Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra Max 26XL or the Solis S26?

The Solis S26 leads on engine hp at 26 hp hp, compared to 25.9 hp hp for the Mahindra Max 26XL.

Mahindra Max 26XL vs Solis S26

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 3 measurable specs, the Solis S26 leads 3 categories to 0. Machine pages: Mahindra Max 26XL and Solis S26.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra Max 26XL	Solis S26
Engine HP (hp)	25.9 hp	▲ 26 hp
PTO HP (hp)	21.7 hp	—
Weight (lb)	2,600 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	1,402 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,315 lb	—
Lift Height (in)	82.7 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,690 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.5 gpm	▲ 17.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	10.4 mph	▲ 16.2 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra Max 26XLSolis S26

Engine HPhp

25.9 hp

▲26 hp

PTO HPhp

21.7 hp

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Weightlb

2,600 lb

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Loader Liftlb

1,402 lb

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3-Pt Lift (24 in)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	SolisS26


PTO Power	21.7 hp	NOT FOUND
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	42 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Engine Type	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Indirect Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine	3 Cylinder Diesel Engine
Fuel System	Indirect Injection	NOT_FOUND
Displacement	80.4 in³	80.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2500
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	NOT_FOUND
Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi
Engine Power (Gross)	25.9 hp @ 500 rpm	26 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	No DPF	NOT FOUND — solis.md states only 'Compliant with current environmental standards' without naming a specific standard (e.g. Stage V / Tier 4)
Engine Model	—	Mitsubishi S3L2

Weight with ROPS and Loader	2600 lb	1045 Kg
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	—

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	—

Pump Type	Not Published	—
Steering Flow	2.7 gpm	—
Implement Flow	5.8 gpm	17.8 LPM
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.5 gpm	—
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	—
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.5 gpm	—
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	—
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 DA

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540, 1000
PTO Type	Live	Mechanical
Lift Control Type	Position Control	—
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	600 Kg
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 @ 2526 rpm	NOT FOUND — no source explicitly states mid-PTO availability or absence for the S26
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I	Cat 1 - N
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2315 lb	—

R3 Turf - Rear	33X12.5-15	33x15.5-16.5
R3 Turf - Front	23X8.5-12	23x8.50-12
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Radial Agri: Front 6.5/80-12, Rear 280/70 R18; Turf: Front 25x8.50-14, Rear 13.60-16; Industrial: Front 23x8.50-12, Rear 33x15.5-16.5; Galaxy Pro: Front 220/55 R12, Rear 280/70 R16
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	33x15.5-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	23X8.50-12	23x8.50-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	8.30-20
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.0-12	6.5/80-12 / 280/70 R18

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	—
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	—
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	—
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	—
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	—

Loader Lift Height	82.7 in	—
Loader Breakout Force	2690 lb	—
Quick Attach Loader System	MXLT6.9 gal: Quick-Attach Adapter (included)	—
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1402 lb	—

Clutch	Dry-Single	Single Clutch
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 2 Ranges	9 Forward + 9 Reverse (Side Shift Gear)
Transmission Type	HST	Constant Mesh with Synchromesh Shuttle Lever
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	10.4 mph	16.2 Km/Hr @ 2815 fly up
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	NOT FOUND
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Yes, Foot Operated

Brakes	Wet Disc	Oil Immersed, Mechanical Actuation, Independent Parking Brake
Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	—
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	—

Wheelbase	63.2 in	61.4 in
Overall Width	54.3 in	41.7 in
Ground Clearance	11.4 in	9.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	84.3 in	77 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	—
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	NOT FOUND — no source explicitly states a folded-ROPS height. ironandearth.co.uk lists '1955mm Height to ROPS' but does not specify folded vs. erected state.
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	—
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	110 in	114 in

Mahindra Max 26XL vs Solis S26: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra Max 26XL or the Solis S26?: The Solis S26 leads on engine hp at 26 hp hp, compared to 25.9 hp hp for the Mahindra Max 26XL.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra Max 26XL	Solis S26
Engine HP (hp)	25.9 hp	▲ 26 hp
PTO HP (hp)	21.7 hp	—
Weight (lb)	2,600 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	1,402 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,315 lb	—
Lift Height (in)	82.7 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,690 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.5 gpm	▲ 17.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	10.4 mph	▲ 16.2 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra Max 26XLSolis S26

Engine HPhp

25.9 hp

▲26 hp

PTO HPhp

21.7 hp

—

Weightlb

2,600 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,402 lb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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	SolisS26


PTO Power	21.7 hp	NOT FOUND
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	42 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Engine Type	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Indirect Injection, Water Cooled Diesel Engine	3 Cylinder Diesel Engine
Fuel System	Indirect Injection	NOT_FOUND
Displacement	80.4 in³	80.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2500
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	NOT_FOUND
Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Mitsubishi
Engine Power (Gross)	25.9 hp @ 500 rpm	26 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	No DPF	NOT FOUND — solis.md states only 'Compliant with current environmental standards' without naming a specific standard (e.g. Stage V / Tier 4)
Engine Model	—	Mitsubishi S3L2

Weight with ROPS and Loader	2600 lb	1045 Kg
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	—

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	—

Pump Type	Not Published	—
Steering Flow	2.7 gpm	—
Implement Flow	5.8 gpm	17.8 LPM
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.5 gpm	—
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	—
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.5 gpm	—
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	—
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 DA

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540, 1000
PTO Type	Live	Mechanical
Lift Control Type	Position Control	—
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	600 Kg
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 @ 2526 rpm	NOT FOUND — no source explicitly states mid-PTO availability or absence for the S26
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I	Cat 1 - N
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2315 lb	—

R3 Turf - Rear	33X12.5-15	33x15.5-16.5
R3 Turf - Front	23X8.5-12	23x8.50-12
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Radial Agri: Front 6.5/80-12, Rear 280/70 R18; Turf: Front 25x8.50-14, Rear 13.60-16; Industrial: Front 23x8.50-12, Rear 33x15.5-16.5; Galaxy Pro: Front 220/55 R12, Rear 280/70 R16
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	33x15.5-16.5
R4 Industrial - Front	23X8.50-12	23x8.50-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	8.30-20
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.0-12	6.5/80-12 / 280/70 R18

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	—
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	—
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	—
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	—
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	—

Loader Lift Height	82.7 in	—
Loader Breakout Force	2690 lb	—
Quick Attach Loader System	MXLT6.9 gal: Quick-Attach Adapter (included)	—
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1402 lb	—

Clutch	Dry-Single	Single Clutch
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 2 Ranges	9 Forward + 9 Reverse (Side Shift Gear)
Transmission Type	HST	Constant Mesh with Synchromesh Shuttle Lever
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	10.4 mph	16.2 Km/Hr @ 2815 fly up
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	NOT FOUND
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Yes, Foot Operated

Brakes	Wet Disc	Oil Immersed, Mechanical Actuation, Independent Parking Brake
Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	—
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	—

Wheelbase	63.2 in	61.4 in
Overall Width	54.3 in	41.7 in
Ground Clearance	11.4 in	9.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS	84.3 in	77 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	—
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	NOT FOUND — no source explicitly states a folded-ROPS height. ironandearth.co.uk lists '1955mm Height to ROPS' but does not specify folded vs. erected state.
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	—
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	110 in	114 in

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