I'm seriously considering moving up to a larger cab tractor, likely something in the 40 to 50 HP range. Right now the three brands I have been focusing on are Kioti, LS & Mahindra. I have owned 2 Kubotas now and they are great tractors, but I think in this tractor class with cab I can potentially get more value for my money with one of the aforementioned three brands.
Today I went to the local small Mahindra dealer. He only had 2 cab models, both were 2555's. He said he expects a 5010 in a couple weeks. It appears the 2555 is the tier 4 replacement for the 5010. The fit and finish on the 2555 was excellent, it has plenty of nice features and the specifications would more than meet my needs. The 5010 is quite a bit cheaper than the 2555, so I would prefer that from a pricing perspective and the fact that is tier 3.
I really am not up on the Mahindra models but from some initial reading, it appears this model is made by Tym. I really don't know much about this Tym/Mahindra arrangement or the track record of these models, like most tractors I've read some good and some bad. The price I got for the 5010 was almost identical to the price I got for the Kioti NX4510. I have not seen the Kioti in person yet and I don't have pricing for a similar model LS yet.
I also got pricing on a smaller Mahindra cab model, but have also not seen it in person because dealer did not have one on lot. This was the 1538 cab, which I believe is the tier 4 replacement for the 3616 cab. This was about the same price as the 5010, which seems like a lot more tractor for the money. Does Mahindra make the 1538 itself or sub it out to someone else? I don't know if the 1538 is a big enough jump up capability wise from my current Kubota (comfort of the cab aside). One advantage though would be I could probably keep some of my current implements whereas with a 45-50 HP tractor they would likely be undersized.
I'm not sure what Mahindra has for cab models in between the 1538 and 5010 size if any? We just set a record for coldest February ever in Maine and have had about 100" of snow in the last 30 days and I don't want to go another winter without a cab.
Anyway, I'd be interested in any feedback on above rambling, and info from anyone that owns any of the above models on their ownership experiences, thanks.
Today I went to the local small Mahindra dealer. He only had 2 cab models, both were 2555's. He said he expects a 5010 in a couple weeks. It appears the 2555 is the tier 4 replacement for the 5010. The fit and finish on the 2555 was excellent, it has plenty of nice features and the specifications would more than meet my needs. The 5010 is quite a bit cheaper than the 2555, so I would prefer that from a pricing perspective and the fact that is tier 3.
I really am not up on the Mahindra models but from some initial reading, it appears this model is made by Tym. I really don't know much about this Tym/Mahindra arrangement or the track record of these models, like most tractors I've read some good and some bad. The price I got for the 5010 was almost identical to the price I got for the Kioti NX4510. I have not seen the Kioti in person yet and I don't have pricing for a similar model LS yet.
I also got pricing on a smaller Mahindra cab model, but have also not seen it in person because dealer did not have one on lot. This was the 1538 cab, which I believe is the tier 4 replacement for the 3616 cab. This was about the same price as the 5010, which seems like a lot more tractor for the money. Does Mahindra make the 1538 itself or sub it out to someone else? I don't know if the 1538 is a big enough jump up capability wise from my current Kubota (comfort of the cab aside). One advantage though would be I could probably keep some of my current implements whereas with a 45-50 HP tractor they would likely be undersized.
I'm not sure what Mahindra has for cab models in between the 1538 and 5010 size if any? We just set a record for coldest February ever in Maine and have had about 100" of snow in the last 30 days and I don't want to go another winter without a cab.
Anyway, I'd be interested in any feedback on above rambling, and info from anyone that owns any of the above models on their ownership experiences, thanks.
Mine is a 2011, which is new to me...... If you have room to store it, and room to maneuver it... I am a bigger and heavier tractor is better guy... [[