Mahindra 1526 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 8 measurable specs, the Mahindra 1526 leads 6 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Mahindra 1526 and Mahindra Max 26XL.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1526	Mahindra Max 26XL
Engine HP (hp)	25.6 hp	25.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19 hp	▲ 21.5 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,437 lb	1,863 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,560 lb	1,402 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,646 lb	2,205 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 84 in	82.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,795 lbf	2,690 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.8 gpm	8.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	10 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1526Mahindra Max 26XL

Engine HPhp

▲25.6 hp

PTO HPhp

19 hp

20 hp

▲21.5 hp

HSTShuttle

Weightlb

▲2,437 lb

1,863 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,560 lb

1,402 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 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	Mahindra1526	MahindraMax 26XL


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	S3L2	S3L2
Engine Type	Naturally aspirated, overhead valve, liquid-cooled diesel (Tier IV)	Four-stroke, indirect injection, water-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	80.4 in³	80.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	25.6 hp	25.6 hp
PTO Power	19 hp	HST: 20 hp; Shuttle: 21.5 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	Indirect injection
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.5 gpm	5.8 gpm
Steering Flow	3.3 gpm	2.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.8 gpm (7.5 + 3.3, computed)	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)
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	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 (1526 Shuttle); Live (1526 HST)	Live (HST); Trans (Shuttle)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,646 lb	2,205 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Constant-mesh shuttle (1526 Shuttle); HST, 3 ranges (1526 HST)	HST: HST, 2 ranges; Shuttle: synchro-mesh F/R shuttle, constant-mesh gear
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (1526 Shuttle); Infinite, 3 ranges (1526 HST)	Infinite (HST); 8F / 8R (Shuttle)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	10.0 mph (HST); 11.2 mph (Shuttle)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	5.1 mph (HST); 9.4 mph (Shuttle)
Clutch	Dry single disc	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	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	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	121.3 in	109.3 in
Overall Width	63 in	54.3 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.9 ft	6.6 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	81.5 in	84.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,437 lb (1526 Shuttle); 2,459 lb (1526 HST)	1,863 lb (HST); 1,819 lb (Shuttle)
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, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	7x12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	9.5x16
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.5-14	23x8.5-12
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6x16	33x12.5-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.5-15	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	15x19.5	12x16.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	1526L	Max 26L
Loader Lift Height	1526L: 84 in	Max 26L: 82.7 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1526L: 1,560 lb	Max 26L: 1,402 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1526L: 2,795 lb	Max 26L: 2,690 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	5-year powertrain warranty

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Mahindra 1526 vs Mahindra Max 26XL: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 25.6 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on pto hp at 21.5 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Mahindra 1526.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra 1526 leads on weight at 2,437 lb lb, compared to 1,863 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra 1526 leads on loader lift at 1,560 lb lb, compared to 1,402 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?: The Mahindra 1526 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 2,205 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra 1526	Mahindra Max 26XL
Engine HP (hp)	25.6 hp	25.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19 hp	▲ 21.5 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 2,437 lb	1,863 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,560 lb	1,402 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,646 lb	2,205 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 84 in	82.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,795 lbf	2,690 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.8 gpm	8.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	10 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra 1526Mahindra Max 26XL

Engine HPhp

▲25.6 hp

PTO HPhp

19 hp

20 hp

▲21.5 hp

HSTShuttle

Weightlb

▲2,437 lb

1,863 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,560 lb

1,402 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,646 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	Mahindra1526	MahindraMax 26XL


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	S3L2	S3L2
Engine Type	Naturally aspirated, overhead valve, liquid-cooled diesel (Tier IV)	Four-stroke, indirect injection, water-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	80.4 in³	80.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	25.6 hp	25.6 hp
PTO Power	19 hp	HST: 20 hp; Shuttle: 21.5 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	Indirect injection
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.5 gpm	5.8 gpm
Steering Flow	3.3 gpm	2.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.8 gpm (7.5 + 3.3, computed)	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)
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	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 (1526 Shuttle); Live (1526 HST)	Live (HST); Trans (Shuttle)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I with telescopic stabilizers	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,646 lb	2,205 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	Constant-mesh shuttle (1526 Shuttle); HST, 3 ranges (1526 HST)	HST: HST, 2 ranges; Shuttle: synchro-mesh F/R shuttle, constant-mesh gear
No. of Speeds	8F/8R (1526 Shuttle); Infinite, 3 ranges (1526 HST)	Infinite (HST); 8F / 8R (Shuttle)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	10.0 mph (HST); 11.2 mph (Shuttle)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	5.1 mph (HST); 9.4 mph (Shuttle)
Clutch	Dry single disc	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	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe suspension seat	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	121.3 in	109.3 in
Overall Width	63 in	54.3 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	7.9 ft	6.6 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	81.5 in	84.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,437 lb (1526 Shuttle); 2,459 lb (1526 HST)	1,863 lb (HST); 1,819 lb (Shuttle)
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, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x16	7x12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	9.5x16
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.5-14	23x8.5-12
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6x16	33x12.5-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.5-15	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	15x19.5	12x16.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	1526L	Max 26L
Loader Lift Height	1526L: 84 in	Max 26L: 82.7 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1526L: 1,560 lb	Max 26L: 1,402 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1526L: 2,795 lb	Max 26L: 2,690 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	5-year powertrain warranty

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Mahindra 1526 vs Mahindra Max 26XL: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 25.6 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on pto hp at 21.5 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the Mahindra 1526.

Which is heavier, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The Mahindra 1526 leads on weight at 2,437 lb lb, compared to 1,863 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The Mahindra 1526 leads on loader lift at 1,560 lb lb, compared to 1,402 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra 1526 or the Mahindra Max 26XL?

The Mahindra 1526 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,646 lb lb, compared to 2,205 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.

Mahindra 1526 vs Mahindra Max 26XL

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