New Max 26xl

AchingBack · Jul 6, 2015

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

Which sounds more reasonable. Do you know who the manufacturer is? How long is your thumb? My research tells me 22" would be the best size for my 3710 backhoe.

oldpilgrim · Jul 6, 2015

No on the mfg.

I'll have to measure it.

archwoodholding · Jul 8, 2015

What did you pay for the Max 26XL TLB?

Derrell · Jul 9, 2015

Can't answer that as I bought a package deal including a back hoe and 12" bucket, snow blower, mid point PTO, and cab.

Your best bet for info would be to contact a Mahindra dealer and they can give you a printout right off the net with retail price list - including transportation and labor for Midpoint PTO etc.
Seems like retail was 32k for my package, from there we started talking.
They offer 750 off for cash also.

oldpilgrim · Jul 9, 2015

AchingBack said:
Which sounds more reasonable. Do you know who the manufacturer is? How long is your thumb? My research tells me 22" would be the best size for my 3710 backhoe.

21 inches from center pivot to tip.

AchingBack · Jul 9, 2015

oldpilgrim said:
21 inches from center pivot to tip.

Thanks, oldpilgrim. The factory mahindra thumb is very nice. The aftermarket one I'm looking at is a universal style, needing to be welded on. I'll be ordering the 21" mechanical excavator thumb. Mini Excavator and Backhoe Thumb attachments

tonka800a · Jul 9, 2015

archwoodholding said:
What did you pay for the Max 26XL TLB?

Think it was around 23-24k to start I would have to check paperwork to be sure.

Derrell · Jul 9, 2015

Glad to hear....

AchingBack · Jul 9, 2015

Derrell said:
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, I know our tractors are different; just curious about what I call the little brother to my 2615, your 26xl. What length thumb did you order? I'm going to get the 21".

Derrell · Jul 9, 2015

18" Ordered it Tuesday from Ohio and it landed on my deck several hours ago. Very heavy built. Takes a few minutes to get the parts together in the correct order, but once you visualize it, it falls into place. Wanted to do it this weekend but the Honey Do List takes Priority........
Very fast service.