Rear lines

[biggdadd58]

Would any of you out there know about how to get some lines back to a hoe on a Mahindra 3016 tractor? I have a hoe from a previous tractor that I want to use but the dealership says that they have never hooked any up. All of their tractors come in plumbed. I can not believe that problem solving has become extinct! I am not sure, but I would hope that there is someone out there that can help.

 

[IslandTractor]

If your "dealer" doesn't know how to plumb a set of rear remotes or power beyond, you need a new dealer now. How can they possibly service your tractor if they cannot do such a simple task?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Look here.

Do you have a loader? Did you purchase the 3016 new? If so, look at the loader manual, it shows exactly how to connect. This is very easy, I would definitely look for a different dealer.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Before I worried too much about the hydraulics, which is relatively small potatoes, I'd wonder how I was going to take a bh from 'a previous tractor' and fit it on the 3016. A 3pt hitch version, very easy. A frame mounted version, VERY complicated.

 

[biggdadd58]

If your "dealer" doesn't know how to plumb a set of rear remotes or power beyond, you need a new dealer now. How can they possibly service your tractor if they cannot do such a simple task?

I have been told by 2 different dealers that "kits" do not exist. All they know is what is on the computer in front of them. I actually was told by one that they could not purchase the undercarriage kit for the hoe. I would have to buy each and every little nut and bolt. They were pushing me to buy a new tractor that came with all the stuff.

 

[biggdadd58]

Before I worried too much about the hydraulics, which is relatively small potatoes, I'd wonder how I was going to take a bh from 'a previous tractor' and fit it on the 3016. A 3pt hitch version, very easy. A frame mounted version, VERY complicated.

Not complicated at all. The kit comes with a part that will bolt to the non Mahindra hoe. The undercarriage bracket bolts right up.

 

[IslandTractor]

I have been told by 2 different dealers that "kits" do not exist. All they know is what is on the computer in front of them. I actually was told by one that they could not purchase the undercarriage kit for the hoe. I would have to buy each and every little nut and bolt. They were pushing me to buy a new tractor that came with all the stuff.

There are two issues. Your original post focused on "lines" which I interpreted to mean hydraulics. If your dealer can't figure that out they are numbnuts. On the otherhand, it is certainly possible that they cannot order a subframe for your tractor that matches your older backhoe. If that is the case you might want to investigate converting the BH to a 3pt setup. Less desirable and should not be used aggressively but it would give you BH capability.

 

[biggdadd58]

There are two issues. Your original post focused on "lines" which I interpreted to mean hydraulics. If your dealer can't figure that out they are numbnuts. On the otherhand, it is certainly possible that they cannot order a subframe for your tractor that matches your older backhoe. If that is the case you might want to investigate converting the BH to a 3pt setup. Less desirable and should not be used aggressively but it would give you BH capability.

I am asking them not for a direct mount subframe to fit my hoe, but the actual frame mounted one that is made for that tractor. Once the subframe is mounted to my tractor, I will then be able to fabricate the mount from my hoe to fit the Mahindra subframe bracket. That is the ez part.

 

[IslandTractor]

If you have the welding and fabrication skills to do the BH mount then you'll be able to do the subframe easily. I haven't seen a Mahindra subframe but if it is like the Kioti subframe it isn't real complicated. The Woods 4PT is difficult though.

You might be able to get a factory subframe from a related tractor model and modify it too.

 

[biggdadd58]

If you have the welding and fabrication skills to do the BH mount then you'll be able to do the subframe easily. I haven't seen a Mahindra subframe but if it is like the Kioti subframe it isn't real complicated. The Woods 4PT is difficult though.

You might be able to get a factory subframe from a related tractor model and modify it too.

My only hold up is the hydro lines. I was asking if anyone here has had the pleasure of doing this. I tried to save some money by not getting the tractor all set up in the first place. I am not sure why there are 3 lines in the kit instead of only just 2 of them to feed the hoe.