ToolBoxTavern
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Well we regrouped put some more thought into it and here ya go bit of a review from the visit at the dealer.
Here are the units we looked at. All was 4wd and gear tractors. All units have decent weight for traction and we will have the rear tires filled no matter which unit we pick.
4025 was the first choice. Although not a small tractor, but it was the smallest in the 25 series, but currently only one in the 25 series that is 4wd.
Mahindra Tractors - Heavy Duty, Value Packed Tractors. Built Tough to Last with a 5 year Warranty
This unit is very simple, but a great work horse. The tranny is real simple 4spd like most old tractors with shifter between your legs and has a HI/LO. So 8 forward gears and 2 backwards. You must physically stop the unit and move the gear shift from forward gear to reverse. No biggie just time consuming. We both really liked the old school, mean, looks like a tractor look. Has least amount of electronics and moving parts, definitely a plus. Would more than likely do everything we would want with the exception of hay. We do not do hay now, but if we expand or buy more property it may come up as an option or opportunity. I sure hate to pay it off and then have to trade it in on a bigger unit.From my research you need a minimum of 35 PTO HP to run a small square baler and tractor needs to weigh the same or more than the baler. All these units we are looking at are plenty HEAVY. This unit has only 31 PTO HP. Live pto. No rear remote hydraulic quick connects, but is an option for more money. Dealer said international motor, my research says mahindra motor. Least expensive we looked at.
6530 is the biggest in the 30 series. A massive brute of a tractor.
Mahindra Tractors - Heavy Duty, Value Packed Tractors. Built Tough to Last with a 5 year Warranty
This tractor is a brute, beast, actually a farming tractor. The biggest, most power, most lift capacity, and heaviest of the 3 units we looked at. Plenty of power should never need another tractor with this one.....Unless it is to big to get into where you want. Largest turning radius. Shuttle shift tranny with 8 forward and 8 backwards gears. Wife didnt like the stack being up in part of her field of vision. Independent pto. 57 pto hp would run a square baler or a decent size round baler if needed. 2 remotes standard on back (4 quick disconnect hydraulic hook ups). Dealer said international motor, my research says mahindra motor. Most expensive of the 3.
5035 is the largest in the 35 series and largest
Mahindra compact. It is a beast of a tractor itself.
Mahindra Tractors - Heavy Duty, Value Packed Tractors. Built Tough to Last with a 5 year Warranty
This unit is a beast and our future tractor. This unit has all the bells and whistles. I was surprised when I sat on the unit of its ergonomics. This unit just felt like a joy when you was in the operators seat like you would enjoy being on it. The other 2 units actually felt like you was at a job getting paid minimum wage. They felt like work. This unit was amazing. Everything was right at your hands with a wide operators platform. The wife really loved everything being right at her hands in reach (no over reaching)and felt comfortable also. So if she feels comfortable then IMO she feels safe. Tranny is a shuttle shift has 12 forward and 12 reverse gears. Has most gears so finding the right gear for any job would never be a problem. 43 pto hp. Will run a nice square baler, but not a round baler. Round balers require bout 45 pto hp minimum from what I have seen. Suprisingly has a live and independent pto. I never heard of such a animal till now. Bad is it is a push button pto with a solenoid that activates pto. Salesman said that make sure you activate everything on unit once a month and should be fine. He said only thing they ever heard of is sometimes if not used over a long period of time you may need to tap solenoid with a hammer to activate it. 1 set of rear remotes (2quick connect hydraulics on back). Has a hook up for trailer lights. I didnt notice if the other 2 units did, but Im sure the 6530 would. Had most gauges and idiot lights. Bad most moving parts and most electronics. Dealer said international motor, my research says Mitsubishi motor. Comes in around $26,000 for unit and FEL.
Just wanted to share. It will still be a bit before we buy, but this is what our research puts us at so far.
I really like the Mahindra forum here for what it is worth to you guys. Now I'll be putting more research into the 5035.
Here are the units we looked at. All was 4wd and gear tractors. All units have decent weight for traction and we will have the rear tires filled no matter which unit we pick.
4025 was the first choice. Although not a small tractor, but it was the smallest in the 25 series, but currently only one in the 25 series that is 4wd.
Mahindra Tractors - Heavy Duty, Value Packed Tractors. Built Tough to Last with a 5 year Warranty
This unit is very simple, but a great work horse. The tranny is real simple 4spd like most old tractors with shifter between your legs and has a HI/LO. So 8 forward gears and 2 backwards. You must physically stop the unit and move the gear shift from forward gear to reverse. No biggie just time consuming. We both really liked the old school, mean, looks like a tractor look. Has least amount of electronics and moving parts, definitely a plus. Would more than likely do everything we would want with the exception of hay. We do not do hay now, but if we expand or buy more property it may come up as an option or opportunity. I sure hate to pay it off and then have to trade it in on a bigger unit.From my research you need a minimum of 35 PTO HP to run a small square baler and tractor needs to weigh the same or more than the baler. All these units we are looking at are plenty HEAVY. This unit has only 31 PTO HP. Live pto. No rear remote hydraulic quick connects, but is an option for more money. Dealer said international motor, my research says mahindra motor. Least expensive we looked at.
6530 is the biggest in the 30 series. A massive brute of a tractor.
Mahindra Tractors - Heavy Duty, Value Packed Tractors. Built Tough to Last with a 5 year Warranty
This tractor is a brute, beast, actually a farming tractor. The biggest, most power, most lift capacity, and heaviest of the 3 units we looked at. Plenty of power should never need another tractor with this one.....Unless it is to big to get into where you want. Largest turning radius. Shuttle shift tranny with 8 forward and 8 backwards gears. Wife didnt like the stack being up in part of her field of vision. Independent pto. 57 pto hp would run a square baler or a decent size round baler if needed. 2 remotes standard on back (4 quick disconnect hydraulic hook ups). Dealer said international motor, my research says mahindra motor. Most expensive of the 3.
5035 is the largest in the 35 series and largest
Mahindra compact. It is a beast of a tractor itself.
Mahindra Tractors - Heavy Duty, Value Packed Tractors. Built Tough to Last with a 5 year Warranty
This unit is a beast and our future tractor. This unit has all the bells and whistles. I was surprised when I sat on the unit of its ergonomics. This unit just felt like a joy when you was in the operators seat like you would enjoy being on it. The other 2 units actually felt like you was at a job getting paid minimum wage. They felt like work. This unit was amazing. Everything was right at your hands with a wide operators platform. The wife really loved everything being right at her hands in reach (no over reaching)and felt comfortable also. So if she feels comfortable then IMO she feels safe. Tranny is a shuttle shift has 12 forward and 12 reverse gears. Has most gears so finding the right gear for any job would never be a problem. 43 pto hp. Will run a nice square baler, but not a round baler. Round balers require bout 45 pto hp minimum from what I have seen. Suprisingly has a live and independent pto. I never heard of such a animal till now. Bad is it is a push button pto with a solenoid that activates pto. Salesman said that make sure you activate everything on unit once a month and should be fine. He said only thing they ever heard of is sometimes if not used over a long period of time you may need to tap solenoid with a hammer to activate it. 1 set of rear remotes (2quick connect hydraulics on back). Has a hook up for trailer lights. I didnt notice if the other 2 units did, but Im sure the 6530 would. Had most gauges and idiot lights. Bad most moving parts and most electronics. Dealer said international motor, my research says Mitsubishi motor. Comes in around $26,000 for unit and FEL.
Just wanted to share. It will still be a bit before we buy, but this is what our research puts us at so far.
I really like the Mahindra forum here for what it is worth to you guys. Now I'll be putting more research into the 5035.
