Mitsubishi MTU26
Series: MTU
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Mitsubishi MTU: the MTU26 is a water-cooled three-cylinder compact tractor with a 1,318 cm³ engine, 25 hp (18 kW) at 2,500 rpm and a weight of 1,176 kg on a 1,710 mm wheelbase
Through its agricultural machinery division, Mitsubishi builds compact tractors aimed above all at small, often irregularly shaped plots such as those common in rice growing and orchard work in Japan. The MTU26 belongs to these small, manoeuvrable general-purpose tractors.
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The three-cylinder engine displaces 1,318 cm³ and produces 25 hp, or 18 kW, at 2,500 rpm, and is water-cooled. On a 1,710 mm wheelbase the MTU26 weighs just 1,176 kg, measuring 3,190 mm in length, 1,400 mm in width and 2,389 mm in height. Its hydraulics lift up to 1,200 kg, a strong figure for attachments in this size class.
The compact dimensions and tight turning circle of such three-cylinder tractors are matched to narrow field tracks, rice paddy banks and row spacing in orchards, where larger tractors could no longer turn. The comparatively high hydraulic lift capacity allows heavier attachments to be used despite the low weight, such as rotary tillers or mowers fitted through the three-point linkage. The power take-off is likewise available to drive such attachments.
When buying a used example, check the condition of the hydraulic pump and valves for the lift, wear on the three-cylinder engine, and rust, which is favoured by humid climates and rice-field use. Spare parts outside Japan are limited for this small series.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells MTU26
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 25 hp (18 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 1,318 cm³correct |
| Stroke | 92 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,190 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,400 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,389 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,710 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 325 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,176 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 1,200 kgcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.3 kW/t (18 kW / 1.2 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 11% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Mitsubishi MTU26 have?
The Mitsubishi MTU26 delivers 25 hp.
How much does the Mitsubishi MTU26 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,176 kg.
What engine does the Mitsubishi MTU26 have?
3 cylinders, 1,318 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How much does the rear linkage of the Mitsubishi MTU26 lift?
The rear linkage lifts 1,200 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Mitsubishi MTU26?
3,190 mm × 1,400 mm × 2,389 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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