Mahindra Max 26XL vs Mahindra Max 26XLT

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 26XLT leads 4 categories to 1 (4 tied). Machine pages: Mahindra Max 26XL and Mahindra Max 26XLT.

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Spec	Mahindra Max 26XL	Mahindra Max 26XLT
Engine HP (hp)	25.6 hp	▲ 25.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 21.5 hp	20.2 hp
Weight (lb)	1,863 lb	▲ 1,973 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,402 lb	1,402 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,205 lb	▲ 2,315 lb
Lift Height (in)	82.7 in	82.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,690 lbf	2,690 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.5 gpm	8.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	10 mph	▲ 10.4 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra Max 26XLMahindra Max 26XLT

Engine HPhp

25.6 hp

▲25.9 hp

PTO HPhp

20 hp

▲21.5 hp

20.2 hp

HSTShuttle

Weightlb

1,863 lb

▲1,973 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,402 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,205 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	MahindraMax 26XL	MahindraMax 26XLT


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	Not Published	S3L2
Engine Type	Four-stroke, indirect injection, water-cooled diesel	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Indirect Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	80.4 in³	80.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	25.6 hp	25.9 hp
PTO Power	HST: 20 hp; Shuttle: 21.5 hp	20.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water Cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Indirect Injection
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.8 gpm	5.8 gpm
Steering Flow	2.7 gpm	2.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)	8.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)	8.5 gpm
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	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 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	Live (HST); Trans (Shuttle)	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2526 rpm	Optional; 2000 @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2205 lb (measuring point not stated)	2315 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position Control

Transmission Type	HST: HST, 2 ranges; Shuttle: Synchro mesh F/R shuttle, constant mesh gear	HST - 2 ranges
No. of Speeds	Infinite (HST); 8F / 8R (Shuttle)	Infinite
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	10.0 mph (HST); 11.2 mph (Shuttle)	10.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	5.1 mph (HST); 9.4 mph (Shuttle)	Not Published
Clutch	Single plate, dry	Dry - Single
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Full-length tractor frame	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power Steering
Brakes	Wet disc	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	109.3 in	110 in
Overall Width	54.3 in	54.3 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	63.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	11.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.6 ft	7.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	84.3 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)	1863 lb (HST); 1819 lb (Shuttle)	1973 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2600 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag, Industrial, Turf	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x12	7-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5x16	9.5-16
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.5-12	23x8.5-12
R3 Turf - Rear	33x12.5-16.5	33x12.5-15
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12	23x8.50-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	12x16.5	12-16.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Quick-Attach Adapter (included)
Loader Model	Max 26L	MXLT26L
Loader Lift Height	Max 26L: 82.7 in	MXLT26L: 82.7 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Max 26L: 1402 lb	MXLT26L: 1402 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	Max 26L: 2690 lb	MXLT26L: 2690 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	Two Year All Aggregate (bumper to bumper) plus Five-Year Limited Powertrain; extends to a total 7-year / 3000 Hrs Limited Powertrain on eligible non-commercial, residential purchases

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Mahindra Max 26XL vs Mahindra Max 26XLT: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra Max 26XL or the Mahindra Max 26XLT?: The Mahindra Max 26XLT leads on engine hp at 25.9 hp hp, compared to 25.6 hp hp for the Mahindra Max 26XL.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Mahindra Max 26XL or the Mahindra Max 26XLT?: The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on pto hp at 21.5 hp hp, compared to 20.2 hp hp for the Mahindra Max 26XLT.
Which is heavier, the Mahindra Max 26XL or the Mahindra Max 26XLT?: The Mahindra Max 26XLT leads on weight at 1,973 lb lb, compared to 1,863 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Mahindra Max 26XL or the Mahindra Max 26XLT?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,402 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra Max 26XL or the Mahindra Max 26XLT?: The Mahindra Max 26XLT leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,315 lb lb, compared to 2,205 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra Max 26XL	Mahindra Max 26XLT
Engine HP (hp)	25.6 hp	▲ 25.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 21.5 hp	20.2 hp
Weight (lb)	1,863 lb	▲ 1,973 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,402 lb	1,402 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,205 lb	▲ 2,315 lb
Lift Height (in)	82.7 in	82.7 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,690 lbf	2,690 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.5 gpm	8.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	10 mph	▲ 10.4 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra Max 26XLMahindra Max 26XLT

Engine HPhp

25.6 hp

▲25.9 hp

PTO HPhp

20 hp

▲21.5 hp

20.2 hp

HSTShuttle

Weightlb

1,863 lb

▲1,973 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,402 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,205 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	MahindraMax 26XL	MahindraMax 26XLT


Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	Not Published	S3L2
Engine Type	Four-stroke, indirect injection, water-cooled diesel	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Indirect Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	80.4 in³	80.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	25.6 hp	25.9 hp
PTO Power	HST: 20 hp; Shuttle: 21.5 hp	20.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water Cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Indirect injection	Indirect Injection
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	5.8 gpm	5.8 gpm
Steering Flow	2.7 gpm	2.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)	8.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.5 gpm (5.8 + 2.7, computed)	8.5 gpm
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	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 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	Live (HST); Trans (Shuttle)	Live
PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2526 rpm	Optional; 2000 @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	CAT I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2205 lb (measuring point not stated)	2315 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position Control

Transmission Type	HST: HST, 2 ranges; Shuttle: Synchro mesh F/R shuttle, constant mesh gear	HST - 2 ranges
No. of Speeds	Infinite (HST); 8F / 8R (Shuttle)	Infinite
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	10.0 mph (HST); 11.2 mph (Shuttle)	10.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	5.1 mph (HST); 9.4 mph (Shuttle)	Not Published
Clutch	Single plate, dry	Dry - Single
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Full-length tractor frame	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Power Steering
Brakes	Wet disc	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	109.3 in	110 in
Overall Width	54.3 in	54.3 in
Wheelbase	Not Published	63.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	11.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.6 ft	7.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	84.3 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)	1863 lb (HST); 1819 lb (Shuttle)	1973 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2600 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag, Industrial, Turf	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x12	7-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5x16	9.5-16
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.5-12	23x8.5-12
R3 Turf - Rear	33x12.5-16.5	33x12.5-15
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12	23x8.50-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	12x16.5	12-16.5

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Quick-Attach Adapter (included)
Loader Model	Max 26L	MXLT26L
Loader Lift Height	Max 26L: 82.7 in	MXLT26L: 82.7 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Max 26L: 1402 lb	MXLT26L: 1402 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	Max 26L: 2690 lb	MXLT26L: 2690 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	5-year powertrain warranty	Two Year All Aggregate (bumper to bumper) plus Five-Year Limited Powertrain; extends to a total 7-year / 3000 Hrs Limited Powertrain on eligible non-commercial, residential purchases

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Mahindra Max 26XL vs Mahindra Max 26XLT: Quick Answers

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

The Mahindra Max 26XLT leads on engine hp at 25.9 hp hp, compared to 25.6 hp hp for the Mahindra Max 26XL.

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

The Mahindra Max 26XL leads on pto hp at 21.5 hp hp, compared to 20.2 hp hp for the Mahindra Max 26XLT.

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

The Mahindra Max 26XLT leads on weight at 1,973 lb lb, compared to 1,863 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.

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

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,402 lb lb for loader lift.

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

The Mahindra Max 26XLT leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,315 lb lb, compared to 2,205 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 26XL.

Mahindra Max 26XL vs Mahindra Max 26XLT

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