Compare/Mahindra 2816 vs Mahindra Max 26XL

Mahindra 2816 vs Mahindra Max 26XL

Verdict: Mahindra 2816 vs Mahindra Max 26XL

The Mahindra 2816 and the Mahindra Max 26XL are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Mahindra Max 26XL leads on rated power with 22 hp against 21 hp. Mahindra Max 26XL is the lighter machine (1,819 kg vs 2,315 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Mahindra Max 26XL is the newer design (2014 vs 2008). In short: choose the Mahindra Max 26XL for outright pulling power, or the Mahindra 2816 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

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Rated power

21 hp

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

MahindraReference

Manufacturer

MitsubishiReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Original price

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$27,243 (2016 hydro cab )Reference

Engine

20.9 kWReference

19.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 92 mmReference

Power

20.9 kWReference

19.1 kWReference

Compression

22:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel Type

dieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.071x3.622 inchesReference

Compression ratio

22:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

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23.1 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Fuel system

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indirect injectionReference

Emissions compliance

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Tier IVReference

Transmission

Gear Operating weight

1050 kgReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

HSTReference

Sync ShuttleReference

forward and reverse options

9 F and 3 R | Hydrostatic : Infinite F and R (3-range)Reference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydro PTO (claimed)

15.7 kWReference

14.9 kWReference

Gear PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Valves

0 or 1Reference

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Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

22.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.2 lpmReference

10.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1000 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

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16.0 kWReference

Rear valves

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1Reference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift

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1000 kgReference

Engine RPM

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2000@2526Reference

Dimensions

Weight

2315 to 2458 poundsReference

322 kgReference

Front tire

7x16Reference

7x12Reference

Rear tire

11.2x24Reference

9.5x16Reference

Ag front

7x16Reference

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Ag rear

11.2x24Reference

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Industrial front

27x8.5-15Reference

23x8.5-12Reference

Industrial rear

15x19.5Reference

12x16.5Reference

Length

292 cmReference

277 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

137 cmReference

Hydro Operating weight

1114 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7x12. Rear: 9.5x16Reference

Lawn/turf front

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23x8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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33x12.5-16.5Reference

Height (ROPS)

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214 cmReference

ROPS shuttle Weight

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825 kgReference

ROPS hydro Weight

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845 kgReference

Mahindra 2816 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

50Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

46Reference

35Reference

Battery size

46 AHReference

35 AHReference

General

Make & Model

MitsubishiReference

MahindraReference

Rollover protective structure

Folding ROPSReference

Two-post folding ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

80.4 ciReference

Power

Max Power

28 hpReference

25.6 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

23 hpReference

21.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO

AvailableReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,000 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Mid PTO speed

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2,000@2,526 RPMReference

Engine Speed on Rear PTO speed

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540@2,376 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

Wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Remote Valves

0 or 1 ValvesReference

1(opt) ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

3.5 gpm (7.8 gpm)Reference

2.7 gpm (5.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

1,000.2 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length

292.1 cmReference

277.6 cmReference

Overall Width

150.9 cmReference

137.9 cmReference

Overall weight

1,114.9 kgReference

845 kgReference

Height Over ROPS

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214.1 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

Ag rear: 11.2x24 | Industrial rear: 15x19.5Reference

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Front Wheel Type

Ag front: 7x16 | Industrial front : 27x8.5-15Reference

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Mahindra Max 26XL attachments

Attachment overview

Mahindra Max 26B Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Mahindra Max 26B BackhoeReference

Transport height

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180 cmReference

Digging depth

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203 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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199 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

Bucket force

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907 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1029 kgReference

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.