Mahindra 5570

[oldpilgrim]

i don't know about you, but i don't want the added lifetime expense and trouble of adding 'exhaust fluid' to anything i own. And i certainly don't need the high heat 'regen' found on most new tractors, whether it causes performance issues or not. if i have to have a doc instead of the other tier 4 'features', it's not perfect but a whole lot better than most of the other brands.

 

[Turbys_1700]

Non DPF EGR systems and EGR CAT systems work as designed. New Holland utilizes both based on tractor model and size. I wanted non DPF and bought a Workmaster. I'm happy and that's all that matters to me.
The 5570 is a fine tractor and would serve you well.

 

[DieselBound]

i don't know about you, but i don't want the added lifetime expense and trouble of adding 'exhaust fluid' to anything i own. And i certainly don't need the high heat 'regen' found on most new tractors, whether it causes performance issues or not. if i have to have a doc instead of the other tier 4 'features', it's not perfect but a whole lot better than most of the other brands.

There are tradeoffs. THAT is why there are different systems out there meeting Tier 4 requirements. To say that Mahindra's DOC is a "whole lot better than most" is an unqualified statement. Are you saying that their engineering is better than CAT's and JD's?

I GET IT that some people are more comfortable with one system over another. That does not mean, however, that one is engineering-wise better.

 

[colthpowell]

All in all I won't be doing much discing or box blading but I still want what tractor I buy to handle it. I will use the grapple to the max however. I agree with the fact that mahindra is not running a dpf or def but there is still something there to compete. Apparently an Egr and Cat. Which may cost more or less long run terms. I'm Not sure.. That's what I'm asking. I think we're getting off subject and guessing each brand or makes long term goal ( which I appreciate any and all, with or with out concerns of my financial being ) but I'm trying to look to actual owners of the 55 series and hopefully some actual 5570 owners.

 

[Turbys_1700]

YouTube search Mahindra 5570 issues. One poster complained about placement of the air filter blocking access to the radiator and difficulty in accessing the battery. His specific problem was trying to clean the radiator while brush hogging and overheating. I don't know if Mahindra still has this same arrangement in the engine compartment or not. I would certainly check that out before buying. Other than that the tractor specs out well.

 

[colthpowell]

Thanks for the reply. And yeah I've seen that one. That's about all I can find review wise on the new tractors. Which I guess is a good thing. I really believe people are gonna post the negatives over Positives and if that's all I can find I guess That's not a bad thing. But I do agree it specs out well

 

[texxfletch]

As for the 5570 I can not vouch for, but I do have it's older, smaller sibling,a 5530.

I would highly recommend it as a good utility tractor. I run out of weight,before i Run out of engine.
Have not had any problems with it. the loader with a grapple has been a game changer for moving brush and logs.

I highly recommend forks for it. i use them all the time to move material around. It won't pick up a complete pallet of concrete from the local hard ware store, but remove a layer and it is good to go.

As for the radiator screen and inter cooler screen;they are bolted to the tractor,and are hard to remove.(I just blow them out, with a long reach blow gun.) I plan on maybe modifying them when I change out the original battery.

I have had this tractor since 2010 and Do not know how i got along without it.
the only thin I would change would be the position of the steering wheel,but that is not really that bad either.

 

[oldpilgrim]

There are tradeoffs. THAT is why there are different systems out there meeting Tier 4 requirements. To say that Mahindra's DOC is a "whole lot better than most" is an unqualified statement. Are you saying that their engineering is better than CAT's and JD's?

I GET IT that some people are more comfortable with one system over another. That does not mean, however, that one is engineering-wise better.

I said that having a doc, only, is much better than most other makes that have the additional crap. I didn't say that the Mahindra doc is better than other docs.

 

[texxfletch]

some things I've done, with this 5530 Mahindra.

 

[Btown]

i don't know about you, but i don't want the added lifetime expense and trouble of adding 'exhaust fluid' to anything i own. And i certainly don't need the high heat 'regen' found on most new tractors, whether it causes performance issues or not. if i have to have a doc instead of the other tier 4 'features', it's not perfect but a whole lot better than most of the other brands.

I have not heard of any SCUT or CUT or even 70 hp Utility tractors that need DEF for NOX gasses. Let's face it for the size of these engines the HP rating is tiny, 2.0 L I4 diesels should be putting out 140+ hp. In tractors they put out 40 hp, they are very detuned. DPF high heat is inside and the outside temps are that of normal exhaust temperatures. So some manufacturers went DOC some DPF. My only point was Mahindra is NOT the ONLY one that went DOC route, but numerous times people think they are the only ones that did. Both systems have positives and negatives. I did not say one was better than the other.