Mahindra 1526 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 8 measurable specs, the Mahindra 3016 leads 5 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: Mahindra 1526 and Mahindra 3016.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1526	Mahindra 3016
Engine HP (hp)	25.6 hp	▲ 26 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19 hp	▲ 23 hp
Weight (lb)	2,437 lb	2,437 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,560 lb	▲ 1,650 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,646 lb	1,720 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 99 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,795 lbf	2,650 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.8 gpm	▲ 11.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	11.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1526Mahindra 3016

Engine HPhp

25.6 hp

▲26 hp

PTO HPhp

19 hp

▲23 hp

Weightlb

▲2,437 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,560 lb

▲1,650 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 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	Mahindra1526	Mahindra3016


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	S3L2	Not Published
Engine Type	Tier IV, four cycle, valve in cylinder head, naturally aspirated, water cooled diesel	Three cylinder, four cycle, valve in cylinder head, cross flow porting diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	80.4 in³	80.43 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	25.6 hp	26 hp
PTO Power	19 hp	23 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled, pressurized, thermostat controlled bypass, impeller pump
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry type with double filter
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection; Bosch M type ND-PFR (Denso) injection pump, throttle type injectors
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	50 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear type, front mounted, engine driven
Implement Flow	7.5 gpm	7.8 gpm
Steering Flow	3.3 gpm	3.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.8 gpm (7.5 + 3.3, computed)	11.2 gpm (7.8 + 3.4, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	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	1	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal	Not Published
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 (1526 Shuttle); Live (1526 HST)	Independent (3016 Gear Drive); Live (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2646 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	1720 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Constant mesh shuttle (1526 Shuttle); HST, 3 ranges (1526 HST)	Synchro shuttle, constant mesh main with 2 ranges (3016 Gear Drive); Hydrostatic, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (1526 Shuttle); Infinite, 3 ranges (1526 HST)	8F/8R (3016 Gear Drive); Infinite, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	11.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 13.8 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	9.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 6.9 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Clutch	Dry single disc	Dry single disc, diaphragm type, 8.46 in
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock, pedal actuated

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc, mechanical
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	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	Not Published	969 lbf

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	121.3 in	121.3 in
Overall Width	63 in	63 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	67.3 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	11.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.9 ft	7.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	81.5 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)	2437 lb (1526 Shuttle); 2459 lb (1526 HST)	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	Ag, Industrial, Turf	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	7x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.5-14	25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6x16	13.6x16
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.5-15	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15x19.5	15x19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	1526L	ML115
Loader Lift Height	1526L: 84 in	ML115: 99 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1526L: 1,560 lb	ML115: 1,650 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1526L: 2,795 lb	ML115: 2,650 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	Not Published

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Mahindra 1526 vs Mahindra 3016: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 3016?: The Mahindra 3016 leads on engine hp at 26 hp hp, compared to 25.6 hp hp for the Mahindra 1526.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 3016?: The Mahindra 3016 leads on pto hp at 23 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Mahindra 1526.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 3016?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,437 lb lb for weight.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 3016?: The Mahindra 3016 leads on loader lift at 1,650 lb lb, compared to 1,560 lb lb for the Mahindra 1526.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 3016?: The Mahindra 1526 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,720 lb lb for the Mahindra 3016.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1526	Mahindra 3016
Engine HP (hp)	25.6 hp	▲ 26 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19 hp	▲ 23 hp
Weight (lb)	2,437 lb	2,437 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,560 lb	▲ 1,650 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,646 lb	1,720 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 99 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,795 lbf	2,650 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.8 gpm	▲ 11.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	11.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1526Mahindra 3016

Engine HPhp

25.6 hp

▲26 hp

PTO HPhp

19 hp

▲23 hp

Weightlb

▲2,437 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,560 lb

▲1,650 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 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	Mahindra1526	Mahindra3016


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	S3L2	Not Published
Engine Type	Tier IV, four cycle, valve in cylinder head, naturally aspirated, water cooled diesel	Three cylinder, four cycle, valve in cylinder head, cross flow porting diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	80.4 in³	80.43 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	25.6 hp	26 hp
PTO Power	19 hp	23 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled, pressurized, thermostat controlled bypass, impeller pump
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry type with double filter
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection; Bosch M type ND-PFR (Denso) injection pump, throttle type injectors
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	50 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear type, front mounted, engine driven
Implement Flow	7.5 gpm	7.8 gpm
Steering Flow	3.3 gpm	3.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.8 gpm (7.5 + 3.3, computed)	11.2 gpm (7.8 + 3.4, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	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	1	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal	Not Published
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 (1526 Shuttle); Live (1526 HST)	Independent (3016 Gear Drive); Live (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2525 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2646 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	1720 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Constant mesh shuttle (1526 Shuttle); HST, 3 ranges (1526 HST)	Synchro shuttle, constant mesh main with 2 ranges (3016 Gear Drive); Hydrostatic, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (1526 Shuttle); Infinite, 3 ranges (1526 HST)	8F/8R (3016 Gear Drive); Infinite, 3 ranges (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	11.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 13.8 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	9.9 mph (3016 Gear Drive); 6.9 mph (3016 Hydrostatic Drive)
Clutch	Dry single disc	Dry single disc, diaphragm type, 8.46 in
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock, pedal actuated

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc, mechanical
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	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	Not Published	969 lbf

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	121.3 in	121.3 in
Overall Width	63 in	63 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	67.3 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	11.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.9 ft	7.9 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	81.5 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)	2437 lb (1526 Shuttle); 2459 lb (1526 HST)	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	Ag, Industrial, Turf	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	7x16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.5-14	25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6x16	13.6x16
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.5-15	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15x19.5	15x19.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	1526L	ML115
Loader Lift Height	1526L: 84 in	ML115: 99 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1526L: 1,560 lb	ML115: 1,650 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1526L: 2,795 lb	ML115: 2,650 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	Not Published

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Mahindra 1526 vs Mahindra 3016: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 3016?

The Mahindra 3016 leads on engine hp at 26 hp hp, compared to 25.6 hp hp for the Mahindra 1526.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 3016?

The Mahindra 3016 leads on pto hp at 23 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Mahindra 1526.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 3016?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,437 lb lb for weight.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 3016?

The Mahindra 3016 leads on loader lift at 1,650 lb lb, compared to 1,560 lb lb for the Mahindra 1526.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 3016?

The Mahindra 1526 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 1,720 lb lb for the Mahindra 3016.

Mahindra 1526 vs Mahindra 3016

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