Which has more horsepower, the Mahindra eMax 20S HST Cab or the Massey Ferguson MF 1520?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1520 leads on engine hp at 20 hp hp, compared to 19.4 hp hp for the Mahindra eMax 20S HST Cab.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Mahindra eMax 20S HST Cab or the Massey Ferguson MF 1520?

The Massey Ferguson MF 1520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,323 lb lb, compared to 680 lb lb for the Mahindra eMax 20S HST Cab.

Mahindra eMax 20S HST Cab vs Massey Ferguson MF 1520

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 Massey Ferguson MF 1520 leads 3 categories to 0. Machine pages: Mahindra eMax 20S HST Cab and Massey Ferguson MF 1520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra eMax 20S HST Cab	Massey Ferguson MF 1520
Engine HP (hp)	19.4 hp	▲ 20 hp
PTO HP (hp)	14.2 hp	—
Weight (lb)	2,219 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	617 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	680 lb	▲ 1,323 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.3 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,235 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	6.2 gpm	▲ 8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	7.8 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra eMax 20S HST CabMassey Ferguson MF 1520

Engine HPhp

19.4 hp

▲20 hp

PTO HPhp

14.2 hp

—

Weightlb

2,219 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

617 lb

—

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

680 lb

▲1,323 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	MahindraeMax 20S HST Cab	Massey FergusonMF 1520


PTO Power	14.2 hp	Not Published
Alternator	45 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Indirect Injection, Water-cooled Diesel Engine	3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Indirect Injection	Not Published
Displacement	60.6 in³	68.5 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3000 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	Massey Ferguson (AGCO)
Engine Power (Gross)	19.4 hp	20 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Complies with US TIER-4 Final Norms	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	2219 lb	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	2.1 gpm	3.2 gpm
Implement Flow	4.1 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	6.2 gpm	8.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	6.2 gpm	8.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 @ 2942 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Sliding gear
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,323 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Available; 2500 @ 2958 rpm	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I Narrow with Check Chains	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	680 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12-12	315X75D-15
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	24X8.5-12
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12-12	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26X12-12	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Front	18X8.5-10	6.0-12

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	7.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	71.3 in	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	1235 lb	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	6.1 gal: Standard skid-steer style loader couplers (Quick Attach Couplers) for fast, easy front-implement connection.	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	617 lb (at pivot pin)	Not Published

Clutch	Dry-Single	Not Published
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 2 ranges	8F / 8R
Transmission Type	HST	Mechanical
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	7.8 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Rear differential lock

Brakes	Wet Disc	Not Published
Steering	Power Steering	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	53.1 in	61.4 in
Overall Width	44.5 in	43.3 in
Ground Clearance	8.3 in	9.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Applicable	79.1 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	79.6 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	94.2 in	112.8 in