Mountfield 1538M-SD Side Discharge Lawn Tractor Forget about collecting grass clippings, this side-discharge tractor will save you a whole heap of time as it cuts and then blows the cut grass out to the side where they rot down, adding nutrients to the soil.
- Powered by STIGA with an ST350 engine
- 98 cm cutting deck with 2 anti-scalp wheels
- Manual Transmission – five forward and one reverse gear
- Front bumper for added style
- Seven Cutting height positions, 25 – 80 mm
- Optional mulching plug and tow hitch available separately
Product details and specs
The 1538M-SD is a superb side-discharge tractor. This machine is powered by STIGA 452cc ST 500 petrol engine with a net power output of 6.5kW @ 2800rpm. The manual transmission offers five forward and one reverse gear. This attractive, modern ride-on is slick, efficient, and powerful.
The twin-blade cutting deck with 2 anti-scalp wheels ensures an excellent precision cut. As a dedicated side-discharge machine this mower is excellent when grass growth is fast, however, you could choose to mulch the clippings using a mulching plug/plate (available as an optional extra) that is simple to fit. When mulching, the clippings are finely cut and blown back down onto the lawn to decompose and return valuable nutrients to the soil
With a 98cm cutting width, the 1538M-SD is compact and easy to manoeuvre and will take up less space than a collecting tractor. Suitable for areas of up to 2 acres, these machines are among the best value tractors on the market and come with a five-year extended warranty.
For advice on the ride-on best suited to your requirements please call our Technical Helpline on 01493 751659
Useful information
The Mountfield 1538M-SD 98cm Side Discharge Lawn Tractor was our best selling side discharge mower of 2021
The Mountfield 1538M SD is worth considering if you have lawns that are up to 6,000m2 in size and include paddocks or orchards. It has the same engine and transmission as the Mountfield 1530M. However, it has a wider cutting width of 98 cm and no grass collector box. Instead, shred grass clippings or side-eject longer, coarser grasses while mowing formal lawns.
This cuts the time needed to trim big areas by up to 30%. There are seven different cut heights, ranging from 25mm for more formal lawns to 80mm for uneven or damp grass. The cutting quality is excellent, and the twin blades efficiently shred the grass cuttings. Like other Mountfield ride-on mowers, If this machine does go out or stock, you can always look at the Stiga Tornado 398m as it is the same but yellow.
This model is changing name to Mountfield MTF 98M SD
Technical specs
General info
EAN/UPC | 8008984851863 |
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SKU | 2T0510483/M22 |
Cutting system
Cutting method | Side discharge |
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Minimum uncut radius | 70 cm |
Cutting width | 98 cm |
Reverse mowing | Yes |
Blade rotation | Untimed |
Cutting height adjustment | Manual with lever |
Cutting height positions | 7 positions |
Cutting height range | 25 – 80 mm |
Number of blades | 2 |
Blade type | Mulching |
Additional cutting method | Mulching |
Blade engagement type | Electric |
Transmission
Number of gears | 5 forward + 1 reverse |
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Transmission type | Mechanical |
Transmission method | Lever-operated |
Tools kit
Mulching kit | Optional |
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Battery charger | Optional |
Trailer hitch kit | Optional |
Overall dimensions
Pack weight | 208.5 kg |
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Product length | 1726 mm |
Product width | 1315 mm |
Product height | 1100 mm |
Weight | 164 kg |
Power
Power source | Petrol |
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Battery capacity | 18 Ah |
Power | 6.5 kW |
Engine Brand | STIGA |
Engine model | ST 350 Powered by STIGA |
Displacement | 352 cm³ |
Engine rotation speed | 2800 rpm |
Battery Voltage | 12 V |
Choke | Manual |
Engine cooling | Air |
Fuel tank capacity | 6 l |
Maximum working area | 2 |
Drive system
Traction | Rear-wheel drive |
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Equipment
Steering wheel | Mountfield ergonomic |
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Seat type | Mountfield classic |
Seat adjustment | Screws |
Front wheel size | 15×5.00-6 |
Rear wheel size | 18×8.50-8 |
Headlights | Conventional |
Bumper | Yes |
Washing link | Yes |
Storage compartment | Yes |
Cup holder | Yes |
Pivoting front axle | Yes |
Antiscalp wheels | 2 |
Safety system | Seat with Safety Contact Breaker |
Vibration and noise data
Measured sound pressure level at operator ear dB(A) | 86 |
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Measured sound power level dB(A) | 99 |
Guaranteed sound power level (LwA) – dB(A) | 100 |
Max vibration on steering wheels (m/s2) | 3.33 |
Max vibration on driver’s seat (m/s2) | 0.94 |
Engine manual | Download |
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Auxiliary user manual | Download |
Additional sheet | Download |
User manual | Download |