New 1526 HST

[adpqmi]

Had my new 1526 for two weeks now. It's pretty much perfect for my 10 acres. Just noticed a couple of oil leaks, looks like one engine oil leak and one hydro oil leak, very small but will definitely be getting those fixed asap. Living in Arkansas with pretty tough soil(haha), I'm glad I went with the slightly heavier machine over the max series. I've only put 8 or so hours on it but I've lifted the rear end off the ground pulling shrubs out of the ground on more than one occasion. 5' brush hog eats saplings like cheerios. So far I'm very pleased with the tractor.

 

[TSO]

Congrats on your new machine ... leaks seems to be a recurring theme on Mahindra machines.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Congrats on your new machine ... leaks seems to be a recurring theme on Mahindra machines.

i haven't heard of leak problems with the Mitsu built models.

OP, you're going to love your new machine.

 

[dickfoster]

Congrats on your new machine ... leaks seems to be a recurring theme on Mahindra machines.

I sure hope not. I just got mine today. I hope it's as good a machine as most folks said it was.

BTW it looks like you have too many implements to take care of so I'd be happy to take that stump grinder and chipper off your hands so you don't have to mess with them anymore.

 

[TSO]

i haven't heard of leak problems with the Mitsu built models..

ok, I'm not sure exactly which CUT models, but it seems like there have been alot of recent "leak" threads and complaints.

BTW it looks like you have too many implements to take care of so I'd be happy to take that stump grinder and chipper off your hands so you don't have to mess with them anymore.

LOL... absolutely, everything's always for sale for the right price.

 

[Squidbait]

Hey adpqmi,

My dad and I have both been interested in the 1526 HST tractor since it was announced at the Mahindra Dealer show in Kansas last year. Do you feel like your 1526 has plenty of PTO horsepower? I have personally been interested in how well the 1526 would handle a 6 foot Mid Mount Mower for cutting grass on a large church yard - neatly cut grass (not bush hogged grass). I am curious to hear about other people's experience with the 1526 tractors as people buy them and start putting them to work. Thanks for any info.

 

[Navasot]

Hey adpqmi,

My dad and I have both been interested in the 1526 HST tractor since it was announced at the Mahindra Dealer show in Kansas last year. Do you feel like your 1526 has plenty of PTO horsepower? I have personally been interested in how well the 1526 would handle a 6 foot Mid Mount Mower for cutting grass on a large church yard - neatly cut grass (not bush hogged grass). I am curious to hear about other people's experience with the 1526 tractors as people buy them and start putting them to work. Thanks for any info.

The 3016 was a 28hp of the same tractor... it was sold with 72inch as well and ran it well... wouldn't expect 2hp to affect it much especially in maintained grass but havnt sold one with a mid yet.. I know it still handles a 5ft brush hog just fine on the back. There is always is the 26xl with the 60inch mid for another choice. It could come in handy if you start mowing in tighter quartered scenarios

 

[adpqmi]

Hey adpqmi,

My dad and I have both been interested in the 1526 HST tractor since it was announced at the Mahindra Dealer show in Kansas last year. Do you feel like your 1526 has plenty of PTO horsepower? I have personally been interested in how well the 1526 would handle a 6 foot Mid Mount Mower for cutting grass on a large church yard - neatly cut grass (not bush hogged grass). I am curious to hear about other people's experience with the 1526 tractors as people buy them and start putting them to work. Thanks for any info.

I haven't ran a tractor with a mid pto, so I can't speak as to the power loss for such. However, the 1526 has done better than I expected with the 5' brush hog. So far I'm definitely happy with the tractors power for its size.

 

[Squidbait]

Thanks for the input Navasot. I have considered that a 1526 with a 72 inch mower deck would be a little big for mowing in tighter quarters (which I do have to deal with). The Max 26XL would probably be a very good choice for just mowing, but I am concerned a bit about stability - almost the entire yard is slightly sloped and the top edge of the church yard forms a small hill (close to 30 degrees in some places).

I, my dad, and several others have used the church's John Deere 430 diesel Lawn and Garden tractor for the last 23 years to mow the yard. It has a 60 inch deck and cuts well, but it has been having issues the past three or four years. HST is jerky, it creeps (it did creep with the brakes on but that is fixed), the muffler broke off and had to be replaced, a hydraulic line busted, front left wheel spindle broke off last summer, etc. All signs of use and wear I suppose. I think the 430 has a 1,300 hours so on it. I don't know for sure because the hour meter was broken for about ten years. It shows around 860 hours now, but I don't even think it is recording accurately. But anyway . . . . . The JD 430 can pretty much handle all of the major slopes in the yard. It has a very low center of gravity, filled R1 style rear tires, plus a differential lock. I have mowed up the hills, down the hills, and with great caution I can mow them at an angle. I would not try that with any other mower or tractor out there (I don't think).

adpqmi,

I'm glad that you are happy with your tractor. To me it is encouraging that your 1526 has performed better than expected with a five foot brush hog.

Time will tell what happens: whether my dad and I get a Max 26XL, a 1526, or stick with his eMax 25 HST. My dad helped me out mowing a few times last year with his eMax 25. The JD 430 was out of commission for two weeks getting the hydraulic line replaced. The church has the John Deere 430, but we have a ours which can be a backup when the 430 is down. Also (my dad and I) would have a front loader on a tractor for moving snow - from a couple of short driveways worth to clearing about a one acre parking lot. I am sure a 1526 would excel in that department.

Enjoy your Machines Gentlemen. And again thanks for the input: :thumbsup:

 

[adpqmi]

I actually think you would be better suited to a max 26 xl, mainly because of the size and lower ground clearance. It's the same engine in a smaller frame. I have bigger plans for my 1526 and that's what made me decide to choose it over the max. Either way, I don't think you'll be disappointed with one or the other.