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Read articles →Filmed side-by-side at the 2017 Mahindra National Dealer Meeting, this is a detailed static walkaround comparing the Mahindra 1526 against the Kubota L2501 and John Deere 3025E, build materials, loader arm bracing, joystick placement, three-point hitch linkage, floorboard design, lift capacity (1150 vs 1560 lbs), weight, and warranty terms. No engines running, no loader or backhoe demo. Best for buyers cross-shopping these three subcompacts on specs and construction quality rather than seat time.
Hosted by a Mahindra dealership representative (Orchard Hill Farm Equipment), so expect a comparison that leans favorably toward the Mahindra 1526.
The Mahindra 1526 lifts around 1560 pounds while the Kubota L2501 lifts around 1150 pounds, even though the L2501 bucket looks bigger. The 1526 lifts a traprock-filled bucket with ease while the L2501 cannot.
The Mahindra 1526 has a seven year warranty with a 3000 hour cutoff. The John Deere 3025E has a six year warranty with a 2000 hour cutoff. The Kubota L2501 is also six years, though exact terms were unclear to the presenter.
No. The John Deere 3025E has a cast aluminum rear end and no backhoe available, while the Mahindra 1526 is all cast steel and can accept a backhoe.
The Mahindra 1526 uses the Bobcat universal quick attach system, while the John Deere 3025E uses a John Deere style quick attach proprietary to only John Deere implements.
| Mahindra 1526 | John Deere 3025E | Kubota L2501 | Mahindra 1626 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 19 hp | 19.4 hp | 19 hp | 19 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 1526L: 2,795 lb (at pivot pin) | 1,704 lb (at pivot pin) | 2,373 lbf (at pivot pin) | Mahindra 1626L: 2,557 lb |
| 3-point lift capacity | 2,646 lb | Not Published | 1,918 lb | Not Published |
| Hydraulic flow | 7.5 gpm | 5.3 gpm | 5.15 gpm | 7.5 gpm |
