1538 HST Questions

[torsinadoc]

I will be getting my 1538 this coming weekend (hopefully)

It appears that I should have the dealer reflash the ECU to the most recent code. This is correct? Also my property is fairly hilly (actually steep in places), can it manage a 6ft brush hog (med duty) fairly easy on this type of terrain? I will get grapple hooks, box blade. Have a list of projects. This is my first tractor.

 

[RNeumann]

Exciting to hear! I purchased my 1538 last fall. You can ask the dealer about the ECU flash. When I asked last fall he smiled and stated every tractor he had had already been updated.
I don't brushhog so I can't answer that part. A few folks have done posts about the 1538. Filter part #s, fuel shut offs and other unique aspects to the 15xx series.

 

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I will be getting my 1538 this coming weekend (hopefully)

It appears that I should have the dealer reflash the ECU to the most recent code. This is correct? Also my property is fairly hilly (actually steep in places), can it manage a 6ft brush hog (med duty) fairly easy on this type of terrain? I will get grapple hooks, box blade. Have a list of projects. This is my first tractor.

Can't help with the re-flash question. It should handle the cutter. Be sure to ask that the wheels are situated for their utmost width for more side stability.

 

[dickfoster]

I will be getting my 1538 this coming weekend (hopefully)

It appears that I should have the dealer reflash the ECU to the most recent code. This is correct? Also my property is fairly hilly (actually steep in places), can it manage a 6ft brush hog (med duty) fairly easy on this type of terrain? I will get grapple hooks, box blade. Have a list of projects. This is my first tractor.

Absolutely get them to ensure that the ECU has the latest code in it. Mine didn't and it had to travel 50 miles both ways just to get the temp gauge working. That should not have been necessary. Lucky for me my dealer covered it but some won't. Make sure that if your's won't reflash the ECU they'll stand behind their decision. It's all of a 15 min process fer pity sake and Mahindra isn't great about getting the ECU coded properly before tractors are shipped.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I will be getting my 1538 this coming weekend (hopefully)

It appears that I should have the dealer reflash the ECU to the most recent code. This is correct? Also my property is fairly hilly (actually steep in places), can it manage a 6ft brush hog (med duty) fairly easy on this type of terrain? I will get grapple hooks, box blade. Have a list of projects. This is my first tractor.

I suggest that you have your tires loaded. Makes the tractor more stable , increases your traction, makes the over all ride better in my opinion. :thumbsup:

 

[torsinadoc]

The dealer called and would like to steer me to the 2538. Its a bit less (2500). Suspect they have several to get rid of. There are some comparisons /pros and cons but I prefer the bucket control at my hip I think but not sure its worth 2500 extra

 

[dickfoster]

The dealer called and would like to steer me to the 2538. Its a bit less (2500). Suspect they have several to get rid of. There are some comparisons /pros and cons but I prefer the bucket control at my hip I think but not sure its worth 2500 extra

I would buy what I wanted to buy and let that dealer know that he is jeopardizing the deal and may just be looking at selling you nothing at all.

 

[RNeumann]

The margin on the 2538 must be higher because the salesman I spoke to at one point tried to push me that direction as well. As soon as I got to the owner and explained my situation it was never brought up again. It is a more competitive priced machine but lacks a few of the features I liked. The main difference to me was the loader control location and the Mitsubishi chassis. I was happy to pay extra for that.

 

[torsinadoc]

The margin on the 2538 must be higher because the salesman I spoke to at one point tried to push me that direction as well. As soon as I got to the owner and explained my situation it was never brought up again. It is a more competitive priced machine but lacks a few of the features I liked. The main difference to me was the loader control location and the Mitsubishi chassis. I was happy to pay extra for that.

I looked at the both but really liked the loader control location on the 1538. It was more comfortable. Signed the paperwork. Hopefully the 1538 will arrive soon. They didn't have the HST at either store.

 

[RNeumann]

Good choice! You will enjoy the machine.

 

[Caseyh]

I recently got a 1538 shuttle and it's great. I really noticed a major difference in seating position between it and the 2538. My land is also hilly and I did get loaded tires. So far it feels stable and planted in places that I wasn't sure it would. I've got about 15 acres I need to bush hog but I haven't done it yet so unfortunately I can't comment on that but I have no doubt it'll handle a 6ft cutter. I have been happy with mine so far!

 

[Caseyh]

Also, the dealer did reflash the ECU before I got it. So far no issues at all, temp gauge works as it should and starts and runs very easily. Definitely make sure it's got the latest code.

 

[theg]

I have 1533 and use a 6ft MD mower regularly without issue. I don't have large hills but had super thick brush. You should be fine. Congrats on tractor.

 

[Bungiex88]

I have a 1533 but I use a woods heavy duty brush hog 5ft. My back pasture field is very steep. And last year was the first year ever that field has been mowed. Lots of thick thorn trees and bushes. That 1533 did excellent on the hill. I have no extra weight added I just kept my front loader on.

 

[torsinadoc]

It is at the dealer. I checked it out yesterday. They are going to get it ready (ECU refresh, loaded tires, etc) and then deliver it to my property early in the week.

 

[metalcaster]

I've had to take mine in twice for error codes. First around 30 hours the engine temp light came on and the engine went into limp home mode. It was a faulty temp sensor. No spares in stock, but the dealer took one out of a tractor on the sales lot to get me going. I don't think that many other dealers would do that. The second time the check engine light came on and performance dropped again. I purchased an OBDII reader on sale at HF and read the code. Emailed the dealer and when he checked with Mahindra it was an error hitting just about everyone at the same time. Had to drag it back there to get it reflashed which cleared the error code and finally allowed the temp gauge to work. Service manager told me that the original programming would throw the code when you don't allow the computer to boot up completely before you start the engine. "Turn the key to on for 30 seconds before starting". Don't have any confirmation of this, but I've not had any other issues sonce.

 

[torsinadoc]

I've had to take mine in twice for error codes. First around 30 hours the engine temp light came on and the engine went into limp home mode. It was a faulty temp sensor. No spares in stock, but the dealer took one out of a tractor on the sales lot to get me going. I don't think that many other dealers would do that. The second time the check engine light came on and performance dropped again. I purchased an OBDII reader on sale at HF and read the code. Emailed the dealer and when he checked with Mahindra it was an error hitting just about everyone at the same time. Had to drag it back there to get it reflashed which cleared the error code and finally allowed the temp gauge to work. Service manager told me that the original programming would throw the code when you don't allow the computer to boot up completely before you start the engine. "Turn the key to on for 30 seconds before starting". Don't have any confirmation of this, but I've not had any other issues sonce.

Thanks