Mahindra 5155 Anyone?

[Andy1969]

I got a triaxle load (about 23 tons) of washed #57 gravel and spent the afternoon yesterday placing it and spreading it up by my place. While working on that project the 50 hour service alert went off. So I’ll start doing that tomorrow beginning with the engine oil and filter. Here’s a few pictures of the completed gravel project.

 

[SoldierP]

New subject...anyone break the code on how to torque the two lower loader bolts behind the fuel tank. Can't get my torque wrench in there even with the shortest socket. Seems like a poor design.

 

[Andy1969]

New subject...anyone break the code on how to torque the two lower loader bolts behind the fuel tank. Can't get my torque wrench in there even with the shortest socket. Seems like a poor design.

Well if you can’t fit a socket on it then the only option you have is to use a box end wrench. If you want to apply a known torque value, then measure the length of the wrench and use a pull scale on the other end of the wrench. A known length and a known force applied at that length will result in a known torque value. Or you could just put the wrench on and tighten it really tight

 

[DaBear3428]

Well if you can’t fit a socket on it then the only option you have is to use a box end wrench. If you want to apply a known torque value, then measure the length of the wrench and use a pull scale on the other end of the wrench. A known length and a known force applied at that length will result in a known torque value. Or you could just put the wrench on and tighten it really tight

i'm in the "its not to tight if you didn't shear it off" school.
I just hit all of the bolts with an impact or wrench and observed the angle change. most were in good shape but some of the wheel bolts turned 15deg or so.

 

[DaBear3428]

i spent the weekend doing service work and digging a hole in the ground, the hole is deep and steep enough to cause pucker if i enter it the wrong way. I will try to post some photos.

 

[DaBear3428]

What is everyone getting for fuel usage? i was expecting around a gal per hr but it has been much less.

 

[Andy1969]

What is everyone getting for fuel usage? i was expecting around a gal per hr but it has been much less.

I have not calculated but I agree that it seems less than that and less than I expected. I was concerned that my 5 Gallon can that I use wouldn’t “keep up” when I was running the tractor a lot on a weekend. But I’ve had no issue topping off before I start a project and not needing to make another trip for diesel all weekend. Seems very easy on diesel to me.

 

[SimpleSimon]

Fuel burn on my 4025 seems to be less than a gallon an hour- but that's just my impression. I should keep a record and find out

 

[DaBear3428]

I have not calculated but I agree that it seems less than that and less than I expected. I was concerned that my 5 Gallon can that I use wouldn’t “keep up” when I was running the tractor a lot on a weekend. But I’ve had no issue topping off before I start a project and not needing to make another trip for diesel all weekend. Seems very easy on diesel to me.

I have not been keeping an accurate tab on it but i'm somewhere around .6 gph 24 gal in 42 hrs

 

[Oilfieldrob]

Hello everyone, new here taking delivery of a new 2023 Mahindra 5145 tomorrow afternoon . Might I say mostly due to the high marks and praise you gentlemen have spoken in this thread . 5 years ago I bought a NEW newholland workmaster 33 with loader and honestly I never would have given Mahindra a shot . ( I don't know anyone with one ) but my frustrations with 4Bfinal, and no body but Mahindra having anything to offer that is not ( I looked at all the big names )
I have to say there are a few things I'm not really impressed with "throw length on shuttle shift , overhanging fuel filter , three point travel speed adjustment" at the same time I'm vary impressed with the heft of the unit . Reminds me of units I grew up on just a lot more modern .
I hope and pray this is the last large tractor I ever have to buy. Besides if I had to buy another I'm sure my wife would bring my demise