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Just thought I'd provide an update to the thread. So far I'm loving the 84" WIFO behind my 5155. The video and attached pictures are from yesterday's storm, about 13" of heavy snow. Knock on wood, but I don't have a single complaint about this setup. Power-wise, the tractor seems to handle the...

I saved these pictures from a local For Sale ad a few years ago. "For parts or repair." Not sure if it ever sold, his asking price was high if I remember correctly, around $30k. Ridiculous. In my opinion, looks like the owner was pounding his tractor over some rough terrain with a grapple that...

Yes it does, the oil should be CJ4 or CK4 rated. Generally, diesel engines have different oil property requirements compared to gasoline engines (stronger detergent, zinc additives, ect.), and the appropriate oil should be used.

OP, I also upgraded my snow moving equipment this year with a pull-type blower and SSQA snow pusher. I had previously been using a SSQA blade. My clearing needs sound similar to yours, I have a long driveway plus outbuilding yards with alleys between buildings. For your scenario, I think you...

Yeah, it's not the best. The underslung design like Chim and Gordon utilize is definitely superior.

Wow, I guess I had never seen your setup before, Gordon. I like that a lot, looks like a good solution to every issue I've had with my plow setup, which are: -Long overall length -Plow pushes the tractor sideways when winging wet snow -Lack of down pressure Thanks for sharing, looks like I have...

Just my opinion, but I would prioritize chains over the snow pusher. I went from clearing with my bucket, to an 8' snow plow, to a 7' snow pusher. The snow pusher does the best job by far, but it also pushes the hardest by far. Much harder than pushing with the bucket. I've never tried using the...

A few pics of my snow plow setup. It's pretty simple, an 8' Fisher straight blade (pickup truck plow) attached to a Titan SSQA-to-3PH conversion plate. I installed Cat 1 pins in the plows' a-frame where it previously attached to the headgear, then attached the lift chain to the top link...

Thank you! Yup, very happy with it so far. Just need some more snow to fall so I can try it out in some other conditions. Bought some new snow removal tools and of course now we're experiencing unseasonably warm temps with not a flake of snow forecast for the next 10 days. We had been...

Thank you! As for a cab tractor, maybe someday, but I think it would be hard to justify. Clearing the road is pretty much the only task I would want to use it for, for most everything else I prefer the open station. Besides clearing snow, I use my tractor primarily for logging and clearing...

Thank you! Yeah, I'm glad that you chimed in on this thread. Our tractors are similar enough that your input was pretty much exactly what I was hoping to hear. I like the snow blower a lot. That's some good advice, I'll pull the chain cover off and check the tensioner bolt now that I've used it...

I did! I had just logged on to update the thread, so I'm glad you asked. I picked up the 84" blower and 84" snow pusher Wednesday afternoon, got them attached Wednesday evening, and got to test them out last night with 3" of the wettest, heaviest snow we typically receive around here...

Holy cow! That's a lot of snow. Not sure what brand of inverted blowers you've been looking at, maybe Provonost or Erskine? I believe those are quite expensive. Just for comparison purposes, I didn't find the cost of an inverted WIFO to be that much more than it's comparable counterpart. From...

Thank you airbiscuit!

I hadn't, but that is a good suggestion! However, I should've clarified this point as well, but my intention for the snow pusher is actually just to clear around my house and outbuildings where their proximity to each other makes snow blowing impractical. Just tight, short runs where the box...

I believe that my gearing is pretty low, but I'm not sure how it compares with other models. Per the chart in my owners manual, L1 (lowest gear) would be .99 MPH at rated engine speed (2300 RPM). You make a good point with the out-of-level situation while making overlapping passes. I had...

That's very interesting. I just found the same statistics as well. So, it appears that the manufacturer's minimum HP rating is actually 40 HP. The dealer that I am using has it listed at 60 HP minimum and that is the statistic that I has based much of this thread upon. With that being said...

Well, that is some good input actually. That's what I'd like to know, how well other people's setups work. What size tractor they have, what size blower, how well it works, ect. If an 84" blower can bog your M9 down, then I can expect the same to a worse degree with my 5155. That's good to know...

So mature, thanks for your input.

