Recent content by MArvane

When I purchased my 4500 I immediately saw that the close proximity of hydraulic lines to the exhaust manifold was a problem, so I wrapped them in foil to reflect the heat (photo 1). The power steering reservoir literally sits right above the exhaust and manifold with barely a finger's width...

I have a '93 early model 4500 with a whopping 160 hours. Last weekend it started squirting PS fluid from the top of the steering column. I purchased the manual and started the procedures to remove the hydrostatic steering unit. My first problem is that I can not manage to remove a connection...

Had my new 4500 4wd with FEL delivered Friday. First thing I did is check everything. I tried to find the recommended tire pressures in the manual but couldn't find any listed for the machine with the FEL. I DID notice, however, that someone (apparently at Mahindra) had painted onto each...

Maybe you all know this but I have just found out; I just purchased a 4500 4wd but before I spoke with an engineer at Mahindra (dealer didn't know the answer) who said that the rims (purchased in the US), drive train, electrical are all SAE; only the engine is metric. Also noticed that Mahindra...

I would appreciate your comments on this as I am about to make my first tractor purchase and have no practical experience. I have pretty much decided on a Mahindra 4500-5500-6000 series with a FEL. The question is how valuable is 4 X 4 and in particular with a FEL; it adds a good chunk of...