Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on engine hp at 25.9 hp hp, compared to 25.3 hp hp for the Mahindra 1126.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on pto hp at 21.7 hp hp, compared to 19.2 hp hp for the Mahindra 1126.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on weight at 2,600 lb lb, compared to 2,026 lb lb for the Mahindra 1126.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on loader lift at 1,402 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 Max 26XL?

The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,315 lb lb, compared to 771 lb lb for the Mahindra 1126.

Mahindra 1126 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 8 categories to 1. Machine pages: Mahindra 1126 and Mahindra Max 26XL.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1126	Mahindra Max 26XL
Engine HP (hp)	25.3 hp	▲ 25.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19.2 hp	▲ 21.7 hp
Weight (lb)	2,026 lb	▲ 2,600 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	794 lb	▲ 1,402 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	771 lb	▲ 2,315 lb
Lift Height (in)	68 in	▲ 82.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,433 lbf	▲ 2,690 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.4 gpm	8.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.3 mph	▲ 10.4 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1126Mahindra Max 26XL

Engine HPhp

25.3 hp

▲25.9 hp

PTO HPhp

19.2 hp

▲21.7 hp

Weightlb

2,026 lb

▲2,600 lb

Loader Liftlb

794 lb

▲1,402 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

771 lb

▲2,315 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	MahindraMax 26XL


PTO Power	19.2 hp	21.7 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Four Stroke, Naturally Aspired, Indirect Injection, Water-Cooled Diesel Engine	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Indirect Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine
Fuel System	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
Displacement	67.2 in³	80.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-Cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi
Engine Power (Gross)	25.3 hp	25.9 hp @ 500 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	No DPF	No DPF

Weight with ROPS and Loader	2026 lb	2600 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	3.8 gpm	2.7 gpm
Implement Flow	7.6 gpm	5.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	8.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center, full-live hydraulic with position control	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	8.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Single or dual	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2837 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
PTO Type	Independent Wet Clutch	Live
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2500 rpm @ 2837 rpm	Optional; 2000 @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with check chains	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	771 lb	2315 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12-12	33X12.5-15
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	23X8.5-12
Tire Size & Options	R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12-12	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	23X8.50-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7.0-12

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	68 in	82.7 in
Loader Breakout Force	1433 lb	2690 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	L11: Skid-steer couplers (skid-steer style quick attach) for superfast hookups.	MXLT6.9 gal: Quick-Attach Adapter (included)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	794 lb	1402 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	Dry-Single
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 2 ranges	Infinite / 2 Ranges
Transmission Type	HST	HST
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.3 mph	10.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Single Pedal	Wet Disc
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	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	55.1 in	63.2 in
Overall Width	46.3 in	54.3 in
Ground Clearance	6.7 in	11.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	86.6 in	84.3 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	100.4 in	110 in

Mahindra 1126 vs Mahindra Max 26XL: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on engine hp at 25.9 hp hp, compared to 25.3 hp hp for the Mahindra 1126.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on pto hp at 21.7 hp hp, compared to 19.2 hp hp for the Mahindra 1126.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on weight at 2,600 lb lb, compared to 2,026 lb lb for the Mahindra 1126.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1126 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on loader lift at 1,402 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 Max 26XL?: The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,315 lb lb, compared to 771 lb lb for the Mahindra 1126.