Doesn't seem that simple to me, those numbers are way higher than any other rate I've heard/read about. If it was that simple then guys like me would be limited to 3-4' blowers on the back of a 6'-6" wide, 10k lb. machine. Nobody is going to do that. I agree with 3 Horse Ranch, a 4' tall...

Not very often, probably 1-3 storms per year. Most of the storms in my area tend to fall in the 6-12" range. Yeah, I'm not too worried about my ability to clear a large amount of snow at once, I'm just looking for a way to clean up our typical storms more efficiently.

Yup, that's some good advice as well, I appreciate it. Too be honest, I doubt my tractor would be able to pull an inverted blower through 24" of wet snow. I've driven through it before out of necessity, but I will agree that it's tough going and tough on the machine. I would have to be on the...

That's some great advice as well, thank you. The 84" isn't a huge difference in price, $6450 vs. $6150 for the 78". For the extra $300 I'd much rather have a blower that sticks out slightly beyond the rear tires, as long as the engine could handle it. By the sounds of SD455dan's post, I'd say...

That's great feedback, thank you very much! That's just what I was hoping to hear, good deal. Sounds like a tough machine you have there. My Mahindra is 167 cu in., 2.7L turbo. It revs to its rated 2300 RPM, but it's peak torque is at 1500 RPM. I feel like it has pretty good torque back up as...

Not too interested in a FEL-mount hydraulic blower. I agree that there are many benefits to them, but frankly they're more complicated than I'm looking to get into. I also occasionally swap out my snow removal implements for logging implements between storms, so simplicity is better for me. I...

Thank you, that's good advice! That was one of my thoughts on the 84" blower, where it has more potential to bog down the engine I'd have to adjust my gear selection to match the load more frequently than with a 78". My tractor is gear driven with 12F/12R speeds, which I think would be adequate...

Hi all, I'm hoping to get some opinions and input regarding which size of snow blower would be best for my application. I'll be using my Mahindra 5155 which is rated at 55 horsepower engine/47 horsepower PTO. It's width is 78" at the rear tires. My bucket is 78" wide, but I'm considering...

10.5/80-18 on my 5155 with R4's.

You may or may not be aware of this, but the SawHaul kits actually come in a larger size for larger tractors. If you look at them on Amazon, the only option is the one standard size (too small). The larger size can be found at the link below. It basically comes with a larger u-bolt to clamp the...

Thank you, Andy! Yes, fit very well. And I know what you mean, tractor parts/tools/accessories add up very quickly these days... Just for reference this tooth bar was $401, plus $50 shipping to Maine. Which reminds me, I've been meaning to tell you. I looked into ordering some Schaeffer's 315...

Got the Piranha Bar installed this evening, then tried it out for an hour or so. I like it a lot! I'd never used a tooth bar on a tractor before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. But, I think it works very well. I agree that my 5155 has good digging capability without the tooth bar. But, to test...

Nope, it does not match the hole pattern of the bucket. The way it is designed, it basically clamps itself to the cutting edge with wedges, then is secured with one bolt on each end through the side of the bucket. So, drilling one hole on each end of the bucket is required to mount it. By the...

It's ironic that you guys mentioned toothbars, I ordered a Piranha Bar about a month ago and it got delivered today. I'll install it at some point this week and post some pictures/my opinion of how it works. I wanted one mainly to reduce strain on the FEL while digging. I slightly tweaked the...

Really! Nice work, Andy. That's good to know, I'll be greasing those on my tractor today. I just checked through the owners manual, couldn't find any reference of those fittings. Makes me wonder how many others aren't mentioned.

The service schedule chart for the 5100 series can be found in the second-to-last pages of the operators manual. Section 11-1. The 50 hr. service calls for- -Change engine oil/filter -Check coolant level and radiator hose tightness -Change hydraulic suction filter -Clean hydraulic suction...

x2, sounds like a clogged fuel filter to me. Pretty common occurrence when you run them out of fuel, that last 1% of fuel in the tank is usually some nasty stuff. Sediment, algae, maybe a little water. I would definitely change the fuel filter, and put some additive in the tank that atomizes...

You have to lift the floormat to get to them, I recall thinking it wasn't too much of a process at all. In your photos, you can see two round, gray plastic pieces just below the "Instructions" sticker. They are simple push tabs and they hold the floormat in place. Use a flathead screwdriver or...

