5500 vs 6500 vs 6520 advice

[MtnViewRanch]

Originally Posted by bindian

Brian,
Well, I could just go out and buy a 17 gpm pump. That turbo means nothing to me. Heck yeah, my dealer would sell them to us and then buy one for his hay operation. Then Joel would have 3, because I don't think my 511 BH would work too well with a cab.
hugs, Brandi

Brandi, I am ignorant when it comes to your type of backhoes, Why would yours not work on a cabbed tractor, to close to the cab, you wouldn't be able to hook up?

[bindian]

Originally Posted by MtnViewRanch

Brandi, I am ignorant when it comes to your type of backhoes, Why would yours not work on a cabbed tractor, to close to the cab, you wouldn't be able to hook up?

I can turn around and reach back and operate the dipper stick to grab stuff with the thumb extended and haul it without getting down and walking around to the BH seat. The window would be in the way on the cab model. Oh course, I could take the window out , then all the cold air would excape. I will just have to wait for the cabbed TLB to come out with a 180 degree pivoting seat.
hugs, Brandi

[DavesTractor]

Originally Posted by MtnViewRanch

Kicking yourself for not getting a 7520. Do you think that your dealer would give us a good deal on the 8560's if we bought 3, you, me, and Joel?
Just kidding, I like my 7520.

This dealer would...if we ever see them! New model introductions are historically tardy. This will be no different.

By the way we had a 2006 7520 4x4 (with 1100 hours on it already) on our dyno the other day after a service. Dang thing held 75 PTO hp without breaking a sweat. To pull it down under 540 on the dyno at full tilt on the throttle took nearly 82 HP. Impressive. This unit is used in a huge orchard operation, mostly running 12-15 foot flail mowers. He is putting on 900 hours a year. He has two of these and 2 6000 2wd for the simple tasks.

Brian, if you want to buy in volume, let's get Mtn View Ranch Mahindra established and you could have lots of them.

[MtnViewRanch]

Originally Posted by bindian

I can turn around and reach back and operate the dipper stick to grab stuff with the thumb extended and haul it without getting down and walking around to the BH seat. The window would be in the way on the cab model. Oh course, I could take the window out , then all the cold air would excape. I will just have to wait for the cabbed TLB to come out with a 180 degree pivoting seat.
hugs, Brandi

I suppose that it depends on what type of back window they put in. But there are ones that you would be able to open and still reach the controls. But ultimately, yes the TLB's are the way to go.

[DavesTractor]

Back to the original question. Get the 7520, if only for the 17 gallon pump. It meakes the loader speed real comfortable. Otherwise the 6520 is a beast. I like the ag tires on this size tractor, but if you do heavy loader work often, you may like the R4 tires. The ags are nice and tall, giving great ground clearance.

[bindian]

Originally Posted by DavesTractor

Brian, if you want to buy in volume, let's get Mtn View Ranch Mahindra established and you could have lots of them.

Dave,
Quit giving away my retirement plans. First I am going to run for the Texas Legislature , then open a dealership up in Xxxxings, Texas.
hugs, Brandi

[DavesTractor]

Originally Posted by bindian

Dave,
Quit giving away my retirement plans. First I am going to run for the Texas Legislature , then open a dealership up in Xxxxings, Texas.
hugs, Brandi

It was sort of my retirement plan too, but then it turned into work. Fun work, but work.

[bindian]

Originally Posted by DavesTractor

It was sort of my retirement plan too, but then it turned into work. Fun work, but work.

Dave,
How far are you from Tulare? Next year when I come out, I want to see your place of fun work.
Anything done often enough turns in to work. I am clearing a neighbor's fence line for the experience, besides the good neighbor thing. They put in a fence on my line with no half cost to me. But their driveway is so long, it is monotious work hauling fill up to the end. They are paying my fuel, so that helps. I don't take that much to loader work, but give me something to dig up with my BH and I have a blast!
hugs, Brandi

[DavesTractor]

Originally Posted by bindian

Dave,
How far are you from Tulare? Next year when I come out, I want to see your place of fun work.
Anything done often enough turns in to work. I am clearing a neighbor's fence line for the experience, besides the good neighbor thing. They put in a fence on my line with no half cost to me. But their driveway is so long, it is monotious work hauling fill up to the end. They are paying my fuel, so that helps. I don't take that much to loader work, but give me something to dig up with my BH and I have a blast!
hugs, Brandi

We are 350 miles north of Tulare, so it's a bit of a drive.

[bindian]

Originally Posted by DavesTractor

We are 350 miles north of Tulare, so it's a bit of a drive.

Un Dave...........not in Texas. How far to Reno?
hugs, Brandi