Backhoe Anyone Own a New 26b Backhoe?

[jtsmithson]

I recently purchased a Mahindra Max 26 HST TLB and MMM. The backhoe is a 26b. As I review the specifications in the owners manual, they differ from Mahindra's website and the latest Max Tier IV brochures. The digging depth and digging force is less in the manual I was provided compared to what is listed on the website and the new brochures. I contacted the dealer and they have not been able to answer my question. Does anyone know the difference between a new model 26b backhoe and the old model 26b?

 

[jtsmithson]

I recently purchased a Mahindra Max 26 HST TLB and MMM. The backhoe is a 26b. As I review the specifications in the owners manual, they differ from Mahindra's website and the latest Max Tier IV brochures. The digging depth and digging force is less in the manual I was provided compared to what is listed on the website and the new brochures. I contacted the dealer and they have not been able to answer my question. Does anyone know the difference between a new model 26b backhoe and the old model 26b?

Ok... here's a little more info with the differences I have found so far... the old 26b has a max digging depth of 76.3", digging depth (2' bottom) 74.9", loading reach height of 36", bucket digging force 2145 lbs, and the dipper digging force is 903 lbs. The new 26b has a serrated boom a max digging depth of 80", digging depth (2' bottom) 78.5", loading reach height of 40", bucket digging force 2270 lbs, and the dipper digging force is 1248 lbs. I have attached a photo of the new 26b.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Sorry I cant help you, but that is sure different.

 

[jtsmithson]

Thanks for the reply. Pretty sure mine is the old style. I have attached a side by side pic of both. It probably doesn't matter that much, but I was specifically told the new specs was what I was buying. BTW...the dealer still hasn't provided an answer.

 

[Cramby]

What does the serrated do for you if anything?

 

[oldpilgrim]

it's for lifting and holding logs or rocks. I think it's a great idea.

 

[Rdr202]

I have the old style 26 b that I added a thumb for moving rocks.

 

[AchingBack]

it's for lifting and holding logs or rocks. I think it's a great idea.

It is a good idea, but the designer got carried away when making the teeth go so high on the dipper.

 

[MAX26XL]

I was impressed with my Max26XL with the Thumb, made quick work with a Stump in the yard.

 

[dickfoster]

I was impressed with my Max26XL with the Thumb, made quick work with a Stump in the yard.

How big was the stump and what kind of tree was it?
I have a 1538TLB on the way and have a whole lotta stumps to deal with. Some I know to be too big and nasty for a small tractor to deal with but there are so many I can surely get after some of them.