Mahindra Max 26XL vs Massey Ferguson MF 1525

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 1525 leads 2 categories to 1. Machine pages: Mahindra Max 26XL and Massey Ferguson MF 1525.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Mahindra Max 26XL	Massey Ferguson MF 1525
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 25.9 hp	25 hp
PTO HP (hp)	21.7 hp	n/a
Weight (lb)	2,600 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	1,402 lb	n/a
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,315 lb	▲ 2,646 lb
Lift Height (in)	82.7 in	n/a
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,690 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.5 gpm	▲ 8.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	10.4 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Mahindra Max 26XLMassey Ferguson MF 1525

Engine HPhp

▲25.9 hp

25 hp

PTO HPhp

21.7 hp

n/a

Weightlb

2,600 lb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

1,402 lb

n/a

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,315 lb

▲2,646 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	Massey FergusonMF 1525


PTO Power	21.7 hp	Not Published
Alternator	50 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	80.4 in³	91.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Mitsubishi	Massey Ferguson (AGCO)
Engine Power (Gross)	25.9 hp @ 500 rpm	25 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	No DPF	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	2600 lb	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

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

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	2.7 gpm	3.2 gpm
Implement Flow	5.8 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.5 gpm	8.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.5 gpm	8.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm	540 rpm / 750 rpm (540E)
PTO Type	Live	Electro-hydraulic
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,646 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional; 2000 @ 2526 rpm	Standard
Category, 3-Point Hitch	CAT I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2315 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	33X12.5-15	315/80D-16
R3 Turf - Front	23X8.5-12	24X8.5-12
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Front	23X8.50-12	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	9.5-16	9.5-18
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.0-12	6.0-12

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	9.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	82.7 in	Not Published
Loader Breakout Force	2690 lb	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	MXLT6.9 gal: Quick-Attach Adapter (included)	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1402 lb	Not Published

Clutch	Dry-Single	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Infinite / 2 Ranges	3 ranges
Transmission Type	HST	Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	10.4 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	63.2 in	66.9 in
Overall Width	54.3 in	43.3 in
Ground Clearance	11.4 in	10.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS	84.3 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	95.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	110 in	115.6 in

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