Mahindra 1126 HST Cab 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 7 categories to 2. Machine pages: Mahindra 1126 HST Cab and Mahindra Max 26XL.

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Spec	Mahindra 1126 HST Cab	Mahindra Max 26XL
Engine HP (hp)	25.3 hp	▲ 25.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19.2 hp	▲ 21.5 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 1,962 lb	1,863 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	794 lb	▲ 1,402 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	771 lb	▲ 2,205 lb
Lift Height (in)	68 in	▲ 82.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,433 lbf	▲ 2,690 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.2 gpm	8.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.3 mph	▲ 10 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1126 HST CabMahindra Max 26XL

Engine HPhp

25.3 hp

▲25.6 hp

PTO HPhp

19.2 hp

20 hp

▲21.5 hp

HSTShuttle

Weightlb

▲1,962 lb

1,863 lb

Loader Liftlb

794 lb

▲1,402 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

771 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	Mahindra1126 HST Cab	MahindraMax 26XL


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	MVL3E3	Not Published
Engine Type	Four Stroke, Naturally Aspired, Indirect Injection, Water-Cooled Diesel Engine	Four-stroke, indirect injection, water-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	67.2 in³	80.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	25.3 hp	25.6 hp
PTO Power	19.2 hp	HST: 20 hp; Shuttle: 21.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-Cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect Injection	Indirect injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.6 gpm	5.8 gpm
Steering Flow	3.8 gpm	2.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.2 gpm	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.2 gpm	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)
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	6.1 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	Live (HST); Trans (Shuttle)
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2837 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2500 rpm @ 2837 rpm	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT 1 with check chains	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2205 lb (measuring point not stated)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	771 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	HST - 2 Range	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)	7.3 mph	10.0 mph (HST); 11.2 mph (Shuttle)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	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	Not Published	Full-length tractor frame
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Single Pedal	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	100.4 in	109.3 in
Overall Width	46.3 in	54.3 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)	6.6 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	84.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	80.5 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1962 lb	1863 lb (HST); 1819 lb (Shuttle)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	2368 lb	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7x12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	9.5x16
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.5-12
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	33x12.5-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	12x16.5

Quick Attach Loader System	L11: Front loader skid-steer couplers for superfast hookups	Not Published
Loader Model	L11	Max 26L
Loader Lift Height	L11: 68 in	Max 26L: 82.7 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	L11: 794 lb	Max 26L: 1402 lb
Loader Breakout Force	L11: 1433 lb	Max 26L: 2690 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	5-year powertrain warranty

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Mahindra 1126 HST Cab vs Mahindra Max 26XL: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1126 HST Cab or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on engine hp at 25.6 hp hp, compared to 25.3 hp hp for the Mahindra 1126 HST Cab.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1126 HST Cab or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on pto hp at 21.5 hp hp, compared to 19.2 hp hp for the Mahindra 1126 HST Cab.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1126 HST Cab or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra 1126 HST Cab leads on weight at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 1,863 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1126 HST Cab 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 HST Cab.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1126 HST Cab or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,205 lb lb, compared to 771 lb lb for the Mahindra 1126 HST Cab.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1126 HST Cab	Mahindra Max 26XL
Engine HP (hp)	25.3 hp	▲ 25.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19.2 hp	▲ 21.5 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 1,962 lb	1,863 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	794 lb	▲ 1,402 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	771 lb	▲ 2,205 lb
Lift Height (in)	68 in	▲ 82.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,433 lbf	▲ 2,690 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.2 gpm	8.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.3 mph	▲ 10 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1126 HST CabMahindra Max 26XL

Engine HPhp

25.3 hp

▲25.6 hp

PTO HPhp

19.2 hp

20 hp

▲21.5 hp

HSTShuttle

Weightlb

▲1,962 lb

1,863 lb

Loader Liftlb

794 lb

▲1,402 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

771 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	Mahindra1126 HST Cab	MahindraMax 26XL


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	MVL3E3	Not Published
Engine Type	Four Stroke, Naturally Aspired, Indirect Injection, Water-Cooled Diesel Engine	Four-stroke, indirect injection, water-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	67.2 in³	80.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	25.3 hp	25.6 hp
PTO Power	19.2 hp	HST: 20 hp; Shuttle: 21.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-Cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect Injection	Indirect injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.6 gpm	5.8 gpm
Steering Flow	3.8 gpm	2.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.2 gpm	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.2 gpm	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)
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	6.1 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	Live (HST); Trans (Shuttle)
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2837 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2500 rpm @ 2837 rpm	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT 1 with check chains	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2205 lb (measuring point not stated)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	771 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	HST - 2 Range	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)	7.3 mph	10.0 mph (HST); 11.2 mph (Shuttle)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	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	Not Published	Full-length tractor frame
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Single Pedal	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	100.4 in	109.3 in
Overall Width	46.3 in	54.3 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)	6.6 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	84.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	80.5 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	1962 lb	1863 lb (HST); 1819 lb (Shuttle)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	2368 lb	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7x12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	9.5x16
R3 Turf - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.5-12
R3 Turf - Rear	26x12-12	33x12.5-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	18x8.5-10	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	26x12-12	12x16.5

Quick Attach Loader System	L11: Front loader skid-steer couplers for superfast hookups	Not Published
Loader Model	L11	Max 26L
Loader Lift Height	L11: 68 in	Max 26L: 82.7 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	L11: 794 lb	Max 26L: 1402 lb
Loader Breakout Force	L11: 1433 lb	Max 26L: 2690 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	5-year powertrain warranty

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Mahindra 1126 HST Cab vs Mahindra Max 26XL: Quick Answers

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

The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on engine hp at 25.6 hp hp, compared to 25.3 hp hp for the Mahindra 1126 HST Cab.

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

The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on pto hp at 21.5 hp hp, compared to 19.2 hp hp for the Mahindra 1126 HST Cab.

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

The Mahindra 1126 HST Cab leads on weight at 1,962 lb lb, compared to 1,863 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1126 HST Cab 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 HST Cab.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1126 HST Cab or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,205 lb lb, compared to 771 lb lb for the Mahindra 1126 HST Cab.

Mahindra 1126 HST Cab vs Mahindra Max 26XL

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