Buying Advice mahindra 3016 versus 40hp

[ziggyport2001]

I am presently researching tractors and am pretty confident in buying the 3016. However the dealer was trying to suggest buying a 40 hp in case I might need the higher pto hp later. I have a 24 acre lot where I will be doing some tree clearing and landscaping. I would appreciate some advice on how large a tractor I might need. Thank you.

 

[kenmac]

Welcome to the site:welcome: I would choose the 40 HP .. Best I recall ,It's the same (physical) size tractor with more HP. With a 30 HP tractor You will have roughly 25 PTO HP. Next tractor I buy will be at least 45 HP

 

[nybirdman]

Welcome from St.Lawrence Co.;I also would go for the 40 HP.

 

[farm88]

A 30hp Mahindra will do the work of a 50hp trator in any other brand

 

[Hdoilcan]

A 30hp Mahindra will do the work of a 50hp trator in any other brand

Please give examples and explain.

 

[wolftree]

While more horsepower is always welcome and I tend to agree with your dealer about jumping up in horsepower. But, another thought on how you add that extra horsepower. Consider a second, older and larger tractor in the future if you need horsepower. I can assure you a second tractor no matter the size will prove handy.

 

[kenmac]

Please give examples and explain.

I agree, I've got to hear this 1. A 30 HP with a 25 HP PTO will pull a 5 ft rotary cutter t. A 50 HP tractor with a 45 HP PTO will pull a 9 FT cutter using the 5 ft per HP rule

 

[ziggyport2001]

Thank you for your responses. I don't believe any 30 hp tractor can beat a 50 hp tractor.

 

[farm88]

I agree, I've got to hear this 1. A 30 HP with a 25 HP PTO will pull a 5 ft rotary cutter t. A 50 HP tractor with a 45 HP PTO will pull a 9 FT cutter using the 5 ft per HP rule

Mahindras use the 2.5 ft per HP rule

 

[Boss 302]

WHAT?