Comparison kubota L2501HST vs. Mahindra 1526 HST

[TomSeller]

Man, for 2 k more, I'd go for the Kubota. It is worth it down the road.

X2. Get the Kubota.

 

[ProjectKing]

X2. Get the Kubota.

Yeah get the Kubota. Also I think your price for the Kubota still sounds high. Does that include tax?

 

[AchingBack]

Instead of letting other people spend your money on the Kubota, you can take the 2k savings to invest in implements, and still have a proven quality, Japanese made tractor. Mitsubishi's reputation is impeccable. Otherwise, Mahindra wouldn't be doing business with them.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Instead of letting other people spend your money on the Kubota, you can take the 2k savings to invest in implements, and still have a proven quality, Japanese made tractor. Mitsubishi's reputation is impeccable. Otherwise, Mahindra wouldn't be doing business with them.

This,..... The 1526 is a great well made, dependable machine.

 

[Indygunworks]

Well I made some visits this afternoon to both dealerships... i was most impressed with the 1526 and its ease of use...the salesman was very informative and seemed highly knowledgeable...the 2501 was also a fine machine...I liked the separate forward and reverse pedal on 1526 vs forward/reverse rocker pedal on 2501..since my wife may use at times the tilt steering wheel on 1526 was a plus. Overall I thought both were quality machines and either would meet my expectations...I priced them both w/loader and bh...no financing.. best price on 2501 was 26300.. the 1526 was 24200 out the door which is 6700 off Msrp on website.w taxes included....that seems like a really good deal..is there something I'm not seeing here? I'm trying to figure out what the justification would be to spend 2000 more for the orange tractor.. For my purposes...both would be acceptable...any thoughts?

Trying to figure out how there is this much discrepancy in price. I just priced out a 2016 new 1526 with loader, and having them add a 3rd function and grapple bucket and the quote is 24,500 with tax's. You are getting a backhoe included in yours for the same price just a few months later? I can understand a variance between different parts of the country, but not so far as to have the entire backhoe free w/in your quote. What gives?

 

[Ryansweatt2004]

Thanks guys for the input. Extremely helpful..I think one of issues with pricing is there is not as many tractor dealers in rural Maine.. So competitive pricing is limited. It sounds like most of you would go with kubota if I could get better pricing... The other issue when comparing the two Warranty programs.. It appears mahindras warrant is for a much longer period of time than kubota...as with all warranties tho... There are limitations to coverage...I've since let salesman know 25000 was my max budget so I'm waiting to here.. Since I'm not financing they should be able to shave a bit more off price...

Hey, I'm in Maine and just curious dealers you've talked to?

 

[CheckSix]

First post on here...

I've only owned one tractor, my b1750, a 1993 model. (only lived here a year, where I needed a tractor). The front wheels were wobbly... Bought new bearings..found out there is no real way to "tighten" up anything inside..no way to adjust the slop...

It wasn't charging when I bought it, no gauges worked either... In 1993 this tractor still used a Generator setup. Replaced it with a alternator..

It leaked fluid out of the top of the steering post. Found a worn out plastic bushing, no bearing. Went to ACE, bought a bearing, put it in. Who'd think a plastic bearing should EVER be used like that?

The engine is great, no blow by, well built. Transmission is a grind it till ya find it. I think synchros were put in things long long before 1993. As this is my first tractor I have no idea when they started putting synchros in.... I guess I can get why some would prefer gears, but for me, my place is not flat (at all) and its clear a hydrostat will be much safer.

I'm glad I found this thread, I'll be purchasing a 1526 in the next few weeks. While I'm sure Kubota makes a decent enough tractor, the above issues makes me say "never" to one now. I buy Jeans on how well their made, not the tag on the back.

For me, I was looking at a Boomer24 or Branson 3510 versus the 1526. Yet to get a quote back from a Branson even close to the 1526, and the boomer isn't as much tractor as the 1526, yet the price is the same.

I'll post again when I have some hours on it.

