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Overview
An owner's honest 150-hour field report on the Mahindra 1626 HST TLB after real logging, stump removal, and loader work. Covers specific 1626-vs-1526 changes (bucket redesign, joystick relocation, seat, HST pedal), a live loader dual-function demo, three-point hitch/backhoe swap quirks, a Loctite warning, and a brief Kubota/Deere comparison that explains why he chose the Mahindra. Best for shoppers cross-shopping this exact configuration.
An owner-operator sharing hands-on impressions from their own wooded property after roughly 150 hours of personal use.
Spec overview
Mahindra 1626
- PTO horsepower
- 19 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 2557 lb
- 3-point lift capacity
- 2646 lb
- Hydraulic flow
- 7.5 gpm