Both compact · same Mahindra lineup
Mahindra 1626 vs Mahindra 2123
| Spec | Mahindra 1626 | Mahindra 2123 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$22,769 | ~$19,756 |
| What that price is | series starting price | series starting price |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 25.9 hp | 22.9 hp |
| PTO hp | 19 hp | 16.8 hp |
| Loader lift | 1,830 lbsmeasuring point not recorded | 1,477 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 1,720 lbsmeasuring point not recorded | 1,760 lbs24 in behind the lift points |
| Hydraulic flow | 7.5 GPM | 11.2 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Mahindra | Mitsubishi |
| Weight | 2,459 lbs | 2,101 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 8.2 gal | 5.8 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | No |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | 7 yr powertrain | 7 yr / 3000 hr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
Mahindra 1626
What they like
- The 1,830 lb loader lift is genuinely class-leading for the price - it out-lifts a Kubota L2501 and Deere 3025E by a wide margin
- The 7-year powertrain warranty is one of the longest in the industry and a major draw for budget-conscious buyers
- Priced well below a comparably capable Deere or Kubota, delivering a lot of tractor per dollar
- The 1,720 lb 3-point lift handles full-size implements the sub-compacts can't touch
- Mahindra is the world's largest tractor maker, so the company and parts supply are stable
- It's a strong choice for someone who wants maximum work capacity and doesn't care about resale value
What they complain about
- The dealer network is thin versus Kubota and Deere, so warranty and service can require a long drive in many regions
- Only 19 PTO HP despite the 25.9 engine HP, so it's weaker on the PTO than the number suggests
- Resale value trails the Japanese brands significantly - you take a bigger depreciation hit
- Fit and finish is a step below Kubota and Deere, with cheaper plastics and fittings noted by owners
- That big loader capacity can overwhelm the chassis and front axle if you routinely lift near the max
Mahindra 2123
What they like
- 1,760 lb of 3-point lift at 24 inches aft is more than double the 1100 series' 771 lb from an engine of the same 22.9 hp
- The L21 loader lifts 1,477 lb at full height at the pivot pin, close to twice what the sub-compact L11 manages
- Mahindra states no DPF and no regeneration cycle, and here it comes on a compact rather than a sub-compact frame
- Three-range hydrostatic with an 11.2 mph top speed, up from the 1100's two ranges and 7.3 mph
- Telescoping stabilizers are standard on the Category I hitch, which machines this size often charge for
- Seven-year, 3,000-hour limited powertrain coverage, the longest term any brand in this catalog publishes
What they complain about
- 16.8 PTO hp is modest for a 2,101 lb compact, so it suits loader work better than a wide rotary cutter
- Only 6.3 GPM of the 11.2 GPM total reaches implements - steering takes 5.0 GPM, the biggest steering share in Mahindra's range
- 5.8 gallons of fuel is less than the lighter 1100 series carries, so run time is short for the class
- Open station in practice: the model card, spec table and configurator all show no cab, and only a promotional offers table implies otherwise
- HST is the only transmission at this hp point - there is no shuttle 2123
- Away from the Southeast and Texas, Mahindra dealer coverage gets patchy, and that is a bigger deal on a tractor you will work than on a mower