I have one, haven't gotten a chance to use it on my 5155 yet, but here are some pictures of it mounted on my previously owned Mahindra 4540. It works alright. Mine is designed to float independently of the loader arms. So, when plowing I leave the loader arms at a fixed height, then use the curl...

No problem! Like I said, I went through the same thing the first time I tried to use them. Yeah, they're pretty handy.

Pg. 80 of the 4500 series owner's manual:

Nice tractor! Sounds like it should be great for your chosen applications once you get the bugs straightened out. Dealer is definitely responsible for all of that stuff, it should never have left the dealership in that condition. Have you greased the fittings yet? If not, definitely do so before...

Honestly, I would take it off... Not looking to start an argument, just saying what I would likely do if I were in his shoes. Dagoof, is your mower a 3 pt. mount or mid mount? Do you ever carry anything on the 3 pt. hitch? If it's a 3 pt. mower, that could potentially make you tractor...

My 5155 came with two sets of quick connect male ends to attach to an implement of choice. They are 1/2" AG fittings. The fittings on the tractor are called breakaway fittings - nothing to push or pull on the tractor side. To connect the fittings, firmly push the male fitting (implement side)...

Nice! Looks like a tough machine, I like it. Congratulations!

Sounds good, thank you!

I did! I originally bought a new 4540 from Knoxland Equipment in Warner, used it for two years, then traded it back to them towards a new 5155. I drove down periodically to buy filters from them as well. I originally gave them my business because they were the closest dealer to me (still 3 hrs...

You do! Funny, just last night I was telling my wife about the 5155 thread and how we had anxiously awaited to hear the results of your breakage. I know I was relieved to hear the outcome, although it does suck that you have to deal with it.

Nice tractor! Yup, mine idles at 1,000 rpm as well. I use mine for tree work in the woods and have been very impressed with the R4 tires. My previously owned Mahindra 4540 had R1's. They got excellent traction in the woods, but they also churned the ground up and left ruts everywhere I went...

While I like the idea of a quieter tractor with more torque, I probably wouldn't buy one simply because I like to be self-sufficient. When an ice storm takes down a bunch of trees and shuts down the grid, I use my tractor to clear the road, then power my property with a PTO generator until grid...

There is actually a handy diagram on pg. 10-1 of the 5145/55 operators manual that shows all of the grease fittings on the tractor (loader is not included). There are a few that you might not otherwise know are there, like the two rear axle carrier bearing fittings, and two under the floor mat...

Nice! What're your thoughts on the R14's vs. R1's?

^ Rustyiron, that is a nice tractor you have there. Holy cow, that thing looks like it can move some wood. What implement is it you have on the 3 pt.? A grapple obviously, but does it have a winch as well?

Yeah, definitely sounds like a good deal to me. Especially having the 3rd function already installed, that's a nice plus. The W.R. Long kit for 3650's is selling for $880 right now, plus installation costs if you have it installed somewhere.

Nice winch! Yeah, it's amazing how hard they pull. Exceeded my expectations for sure.

Eh, you've got to work with what you've got. If I had a grapple I'd likely be using the same method as you. This spring I decided that I was going to buy one expensive implement ($3.5k+) for my 4540, either a grapple or a wood winch. I ultimately decided on the wood winch, as it's better suited...

Haha, yeah I wish I could make it fall in a pile like that as well. Would save a lot of time. My wife and I spend many hours processing, stacking, then later on moving and restacking our firewood. It's a wood winch! It's a Fransård V-4021. 8.8k lbs of line pull and 164' of 3/8 cable. I just...

On another note, I've been using mine to gather and process some firewood lately. 29 hours on the tractor so far, and I'm really loving it compared to my old 4540. It's hard to say this without sounding biased since I own a 5155. But, I've operated many different tractors in my life including...

Just a thought, Da Bear. And believe me, I am not judging your operating practices, because that sounds like something I would do. But depending on the circumstances, I can see how pushing on a tree like that could cause excessive strain on the front axle. Sure, it should be tough enough to...

Huh, so if I'm understanding correctly it was in fact hydrolocked, but on the bottom end? Interesting. Glad it was a simple fix for you!

