Why Buy a Mahindra or Mahindra vs . . . .?

[JimnAZ]

One of the dealers did get back to me. Of course it is the out of state one. He suggested going up one model to the 3616 to better handle the backhoe. I will address with him our elevation challenge. Do they make a turbo?
So the LPGS is not just a blade, but there is a frame also?

 

[oldpilgrim]

One of the dealers did get back to me. Of course it is the out of state one. He suggested going up one model to the 3616 to better handle the backhoe.

total garbage about the hoe ... he probably has a lot of 3616's on the lot.

I recently went thru what you are doing now and I got 3016 6 weeks ago. I didn't like the light weight of the JD. I didn't like the fact that there was so much plastic on the JD. I didn't like the aluminum on the JD and I sure didn't like the $ on the JD.

The FEL and BH specs are much better than the competition.

The 3016 is a strong, robust, heavy machine, especially with the BH on it. The BH works just great on it. With loaded tires, the thing pushes like a bulldozer. It is one strong capable machine.

The 3016 is made completely by Mistubishi in Japan and has a Mitsu diesel in it...they make a lot of good diesels.

I can't recommend it enough. It's a beautiful, well made, powerful machine. Much more bang for the buck than a Deere.

 

[stoyan79]

I'm a Kubota guy, but have been intrigued by the Mitsubishi made Mahindras. 3016 and 3616 look awesome and the specs are excellent. The problem I have is, the closest Mahindra dealer is over 100 miles.

Anyhow, I want to find out which other Mahindra models are entirely made by Mitsubishi, not just Mitsubishi engines.

Also, is everything on the 16 series made by Mitsubishi - FEL, BH, etc.?

Another question, specs say 16 series have mid PTO and belly mowers, but never seen one in real world.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Not sure which other models are made by Mitsu. I think the Max24 is.

The entire 3016 is made by them. There's a plate on the chassis that says 'Made in Japan by Mitsubishi'. As far as I know the mid Pto is an option. I haven't seen them.

The Fel and BH are made in USA. I cant remember what American company makes them.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

All of the 16 series machines are Mitsubishi made. Turbos are no longer used in the 16 series as they were in previous models. As oldpilgrim stated, the loaders and back hoes are made here in the states, by KMW by the way.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

One of the dealers did get back to me. Of course it is the out of state one. He suggested going up one model to the 3616 to better handle the backhoe. I will address with him our elevation challenge. Do they make a turbo?
So the LPGS is not just a blade, but there is a frame also?

Jim, to be perfectly honest with you, and I know that you need to finance to get this thing, but there are other ways to finance, banks etc. If you were to find a low hour 3216 or 3316 you may just be better off. First of all, those machines have a turbo, and while they are rated at 32 & 33hp, they both actually have 34hp. A late model 3316 would be preferred, they have an upgraded transmission housing. Anyway with the money saved on a used machine, that would allow you to get many if not most of the implements that it sounds like you need. Just a thought.

As far as a LPGS, in my opinion an absolute must have for maintaining a natural surface road. Here are a few more pictures to give you an idea. I have 2 sizes by the way for different size tractors, so don't let the different pictures confuse you, they are of the same type of implement, just different size and the small unit has red sides.

Any chance you could get us some pictures of the area that you will be working with? Pictures can really help out as far as what needs to be recommended. As far as your road, depending on several different conditions what would actually be the best implement to actually start out with. While I have made roads from virgin soil with my LPGS, depending on the soil and terrain if that is a good idea or not. Lots of variables to consider and pictures would really help us help you. :thumbsup:

 

[JimnAZ]

Great feedback - thank you.

I have not seen any used Mahindras in my whole state. Not sure how far out I would need to search. So if all I can get is new, am I screwed not getting a turbo? I will work on pics.

Jim

 

[oldpilgrim]

turbo, schmerbo. Don't think twice about it.

 

[wolftree]

Jim,

You owe it to yourself to physically go sit on and operate the Mahindra 3016. I believe you will come away impressed like I did. I looked at and operated all the different colors in the horsepower and found nothing better no matter the price.

the Mahindra 3016 shuttle has 8 forward gears to compensate for altitude power loss. I do not think any of the other colors have a turbo in that horsepower size either, I may be wrong.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

turbo, schmerbo. Don't think twice about it.

So you think that an 18% power loss is satisfactory??? And it's not just 18% power loss, the responsiveness, everything about not having a turbo at those altitudes makes things different. Can he get by with a 3016, you bet, just no where near as nice though.