Mahindra 1526 Vs Kubota L2501

Goodwrench3 · Mar 28, 2018

Re: Mahendra 1526 Vs Kubota L2501

I have been shopping hard and am splitting hairs between the 1526 and L2501. I am impressed by the indicated lift capacity of the Mahindra.. but just like the fit,finish, smoothness, of the Kubota. But... I am concerned of the Kubotas lift capacity. Anyone have real world experience lifting 900+ lb. large square hay bales? That's what I need this tractor to be able to handle and stack 3 high... that's lifting that weight a minimum of 72" using pallet forks. Can the L2501 safely do this??

LMychajluk · Mar 29, 2018

Re: Mahendra 1526 Vs Kubota L2501

There are a couple of YouTube vids showing the 1526 and Max26 lifting 900lb round bales. mahindra hay bale - YouTube

Which Monticello are you from? Our place is near the one in NY.

Goodwrench3 · Mar 29, 2018

Re: Mahendra 1526 Vs Kubota L2501

LMychajluk said:
There are a couple of YouTube vids showing the 1526 and Max26 lifting 900lb round bales. mahindra hay bale - YouTube

Which Monticello are you from? Our place is near the one in NY.

I'm near Monroe,WI. Based on all I've seen and the specs I have no doubt the 1526 will lift the large bale. I want to know if the L2501 can do the same and high enough to stack 3 high. I was just hoping I didn't have to make my choice between the 2 based solely on lift capacity.

s219 · Mar 30, 2018

Re: Mahendra 1526 Vs Kubota L2501

As I posted next to the post in your other thread:

The Mahindra loader doesn't go as high as the kubota loader, and that is where the discrepancy lies. If you look at the Kubota's loader performance curve at the lower height of the Mahindra, the capacity is about the same there. Don't fixate only on the capacity, also look at height.

Both tractors can lift 900# to 72", but the specs are based on the front pins. Pallet forks put the load farther out front and reduce the capacity quite a bit. You will need to do the math based on the size of the bales and the distance from the pins, but it sounds marginal to me.

s219 · Mar 30, 2018

Re: Mahendra 1526 Vs Kubota L2501

By the way, it's probably not good to keep asking the same exact question in a bunch of old threads. Instead, use the search function and read all the threads. In at least one of the previous 1526-2501 threads, we posted the loader curves which will answer your question. I hate to see new shoppers get confused by loader specs, so don't go by the paper numbers alone. The only reason the Mahindra appears to lift more on paper is because it is limited to a lower height by about 10".

Goodwrench3 · Mar 30, 2018

Re: Mahendra 1526 Vs Kubota L2501

I found the loader curve attachment but it doesn't make sense.. the height is in mm and weight in kg. So converting 94" max height for L2501 FEL it's 2387 mm. Use the crude graph it looks to line up at approximately 1350 kg at the pin. That converts to 2,976 lbs! I wish...! Something ain't right with the loader curve specs.

Peter 315 · Mar 30, 2018

Re: Mahendra 1526 Vs Kubota L2501

Goodwrench3 said:
I found the loader curve attachment but it doesn't make sense.. the height is in mm and weight in kg. So converting 94" max height for L2501 FEL it's 2387 mm. Use the crude graph it looks to line up at approximately 1350 kg at the pin. That converts to 2,976 lbs! I wish...! Something ain't right with the loader curve specs.

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s219 · Mar 30, 2018

Re: Mahendra 1526 Vs Kubota L2501

Here's the curves for my L3200 from the owners manual. Same exact loader as on the L2501, but the L3200 has higher hydraulic pressure if I remember right, so that will make a difference. Expect the L2501 numbers to be slightly lower.

Anyway, for the L3200:

The capacity at pins is 2712# at the ground and drops to 1146# at max height of 94". At 84" (approx max height of Mahindra) it's about 1250#.

At 20" in front of the pins, the capacity at the ground is 1984# and that drops to 1102# at about 67" height, where the chart runs out of scale. If I eyeball that curve to max height, it's about 800#. If I eyeball it to 84" (Mahindra max height) it's about 870#.

If you can find the max pressure ratings for the L2501 and the L3200, you can scale all these numbers down by the ratio of (L2501_PRESSURE/L3200_PRESSURE). All of the forces and moments will scale off pressure, so all of the numbers I have here should scale down uniformly for the L2501 based on that ratio.

WVH1977 · Mar 30, 2018

Re: Mahendra 1526 Vs Kubota L2501

Shopping for the right tractor can be down right frustrating at times. It is a lot to look at and decide on. You can look at specifications all day long and still not get the answer you are looking for. Real world use is the only way to really know what each machine is really capable of.

It seems like a lot of first time buyers on here beat the He!! out of loader specs. A piece of paper with numbers should not dictate the tractor you buy. Seat time is the best thing you can do. I have a bush hog loader on my TC40. I believe the max lift weight at full height is 1300 lbs. I can tell you from personal experience that I have lifted more than that with no problems what so ever. The loader is strong and never once let me down with most of the tasks I have put it through and believe me I have tested it.

You have stated that you really like the fit and finish of the Kubota and that it is a comfortable machine. Don't second guess yourself about the loader specs. This will be a long term investment and you need to make sure you are comfortable on whatever you decide to buy.

I cannot tell you which tractor will be best for you. That is something you will ultimately have to decide for yourself. These forums are nice for finding current owners and getting opinions about their tractors. However, the opinions and comments are not always correct and some folks just plainly don't know what they are talking about.

My biggest source for information on tractors does not come from a website it comes from friends and neighbors that farm for a living and work around tractors all the time. That for me is where I put my trust when I have questions concerning things tractor related. The majority of the answers I get from them are ones I don't like hearing but they tell me straight what is up and that is what this hard head needs to hear at times.

If you like the Kubota dealer and the feel of the Kubota tractor then go for it. If you like the Mahindra dealer and the feel of that machine better and are really that concerned over loader specs (which on these small tractors is not a whole lot) then go for the Mahindra. Because if you don't you will always be second guessing yourself. I really wish you the best and hope you end up with the machine that will make YOU the happiest.

Goodwrench3 · Mar 30, 2018

Re: Mahendra 1526 Vs Kubota L2501

s219 said:
Here's the curves for my L3200 from the owners manual. Same exact loader as on the L2501, but the L3200 has higher hydraulic pressure if I remember right, so that will make a difference. Expect the L2501 numbers to be slightly lower.

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Anyway, for the L3200:

The capacity at pins is 2712# at the ground and drops to 1146# at max height of 94". At 84" (approx max height of Mahindra) it's about 1250#.

At 20" in front of the pins, the capacity at the ground is 1984# and that drops to 1102# at about 67" height, where the chart runs out of scale. If I eyeball that curve to max height, it's about 800#. If I eyeball it to 84" (Mahindra max height) it's about 870#.

If you can find the max pressure ratings for the L2501 and the L3200, you can scale all these numbers down by the ratio of (L2501_PRESSURE/L3200_PRESSURE). All of the forces and moments will scale off pressure, so all of the numbers I have here should scale down uniformly for the L2501 based on that ratio.