Close Enough That I Didn't Make a Mistake
Model Year: 2013
Let me start by saying this is the first real tractor I have owned. I used some of my neighbors, but that has only been an hour or two each to bush hog in the past. So I went to the dealership because they were having a Kubota weekend. They also started selling Mahindra's this year. I had tried to buy a Mahindra in the past but the financing fell through. But I knew they were dependable, but less costly. The new Mahindra financing is also great. I bought the Max 25 with FEL, MMM, and backhoe. Delivery was smooth. They showed me the pertinent functions and such. They left and then I started trying to mow about two foot high grass with the MMM as high as it would go. I had actually done something way back when with an MTD piece of junk and it worked fine. So when I was calling the dealership thirty minutes later because the tractor wouldn't move I was very ticked off. From what I can tell when the tractor was assembled they didn't run the hydraulic lines above the shields that protect them. They dealership let me think it was my fault for running the deck high. The dealership is on my permanent ___ list for that. Granted that the dealership did loan me a bush hog to wipe out the worst of the tall stuff for the Memorial day weekend. That is also why I'm giving the build a 4 star rating. I keep the FEL permanently mounted for now just because of the amount of stuff that I run into on my property and want to carry back. I am definitely considering a pair of forks because of how much stuff is over width for the bucket. The MMM is doing a great job now. I do keep a can of red rust resistant spray paint on hand just from the fact that I have enough stuff on my property that scratches the paint on the deck. I dropped it last week for the winter season snow removal. That was the first time. Not really that hard, but make sure you have some 2x6 boards to make it easier. As for the backhoe it has been working well. There have been moments that it had a bigger bucket and reach, but that is whining because my none of my neighbors even have one. Since I don't have any 3PH attachments I just run the turnbuckles up to the rear lift arms when the back hoe isn't attached. I did lose one of the turnbuckles while mowing. After paying $50+ for the replacement I have painted them fluorescent orange. I will also do that to anything else that might come loose. I am considering a light bar on the front grill shield just because I plan on using the FEL to move snow. Ohio the sun goes down early. The built in headlights get blocked by the FEL. If I am working to clear snow in the evening I will need better lights. I am also thinking bout rear mounted lights as well.
Pros: Quality for the price, great for a small tractor.
Cons: None that I can really think of.