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Read articles →This is a side-by-side walkaround comparing a customer's brand-new Mahindra 1626S against the Kubota L2502, prompted by the Mahindra needing tire fluid service at this Kubota dealer. It covers loader bucket size and build, hydraulic valve behavior (single vs dual-acting), tires, seat comfort, fenders, front axle, and metal quality, with real side-by-side visuals. Useful for shoppers cross-shopping these two models, though the comparison leans favorably toward Kubota throughout.
Posted by a Kubota dealership channel (Kubota of Lynchburg), so expect a sales-leaning perspective favoring Kubota despite claims of fairness.
The Kubota bucket is much larger and has plate reinforcements and a reinforced cutting edge, while the Mahindra bucket has no reinforcements and is straight steel.
No, the Mahindra has a single-acting hydraulic valve so you must stop raising the loader before tilting the bucket, unlike the Kubota's smooth dual function.
The Mahindra seat looks more comfortable with armrests and lumbar support, but the Kubota seat has a better adjustable spring suspension system overall.
The Kubota has thicker steel fenders, a heavier cast iron front axle, and shinier hard steel, while the Mahindra has plastic fenders and cheaper, floppier metal.
