Kubota B26 vs Mahindra 3016

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 3016 leads 7 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Kubota B26 and Mahindra 3016.

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Spec	Kubota B26	Mahindra 3016
Engine HP (hp)	26 hp	26 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19.5 hp	▲ 23 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,606 lb	2,437 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,301 lb	▲ 1,650 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,676 lb	▲ 1,720 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.5 in	▲ 99 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,343 lbf	▲ 2,650 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.1 gpm	▲ 11.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	11.1 mph	▲ 11.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota B26Mahindra 3016

Engine HPhp

▲26 hp

PTO HPhp

19.5 hp

▲23 hp

Weightlb

▲2,606 lb

2,437 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,301 lb

▲1,650 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,676 lb

▲1,720 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaB26	Mahindra3016


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	D1105-E4-TLB-1	Not Published
Engine Type	E-TVCS, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel	Three cylinder, four cycle, valve in cylinder head, cross flow porting diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	68.5 in³	80.43 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	26 hp	26 hp
PTO Power	19.5 hp	23 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled, pressurized, thermostat controlled bypass, impeller pump
Air Cleaner	Single element	Dry type with double filter
Fuel System	Indirect injection (E-TVCS)	Indirect injection; Bosch M type ND-PFR (Denso) injection pump, throttle type injectors
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	50 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear type, front mounted, engine driven
Implement Flow	7.0 gpm	7.8 gpm
Steering Flow	4.2 gpm	3.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.1 gpm	11.2 gpm (7.8 + 3.4, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.1 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	8.1 gal	Not Published
Coolant Capacity	4.7 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	3.2 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.9 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.7 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent (3016 Gear Drive); Live (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (optional)	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2139 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1676 lb	1720 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	HST Plus hydrostatic transmission, 3-range	Synchro shuttle, constant mesh main with 2 ranges (3016 Gear Drive); Hydrostatic, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
No. of Speeds	3-range (infinite)	8F/8R (3016 Gear Drive); Infinite, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph	11.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 13.8 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.8 mph	9.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 6.9 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Clutch	Not Published	Dry single disc, diaphragm type, 8.46 in
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear axle differential lock standard	Mechanical differential lock, pedal actuated

Frame Type	Four-post ROPS/FOPS standard	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc, mechanical
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Reversible seat; tilt steering standard	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Mechanical front drive (MFD), spiral bevel gear differential with bevel gear reductions
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1100 lb	969 lbf

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	100.7 in (w/o 3P) (without 3-point hitch)	121.3 in
Overall Width	53.7 in	63 in
Wheelbase	62.2 in	67.3 in
Ground Clearance	13.8 in	11.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.2 ft	7.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	89.5 in	81.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2606 lb	2437 lb (3016 Gear Drive); 2459 lb (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Industrial (R4): 23x8.5-14 R4 front, 12.4-16 R4 rear; turf 24x8.50-14 front, 13.6-16 rear	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.50-14	25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6-16	13.6x16
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-14 R4	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	12.4-16 R4	15x19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	TL500: 2-lever quick coupler standard	Not Published
Loader Model	TL500	ML115
Loader Lift Height	TL500: 94.5 in	ML115: 99 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	TL500: 1301 lb	ML115: 1,650 lb
Loader Breakout Force	TL500: 2343 lbf	ML115: 2,650 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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Kubota B26 vs Mahindra 3016: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B26 or the Mahindra 3016?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 26 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B26 or the Mahindra 3016?: The Mahindra 3016 leads on pto hp at 23 hp hp, compared to 19.5 hp hp for the Kubota B26.
Which is heavier, the Kubota B26 or the Mahindra 3016?: The Kubota B26 leads on weight at 2,606 lb lb, compared to 2,437 lb lb for the Mahindra 3016.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B26 or the Mahindra 3016?: The Mahindra 3016 leads on loader lift at 1,650 lb lb, compared to 1,301 lb lb for the Kubota B26.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B26 or the Mahindra 3016?: The Mahindra 3016 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,720 lb lb, compared to 1,676 lb lb for the Kubota B26.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota B26	Mahindra 3016
Engine HP (hp)	26 hp	26 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19.5 hp	▲ 23 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,606 lb	2,437 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,301 lb	▲ 1,650 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,676 lb	▲ 1,720 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.5 in	▲ 99 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,343 lbf	▲ 2,650 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.1 gpm	▲ 11.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	11.1 mph	▲ 11.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota B26Mahindra 3016

