Compare/Mahindra 2516 vs Mahindra compact utility C27

Mahindra 2516 vs Mahindra compact utility C27

Verdict: Mahindra 2516 vs Mahindra compact utility C27

The Mahindra 2516 and the Mahindra compact utility C27 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Mahindra compact utility C27 is the lighter machine (1,646 kg vs 1,819 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra 2516 is the newer design (2008 vs 2002). 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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Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

MahindraReference

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Manufacturer

MitsubishiReference

MahindraReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$13,688 (2013 hydro )Reference

$10,625 (2002)Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

18.6 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 92 mmReference

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Power

18.6 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Compression

22:1Reference

19:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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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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Bore and stroke

3.071x3.622 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

22:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gear Operating weight

825 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydro PTO (claimed)

16.0 kWReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

14.9 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

constant meshReference

Valves

0 or 1Reference

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Pump flow

22.0 lpmReference

26.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

10.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1000 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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16.4 kWReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

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1474 kgReference

Clutch

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over-runningReference

Engine RPM

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540@1980Reference

Dimensions

Weight

1819 to 1863 poundsReference

1646 kgReference

Industrial front

23x8.5-12Reference

25x7.50-15Reference

Industrial rear

12x16.5Reference

12.5/80-15Reference

Length

277 cmReference

264 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

136 cmReference

Hydro Operating weight

845 kgReference

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Front tire

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5x15Reference

Rear tire

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9.5x24Reference

Ag front

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5x15Reference

Ag rear

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9.5x24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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23x8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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36x13.5-15Reference

Mahindra 2516 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

50Reference

36Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

35Reference

96Reference

Battery size

35 AHReference

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Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

152 cmReference

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General

Make & Model

MitsubishiReference

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Rollover protective structure

Flat platform with folding ROPSReference

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Capacities

Capacity

80.4 ciReference

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Power

Max Power

25 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

21.5 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

hydrostatic powerReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Remote Valves

0 or 1 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

2.7 gpm (5.8 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,000.2 kgReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

277.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

137.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

845 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Industrial rear:12x16.5Reference

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Front Wheel Type

Industrial front:23x8.5-12Reference

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Mahindra C27 attachments

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.