Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the Mahindra 1626?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 24.8 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the Mahindra 1626?

The Kubota L2501 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Mahindra 1626.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L2501 or the Mahindra 1626?

The Mahindra 1626 leads on loader lift at 1,653 lb lb, compared to 1,082 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2501 or the Mahindra 1626?

The Mahindra 1626 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,720 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.

Kubota L2501 vs Mahindra 1626

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

Across 8 measurable specs, the Mahindra 1626 leads 5 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: Kubota L2501 and Mahindra 1626.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L2501	Mahindra 1626
Engine HP (hp)	24.8 hp	24.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 20.5 hp	19 hp
Weight (lb)	—	3,041 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,082 lb	▲ 1,653 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,389 lb	▲ 1,720 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 94.3 in	84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,373 lbf	▲ 2,557 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.3 gpm	▲ 10.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	10.7 mph	▲ 13.3 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L2501Mahindra 1626

Engine HPhp

▲24.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲20.5 hp

19 hp

Weightlb

—

3,041 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,082 lb

▲1,653 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,389 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	KubotaL2501	Mahindra1626


PTO Power	20.5 hp	19 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Indirect Injection, Water-Cooled Diesel
Fuel System	Direct injection	Indirect Injection
Displacement	100.5 in³	80.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	Mitsubishi
Engine Power (Gross)	24.8 hp	24.8 hp @ 500 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	DOC / No DPF

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	3041 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.13 gpm	3.3 gpm
Implement Flow	5.15 gpm	7.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.28 gpm	10.8 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.28 gpm	10.8 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
PTO Type	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live-continuous running	Live
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1918 lb	2646 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional; 2000 @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	CAT I with Telescoping Stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1389 lb	1720 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Applicable	13.6X16
R3 Turf - Front	Not Applicable	25X8.5-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R4 Industrial	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 15-19.5	15X19.5
R4 Industrial - Front	DT (2WD): Not Applicable; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 27X8.50-15	27X8.5-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2X24
R1 Agricultural - Front	DT (2WD): 5-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 7.2-16	7X16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	7.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	94.3 in	84 in
Loader Breakout Force	2373 lbf	2557 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))	429.5 gal: Front loader with skid-steer couplers for superfast hookups.
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1082 lb	1653 lb

Clutch	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable	Dry-Single
No. of Speeds	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 8 forward, 4 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range	Infinite / 3 Ranges
Transmission Type	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): Gear shift; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)	HST
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 10.7 mph; HST (4WD): 11.5 mph	13.3 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (2WD), DT (4WD): 3.9 mph; HST (4WD): 10.3 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc type	Wet Disc
Steering	Integral type power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	63.3 in	67.3 in
Overall Width	55.1 in	63.0 in
Ground Clearance	DT (2WD): 13.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 13.4 in	11.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	91.7 in	81.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	DT (2WD): 110.6 in; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 106.3 in	121.3 in

Kubota L2501 vs Mahindra 1626: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the Mahindra 1626?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 24.8 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L2501 or the Mahindra 1626?: The Kubota L2501 leads on pto hp at 20.5 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Mahindra 1626.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L2501 or the Mahindra 1626?: The Mahindra 1626 leads on loader lift at 1,653 lb lb, compared to 1,082 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L2501 or the Mahindra 1626?: The Mahindra 1626 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,720 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Kubota L2501.