Mahindra Quality

[sd455dan]

I apologize as you are 100% correct. Your 35 Series is indeed an Mahindra tractor produced in India with a Mahindra engine. I learn something new every day!

they are built STOUT for a 40 hp machine, the hydro version weighs over 4800lbs-
Before you add a loader...

 

[DavesTractor]

Greencamo,

Actually quite a few of the tractor models sold in the USA are built by Mahindra. Using the new Tier IV model nomenclature, the 3500, 4500, 5500, and the mPower lines are all built by Mahindra. The Max/eMax, 1500, 2500 and mForce are made by others.

No doubt Mahindra calculates this in a way that works for them, it is by unit volume, sold under one brand name, etc. If you take a group like Agco it is more like saying GM instead of Chevy when comparing numbers. And you are correct it is not dollar volume, it is unit volume. JD's $$ volume would be much higher I am sure.

In the USA, if you combine Case and NH, they might be ahead of Mahindra, I'm not sure. But pick the Case or the NH and MUSA outsells them in the USA. That is significant, but we all know the gap between 2nd and 3rd place is huge. If this was a foot race, Kubota and JD cross the finish line well ahead of the pack behind them. After a space of time, here comes an entire pack of companies racing for 3rd, and Mahindra leads that pack.

The tractor market in India is huge. Mahindra is the overwhelming market share leader in India. That puts them in a good position to sell more tractors than anyone else....by unit count, and limited to a certain HP range.

So good points Greencamo, I just wanted to add a little bit. Anyway you slice it, it is impressive....but no doubt the marketing folks slice it in a way that is good for advertising. But who wouldn't?

 

[tkevan]

Do I care that my 4025 might turn pink? Nope. Do I care that the castings are a bit rough on the surface? Nope.

I care that it can do this....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe55k8Z3ank

LOL

 

[bumperm]

Reminds me of going through motorcycle training on the Oakland Police Dept. They had us all, one at a time, ride our old training Harleys through the biggest, deepest mud puddle they could find. One small black officer found a part of the puddle that was a bit deeper than the rest of us who made it across safely. He didn't. His old Harley got its air intake below grade and sucked up a lung full of water, whereupon the piston tried, but could find no way to compress the water - - bent the rod instead and everything came to a wet, steamy stop, amid much laughter and jeering.

Glad that Mahindra had a snorkel. I wouldn't do that to a tractor even with a snorkel!

 

[Sysop]

they are built STOUT for a 40 hp machine, the hydro version weighs over 4800lbs-
Before you add a loader...

Out of all the small compact 40HP machines, I couldn't find a better earth-mover than the 4035HST. Loader, backhoe, and ballasted to the hilt gets ya somewhere around 8k. There are not many piles of stuff you can push against that you will not move. The traction it develops with loaded R1s is amazing. The balance of power, weight, and footprint is pretty much ideal for dirt work in tight quarters.

 

[NE Snowblower]

I did a ton of research before I bought my Max 24 in January. I've had my heart set on the Kubota BX series until I saw the differences in the way they were built. Mahindra took the big tractor and basically made a smaller form factor in the Max series. No tractor in this sub compact class can touch it. I have the front end snowblower, FEL and drive over mower deck. Even the implements are built so much better that the orange and green. My two neighbors have Kubotas and when they saw mine throwing snow and how the frame was built with steering links blocked by the axle, they were impressed. I just had the dealer order mine instead of taking what he had on the lot. But I did have some of the same reservations about quality from some of the posts I've read and even went as far as emailing corporate in Texas with some concerns. The dealer I bought from has 2 dealerships, one carries Kubota & New Holland and the other Mahindra. They're a reputable tractor dealer and I don't think they would carry Mahindra if it would tarnish their reputation. So if you're looking sub compact, I really think this is the way to go. It's a real tractor and not a modified lawn mower. Good luck.

 

[BlackOps]

I did a ton of research before I bought my Max 24 in January. I've had my heart set on the Kubota BX series until I saw the differences in the way they were built. Mahindra took the big tractor and basically made a smaller form factor in the Max series. No tractor in this sub compact class can touch it. I have the front end snowblower, FEL and drive over mower deck. Even the implements are built so much better that the orange and green. My two neighbors have Kubotas and when they saw mine throwing snow and how the frame was built with steering links blocked by the axle, they were impressed. I just had the dealer order mine instead of taking what he had on the lot.

same here - i am glad that i bought the max 25 hst!

 

[whizdbiz2]

I agree Mahindra fit and finish is not as good as what you'd see from Deere or Kubota, but they seem to be solid tractors and everyone I know with a Mahindra has been happy. A little extra polish and attention to detail would certainly help elevate the brand a bit, especially to serious shoppers.

My TYM built eMax 22 fit and finish is as good or better than most other brands I looked at. So, they have arrived.

 

[whizdbiz2]

Like others said depends on who makes the Mahindra your looking at. I have seen some that had a nice fit and finish and others had paint and stuff fading new on lot. They say there a big seller in the US but I rarely ever see any. I wonder what part of the US they are a big seller in? Here its all Deere or Kubota. I think of all the manufacures that are newer to the US Kioti is the one im most impressed with. LS seems to be okay also.

It's true you don't see them working the fields like the older brands, Case IH or Deere in my area. Most folks keep their CUT or SCUT in a shed locked up. Too easy to steal them. They stay nicer too when stored inside. Our local dealer can hardly keep Mahindra on the lot.

 

[atsah]

My local Deere sold the Mahindra for a few years and then stopped all of a sudden, I don't know why, I don't think they sold many as I see very few around. I looked at them and they seemed to be pretty well put together. I would have considered one if there was a dealer close by but there isn't. Deere seems to have my neck of the woods locked down.