Compare/Mahindra 1526 vs Mahindra Max 26XLT

Mahindra 1526 vs Mahindra Max 26XLT

Verdict: Mahindra 1526 vs Mahindra Max 26XLT

The Mahindra 1526 and the Mahindra Max 26XLT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Mahindra Max 26XLT leads on rated power with 20 hp against 19 hp. Mahindra Max 26XLT is the lighter machine (1,896 kg vs 2,437 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra 1526 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 23.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Mahindra Max 26XLT is the newer design (2018 vs 2016). In short: choose the Mahindra Max 26XLT for outright pulling power, or the Mahindra 1526 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Mahindra

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Best match

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Mahindra

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

19 hp

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

MahindraReference

Manufacturer

MitsubishiReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$17,480 (2016 hydrostatic )Reference

$18,030 (2019 hydro )Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

23.1 LReference

Engine

19.1 kWReference

19.3 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 92 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power

19.1 kWReference

19.3 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

22:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IVReference

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Bore and stroke

3.07x3.62 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

22:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

—

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

14.2 kWReference

16.2 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

13.8 kWReference

15.1 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Rear valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

28.4 lpmReference

22.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

12.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift

1200 kgReference

1050 kgReference

Rear Arms

telescopic stabilizersReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Total flow

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31.4 lpmReference

Hydro Rear PTO

—

liveReference

Shuttle Rear PTO

—

transmissionReference

Engine RPM

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2000@2526Reference

Dimensions

Weight

381 kgReference

276 kgReference

Front tire

7x16Reference

7-12Reference

Rear tire

11.2x24Reference

9.5-16Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7x16. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

Front: 7-12. Rear: 9.5-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

25x8.5-14Reference

23x8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13.6x16Reference

33x12.5-15Reference

Industrial front

27x8.5-15Reference

23x8.50-12Reference

Industrial rear

15x19.5Reference

12-16.5Reference

Length

308 cmReference

279 cmReference

Width

160 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

207 cmReference

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Shuttle Weight

1105 kgReference

860 kgReference

Hydro Weight

1115 kgReference

894 kgReference

Wheelbase

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160 cmReference

Height

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214 cmReference

Ground clearance

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28 cmReference

Mahindra 1526 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

50Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery CCA

540Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

46Reference

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Battery size

46 AHReference

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Total cold cranking amps

540 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

Mahindra 1526B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Mahindra 1526B BackhoeReference

Mahindra 26B BackhoeReference

Transport height

185 cmReference

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Digging depth

218 cmReference

203 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

213 cmReference

199 cmReference

Reach from pivot

289 cmReference

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Loading height

172 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

185°Reference

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Swing Arc

145°Reference

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Bucket force

1106 kgReference

1029 kgReference

Dipperstick force

684 kgReference

566 kgReference

General

Make & Model

MitsubishiReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post foldable ROPS.Reference

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Capacities

Capacity

80.4 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

25.6 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

19 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

PowerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

1* ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

3 gpm (7.5 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,200.2 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

207 cmReference

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Overall Length

308.1 cmReference

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Overall Width

160 cmReference

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Overall weight

1,115.4 kgReference

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Operator station

Seat Suspension

TRUEReference

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Mahindra Max 26XLT attachments

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Mahindra 26B Backhoe

Bucket width

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30 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.