Buying Advice Mahindra tractors

[Hogtide56]

I recently purchased a cabin and 35 acres and am looking to get a tractor. I would be using it mostly for bush hogging (about 20 acres of flat pasture), some gravel driveway work, and occ moving some dirt around.
Think I have decided to go with Mahindra (dealer nearby and seem like good tractors from what I've read). Anyway, am having a hard time deciding between the 4530 with Shuttle shift or the 5035 with PST or HST, or if the 4035 would be enough tractor. I have never driven a tractor before and don't know if the HST would be the better option over the shuttle or PST, or if I would acclimate quickly to the shuttle and be happy that I saved some money for implements.
Thanks for any advice and help!

 

[JerryK]

The HST/PST topic has been hashed around for years on this forum. If you do a search, you can find several hours worth of reading. My take on it, is that if you are doing a lot of ground engagement work [ plow/disk/etc ] you are better off with the PST. The HST is the better choice for any type of back and forth loader work/snowblowing or close quarters maneuvering. I have a 5035 HST, and with a set of forks on the front, the thing is just about the handiest thing a guy could want around the place. Nothing wrong with a shuttle, either. If it were me, I'd at least go with the PST... Best to spend some time on a few different types and then go with your gut. And remember, it's only money....

 

[seymojo536]

Well, you got the toughest decision right. Picking the Mahindra that is. The rest is easy. If you don't have a lot of loader work, get the shuttle, otherwise just plan on spending an afternoon driving them and see which one feels right.

 

[Sysop]

I'm using a 4035HST to do many of the tasks you are talking about and do them on hills. Very seldom have I thought more power or weight were needed.

 

[Hogtide56]

Thank you guys for your help. I ended getting a very good deal on the 4530 that I couldn't pass up.
$26k for the tractor, FEL, 6' Medium Duty Cutter, 7' Box Blade, canopy, and quick hitch.
Hope to be receiving it next week.

 

[flusher]

Thank you guys for your help. I ended getting a very good deal on the 4530 that I couldn't pass up.
$26k for the tractor, FEL, 6' Medium Duty Cutter, 7' Box Blade, canopy, and quick hitch.
Hope to be receiving it next week.

Good for you. Glad you found your tractor. I had a 2008 Mahindra 5525 for about 7 years and sold it when I moved back to the city. Great tractor.

Have the dealer weld chain hooks on the FEL bucket. I bought the skid steer quick attach (SSQA) option for the FEL on my 5525. About $1K. Add it to your tractor deal and the dealer might give you a nice discount.

Good luck.

 

[JWR]

Thank you guys for your help. I ended getting a very good deal on the 4530 that I couldn't pass up.
$26k for the tractor, FEL, 6' Medium Duty Cutter, 7' Box Blade, canopy, and quick hitch.
Hope to be receiving it next week.

Good luck with all that. Never drove a tractor ? Holy cow. You are in for a huge learning experience no matter what brand or model ! You will have a lot of "dumb questions" (they are NOT dumb, the more you ask and explore the better.) Why is it so hard to get the PTO attached ? Why didn't I buy an hydraulic top link? "Hey this box scraper is useless because I have to get off every 3 minutes to adjust the tangs." How do I keep from ripping this canopy off the tractor every other day ? It won't clear the overhanging branches. etc., etc. Twenty acres of flat pasture and a 6' cutter is a great place to get experience and answer the first 30 or 40 questions ! A lot of familiarization driving around the property before you go digging into the heavy stuff is a good idea.