Pick a make and model. Full spec sheet, owner videos, and similar tractors on one page.
Find a model →Pit up to four models against each other. Engine, hydraulics, hitch, weight, warranty.
Open comparison →Written guides on choosing tractors, hydraulics, PTO, hitches, and maintenance.
Read articles →A dealership walkaround from a salesperson who clearly knows the machine well. Covers transmission options, loader capacity and bucket width, backhoe subframe design with a useful comparison to three-point-hitch-mounted alternatives, ground clearance considerations, controls layout, seat, and warranty terms including powertrain specifics. No live operation or digging shown, but the depth of technical commentary sets it apart from a typical quick tour. Best for shoppers comparing the 1626 against the Mahindra Max 26.
A dealership channel with a named salesperson presenting inventory, so expect a sales-leaning perspective, though the commentary goes beyond a pure pitch.
Almost no manufacturer sells three-point hitch mounted backhoes anymore because that design was never meant for backhoe stresses and can pull apart a tractor's rear end. The 1626 uses a separate subframe mounted with two large pins.
Loader lift capacity is just under 1,600 pounds, and the bucket width is 60 inches, compared to 54 inches on the Mahindra Max 26.
Seven-year parts and labor warranty with no deductible on the powertrain, two-year bumper-to-bumper on the tractor, and typically one-year on loaders and backhoes.
Consider the 1626 for two to two and a half acres and up if you need less maneuverability; choose the Max 26 if you need tighter turning in confined spaces.
