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I think you would be happy with a stump bucket. I have a 3-tooth bucket made out of 3/8" steel plate and it has served me very well. I use it to cut all the perimeter roots, and then use the scoop to lift it up and out. I position it almost vertical, about 75 degrees, and then use the weight of...

What part of the country?

25 acres on a river in southern Maine, about 5 miles inland from the Atlantic coast. Typical lot size in my area is about 5-50 acres. No neighbors nearby and we enjoy the quiet privacy.

The rain finally stopped after a few weeks of very wet weather. Used it to remove moss in part of the lawn today and will over-seed it tomorrow. It leaves the same finish as a garden rake. Did a quick pass on the driveway too.

I bought this Pine Needle Rake from Everything Attachments a couple years back thinking I could find some use for it. Well, I use it all the time. It's less aggressive than my York Rake so I can use it on my lawn to collect branches and leaves. I keep my gravel driveway in shape in-between box...

I would agree with your statement about some of the tractors being crudely built. In my experience, that reputation was well deserved from several older generation/models that just weren't great and have been worked out of the lineup. Compare the new Mahindra's against a Kubota or Deere for FEL...

We've had many brands over the years and Peugeot are clearly the best IMHO...

Very nice job. Well done.

We have 5-6 this year when it is normally two. My wife makes her nectar with sugar and water and can't keep up with it.

My loader manual is 110 Pages. Here is the contact information on inside back cover. Maybe give them a call and see if they can help. Manufactured for Mahindra, Inc. by KMW Ltd. 535 W Garfield PO Box 327 Sterling KS 67579-0327 Tel: 620-278-3641 Fax: 620 278-2388

I run a stump bucket on my 1626, which weighs out at about 3300 lbs with the attachment and my tractor handles it just fine. Here in Maine there are lots of surface roots and this bucket performs great. I looked at several different styles and ended up with this one due to the construction. It...

This is a link to a PDF of the factory manual. I've got the 1626 which has a similar manual. Cost is $10.00 https://autoepcservice.com/product/mahindra-tractor-1526-shuttle-hst-operators-manual/

Try this link. There are 3 pages of electrical for the 1815. https://parts.mahindrausa.com/dealerview/illustration.aspx

I've learned to always use a credit card and not a debit card with these sites. I have had to dispute two different charges when I never received the goods, or a broken product arrived. Called the card company and they put the charge on hold and after 30 days they drop it from the bill since the...

Sounds to me like sediment on the bottom of the well has risen up over time, as it does on some wells. Assuming the pump was set about 20' off the bottom, every time the pimp kicks on, it stirs up the sediment and causes the discoloration. You will need to raise the pump 10-15'. You may want to...

I have bought two attachments from Everything attachments and they are great to deal with. Their construction is second to none.

@2manyrocks That diverter is pretty slick. You got my mind going...

Thank you for the links, particularly the diverter link. That's partly the reason I've held off because I don't have front remotes. I'll read it over.

Is the 50-60 piles from this winter alone? Yikes!

It's been a rough winter in Maine and I'm dealing with lots of trees and limbs that came down from two back-to-back ice storms. One tree glanced off the roof of my barn damaging the metal roof and it will have to be replaced pretty quick. I don't have a grapple, but I've been happy with the...

Nice job.

They don't make Moms now like they used to!

Spent the winter in Arizona and was anxious to come back to Maine and get ready for spring! First thing I did was start the tractor, and was thrilled to know that the amount of mice traps and bait I laid out last fall when I sealed it in my barn was just the right amount. No chewed wire harness...

Over a year ago, I traded my model 2015 tractor (new in 2006) and I bought new model 1626. I loved my 2015 and it never failed me. Only real complaint was the quality of the powder coat paint on the loader. Tractor was great but I believe that came from Japan and the loader was made in Texas...

Brings back memories of my first tractor, a 50's-something Cub that looks very close to yours. The rear tires were not AG, but rather someone mounted some Tractor-Trailer tires and custom fitted chains. Front tires were simple ribbed tires. It had a a plow blade fixed on the front and the...

You should also be able to do an "Export" of the image as a Jpeg and adjust the image size down to 2-3MB, which is plenty clear on a monitor.

I'd like to see a picture of the brush forks you made if available. Right now, I blow the leaves into rows and then lift them into a 4 x 4 x 8 trailer then dump in a mulch pile. Looking to fabricate a "Leaf Box" of some kind to simplify the process. I've got a couple acres of lawn and lots of...

My first tractor was a 1959 Farmall Cub. I didn't know what I wanted and a friend of mine said this was a good place to start. I loved that tractor and wish I still had it because the $1800 I sold it for is long gone. It put out a (massive) 12 HP but the machine was incredible when you pushed...

I think you're right about this.

All great feed back. The second dealer said that they do NOT change the transmission fluid, rather top it off if all appears fine when they change/clean the filters. In looking at the manual, on the chart they provide, they say 300 hours, but else where, they say 50 hours. I'd certainly want...

One more question, the manual seems to be a bit ambiguous whether the hydraulic fluid needs to be changed at 50 hours, or at 300 hours.

Today, I called the dealer I bought my tractor from and asked about having my first 50 hour (actually 70 hour) service and they boastfully told me it was $1000 for the first service. I knew it would be expensive, but $1000? So I checked the manual and there is nothing special being done. Topping...

