Compare/Mahindra compact utility C27 vs Mahindra Max 26XL

Mahindra compact utility C27 vs Mahindra Max 26XL

Verdict: Mahindra compact utility C27 vs Mahindra Max 26XL

The Mahindra compact utility C27 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 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 Max 26XL is the newer design (2014 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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Mahindra

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Best match

Clear

Mahindra

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

MahindraReference

MitsubishiReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$10,625 (2002)Reference

$27,243 (2016 hydro cab )Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Distributor

—

MahindraReference

Engine

20.1 kWReference

19.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.9 LReference

1.3 LReference

Power

20.1 kWReference

19.1 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

indirect injectionReference

Compression

19:1Reference

22:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

—

23.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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78 x 92 mmReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

—

Tier IVReference

Bore and stroke

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3.071x3.622 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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22:1Reference

Cooling system

—

liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

—

4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

16.4 kWReference

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Type

constant meshReference

hydrostaticReference

Pump flow

26.5 lpmReference

22.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift

1474 kgReference

1000 kgReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

liveReference

Clutch

over-runningReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1980Reference

2000@2526Reference

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

—

16.0 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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14.9 kWReference

Rear valves

—

1Reference

Steering flow

—

10.2 lpmReference

Mid PTO Type

—

2000Reference

Dimensions

Weight

1646 kgReference

322 kgReference

Front tire

5x15Reference

7x12Reference

Rear tire

9.5x24Reference

9.5x16Reference

Ag front

5x15Reference

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Ag rear

9.5x24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

23x8.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

36x13.5-15Reference

33x12.5-16.5Reference

Industrial front

25x7.50-15Reference

23x8.5-12Reference

Industrial rear

12.5/80-15Reference

12x16.5Reference

Length

264 cmReference

277 cmReference

Width

136 cmReference

137 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7x12. Rear: 9.5x16Reference

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 C27 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

36Reference

50Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

96Reference

35Reference

Battery size

—

35 AHReference

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

—

150°Reference

Bucket force

—

907 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

1029 kgReference

General

Make & Model

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MahindraReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post folding ROPSReference

Capacities

Capacity

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80.4 ciReference

Power

Max Power

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25.6 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

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21.5 hpReference

Rear PTO Power

—

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO

—

AvailableReference

Mid PTO RPM

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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

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Wet disc brakesReference

Steering type

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Power steeringReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

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open centerReference

Remote Valves

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1(opt) ValvesReference

Steering & Implements flow

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2.7 gpm (5.8 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,000.2 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

—

position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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214.1 cmReference

Overall Length

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277.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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137.9 cmReference

Overall weight

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845 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.