 

[mike69440]

Just test, operate the loader in a pile, not just digging air, and look each tractor over for at least an hour. Then Try a bigger and smaller tractor. You will have your answer.
Keep an eye on Craigs list, etc. also as you sometimes get lucky. Old genetleman buys a tractor, then sadly buys the farm, so nice estate sale.

 

[s219]

First post on here...

I've only owned one tractor, my b1750, a 1993 model. (only lived here a year, where I needed a tractor). The front wheels were wobbly... Bought new bearings..found out there is no real way to "tighten" up anything inside..no way to adjust the slop...

It wasn't charging when I bought it, no gauges worked either... In 1993 this tractor still used a Generator setup. Replaced it with a alternator..

It leaked fluid out of the top of the steering post. Found a worn out plastic bushing, no bearing. Went to ACE, bought a bearing, put it in. Who'd think a plastic bearing should EVER be used like that?

The engine is great, no blow by, well built. Transmission is a grind it till ya find it. I think synchros were put in things long long before 1993. As this is my first tractor I have no idea when they started putting synchros in.... I guess I can get why some would prefer gears, but for me, my place is not flat (at all) and its clear a hydrostat will be much safer.

I'm glad I found this thread, I'll be purchasing a 1526 in the next few weeks. While I'm sure Kubota makes a decent enough tractor, the above issues makes me say "never" to one now. I buy Jeans on how well their made, not the tag on the back.

For me, I was looking at a Boomer24 or Branson 3510 versus the 1526. Yet to get a quote back from a Branson even close to the 1526, and the boomer isn't as much tractor as the 1526, yet the price is the same.

I'll post again when I have some hours on it.

That is a stretch to base your decision on a used 1993 tractor -- it would have made more sense to compare a 2017 Mahindra and 2017 Kubota in person. The 1526 is among the nicest Mahindras made (it's a Mitsubishi unit) but they still have some rough edges and poorer fit and finish compared to benchmarks Deere and Kubota (paint and bodywork are the most evident). The advantages to the 1526 would be weight and beef. On paper the 1526 loader seems stronger, but that's only because it doesn't lift as high as Kubota (where max lift is rated). At the same lower heights, they are almost identical.

All gear tractors I know of still don't have full synchros as of 2017. You'd need to get a glide-shift or shuttle model if you want to manually change gears/directions with some amount of finesse.

If you could go back to 1993 and compare a Mahindra and Kubota, I guarantee that Kubota of yours would have seemed like a dream. Of course, you couldn't get a Mahindra in this country back then -- they didn't show up until 1994 -- so it would have been an import/gray market machine. But even so, back in that day, Kubota was like the Honda of the US tractor market, with very nice Japanese quality and good value. They were a refreshing option against the established players. Nowadays some of the Korean brands are filling that role in the market.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

First post on here...

I've only owned one tractor, my b1750, a 1993 model. (only lived here a year, where I needed a tractor). The front wheels were wobbly... Bought new bearings..found out there is no real way to "tighten" up anything inside..no way to adjust the slop...

It wasn't charging when I bought it, no gauges worked either... In 1993 this tractor still used a Generator setup. Replaced it with a alternator..

It leaked fluid out of the top of the steering post. Found a worn out plastic bushing, no bearing. Went to ACE, bought a bearing, put it in. Who'd think a plastic bearing should EVER be used like that?

The engine is great, no blow by, well built. Transmission is a grind it till ya find it. I think synchros were put in things long long before 1993. As this is my first tractor I have no idea when they started putting synchros in.... I guess I can get why some would prefer gears, but for me, my place is not flat (at all) and its clear a hydrostat will be much safer.

I'm glad I found this thread, I'll be purchasing a 1526 in the next few weeks. While I'm sure Kubota makes a decent enough tractor, the above issues makes me say "never" to one now. I buy Jeans on how well their made, not the tag on the back.

For me, I was looking at a Boomer24 or Branson 3510 versus the 1526. Yet to get a quote back from a Branson even close to the 1526, and the boomer isn't as much tractor as the 1526, yet the price is the same.

I'll post again when I have some hours on it.

With that decision making process I think you should absolutely buy a Mahindra. Enjoy! :drink: