Iseki TA 538
Built: 1997 · Series: TA
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Iseki TA 538 (TA line) – compact three-cylinder tractor with 28 kW, 1,510 kg unladen weight and 2,450 kg gross weight, built in 1997.
The TA 538 from Iseki's TA line was built in 1997 and belongs to the class of compact general-purpose tractors from this Japanese maker, designed for smaller agricultural and municipal work. Iseki specialises in such compact designs, common in Japan given its small fields and rice-growing plots.
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The TA 538 has a three-cylinder engine of 1,498 cm3 displacement and 28 kW of power. At 1,510 kg unladen weight and a gross weight of 2,450 kg, it leaves plenty of margin for mounted implements and payload. At 3,060 mm long and 1,420 mm wide, it is a compact, agile tractor well suited to tight yards and narrow field access.
A three-cylinder engine of 1.5 litres and 28 kW sits in the typical power class of compact general-purpose tractors of the 1990s, used for grassland care, smaller arable plots and municipal winter service. The roughly 940 kg gap between unladen and gross weight shows how much payload and implement weight the tractor can carry.
When buying a used TA 538 from the late 1990s, the hydraulic pump, power take-off and the condition of the front axle bearings belong on the inspection, along with the gearbox for smooth shifting. Rust on compact tractors of this build tends to start at the bonnet and footsteps, the wiring should be checked for corrosion at the connectors, and the brakes for even response on a test drive.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Iseki TA 538
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 28 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 1,498 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,060 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,420 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,510 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,450 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.5 kW/t (28 kW / 1.5 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 24% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Iseki TA 538 have?
The Iseki TA 538 delivers 28 kW.
How much does the Iseki TA 538 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,510 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Iseki TA 538?
2,450 kg.
What engine does the Iseki TA 538 have?
3 cylinders, 1,498 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Iseki TA 538?
3,060 mm × 1,420 mm.
When was the Iseki TA 538 built?
Production years: 1997.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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