Yeah, for sure! I'm interested to see how tapping the shaft goes, hopefully it's a simple process and works for you.

You think his friend exerting enough force on the 4wd linkage to shear a 1/2" steel shaft is more likely than it being broken by something protruding from the ground? Every other part of that linkage is much weaker than the steel shaft and would have broken long before the shaft did if that was...

How do you think it happened then.

Great idea for sure, if it works that's by far a simpler solution than splitting the tractor to replace the shaft. That's definitely the way to do it if the shaft is free. I'm just concerned about what caused it to break in the first place. Excessive force exerted on it, for sure. But, why? Was...

For reference, here is a schematic of the 4wd shift linkage for your 2638: The illustration allows us to see that it is the actual shaft going into your transmission that is broken. This shaft rotates to shift the 4wd assembly. Unfortunately, I think splitting the tractor and replacing that...

x2. OP, is there any part of the shaft/linkage protruding from the case?

Cut a nice bucket load of hornbeam rounds this morning. I am very thankful to have an abundance of this stuff on our property. For whatever reason, many of them grow to about this size (3-5" diam.) then die. They remain standing for a year or two, then the root ball rots and they fall over. At...

Man, I really need/want a grapple. Seems like they can really bring your tractor to a higher level of usability. Nice pics.

Do you know the part # of the control valve?

I bought a set of Pat's after hearing all of the praise that some members on here have for them. I took them off after a month of frustration and dissatisfaction. I can see how they might work well for some people, but they definitely didn't work well for me. I think it all depends on the...

My previously owned Mahindra 4540 had draft control. I tried it with my subsoiler a couple times, it worked surprisingly well. One thing it was actually really handy for was putting the final grade on our driveway with a landscape rake (no gauge wheels). It took some fine tuning to get it...

Found an uprooted hornbeam laying across one of our tote roads this morning. Gave me something fun to do before it got too hot out (wicked heat in Maine today). That stuff is always a welcome addition to my wood pile, it burns like coal.

That's just what I call it anyways, for lack of a better term.

After plunge cutting the tree and setting the hinge thickness, I start cutting towards the back of the tree with the top side of the saw bar. Instead of cutting all the way through the back side to send the tree falling, I leave a small amount of uncut wood that holds the tree in place. A...

Also, I've been meaning to share this. It's a short video of me using our new Fransgard to fell a hillside oak tree. I'd been wanting to fell the tree for years to improve our view a little, but it grew on the precipice of a steep slope and leaned heavily downhill. I didn't want to fell it...

Yeah, I agree. Gives you that extra oomph for attaching stubborn implements and ect. It's like Popeye's can of spinach.

No tractor taxes here either, other than Maine's 5.5% sales tax rate. Just so happens that our friendly neighboring state does not have sales tax. If our dealer delivered the tractor to Maine I'd being paying 5.5% of $42k to the state, even though I was "potentially" buying the tractor out of...

Oh, okay then. That makes me feel better about it. I can deal with it being clunky, as long as I know it's not broken. That's good info, thank you!

No, been super busy with work the past couple days, keep forgetting to call. I'll try to tomorrow. I feel similarly, I don't expect to use it much anyways so it's not a high priority. Yeah, that design is odd. Almost seems like the shaft is actually thick cable or something that allows for...

I just posted this in another thread and it reminded me that I'd been meaning to post it here as well. Anyways, the other day I discovered that the KMW ("Mahindra") diverter valve kit is finally available through the Mahindra parts catalogue. It cost $2700, though, which is a bit ridiculous in...

I forgot that I discovered this the other day. The diverter valve kit is finally available through the Mahindra parts catalogue. It costs $2700, though, which is a bit ridiculous in my opinion. I had a WR Long 3rd function on my 4540 and I'll be ordering one for the 5155 in the near future. I...

Yeah, it sounds like that guy needs to buy his own tiller if he's such an expert. If he doesn't like the "high price" of your services that he never bothered to pay anyways, let him pay the high price of a new tiller for himself. See how much he likes that. If he's expanding his yard it makes...

