New 2516 Here Yesterday

[AchingBack]

I did not take pics of the thumb yet. It is made by steel tech and I would not recomend it. I would stick with wallenstein or another major brand. They did not give any instructions; except one diagram. I am in the middle of having my neighbor make some changes to it since he works at a machine shop.

Charlie, thanks for the info. My dealer sells the Rankin. He told me be sure to find a welder with good skills. Otherwise, the thumb won't work properly.

Rankin Backhoe Thumb

* Features: Fits Most Compact 3-Point Agricultural Backhoes, Regular Duty Skid-Steer Backhoes and Many Small Excavators
* Dramatically Increases a Backhoes Versatility
* Ideal for Landscapers and Small Contractors
* Picks Up & Moves Rocks, Railroad Ties, Pipe, Scrap Material, Limbs, etc.
* Loads or Unloads Material from Flatbed Trailers
* Heavy Duty Construction 1 Diameter Pivot Pins
* Telescoping Adjustable Feature
* Folds Flat Against Dipper Stick for Storage

Requirements: Mounting Requires Welding Unit To Backhoe Dipper Stick. A Qualified & Certified Welder Must Complete Installation.

 

[Chris 3055]

Congrats! Nice looking setup!:thumbsup:

 

[Patiofarmer]

Nice Tractor ! My little 2015 is a great tractor...yours must be really nice with a little more juice !! Happy for you...hope you have as much fun on it as I do on mine !

 

[Skinny1324]

How much was the snow blower? My dealer just quoted me 3300 is that bout rite

 

[Patiofarmer]

Nice piece of tractor !!!!!
My little 2510 had loader and scraper box in back..but I would have loved b.hoe! I ended up buying a little harbor freight b.hoe and I toe it around the yard with the hitch I mounted onto my gannon. The neighbors just smile and wave as they go by, as I have a lot of fun using this equipment that I really could just rent.
But where would be the fun in that? :laughing:

 

[kootch88]

Hi everyone,

We recieved our new 2516 yesterday with loader, backhoe w/thumb, snowblower, and pallet forks. We love the machine. The power will take a lot to get use too. Not to mention running it at a lower rpm.

Here are some pics.

Is that a front mount snow blower? How much was that if it is? I am hoping to get one when they come out for my Max 22

 

[charliepff]

I will dig out the slips and let you know. It is a rear mount snowblower.

 

[charliepff]

The snowblower is from Mahindra and was 2500. Two things I would do different is go with an off brand blower even though this one is built strong, and go with a Woods back hoe and thumb.

 

[kootch88]

The snowblower is from Mahindra and was 2500. Two things I would do different is go with an off brand blower even though this one is built strong, and go with a Woods back hoe and thumb.

I thought you bought a front mounted blower. That sis what I will be getting for my Max 22. Anyone know what list price is by any chance?

 

[BrokeSolid]

i will be buying a used 2615 this weekend, good to know that Stonehams is a good group of people. i noticed that they just picked up the Mahindra brand last spring but haven't stopped in yet. congrats on your new tractor!