<font color=blue>have you had and problems with the tractor, reliable, no break downs , dislikes, layout controls etc.</font color=blue>
Well, the main "dislike" is the way the FEL is made in that you kindof feel like you have "blinders" on. Seems to me they could have designed it differently so that there was less arch in the arms so this wouldn't occur. It works just fine otherwise.
I actually like the layout better than the others I looked at. The main shifter is on the right side, so it is a rather natural transition from a standard car, while the transfer case shifter is on the left side. The deck seems larger than some other brands, so I don't feel cramped.
Problems - so far there have been 2. One easily solved, the other will most likely require a run to the service department. The first one was a problem with the solenoid that actuates the PTO. Basically since the PTO is electro-mechanical, the solenoid "turns it on." Anyway, it was stuck for some reason. After a call to Mahindra, I was told about a plunger port on the solenoid itself. it took all of 15 seconds to "unstick" the solenoid via use of a ball-point pen by pushing the plunger in a couple of times to free up the solenoid. Works just fine now.
The other problem is the power steering, which I suspect will be a bigger issue. Under certain circumstances, it seems to "cut out." I've checked fluid levels and talked with Mahindra, but it appears that this is going to be a mfg. defect to deal with. It is one of those problems that is hard to repeat when you want it to, so I'm going to most likely have to wait for it to get worse before I can take it in and show them what it is. Of course, that's all warranty work, so I'm not too concerned.
Other than that, I haven't had any issues. Always starts up on the first crank, runs solid & strong, and does just what I need it to do. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase.