New Max 26xl

[Vantard]

Just got my new max 26xl yesterday, holes and dirt everywhere now lol

 

[woodchipper]

Welcome to the forum from Québec, Canada!
Hope your "red" will give you many trouble free hours of fun and joy! Good to know it is allready been out working and getting dirty!
Happy Tractoring!:tractor:

 

[Vantard]

Only trouble I've had so far is I am running around my pasture like I have adhd

 

[Derrell]

I have been reading and searching this site for a few years now, finally decided to register. I looked at the Max series a couple years ago and almost bought one then. I ended up buying a used MF 65 with loader which has been a good tractor, but I really needed smaller tractor with a backhoe. A few weeks ago I went back to my tractor research then last week I visited the dealership. They had a 26xl on the lot but the backhoe they would have to order. After working out an agreeable price I had them order me a tractor. I got a new 26xl hst w/backhoe and thumb delivered yesterday morning. Only problem right now is that it has been snowing ever since and I only got to play with it for about 20 min. before I had to go to work yesterday!! (I did get the tires muddy though)

Hi, Could you share some info about the Thumb? Was it an aftermarket unit or something that the dealer installed? Have been thinking about one, but not sure where to look.
Thanks
Derrell........

 

[tonka800a]

Hi, Could you share some info about the Thumb? Was it an aftermarket unit or something that the dealer installed? Have been thinking about one, but not sure where to look.
Thanks
Derrell........

Thumb was dealer installed and has been extremely useful. Can pick up rocks and trees and move them easily. Dealer should be able to order one.

 

[Derrell]

Thank you. Was just at the dealers a couple hours ago to pick up some grease for the 10 hour grease job, and never thought to inquire about it.
Is yours mechanical or hydraulic? Found a site that sells thumbs and they offer 3 prices, - for Mech., Part Hyd. and Full Hyd.

Thanks again, Derrell...

 

[oldpilgrim]

I have a mech thumb supplied as OEM from my dealer. It is very useful.

I asked about a hyd thumb but they told me Mahindra didn't offer one for mine and since yours is smaller, I'd expect the same.

I'm sure that someone makes one that would fit but to me the extra cost and particularly the cost of the needed hydraulics wasn't worth the extra cost to me.

I'm not disappointed with my decision not to get a hydro version.

 

[Derrell]

Thank you,
I looked around the net and came up with an outfit that offers three versions and various lengths and prices. The mechanical version looks like it is going to win out. There are probably a number of dealers for them, but this one happened to pop up.
Mini Excavator and Backhoe Thumb attachments
In case any one else is looking for one.
Thanks for your input.
Derrell.....

 

[AchingBack]

Thank you,
I looked around the net and came up with an outfit that offers three versions and various lengths and prices. The mechanical version looks like it is going to win out. There are probably a number of dealers for them, but this one happened to pop up.
Mini Excavator and Backhoe Thumb attachments
In case any one else is looking for one.
Thanks for your input.
Derrell.....

Derrell, thanks for posting this. My dealer wants $625.00 plus shipping for a thumb manufactured by Rankin. bma equipments sales has a similar thumb, 1" shorter, and almost half the price of the Rankin, and bma ships free. This will really help my wallet.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I'm pretty sure I paid 400 for my mech 3016 thumb from my dealer.