Why are people so anti-Indian tractors? I don't get it. If you spend much time on the Mahindra forums, general consensus seems to be that the Indian-made Mahindra's are the toughest of the brand. I've worked on old Mahindra's before and have never had an issue with parts availability. They're...

Mahindra 5155 owner here. As previously mentioned, same chassis as the 5145 you are considering. I can tell you that chances are you would really like the 5145. I believe that anybody who tried out a 5100 series tractor would have to admit that at the very least that they are a very well...

Awesome! I'm glad to hear that it worked for you as well, good deal. As for the 3 pt. lowering adjustment knob, it definitely doesn't seem right in my opinion. I mean, everything else on the 5100 series seems to be so well designed and thought out, if makes so sense to have something as...

Eh, I dunno. Andy has a 5155 and he hasn't any issues at all with his. I tend to believe that it is a recently occurring assembly problem, since the other fellow that posted about the issue had just recently bought his tractor as well. Parts wise, the shift linkage design of the 5145 and 5155...

I crawled under mine when I checked it and determined that it's pretty inaccessible. You'll see what I mean when you look at yours. It looks like the shaft goes into a small hydraulic valve body just beneath the floor boards. Please keep us posted, I'm interested in hearing what your service...

Thank you! Yup, I just went out and tried mine after reading your post. First time I've played with that function, actually. Sure enough, mine does the same thing exactly as you described. Not super impressed about that. Love everything else about the tractor, though.

Thank you! Loving it so far, far superior to our previous 4540 in every way.

I found and adjusted the shift linkage this morning, and after conducting some tests I have concluded that this cured the problem for me. I posted about it in more detail in the 5155 Thread. https://tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/mahindra-5155-anyone.443647/page-17#post-6269353

Update: Couldn't sleep anyways, so I got up early this morning and started researching. I bought the pdf 5155 service manual from Bill's Tractor. Got it downloaded, turns out I was sent the manual for the 4500 series by accident, I am hoping. Regardless, nothing useful regarding shift linkage...

10-4, thank you for the advice, Andy. I'll keep you updated. Interestingly, a fellow member and 5155 owner started this thread about an hour ago: https://tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/new-5155-synchro-grind.450747/

I adjusted the clutch linkage to spec, which seemed to help. I'm going to check the shift linkage tomorrow to see if there are any adjustments to be made there. Is it possibly an assembly issue? If you don't mind my asking, where did you buy your 5155? I got mine from Knoxland Equipment in...

No kidding, I literally just posted about this in the 5155 thread. My new 5155 does the same thing.

Have any of you guys had issues with the shuttle shifter popping out of gear? Our 5155 has been popping out of reverse when the clutch is released. The shuttle shift lever springs forward to neutral and gears audibly grind when it pops out. Holding the lever in reverse doesn't solve it. It did...

Yeah, when we bought the house it only had those diagonal supports. It's an structural/engineering flaw, honesty. With the diagonal supports the weight of the deck pulls on the side of the house where it attaches to the deck. It's survived since 1986, but I recognize it's obvious and dangerous...

I paid 6.24/gal today for on-road diesel. I would think that qualifies as insane/crazy. I don't think enough people realize just how much of an impact this is going to have on the economy. Trucks, trains, tractors, construction equipment. This country literally runs on diesel fuel. Raise the...

Today has been a good day. I loaded up our 4540 last night and we left at 4:00 AM this morning to make the three hour drive down to Knoxland Equipment in Warren, NH. We purchased our 4540 from Knoxland exactly two years ago on this day. They were hosting an Open House today and requested we...

While we're on this topic, I actually did some arborist work of my own this past fall. I don't know much about the technical skill of true arbor work, but I used to log commercially and got to be pretty good with a chainsaw. Later on I spent a couple years assembling cranes for a living, and got...

I can't even imagine. That's terrible.

Yeah, I reread the original post and edited my post above when I realized my mistake. Regardless, the OP seems to be MIA so I'm done with the theoretical arguing this thread has turned into.

It doesn't turn over fine, most recently it makes half a revolution and stops. It hasn't run at all since it's been upright. He turned it upright, let it sit for a few days, turned it over and it made a few revolutions, blew some smoke, then stopped. Now it won't turn over. Sounds an awful lot...

Ah, I apologize. My mistake.

