cgendron
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I started a thread a couple of weeks ago about comparing the 16 series to the MAX series for my size yard. I ended up getting a MAX 28 HST from a local dealer. I decided that the 16 series was just too big for what I need.
I plan on getting a 72" finish mower off the back once I have a little more yard put in. For now, I'll be pushing a lot of dirt and landscaping. I picked up the tractor yesterday and played around for an hour. We just got 2 inches of rain, so it was pretty muddy with our clay soil. Almost got stuck a couple of times.
In all of my research on these tractors I did notice a lot of people ask about oil filters. Tractors seem to have the same cross references to oil filters as cars. So all the aftermarket filter brands make compatible filters for the Mitsu 1.3L. I plan on using the same OEM Mitsu filters I use on my Mitsu cars, MZ690072. I can get them for about $5 a piece. All the Mitsu car engines take either this one or MZ690116. Here is a pic of both filters: http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/parts/b/evo_oil_filters.jpg
The filters are made by Denso in Japan. If anyone has an actual Mahindra filter, I wouldn't doubt that they are the exact same thing with different markings on them. I think the MZ690072 will be slightly longer than the stock one, but as long as it doesn't hit the cowl, it will work. I have an Infiniti G37 which can also take this same filter.
I've also noticed that the oil caps on the Mahindra/Mitsu tractors is identical to the oil caps used on the Mitsu cars from the 90s and into the 2000s. I wouldn't doubt if there are some other shared parts.
later,
Curt
I plan on getting a 72" finish mower off the back once I have a little more yard put in. For now, I'll be pushing a lot of dirt and landscaping. I picked up the tractor yesterday and played around for an hour. We just got 2 inches of rain, so it was pretty muddy with our clay soil. Almost got stuck a couple of times.
In all of my research on these tractors I did notice a lot of people ask about oil filters. Tractors seem to have the same cross references to oil filters as cars. So all the aftermarket filter brands make compatible filters for the Mitsu 1.3L. I plan on using the same OEM Mitsu filters I use on my Mitsu cars, MZ690072. I can get them for about $5 a piece. All the Mitsu car engines take either this one or MZ690116. Here is a pic of both filters: http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/parts/b/evo_oil_filters.jpg
The filters are made by Denso in Japan. If anyone has an actual Mahindra filter, I wouldn't doubt that they are the exact same thing with different markings on them. I think the MZ690072 will be slightly longer than the stock one, but as long as it doesn't hit the cowl, it will work. I have an Infiniti G37 which can also take this same filter.
I've also noticed that the oil caps on the Mahindra/Mitsu tractors is identical to the oil caps used on the Mitsu cars from the 90s and into the 2000s. I wouldn't doubt if there are some other shared parts.
later,
Curt