Did I Make a Mistake?

[Bavarian]

I’ve given a generic tank a thought...problem is mounting location. The only location that’s not going to require substantial tank modification is a tank which hangs by the cab step. I’d have to fab up brackets but brackets are a whole lots easier than tank mods or a full fab. Other issue is fuel draw...current tank is drawn from the bottom via gravity. I’ve also considered fab’ing up my own tank from aluminum. I have the equipment to cut and weld it..the time it would require is questionable.

If you think you might have fuel supply issues after relocating the tank, there are electric lift pumps. Just hook them up to the ignition and they click away.
They are easily available.

 

[Chrisb009]

If you think you might have fuel supply issues after relocating the tank, there are electric lift pumps. Just hook them up to the ignition and they click away.
They are easily available.View attachment 683901

I could use a lift pump and may go that route but I壇 really like to keep it simple for fewer failures.

Thanks,

Chris

 

[Chrisb009]

So a quick update (after I called the selling dealer this afternoon) apparently the tractor they reviewed has the same affliction. Not sure what they are going to recommend at this point in time. Mahindra supply channels doesn’t have any ETA’s on tank availability so there’s little chance I’ll have a tank anytime soon. An aluminum tank or a relocated plastic tank is looking better and better.

Thanks,

Chris

 

[Peter 315]

This is a brand new tractor right?..

 

[Chrisb009]

This is a brand new tractor right?..

It’s a brand new 2019. Just purchased it late Dec 2020.

 

[Peter 315]

It’s a brand new 2019. Just purchased it late Dec 2020.

IF it was mine I would drop the tractor back at the dealer. Sad I hope it works out for you..

 

[Chrisb009]

IF it was mine I would drop the tractor back at the dealer. Sad I hope it works out for you..

That has also crossed my mind...selling dealer is over 10 hrs away but would be worth the trip if necessary.

Thanks,

Chris

 

[fried1765]

That has also crossed my mind...selling dealer is over 10 hrs away but would be worth the trip if necessary.

Thanks,

Chris

I WOULD TAKE IT BACK....NOW!

 

[Chrisb009]

I WOULD TAKE IT BACK....NOW!

I’ll see what the selling dealership suggests. If I don’t hear back by early next week I’ll be calling them again and speaking to the sales manager. I’ll probably suggest a different model and if that does work out I’ll be taking it back. Any resistance will be met with legal action.

 

[LittleBill21]

the parts issue is not unique to mahindra, everything everywhere is out of stock, doesn't really matter what it is.

that said they are not lying about part shortages. i just bought a mahindra used, i called a dealer looking for info, we got talking for hours. apparently there is only 1 distribution warehouse in texas in all of the usa. everything else comes by boat. he told me he has stuff back ordered 3 + months at this point. even hst filters, crazy common stuff for them. Just an fyi, the lack of after market does scare me a bit as dealer prices are much higher then even i am use to.