Compare/Mahindra 1626 vs Mahindra Max 26XL

Mahindra 1626 vs Mahindra Max 26XL

Verdict: Mahindra 1626 vs Mahindra Max 26XL

The Mahindra 1626 and the Mahindra Max 26XL are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Mahindra Max 26XL is the lighter machine (1,819 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 1626 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 23.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Mahindra 1626 is the newer design (2018 vs 2014). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Mahindra

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Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MahindraReference

MitsubishiReference

With 15x19.5 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$23,890 (2018 hydro )Reference

$27,243 (2016 hydro cab )Reference

Distributor

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MahindraReference

Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

23.1 LReference

Engine

19.3 kWReference

19.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 92 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Power

19.3 kWReference

19.1 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

22:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Idle RPM

970-2710Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

Emissions compliance

Tier IVReference

Bore and stroke

3.071x3.622 inchesReference

Compression ratio

22:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Transmission

Gear Operating

1105 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Clutch

215mm mechanical dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

16.0 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

14.2 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

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Pump flow

28.4 lpmReference

22.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

12.1 lpmReference

10.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1200 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

780 kgReference

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Shuttle Rear PTO

liveReference

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Hydro Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2545Reference

2000@2526Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000 (1.0)Reference

2000Reference

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

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16.0 kWReference

Rear valves

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1Reference

Rear lift

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1000 kgReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

170 cmReference

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Weight

381 kgReference

322 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

7x12Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

9.5x16Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Front: 7x12. Rear: 9.5x16Reference

Lawn/turf front

25x8.5-14Reference

23x8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

13.6x16Reference

33x12.5-16.5Reference

Industrial front

27x8.5-15Reference

23x8.5-12Reference

Industrial rear

15x19.5Reference

12x16.5Reference

Length

308 cmReference

277 cmReference

Width

160 cmReference

137 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

207 cmReference

214 cmReference

Ground clearance

28 cmReference

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Hydro Operating

1115 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

439 kgReference

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ROPS shuttle Weight

—

825 kgReference

ROPS hydro Weight

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845 kgReference

Mahindra 1626 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

50Reference

Battery CCA

540Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

540 CCAReference

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Battery AH

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35Reference

Battery size

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35 AHReference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Mahindra 1626B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Mahindra 1626B BackhoeReference

Mahindra Max 26B BackhoeReference

Bucket width

40 cmReference

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Digging depth

218 cmReference

203 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

213 cmReference

199 cmReference

Bucket force

1106 kgReference

907 kgReference

Dipperstick force

684 kgReference

1029 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

MahindraReference

Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Two-post folding ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

Compact Utility tractorReference

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Capacities

Capacity

80.43 ciReference

80.4 ciReference

Power

Rated Power

25.9 hpReference

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Max Power

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25.6 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO

AvailableReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

540@2,376 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

2,000@2,545 RPMReference

2,000@2,526 RPMReference

PTO Power

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21.5 hpReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

Wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

powerReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,200 psiReference

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Steering & Implements flow

3.2 gpm (7.5 gpm)Reference

2.7 gpm (5.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,200.2 kgReference

1,000.2 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

Remote Valves

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1(opt) ValvesReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

207 cmReference

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Overall Length

308.1 cmReference

277.6 cmReference

Overall Width

160 cmReference

137.9 cmReference

Height Over ROPS

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214.1 cmReference

Overall weight

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845 kgReference

Mahindra Max 26XL attachments

Mahindra Max 26B Backhoe

Transport height

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180 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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259 cmReference

Loading height

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157 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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150°Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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Cab optional.Reference

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.