Engine HPhp

▲26 hp

PTO HPhp

19.5 hp

▲23 hp

Weightlb

▲2,606 lb

2,437 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,301 lb

▲1,650 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,676 lb

▲1,720 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	KubotaB26	Mahindra3016


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	D1105-E4-TLB-1	Not Published
Engine Type	E-TVCS, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel	Three cylinder, four cycle, valve in cylinder head, cross flow porting diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	68.5 in³	80.43 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	26 hp	26 hp
PTO Power	19.5 hp	23 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled, pressurized, thermostat controlled bypass, impeller pump
Air Cleaner	Single element	Dry type with double filter
Fuel System	Indirect injection (E-TVCS)	Indirect injection; Bosch M type ND-PFR (Denso) injection pump, throttle type injectors
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	50 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear type, front mounted, engine driven
Implement Flow	7.0 gpm	7.8 gpm
Steering Flow	4.2 gpm	3.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.1 gpm	11.2 gpm (7.8 + 3.4, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.1 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	8.1 gal	Not Published
Coolant Capacity	4.7 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	3.2 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.9 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.7 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent (3016 Gear Drive); Live (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I (optional)	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2139 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1676 lb	1720 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	HST Plus hydrostatic transmission, 3-range	Synchro shuttle, constant mesh main with 2 ranges (3016 Gear Drive); Hydrostatic, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
No. of Speeds	3-range (infinite)	8F/8R (3016 Gear Drive); Infinite, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph	11.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 13.8 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	9.8 mph	9.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 6.9 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Clutch	Not Published	Dry single disc, diaphragm type, 8.46 in
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear axle differential lock standard	Mechanical differential lock, pedal actuated

Frame Type	Four-post ROPS/FOPS standard	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc, mechanical
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Reversible seat; tilt steering standard	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Mechanical front drive (MFD), spiral bevel gear differential with bevel gear reductions
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1100 lb	969 lbf

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	100.7 in (w/o 3P) (without 3-point hitch)	121.3 in
Overall Width	53.7 in	63 in
Wheelbase	62.2 in	67.3 in
Ground Clearance	13.8 in	11.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.2 ft	7.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	89.5 in	81.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2606 lb	2437 lb (3016 Gear Drive); 2459 lb (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Industrial (R4): 23x8.5-14 R4 front, 12.4-16 R4 rear; turf 24x8.50-14 front, 13.6-16 rear	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.50-14	25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6-16	13.6x16
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-14 R4	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	12.4-16 R4	15x19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	TL500: 2-lever quick coupler standard	Not Published
Loader Model	TL500	ML115
Loader Lift Height	TL500: 94.5 in	ML115: 99 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	TL500: 1301 lb	ML115: 1,650 lb
Loader Breakout Force	TL500: 2343 lbf	ML115: 2,650 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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Kubota B26 vs Mahindra 3016: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota B26 or the Mahindra 3016?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 26 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota B26 or the Mahindra 3016?

The Mahindra 3016 leads on pto hp at 23 hp hp, compared to 19.5 hp hp for the Kubota B26.

Which is heavier, the Kubota B26 or the Mahindra 3016?

The Kubota B26 leads on weight at 2,606 lb lb, compared to 2,437 lb lb for the Mahindra 3016.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota B26 or the Mahindra 3016?

The Mahindra 3016 leads on loader lift at 1,650 lb lb, compared to 1,301 lb lb for the Kubota B26.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota B26 or the Mahindra 3016?

The Mahindra 3016 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,720 lb lb, compared to 1,676 lb lb for the Kubota B26.

Kubota B26 vs Mahindra 3016

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