Not sure what model your Mahindra is, but that is a common occurrence with the DOC emissions system of the MCRD engines. Mine does it too. The DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) is contained within the exhaust system and acts similar to a catalytic converter on a gasoline car. The honeycomb design...

Not a dumb question. The Mahindra MCRD engines are direct injection, so removing the injector would have the same effect as removing the spark plug from a gasoline engine to clear the cylinders.

Another thought after rereading the OP- did you immediately shut the engine down when the tractor tipped over? Or did it run on its side for an extended period of time? Did you take a video of it running on it's side? Because if that is the case, than the engine almost surely hydrolocked on...

Just a thought- you mentioned that some green/gray liquid ran out of the engine while the tractor was on its side. Could you tell if it was diesel fuel or engine coolant? Have you checked the coolant level since it sat? My thought is that there could be a safety switch that prevents the engine...

I agree, I've never seen one of those before. Looks like a great way to add remote ports without the hassle of an aux. OE kit. Wish I'd seen this a few months ago...

I just spent some time on Bill's site comparing the part numbers between 4540 and 5155 filters. The inner and outer air filters do cross over, they are the same. Engine oil, hydraulic suction, and fuel filter/water separator are all different. No hydraulic strainer is listed for the 5155, nor a...

I would be excited to know the answer to this question as well. I like to keep a stock of filters for 1-2 service intervals on hand, so I currently have multiple engine oil, hydraulic, and air filters. I'm thinking I'll be trading my 4540 in towards a 5155 in the near future and am curious if...

I have to agree with pretty much all of your observations. The 50 hr. service on my 4540 was a b****. Only thing I did differently was lightly grind the block on the hydraulic suction line, and lightly grind the ring of the new filter for adequate clearance before reinstallation. Getting it off...

Yup, but only if you finance for 60 months. 84 months is 0.9%. That's what I was quoted earlier this week anyways. Been looking into a new 5155.

I agree with all the reasons listed above for logging on frozen ground. The narrow R1's on my tractor really churn up and cut into the ground while trying to skid logs on thawed forest floor. It's not bad just travelling, but putting a load on and pulling with them causes enough slippage to dig...

Hahaha, exactly. Everyone was it good spirits about it, thankfully. There wasn't much going on that day anyways and pretty much everybody I work with is in to hunting/fishing, ect. so all I got for repercussions were sympathy and laughs.

We actually fish Bryant Pond/Lake Christopher quite a bit in the spring. Never caught a trout in that pond, but we've had decent luck trolling for salmon. Not sure if you saw it, but early last summer there was a photo in the Sun Journal and BDN of a guy in a square stern canoe trolling on the...

Ha, no kidding. I actually live in the Town of Woodstock, Maine, hence the name. Kind of confusing, since you'll notice my location is different. The main road through town runs through "Bryant Pond Village", which is the hub of the town of Woodstock. Town office/garage is located there...

Thank you, Skeans! That's good advice. Not to toot my own horn, but I spent a couple years in my early 20's operating a JD 540B cable skidder for a commercial logging outfit. Loved the work, just ended leaving to pursue a better work opportunity. But regardless, I payed close attention to the...

Awesome, yeah that sounds like exactly what I need. That cold fluid hydraulic pump whine is like nails on a chalkboard to me imagining the strain the pump goes through. Thank you sir!

Andy, do you remember specifically what you used for fluid? Brand, ect.? Just curious, I've been looking for a replacement hyd. fluid like that and haven't had any luck finding it locally.

Thank you! And yes indeed! We even felt the need to showcase that accomplishment with a large, monumental crank phone in the middle of town. It's something else. I do love it here, though. I found some other pictures to share, these are from the summer of '20 when Dad and I used his JD 4510 to...

Hi all, my first post in this thread. I drove down to Knoxland Equipment today and picked up our new Fransgard V-4021. Got it mounted on our 4540 and had to cut the included PTO shaft down 2" for proper clearance. This is my first experience with a wood winch. I grew up cutting and...

Just gonna leave these here... Just saying. I've seen a number of those videos as well, and the abuse and strain those tractors are put under on a daily basis, it's a wonder that they hold up as long as they do. As mentioned before, many of those "red tractors" appear to be quite aged and...

