Mahindra 1526 vs Mahindra 4540

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 4540 leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Mahindra 1526 and Mahindra 4540.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1526	Mahindra 4540
Engine HP (hp)	25.6 hp	▲ 41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19 hp	▲ 31 hp
Weight (lb)	2,437 lb	▲ 4,191 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,560 lb	▲ 2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,646 lb	▲ 3,525 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,795 lbf	▲ 4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.8 gpm	8.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1526Mahindra 4540

Engine HPhp

25.6 hp

▲41 hp

PTO HPhp

19 hp

▲31 hp

Weightlb

2,437 lb

▲4,191 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,560 lb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,646 lb

▲3,525 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	Mahindra4540


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mahindra
Engine Model	S3L2	Not Published
Engine Type	Tier IV, four-cycle, valve in cylinder head, naturally aspirated, indirect-injection, water-cooled diesel	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	80.4 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	25.6 hp	41 hp
PTO Power	19 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.5 gpm	8.7 gpm
Steering Flow	3.3 gpm	5.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.8 gpm (7.5 + 3.3, computed)	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center, full-live hydraulic, with position and draft control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal	14.55 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 (1526 Shuttle); Live (1526 HST)	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,646 lb	3,525 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position & draft control

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

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Fully enclosed dry disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	mComfort mechanical suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	63 in	69.4 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.9 ft	9.7 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	81.5 in	88 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	121.3 in (with industrial tires)	115.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,437 lb (1526 Shuttle, operating weight); 2,459 lb (1526 HST, operating weight)	4,191 lb (operating weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag, Industrial, Turf	Ag
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	6X16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	12.4X28
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.5-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6x16	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.5-15	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Rear	15x19.5	Not Applicable

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Model	1526L	4550-2L
Loader Lift Height	1526L: 84 in	116.6 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1526L: 1,560 lb (at pivot pin)	2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height
Loader Breakout Force	1526L: 2,795 lb (at pivot pin)	4,978 lb at pivot pins

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

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Mahindra 1526 vs Mahindra 4540: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on engine hp at 41 hp hp, compared to 25.6 hp hp for the Mahindra 1526.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on pto hp at 31 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Mahindra 1526.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on weight at 4,191 lb lb, compared to 2,437 lb lb for the Mahindra 1526.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on loader lift at 2,866 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 4540?: The Mahindra 4540 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,525 lb lb, compared to 2,646 lb lb for the Mahindra 1526.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1526	Mahindra 4540
Engine HP (hp)	25.6 hp	▲ 41 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19 hp	▲ 31 hp
Weight (lb)	2,437 lb	▲ 4,191 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,560 lb	▲ 2,866 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,646 lb	▲ 3,525 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 116.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,795 lbf	▲ 4,978 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.8 gpm	8.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1526Mahindra 4540

Engine HPhp

25.6 hp

▲41 hp

PTO HPhp

19 hp

▲31 hp

Weightlb

2,437 lb

▲4,191 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,560 lb

▲2,866 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,646 lb

▲3,525 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	Mahindra4540


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mahindra
Engine Model	S3L2	Not Published
Engine Type	Tier IV, four-cycle, valve in cylinder head, naturally aspirated, indirect-injection, water-cooled diesel	Four-stroke, direct-injection water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	80.4 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	25.6 hp	41 hp
PTO Power	19 hp	31 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.5 gpm	8.7 gpm
Steering Flow	3.3 gpm	5.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.8 gpm (7.5 + 3.3, computed)	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center, full-live hydraulic, with position and draft control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal	14.55 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 (1526 Shuttle); Live (1526 HST)	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2058 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers	Category I & II adjustable, with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,646 lb	3,525 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position & draft control

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

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Fully enclosed dry disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	mComfort mechanical suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	63 in	69.4 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.9 ft	9.7 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	81.5 in	88 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	121.3 in (with industrial tires)	115.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,437 lb (1526 Shuttle, operating weight); 2,459 lb (1526 HST, operating weight)	4,191 lb (operating weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag, Industrial, Turf	Ag
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	6X16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	12.4X28
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.5-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6x16	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.5-15	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Rear	15x19.5	Not Applicable

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Model	1526L	4550-2L
Loader Lift Height	1526L: 84 in	116.6 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1526L: 1,560 lb (at pivot pin)	2,866 lb at pivot pins to full height
Loader Breakout Force	1526L: 2,795 lb (at pivot pin)	4,978 lb at pivot pins

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

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Mahindra 1526 vs Mahindra 4540: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on engine hp at 41 hp hp, compared to 25.6 hp hp for the Mahindra 1526.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on pto hp at 31 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Mahindra 1526.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on weight at 4,191 lb lb, compared to 2,437 lb lb for the Mahindra 1526.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on loader lift at 2,866 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 4540?

The Mahindra 4540 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,525 lb lb, compared to 2,646 lb lb for the Mahindra 1526.

Mahindra 1526 vs Mahindra 4540

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