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[Robert_in_NY]

I am really surprised at that awnser. Considering the growth of your company and such. I would have thought picking up a fast growing brand of tractor would be an interest. Considering it would give you more variety for your customers. I guess there are enough brand loyal customers though to keep up Kubota and Deere sales though.

Anyhow, I am not surprised by the numbers. I was able to thoroghly compare the Mahindra and the Kubota together and there are definately some differences. Not just the color either. I hope they keep up the good work.

Messicks already carry three brands, Kubota, Case-IH and New Holland (granted CNH is the same parent company but still they count as two). Bringing on another brand would only involve spending more money, sending the guys to be trained for those specific models and also advertising another brand. How many brands do you think they should carry? I like Neil and know he wouldn't do this but for others who just look at a large company like Messicks who sells most of the major brands would be considered cornering the market if they took on the smaller brands as well (I use major and smaller just because its how I look at them and not to be confused with me saying Mahindra or any of the others are lesser brands).

 

[DavesTractor]

for those who are interested in these kinda things.

Mahindra Tractor Sales Reach 14,341 Units in February
Mahindra & Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector (FES) reports that domestic sales for its tractors in February came in at 14,341 units, compared with 18,134 tractors sold during February 2011.

And the other part of the paragraph you left off is the good news :

For the period April 2011 to February 2012, the domestic sales stood at 205,810 units, representing an increase of 12%. The total cumulative sales for the period April 2011 to February 2012 stood at 218,047 units vs. 193,805 units for the same period last year, an increase of 13%.

How did Kubota do for total tractor sales (not implements, mowers, ballcaps, etc) in the period of April 2011 to end of February 2012?

 

[MasseyWV]

Ok, so Mahindra sells a few tractors, but how do they stack up to the competition, and what about customer satisfaction?

Statistics?

 

[AchingBack]

Ok, so Mahindra sells a few tractors, but how do they stack up to the competition, and what about customer satisfaction?

Statistics?

Mahindra USA

Mahindra = Owner Satisfaction
A recent survey of Mahindra owners turned up some pretty satisfying numbers:

* 97% of Mahindra owners say they're satisfied with their tractor.
* On a scale of 1-10 Mahindra ranks 9 or better in:
Durability
Reliability
Overall Performance
Overall Quality
Value for the Money
Easy to Operate
Easy to Maintain
Safety
Power
* 91% of Kubota owners who also own a Mahindra said they'd buy another Mahindra.
* 82% of John Deere owners who also owned a Mahindra said they'd buy another Mahindra.

 

[MasseyWV]

Mahindra USA

Mahindra = Owner Satisfaction
A recent survey of Mahindra owners turned up some pretty satisfying numbers:

* 97% of Mahindra owners say they're satisfied with their tractor.
* On a scale of 1-10 Mahindra ranks 9 or better in:
Durability
Reliability
Overall Performance
Overall Quality
Value for the Money
Easy to Operate
Easy to Maintain
Safety
Power
* 91% of Kubota owners who also own a Mahindra said they'd buy another Mahindra.
* 82% of John Deere owners who also owned a Mahindra said they'd buy another Mahindra.

The only problem is that the information shown on that page looks like a Mahindra advertisement, which doesn't appear to have a source quoted. If the source is Mahindra, they can say anything they like, but the bottom line is that they are a biased source, which invalidates any numbers shown.

Perhaps I should asked to see independent statistics, from an unbiased yet reputable source.

 

[rockshaft]

I don't think owner loyalty says a whole lot. Yes, if a particular brand is bad, then owner loyalty will probably be poor as a result.
But otherwise, people have a tendency to be brand loyal to whatever they get familiar with.

 

[AchingBack]

The only problem is that the information shown on that page looks like a Mahindra advertisement, which doesn't appear to have a source quoted. If the source is Mahindra, they can say anything they like, but the bottom line is that they are a biased source, which invalidates any numbers shown.

Perhaps I should asked to see independent statistics, from an unbiased yet reputable source.

I'm a very satisfied owner. Now, take the time to look through these reviews, and I believe you will see statistics from reputable sources - other owners. 25-50 HP Tractors Mahindra Reviews - TractorByNet.com

 

[jdX595]

I have been reading posts at various sites for quite some time now. With respect to everyones position, I am not sure I understand the intent of the original post. I have seriously been looking at the Mahnindra tractor as a possible purchase. Is Mahindra the wrong choice because of these numbers? Am I missing something?

 

[rockshaft]

I have been reading posts at various sites for quite some time now. With respect to everyones position, I am not sure I understand the intent of the original post. I have seriously been looking at the Mahnindra tractor as a possible purchase. Is Mahindra the wrong choice because of these numbers? Am I missing something?

On the contrary, I think these numbers are positive. The debate is how these machines stack up between brands, which is hard to tease apart. Especially if the models are new to the market.

 

[MasseyWV]

take the time to look through these reviews, and I believe you will see statistics from reputable sources - other owners.

Online reviews are anything but reliable because they can be posted by anyone, including agents of a manufacturer posing as owners. I'm not saying that's the case with Mahindra or other brands, but it is possible.