Guess I don't have any pictures, but I've tried that before with my 8' landscape rake and Titan FEL-to-3PH adapter plate. It does work very well for raking brush out of the ditches, but it has a number of drawbacks. For one, the tractor needs to be positioned perpendicular to the road, which...

As mentioned above, I use a corrugated plastic political sign cut to fit so that it covers about 80% of the radiator. Makes for much faster warm-up times and allows the tractor to maintain operating temperature during the colder days doing lighter work like powering the wood splitter. Runs much...

Gotcha, that's definitely my problem then... Thanks guys, I'll get a power beyond plug installed and route it as described and report back.

Ah, gotcha. I've been trying to plumb the remote valve in before the 3rd function. Here's what I've currently got going on: The "P" port on the remote valve is the one closest to the loader controls. The "N" port is on the inboard side on the rear and "T" on the outboard side. I have...

Alright guys, I need some help with this project I'm working on. I've read and researched and tried everything I can think of, and still can't get this setup to operate properly. I currently have the W.R. Long 3rd Function kit installed on my tractor powered by the PB port off the loader. I'm...

I personally have pounded the snot out of three generations of Chevy trucks with the 6.0L pulling 10k-13k all over the mountains of western Maine. Never hesitated to hold the throttle wide open to maintain speed up the long hills. Never had any trans/engine issues of any kind. I sprung for the...

Nice, that's kind of what I thought based on your description. As previously said, it sounds like you'd most likely need a shorter top link or longer bottom links to get the angle you wish to achieve. It's definitely possible, though. I've spent many hours manually adjusting my box blade to use...

Ah, disregard my previous post. Sorry about that.

Just a thought, but it really looks like your driveway could benefit from some additional gravel. Even if you raked in 3' of it to narrow it up, it still looks rather thin without much of a base beneath it. Don't mean to critique your driveway, it just looks very similar to the way mine used to...

No no, it's all good. Kind of a complicated post. In summary, my tires were already loaded, so I always had pretty good traction. But, I think the added weight of the block helped to shift some weight back onto tje rear tires to improve my split braking ability. My father's JD 4510 has...

"Money can't buy happiness, but poverty can't buy anything." "A guy should never praise the day until the evening."

Well, here's a video that I think demonstrates what the op is looking to do. The title may sound somewhat belittling, but that's not my intended point at all. Just watch the angles this guy is able to achieve with his box blade. It allows him to use his ripper teeth while they're still on the...

It sounds like you would need either a longer set of lower links or a shorter top link to achieve the geometry you're looking for. Box blades do work really well for ripping in that application, so if you can setup your 3 pt. hitch appropriately it'll really help you get the most out of your box...

Oh, for sure. I really like the versatility of them more than anything else, some good operating skills and the right attachments can go a long ways. I love almost everything about my 4540. It's a very stout machine, as you've noted with yours the loader on mine is also incredibly strong...

Thank you very much! I'll definitely be building one of those in the near future, I have a very similar need for one. Glad to hear you like the 5155 so much, sounds like we both use our tractors for many of the same uses. Thanks again, I'll be following for more update and reviews if you have...

Sounds exactly the way I used to function. I'd need 6-8 cups of coffee minimum just to stay awake throughout the day, then would feel absolutely exhausted by the end of the day. Still couldn't sleep for more than 3-4 hours tops. Here's what I've changed that's significantly improved my ability...

Hey, Andy. Going through your thread, I really like your 5155. If they'd been available when I bought my 4540 I likely would've bought one of those instead. Seems like they have all the features I love, and a fix for everything I dislike about the 4540. I might it trade towards one a couple...

Hey, another Mainer on here. This past fall I purchased a 1300 lb. 3-point ballast block from a guy up in Hermon who makes them. He usually has a listing for them on Craigslist, but I can't find it at the moment. If you're interested PM me and I'll give you his contact info. As I recall he...

Thank you! Yup, that's our driveway. It basically cuts across the side of a mountain to our house, climbs 200 vertical feet over 2300'. It can be a sketchy road for sure, it's got some tight corners and steep drop offs, and most of the elevation gains are in short, steep sections...

We got about 14" out of this last storm. I took this picture plowing the driveway early the first morning, about 8" accumulation at that time.

