3038E replacement

[jenkinsph]

I did notice that on the Deere 5085E I didn't have to push in the clutch to throw the reverser. On the M85 I have to clutch while using the reverser.

It's not the end of the world mostly because the Deere is WAY out of my price range.

How important the clutchless operation is depends on the jobs and setting you will deal with. If your work is in open property then it is not as important, if you have tight quarters work the power reverser gains importance.

 

[GuidoSarducci]

I got the quote from Mahindra on the m85. They want 44k and will give me 11k for the 3038e (250 Hours) and 305 loader. That seems really high for an off brand open station tractor. Without any haggling at all I can pick up a Deere 5085e with cab and h260 loader for 48k. Or they have a brand new 5065 with loader and power reverser for 29k.

Seems I have some more figuring to do. If all tractors in this power class are roughly the same price than I will for sure go with Deere.

 

[kenmac]

I wouldn't consider a Mahindra an ''off brand'' tractor

 

[TJP89]

Mahindra is not an off brand tractor first of all. Second I do not consider 44K for an 85HP premium tractor excessive. Remember that the JD is a base model, and the MPower is a top line model IIRC. 33K out the door is actually pretty good.

 

[TJP89]

Mahindra is not an off brand tractor first of all. Second I do not consider 44K for an 85HP premium tractor excessive. Remember that the JD is a base model, and the MPower is a top line model IIRC. 33K out the door is actually pretty good.

 

[jenkinsph]

Mahindra is not an off brand tractor first of all. Second I do not consider 44K for an 85HP premium tractor excessive. Remember that the JD is a base model, and the MPower is a top line model IIRC. 33K out the door is actually pretty good.

That isn't $33k out the door it is $44K less the trade in of $11k.

 

[jenkinsph]

I got the quote from Mahindra on the m85. They want 44k and will give me 11k for the 3038e (250 Hours) and 305 loader. That seems really high for an off brand open station tractor. Without any haggling at all I can pick up a Deere 5085e with cab and h260 loader for 48k. Or they have a brand new 5065 with loader and power reverser for 29k.

Seems I have some more figuring to do. If all tractors in this power class are roughly the same price than I will for sure go with Deere.

I think Mahindra is a good brand from what I have seen and heard but then there are a lot of good brands today. I currently have all Deere because they have better support in my area, still about 75 miles away though. Other brands are farther away. I have not seen the newest Mahindra models, no dealer nearby so I can't offer any help there with a comparison.

I have looked at the 5085E and the 5085M side by side and the E is much lighter duty and lower priced. I decided to skip buying a new tractor and will buy a much older larger tractor and keep my 4520 cab tractor instead. My thinking is having a 150hp older tractor and the 60hp hydro will be a good combination. I am considering an older CaseIH as there are some available for reasonable money with mfwd and power shift. Just mentioning this because you might consider adding a second tractor that is older for a lot less money.

 

[GuidoSarducci]

Mahindra is not an off brand tractor first of all. Second I do not consider 44K for an 85HP premium tractor excessive. Remember that the JD is a base model, and the MPower is a top line model IIRC. 33K out the door is actually pretty good.

I probably should have rephrased the "off brand tractor" part. Mahindra is no doubt a major global brand, I was more referring to it not being part of the legacy New Holland/Deere/Case IH/Kubota crew.

The 5085E is a fairly stout machine, it actually has more features than the Mahindra including the electro-mechanical reverser (no clutch) and a stronger loader. If I want zero percent financing the price from Mahindra was actually more expensive than the Deere with the cab. I'm honestly surprised that Deere beat them by so much because normally you pay a premium for green.

I'm fairly open minded and have no problem switching brands if the value is there. I do appreciate all the input!

 

[TSO]

I probably should have rephrased the "off brand tractor" part. Mahindra is no doubt a major global brand, I was more referring to it not being part of the legacy New Holland/Deere/Case IH/Kubota crew.!

what about the Massey crew :-(

Lol

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I probably should have rephrased the "off brand tractor" part. Mahindra is no doubt a major global brand, I was more referring to it not being part of the legacy New Holland/Deere/Case IH/Kubota crew.

The 5085E is a fairly stout machine, it actually has more features than the Mahindra including the electro-mechanical reverser (no clutch) and a stronger loader. If I want zero percent financing the price from Mahindra was actually more expensive than the Deere with the cab. I'm honestly surprised that Deere beat them by so much because normally you pay a premium for green.

I'm fairly open minded and have no problem switching brands if the value is there. I do appreciate all the input!

Please clarify this??? I don't see the numbers to add up to that. Something is not adding up cost wise either. I simply can't see how an open station Mahindra costs more than a cab Deere of the same size.