kubota or mahindra

[paulfun9]

If I had to choose between two different systems I would choose the one that would be easy to remove and run without. Reason is simple sooner or later it will act up and be an expensive repair otherwise.

 

[ptsg]

If I had to choose between two different systems I would choose the one that would be easy to remove and run without. Reason is simple sooner or later it will act up and be an expensive repair otherwise.

Then that would be a Branson. You can just take the DOC off, replace it with a muffler and it's good to go. You can just unplug or completely remove the Datalogger without any flashing lights or things preventing the engine from starting.

 

[fried1765]

You can't compare a Kubota to a Mahindra... that would be like comparing apples to... prunes.

Maguro tuna to... Catfish.

 

[Blue14]

And LEGO is the biggest tire manufacturer in the world. See how that works? lol

Not relevant to the thread, stay on topic.

 

[hks003]

Just a sorry tractor. The brakes sucked, the clutch sucked, the gear shifting ability sucked. The loader controls are about as crude as it gets, the 3pt hitch control wasn’t much better. The list of what is good would be a lot shorter.

This. I think the Mahindra is a capable machine that will perform most tasks. But everyone I know that bought one bought it to save some cash and have since regretted it. Not because they're constantly tearing up, or under powered, or hard to get parts for, but because the loader controls are atrocious, the work platform is cramped/laid out poorly, run hot, which can be a problem in South Arkansas summers, and the list goes on. Just annoyances that when testing them you think you can look past, but once you start spending hours at a time running them they stand out more and more.

If the price is the only reason you're not buying the Kubota without a second thought, then I'd suggest either coming to terms with spending the extra money for a more usable machine all around, or looking at other smaller brands that would be closer to the Mahindra price. I personally really like my LS, and there are tons of folks here that love their kioti, Branson, LS, Bobcat, Yanmar, etc. I don't know what other dealers, if any, you have around, but personally, I'd avoid Mahindra.

 

[arrow]

This. I think the Mahindra is a capable machine that will perform most tasks. But everyone I know that bought one bought it to save some cash and have since regretted it. .... but personally, I'd avoid Mahindra.

Statements like this need some qualification.
I purchased my Mahindra 3016 because they gave me $7000 on my trade of an old JD 750 compact. JD gave me $1500. Plus JD's comparative tractor would have cost me 10K more than I paid for the Mahindra. Mine is of Japanese origin made by Mitsubishi. So "price" was a strong consideration.
Secondly, you can mount the Mahindra from both sides. Something that was important to me in dense woods.
Thirdly, I agree with most posters here who think some of the Mahindras are well...unsophisticated. My controls for shifting are indeed the Fred Flintstone of the tractor world. I have no problem with the loader or 3 pt controls.
Lastly, I don' t regret for one second my purchase of the Mahindra. It has done everything I've asked of it.

This is a company that sources its machines from 3 places:India (so does JD), Japan and North Korea (Tym) Your LS is also a North Korea product. Mahindra's 2538 is a Tym and more sophisticated than its lower price point brethren.
Of all I have driven, I like the feel of the 2538 the best. The India machines are simply "brutes" and very "old time" stuff. Sloppily cast and quality control 2nd rate. Everything has its place I guess.

 

[hks003]

Statements like this need some qualification.
I purchased my Mahindra 3016 because they gave me $7000 on my trade of an old JD 750 compact. JD gave me $1500. Plus JD's comparative tractor would have cost me 10K more than I paid for the Mahindra. Mine is of Japanese origin made by Mitsubishi. So "price" was a strong consideration.
Secondly, you can mount the Mahindra from both sides. Something that was important to me in dense woods.
Thirdly, I agree with most posters here who think some of the Mahindras are well...unsophisticated. My controls for shifting are indeed the Fred Flintstone of the tractor world. I have no problem with the loader or 3 pt controls.
Lastly, I don' t regret for one second my purchase of the Mahindra. It has done everything I've asked of it.

This is a company that sources its machines from 3 places:India (so does JD), Japan and North Korea (Tym) Your LS is also a North Korea product. Mahindra's 2538 is a Tym and more sophisticated than its lower price point brethren.
Of all I have driven, I like the feel of the 2538 the best. The India machines are simply "brutes" and very "old time" stuff. Sloppily cast and quality control 2nd rate. Everything has its place I guess.

I was unaware they sourced from anywhere but India, good to know. I guess I haven't been on a 2538.

 

[desertdog71]

South Korea

 

[buck12]

This. I think the Mahindra is a capable machine that will perform most tasks. But everyone I know that bought one bought it to save some cash and have since regretted it. Not because they're constantly tearing up, or under powered, or hard to get parts for, but because the loader controls are atrocious, the work platform is cramped/laid out poorly, run hot, which can be a problem in South Arkansas summers, and the list goes on. Just annoyances that when testing them you think you can look past, but once you start spending hours at a time running them they stand out more and more.


If the price is the only reason you're not buying the Kubota without a second thought, then I'd suggest either coming to terms with spending the extra money for a more usable machine all around, or looking at other smaller brands that would be closer to the Mahindra price. I personally really like my LS, and there are tons of folks here that love their kioti, Branson, LS, Bobcat, Yanmar, etc. I don't know what other dealers, if any, you have around, but personally, I'd avoid Mahindra.

I have never regretted buying my Mahindra in the 12 years I have owned it. I have had almost no problems and it has been pushed hard. I hope the Kubota I purchased a few months ago is as good of a tractor.

 

[arrow]

South Korea

Right. If North Korea, they probably would have had a missile attachment of some sort which would have come in handy for clearing large groups of trees.