John Deere 2520 vs Mahindra Max 26XL

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 9 measurable specs, the Mahindra Max 26XL leads 5 categories to 4. Machine pages: John Deere 2520 and Mahindra Max 26XL.

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Spec	John Deere 2520	Mahindra Max 26XL
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 26.5 hp	25.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	20.5 hp	▲ 21.5 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 1,865 lb	1,863 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	800 lb	▲ 1,402 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,150 lb	▲ 2,205 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	▲ 82.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,239 lbf	▲ 2,690 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.5 gpm	8.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 13 mph	10 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2520Mahindra Max 26XL

Engine HPhp

▲26.5 hp

25.6 hp

PTO HPhp

20.5 hp

20 hp

▲21.5 hp

HSTShuttle

Weightlb

▲1,865 lb

1,863 lb

Loader Liftlb

800 lb

▲1,402 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,150 lb

▲2,205 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere2520	MahindraMax 26XL


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	3TNV82A-BMJK	S3L2
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel	Four-stroke, indirect injection, water-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	81.2 in³	80.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	26.5 hp	25.6 hp
PTO Power	20.5 hp	HST: 20 hp; Shuttle: 21.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type, two stage	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection
Alternator	20 A	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	5.8 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	2.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.5 gpm	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.5 gpm	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal	6.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.1 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	3.0 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.9 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.6 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Live (HST); Trans (Shuttle)
PTO Rear	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	2000 @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lb	2,205 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,150 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	2-range hydrostatic	HST: HST, 2 ranges; Shuttle: synchro-mesh F/R shuttle, constant-mesh gear
No. of Speeds	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges	Infinite (HST); 8F / 8R (Shuttle)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	13.0 mph	10.0 mph (HST); 11.2 mph (Shuttle)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	5.1 mph (HST); 9.4 mph (Shuttle)
Clutch	Not Published	Single plate, dry
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Folding ROPS standard	Full-length tractor frame
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD, standard, all ranges, on-the-go engagement	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)	54.3 in
Wheelbase	65.2 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.2 ft	6.6 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in	84.3 in (with industrial tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.9 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	108.9 in (with 3-point hitch)	109.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,865 lb (with all fluids)	1,863 lb (HST); 1,819 lb (Shuttle) (operating weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R3 turf standard (24x8.5-14 front, 36x14.00-15 rear); R4 industrial optional (23x8.5-12 front, 14-17.5 rear)	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7x12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	9.5x16
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.5-14	23x8.5-12
R3 Turf - Rear	36x14.00-15	33x12.5-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	12x16.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes	Not Published
Loader Model	200X; 200CX	Max 26L
Loader Lift Height	200CX: 78.5 in	Max 26L: 82.7 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)	Max 26L: 1,402 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	200CX: 2,239 lbf (at pin)	Max 26L: 2,690 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)	7-year limited powertrain warranty

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John Deere 2520 vs Mahindra Max 26XL: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 25.6 hp hp for the Mahindra Max 26XL.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on pto hp at 21.5 hp hp, compared to 20.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The John Deere 2520 leads on weight at 1,865 lb lb, compared to 1,863 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on loader lift at 1,402 lb lb, compared to 800 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,205 lb lb, compared to 1,150 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2520	Mahindra Max 26XL
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 26.5 hp	25.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	20.5 hp	▲ 21.5 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 1,865 lb	1,863 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	800 lb	▲ 1,402 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,150 lb	▲ 2,205 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.5 in	▲ 82.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,239 lbf	▲ 2,690 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.5 gpm	8.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 13 mph	10 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2520Mahindra Max 26XL

Engine HPhp

▲26.5 hp

25.6 hp

PTO HPhp

20.5 hp

20 hp

▲21.5 hp

HSTShuttle

Weightlb

▲1,865 lb

1,863 lb

Loader Liftlb

800 lb

▲1,402 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,150 lb

▲2,205 lb

at pin

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere2520	MahindraMax 26XL


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	3TNV82A-BMJK	S3L2
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel	Four-stroke, indirect injection, water-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	81.2 in³	80.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	26.5 hp	25.6 hp
PTO Power	20.5 hp	HST: 20 hp; Shuttle: 21.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type, two stage	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection
Alternator	20 A	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	5.8 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	2.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.5 gpm	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.5 gpm	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal	6.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.1 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	3.0 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.9 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.6 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Live (HST); Trans (Shuttle)
PTO Rear	540 rpm (rear PTO standard)	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard	2000 @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lb	2,205 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,150 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	2-range hydrostatic	HST: HST, 2 ranges; Shuttle: synchro-mesh F/R shuttle, constant-mesh gear
No. of Speeds	Infinite forward and reverse, 2 ranges	Infinite (HST); 8F / 8R (Shuttle)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	13.0 mph	10.0 mph (HST); 11.2 mph (Shuttle)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.0 mph	5.1 mph (HST); 9.4 mph (Shuttle)
Clutch	Not Published	Single plate, dry
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Folding ROPS standard	Full-length tractor frame
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD, standard, all ranges, on-the-go engagement	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	51.0 in (minimum, standard tires)	54.3 in
Wheelbase	65.2 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	13 in (front axle); 11 in (rear axle drawbar)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.2 ft	6.6 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	90 in	84.3 in (with industrial tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.9 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	108.9 in (with 3-point hitch)	109.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,865 lb (with all fluids)	1,863 lb (HST); 1,819 lb (Shuttle) (operating weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R3 turf standard (24x8.5-14 front, 36x14.00-15 rear); R4 industrial optional (23x8.5-12 front, 14-17.5 rear)	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7x12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	9.5x16
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.5-14	23x8.5-12
R3 Turf - Rear	36x14.00-15	33x12.5-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	12x16.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting; 200CX attaches and detaches in under 3 minutes	Not Published
Loader Model	200X; 200CX	Max 26L
Loader Lift Height	200CX: 78.5 in	Max 26L: 82.7 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	200CX: 800 lb (at full height, measured at pivot)	Max 26L: 1,402 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	200CX: 2,239 lbf (at pin)	Max 26L: 2,690 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	3-year / 2,000-hour limited warranty (as sold new)	7-year limited powertrain warranty

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John Deere 2520 vs Mahindra Max 26XL: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The John Deere 2520 leads on engine hp at 26.5 hp hp, compared to 25.6 hp hp for the Mahindra Max 26XL.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on pto hp at 21.5 hp hp, compared to 20.5 hp hp for the John Deere 2520.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The John Deere 2520 leads on weight at 1,865 lb lb, compared to 1,863 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on loader lift at 1,402 lb lb, compared to 800 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2520 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,205 lb lb, compared to 1,150 lb lb for the John Deere 2520.

John Deere 2520 vs Mahindra Max 26XL

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