Glad you shared that! I missed this thread, otherwise I would've shared it sooner. Yup, 10 minute job to install that flow restrictor and after 20 hours of use I can confirm that it's by far the best modification I've ever done to my tractor. My temp needle never moved off of the lowest peg...

That sounds like a pretty good option, I like the idea of being able to reach the ball valve from the seat.

I'm guessing it's like 3-6"+ blasted ledge, same type of material used to make railroad beds since it locks tightly together and can support a ton of weight.

The instructions in the kit say to mount it on the inner side of the upper loader arm that does not have any hard lines present, so the opposite of whichever side your loader controls are on. That'd be the left side for me and I think most other users as well. I eyeballed it today, looks like...

I would like to hear some opinions on this as well. I know some old-school farmers who live by that mentality. I personally don't love the idea due to fear of an electrical fire starting from a short circuit or something and burning my tractor and outbuilding to the ground. Also, I've found...

I've had quite a bit of success using an 8' landscape (York) rake to do exactly what you're describing. No gauge wheels. I adjust both the angle and pitch of the rake to pull material back into the road and just slowly drag the shoulder. The rake typically gathers the finer material while...

Well, I went ahead and ordered the W.R. Long CR10 kit for my 4540 after reading some positive comments. Got it in this morning. Gonna install it in the next couple days and I'll report back with my thoughts.

Just placed an order for a 72" Wicked Tooth Bar and 60" Wicked Grapple for my 4540. Looks like you guys make some awesome stuff, can't wait to try it out.

OP, what viscosity of engine oil are you using? I struggled with the same problem and recently made the switch to synthetic 5w-40 to help with cold starts. It made enough of an improvement that I felt compelled to make a short video showing the differences. Don't mean to steal the...

I'd like to bump this thread with hopes of finding more reviews on this product, specifically the W.R. Long CR10 for sub-60hp tractors. W.R. Long, Inc. | Comfort Ride I'm taking on the long-term project of turning roughly 7 acres of mountainside hardwood forest into a field using my Mahinda...

Here's a short video I made showing the difference between the 15w-40 and 5w-40.

Wow, thanks for all the replies guys. Ruffdog, it had occurred to me that it might be something along the lines of a factory thread sealer like you mentioned. My only reason for dismissing that possibility earlier was, as Hay Dude suggested, I think I would've noticed it during the first oil...

I actually saved a quart of it for that reason, I'm just not sure what the best option is for having it analyzed. I am familiar with the concept, I've just never personally sent oil out to be analyzed. Is there a specific lab or company you'd recommend?

Hi, all. 2019 Mahindra 4540 with 230 hrs. I changed the engine oil at 50 hrs. and refilled with Mahindra 15w-40 upon my dealer's recommendation. Today at 230 hrs. I drained the oil and replaced with Chevron/DELO 5w-40 synthetic to help with cold starts. It's what I should've used when I...

DL, while I agree with you that stand-alone systems are much simpler to operate, there are a few advantages of PTO generators that help offset the disadvantage of their complexity. Just sharing from my own experience, but we used to own a Generac 11K propane stand-alone unit to power our...

Nepa, just out of curiosity, what did you end up buying for generator? Sounds a lot like my 15k Winco, which the manual states requires 29 PTO horsepower to run. Do you know how much output your Mitsubishi has in it's lowest (highest engine rpm) PTO gear?

I dealt with the exact same scenario about a month ago on my 4540, ended up being a frozen PTO safety switch. The previous day the tractor had sat outside in an ice storm turning our PTO generator. A buildup of ice on the switch kept it in the closed (or would it be open?) position when I...

Hi, all. I recently completed this repair/modification on my 2019 4540 with 230 hrs. I thought I'd share some info on the cause/effects of this common problem, as well as the fix. If you're like me and live in a cooler climate and own a Mahindra 4540 or 4550 that has not had this part...

Hi Hazel, I notice your location says you live in Maine. There's a guy in Hermon who sells concrete ballast blocks with built-in 2" receiver hitches. They come in various sizes from 400-1300 lbs. and cost $250-400. I bought the 1300lb. block for my Mahindra 4540 and really like it. My father...