Mahindra Cab Tractor Reviews Wanted

[JerryK]

I like my 2555 HST cab, but I modified some of the stuff right after I bought it. I raised the seat 3.5" with some oak four by fours, and turned the FEL control lever around 180 degrees so it was easier to access the cab from the right side. I bought a FEL with it, but took it off right after I got the tractor home. I have a 5035 HST that has a FEL/hoe, and use the 2555 for snowblowing and 3pt work. For what they wanted for just the FEL hyd control to run the front blower, the FEL itself is almost free. The cab was nice in the winter, but I still prefer the open station in the summer for what I do. If I was out doing something for hours in a hot/dusty environment, that would be lots different. The turbo 55hp 2555 has lots of power for PTO work... it blows the krap out of the snow. The 2565 turbo 65 horse was my next choice....

 

[grandpa1]

Like my 2565 Cab with FEL. Did have ac clutch/compressor failure ~100 hrs replaced by warranty. Learned on TBN to run engine above 1500 rpm to keep Mainfunction Indicator Lamp off. Previous 2 tractors had hydraulic shuttles which I really liked. Standard gear shuttle on this tractor you need to let tractor motion stop before shifting shuttle.

 

[JerryK]

Like my 2565 Cab with FEL. Did have ac clutch/compressor failure ~100 hrs replaced by warranty. Learned on TBN to run engine above 1500 rpm to keep Mainfunction Indicator Lamp off. Previous 2 tractors had hydraulic shuttles which I really liked. Standard gear shuttle on this tractor you need to let tractor motion stop before shifting shuttle.

That's why I bought my 2555 HST. Would have went with the 2565 if they had the hydrostatic trans for me blowing snow. Really liked the 2565 other than that.

 

[kneedeep]

I got the 8560 last week, 5 years old with 275 Hrs. Needed some TLC on battery post, light connections, dented up grill and AC filters were plugged with dirt. Needs 16x16 tranny but will do what I need.

 

[bhstovall]

I really like my 2565 cab model. I had some issues with the multifunction indicator light, but that seems to be resolved since the ECU update my dealer preformed back in early March. AC must be a known issue as mine stopped cooling around 125 hours, which is why the dealer had the tractor in the first place. I believe there is too much distance between the pulleys which lets the AC belt flop around too much. The idler pulley bearing on the plastic idler pulley on mine actually froze up & melted the pulley even after the unit stopped cooling. I'm a machinist & plan on making a pulley that can be greased to prevent future problems. It has also been getting sloppy about shifting the shuttle, & sometimes I think it is in gear & it is not. I have also noticed some noise when I 4wd coming up through the shift lever. All in all I am satisfied with the purchase as all new machines will have an issue or two before the warranty is up. My largest issue has been the fact that this is my first tractor & I'm totally new at doing anything with it. Now that I have one, I don't know how I ever got by without one!