I have a set of 42" forks and regret not going to 48". Tough to see the tips of the forks when they are 42" and you are trying to align them with a pallet. Check out Skid Steer Attachment Depot. I ordered from them and their prices and service are great.

The OP says he has dirt, lots of dirt...

Sounds like you're already low enough. I'd opt to bring in a layer of dirt, lay pitched, perforated pipe with a membrane over it (to keep holes clear) and cover it with dirt.

On my 1626, I press the lever with my heel and when I'm done I lift it up with the back of my heel. It pops right back up, no longer engaged. I know what you mean when you feel like it should do something else, but it doesn't. Press to engage and keep you foot on it as long as you need, then...

Not yet. Looks like a fine system , but my goal was access to lots of attachments made by everyone under the sun. I bought a set of forks and stump bucket for under $1K (delivered) year and a half ago. (Probably a bit more than that now :confused:)

I have to disagree. I'm able to change quickly between four different attachments, all from the comfort of my seat with the exception of open/close the arms. I set them all up on two 4x4 rails and drive up to them... connect/disconnect. Selection and price is much better too.

One of the big decision points for me was the JD does not accept standard SSQA attachments.

Higher Price does not always mean Best Value. When I was looking for a new 26 HP CUT, I looked at both JD and Kubota, and IMHO, felt they were overpriced for what they offered in this range. I compared machine weight, lift capacities and features and decided to go another route. Just because...

I'll check this out. Thanks for the tip. Currently, I use a small butterfly net attached to a 15' extension pole and have remarkably good luck catching them when they hover near the rake boards. It has become a side-hustle of mine when I have the time.

Timely thread for me. I have a new 1626 that needs its first dealer service. I was contemplating doing it myself as I have the tools and feel I have the know how, but I'm with kneedeep thinking it might be worth the money for a dealer to do the first one and then I'll take over. I had a...

I am about 60 hours into a new 1626 that I cannot say enough good things about. I traded my 9 year old 2015 in with the dealer towards the new 1626 and couldn't be happier. Happy to see people appreciate Mahindra because I think they currently produce some of the best tractors out there. The...

You are showing your ignorance. My tractor was manufactured and assembled in PA. Only the engine is made by Mitsubishi in Japan.

In my opinion, Mahindra has made great strides in their product over the past few years. I recently traded a 10 year old Mahindra 2015 tractor for a new one in the 26 HP range. I loved my 20 HP Mahindra but was very disappointed in the paint quality of the loader (made by a third party in...

I have to chime in on the Mahindra as well. I just bought my second one and in terms of lift capacity for the FEL and 3 PT it is head and shoulders above the green or orange machines in the same HP category. My first Mahindra (new in 2006) had a well known paint issue as many of the early...

My new tractor has it on the fender and my previous was on the loader. I didn't think too much of the location change until I started using it and really prefer the fender mount. I can sit comfortably in the chair and use the arm rest without having to stretch my arm out. If you have lots of FEL...

I use mine all the time. The rod and holder are painted black, so I painted the top portion of the rod white so when the bucket is level, the white portion is flush with the holder. It does not always align perfectly when I have my stump bucket or forks on, but it gives me an idea of...

One question I have is never brought up. All I ever read is that clutches can be troublesome for knees, but what about the need for your right foot to be constantly applying see-saw pressure to a treadle? I would have to think that can be just as painful to some instances.

This pretty well sums up when seems to be the concensus so far. Looks like I'll be giving the dealer a call today! Great feedback from everyone, much appreciated.

Well I can see this is a bit more complicated than I initially thought. All the feedback is very much appreciated and gives me a lot to take into consideration, many points I never even thought of. That's why I love reading these forums. I will investigate an 18' 7K, since it should still...

I called the dealer this morning and I can get a Big Tex 16' with a payload of 4300 lbs (6K total), brakes on all 4 wheels, slide in ramps for $2895. My payload will average 3700 lbs. The length of tractor from front of loader to back of BB is just shy of 14'. While I don't want to cut myself...

My truck, which is a mid-size, is rated for 6800# total trailer and payload. I looked at the 7K Big Tex 70EC which is longer and has a larger payload, but is about $500 more. You know how this works...you start out figuring you can get by with one model and before you know it you keep taking...

I have a 4 WD Nissan Frontier which is rated for 6800 lbs GVWR.

I think you're right. The small difference in cost to go to 16' would be money well spent and give me a bit of breathing room.

I'm building a house for my daughter about 30 minutes away and want to buy a trailer to haul my tractor/loader plus one attachment. Tractor and loader weigh about 3250 lbs. Since I cannot find anything used, I've decided to take the plunge and am considering a Big Tex car hauler (6000 lbs GVWR...

I have two EA products. The 5' Heavy Duty Box Blade is an absolute beast and very well made. I also have the 5' Pine Needle Rake, which for my needs is so much more than the name implies. It handles so many chores around my 26 acres, I honestly don't know how I got by without it. Maybe if you...

I owned a gear shift for 15 years and never thought twice about having to use the clutch so frequently. I would grade my driveway, plow snow and haul logs, so it really was not an issue at all. Then the time came for me to get a larger tractor last year and since all the dealer had was HST, I...