahindraModel A

Mahindra 1538

Utility

power
38.7 hp
displacement
167 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 1538 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 431

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 431 specs
MahindraMahindra 1538
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 431

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 431 higher · +13.3 hp (+34%)
153838.7 hp
43152 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1538 is in the 32nd percentile; 431 is in the 47th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 431 higher · +34 ci (+20%)
1538167 ci
431201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1538 is in the 45th percentile; 431 is in the 55th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 1538 higher · +1 (+33%)
15384
4313
Median Utility Tractor4

1538 is in the 50th percentile; 431 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
15388
4318
Median Utility Tractor12

1538 is in the 23rd percentile; 431 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

1538 (A)431 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMahindra 1538Massey Ferguson 431Difference
ManufacturerMahindraMassey Ferguson—
Model1538431—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMahindra 1538Massey Ferguson 431Difference
ManufacturerMahindraPerkins—
ModelMahindra1103C-33—
Power Output38.7hp52hp▲ 431+13.3 hp · +34%
Rated RPM2,400RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders43▲ 1538+1 · +33%
Displacement167ci201ci▲ 431+34 ci · +20%
Bore3.5in4.1in▲ 431+0.6 in · +17%
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 431+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecMahindra 1538Massey Ferguson 431Difference
TypeConstant meshGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMahindra 1538Massey Ferguson 431Difference
Length128in128inSame
Width62in65.5in▲ 431+3.5 in · +6%
Height91.5in92.5in▲ 431+1 in · +1%
Operating Weight3,186lb4,321lb▲ 431+1,135 lb · +36%

Hydraulics

SpecMahindra 1538Massey Ferguson 431Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydraulic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMahindra 1538Massey Ferguson 431Difference
TypeIndependentLive PTO—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 22,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecMahindra 1538Massey Ferguson 431Difference
Front Tire Size16x7Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size24x11.2Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMahindra 1538Massey Ferguson 431Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity2,646lb2,040lb▲ 1538+606 lb · +30%

Chassis & Drive

SpecMahindra 1538Massey Ferguson 431Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydraulic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet discDry drum—

Electrical

SpecMahindra 1538Massey Ferguson 431Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecMahindra 1538Massey Ferguson 431Difference
TypeOpen operator station with two-post ROPSFlat-deck platform with two-post folding ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 32nd percentile (38.7 hp)B · 47th percentile (52 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 45th percentile (167 ci)B · 55th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 25th percentile (3,186 lb)B · 41st percentile (4,321 lb)
A · 1538B · 431Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageMahindra 1538Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 431