Mahindra 1126 vs Mahindra 1526

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 1526 leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: Mahindra 1126 and Mahindra 1526.

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Spec	Mahindra 1126	Mahindra 1526
Engine HP (hp)	25.3 hp	▲ 25.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19.2 hp	19 hp
Weight (lb)	1,620 lb	▲ 2,437 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	794 lb	▲ 1,560 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	771 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	68 in	▲ 84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,433 lbf	▲ 2,795 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.2 gpm	10.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.3 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1126Mahindra 1526

Engine HPhp

25.3 hp

▲25.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19.2 hp

19 hp

Weightlb

1,620 lb

▲2,437 lb

Loader Liftlb

794 lb

▲1,560 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

771 lb

▲2,646 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	Mahindra1126	Mahindra1526


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	MVL3E3	S3L2
Engine Type	Four Stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Indirect Injection, Water-Cooled Diesel	Tier IV, four-cycle, valve in cylinder head, naturally aspirated, indirect-injection, water-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	67.2 in³	80.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	25.3 hp	25.6 hp
PTO Power	19.2 hp	19 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	No DPF	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-Cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect Injection	Not Published
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.6 gpm	7.5 gpm
Steering Flow	3.8 gpm	3.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.2 gpm	10.8 gpm (7.5 + 3.3, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.2 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center, full-live hydraulic with position control	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Single or dual	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent Wet Clutch	Independent (1526 Shuttle); Live (1526 HST)
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2837 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2500 rpm @ 2837 rpm	Optional; 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with check chains	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,646 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	771 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	HST - 2 Range	Constant mesh on gear shift, synchro mesh on F/R shuttle (1526 Shuttle); 3 range HST (1526 HST)
No. of Speeds	Infinite	8F/8R (1526 Shuttle); Infinite, 3 ranges (1526 HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.3 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Single plate, dry
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Single Pedal	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Deluxe suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	46.3 in	63 in
Wheelbase	55.1 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	6.7 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.2 ft (with brake applied)	7.9 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	86.6 in	81.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	100.4 in	121.3 in (with industrial tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,620 lb (operating weight)	2,437 lb (1526 Shuttle, operating weight); 2,459 lb (1526 HST, operating weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	2,026 lb (1,620 + 406, computed; L11 loader shipping weight)	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Industrial, Turf	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.5-10	25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	13.6x16
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	27x8.5-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	15x19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	L11: Front loader skid-steer couplers for superfast hookups	Not Published
Loader Model	L11	1526L
Loader Lift Height	L11: 68 in	1526L: 84 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	L11: 794 lb; Measured at: pivot pin, full height	1526L: 1,560 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	L11: 1,433 lb	1526L: 2,795 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	7-year limited powertrain warranty

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Mahindra 1126 vs Mahindra 1526: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra 1526?: The Mahindra 1526 leads on engine hp at 25.6 hp hp, compared to 25.3 hp hp for the Mahindra 1126.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra 1526?: The Mahindra 1126 leads on pto hp at 19.2 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Mahindra 1526.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra 1526?: The Mahindra 1526 leads on weight at 2,437 lb lb, compared to 1,620 lb lb for the Mahindra 1126.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra 1526?: The Mahindra 1526 leads on loader lift at 1,560 lb lb, compared to 794 lb lb for the Mahindra 1126.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra 1526?: The Mahindra 1526 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 771 lb lb for the Mahindra 1126.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1126	Mahindra 1526
Engine HP (hp)	25.3 hp	▲ 25.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19.2 hp	19 hp
Weight (lb)	1,620 lb	▲ 2,437 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	794 lb	▲ 1,560 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	771 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	68 in	▲ 84 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,433 lbf	▲ 2,795 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.2 gpm	10.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.3 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1126Mahindra 1526

Engine HPhp

25.3 hp

▲25.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19.2 hp

19 hp

Weightlb

1,620 lb

▲2,437 lb

Loader Liftlb

794 lb

▲1,560 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

771 lb

▲2,646 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	Mahindra1126	Mahindra1526


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	MVL3E3	S3L2
Engine Type	Four Stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Indirect Injection, Water-Cooled Diesel	Tier IV, four-cycle, valve in cylinder head, naturally aspirated, indirect-injection, water-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	67.2 in³	80.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	25.3 hp	25.6 hp
PTO Power	19.2 hp	19 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	No DPF	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-Cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect Injection	Not Published
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.6 gpm	7.5 gpm
Steering Flow	3.8 gpm	3.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.2 gpm	10.8 gpm (7.5 + 3.3, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.2 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center, full-live hydraulic with position control	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Single or dual	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	7.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent Wet Clutch	Independent (1526 Shuttle); Live (1526 HST)
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2837 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2500 rpm @ 2837 rpm	Optional; 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with check chains	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,646 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	771 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	HST - 2 Range	Constant mesh on gear shift, synchro mesh on F/R shuttle (1526 Shuttle); 3 range HST (1526 HST)
No. of Speeds	Infinite	8F/8R (1526 Shuttle); Infinite, 3 ranges (1526 HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.3 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Single plate, dry
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Single Pedal	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Deluxe suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	46.3 in	63 in
Wheelbase	55.1 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	6.7 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.2 ft (with brake applied)	7.9 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	86.6 in	81.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	100.4 in	121.3 in (with industrial tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,620 lb (operating weight)	2,437 lb (1526 Shuttle, operating weight); 2,459 lb (1526 HST, operating weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	2,026 lb (1,620 + 406, computed; L11 loader shipping weight)	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Industrial, Turf	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.5-10	25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	13.6x16
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	27x8.5-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	15x19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	L11: Front loader skid-steer couplers for superfast hookups	Not Published
Loader Model	L11	1526L
Loader Lift Height	L11: 68 in	1526L: 84 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	L11: 794 lb; Measured at: pivot pin, full height	1526L: 1,560 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	L11: 1,433 lb	1526L: 2,795 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	7-year limited powertrain warranty

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Mahindra 1126 vs Mahindra 1526: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra 1526?

The Mahindra 1526 leads on engine hp at 25.6 hp hp, compared to 25.3 hp hp for the Mahindra 1126.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra 1526?

The Mahindra 1126 leads on pto hp at 19.2 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Mahindra 1526.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra 1526?

The Mahindra 1526 leads on weight at 2,437 lb lb, compared to 1,620 lb lb for the Mahindra 1126.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra 1526?

The Mahindra 1526 leads on loader lift at 1,560 lb lb, compared to 794 lb lb for the Mahindra 1126.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra 1526?

The Mahindra 1526 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 771 lb lb for the Mahindra 1126.

Mahindra 1126 vs Mahindra 1526

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