I traded in a 2 year old 1538 last summer for a new 2555 shuttle cab and have had nothing but issues with it. It keeps smoking a/c belts whenever it's above 80 degrees out. I had to have the loader valve replaced at 60 hours due to it sticking constantly and when I did my 50 hr service the hydraulic oil was burnt. There has been several minor coolant leaks and a pto seal replaced last summer. The radiator plugs constantly while brush hogging and is not user friendly to clean out (have to stand under the loader arms because the screens won't come out with them down and burn your arms trying to get it all out from the bottom of the radiator). The tractor has been back to the shop a total of 4 weeks and counting as it is there now. It has 154 hours on it and now has the pto seal leaking again as well as the axle seals. The salesman at my dealer had me meet the regional service manager of Mahindra at the farm show yesterday and he was the rudest person I have come across who represents a manufacturer. He told my wife and I that it is my fault the hydraulics are overheating because the radiator keeps getting plugged. When I pointed out the fact that the radiator only cools the coolant for the engine he was irate with me. I'm not on here to bash mahindra and I had zero issues with the 1538 which saw the same usage as the 2555. If anyone on here has had the same issues please chime in because mahindra has told me that not one other tractor has had issues. Thanks
Welcome to 2555 problem club! Have that "service manager" get a hold of me and I'll give him an ear full! The hydraulic oil in these runs excessively hot no matter what. As an example, one day, after doing some mowing, I ran thru a puddle. The water splashed on the tranny case & immediately started sizzling and turned to steam! When I got home after trailering it for half an hour, I got my laser thermal gun and the case was at 232 degrees! So with that being said, this is what you have to look forward to; ALL seals and "O" rings below oil level line will "cook" and harden then leak; hydraulic hoses will start leaking at the crimped area of the connections. Other hose leaks will develop in areas under the floor pan due to the way they are routed over sharp edges etc. Your fuel supply line may start to leak 'cause the left brake rod rubs against it.
So this is what I've had to do to mine so far;
Replaced the HSU (hydraulic steering unit) due to it "pissing" oil twice, one under warranty, the second one out of pocket...... KAAACHING!
Replaced the PTO output shaft seal 5 times. (now keep at least 4 on hand) Don't buy the Mahindra/TYM brand, get them at a bearing/seal store, they're cheaper and a little better quality.
Had to have both rear axle seals replaced along with the expensive proprietary axle retainer nuts. I also had them install new axle bearings since they had it torn apart.
Replaced the seal on the tranny output shaft for the front axle drive shaft.
Had to replace the boot on the sub shifter due hardening and splitting.
Just replaced the "O" rings on suction line at filter adapter due to leakage and allowing air to be drawn into system along with the two short pieces of hose.
Have replaced 5 hoses, one of which was the pressure hose to the HSU...............royal PITA! NOTE: If you have to replace a hose, don't replace it with the same junk, have it made at a hydraulic shop..........better quality and they won't leak, just tell them that the fittings are "British Standard".
And every time you have to replace a seal/"O" ring, it requires you to drain almost 10 gals. of hydraulic because they're below the "water line". Dealers love this 'cause they drain it and sell you new!
Now I just noticed another drip, upon inspection, I discovered hydraulic leaking, of all places, where the clutch housing mates to the engine..........you know what that means!
P.S. If TYM (which I know) builds the tractor and Mahindra makes the engine, then why is the engine block stamped TYM ??
