4035 Weight

JHubbs · May 23, 2012

Looking at buying a Mahindra 4035 and concerned about hauling the tractor with my truck. I have a half ton Chevy with a 5.3 and a 16 foot tandum axel trailer with 3500# axels. Would like to hear from some 4035 owners. Thanks

Biggreenavalanche · May 24, 2012

I'm looking at a 4035 as well.... Talked to my dealer(Scott's Tractor)and he said I should not have any problems. I'll be towing 16' tandem with 3500 lb axels, 4035 with FEL and MD bushhog...towing with a Chvy Avalanche... Dealer did kinda chuckle and tell me " you'll definitely know its bak there !". He also told me to make sure my trailer tires are "trailer tires" and not car tires put on a trailer...( I have brand new 8 ply "trailer tires) n just BTW I'll tow about 150 miles to deer lease about twice a year which will be the VAST majority of my toeing endeavors ! Lol !

Texan4Life · May 24, 2012

according to the pdf a hst 4035 weights 4800 lbs, just the tractor. Add more for FEL, loaded rears, 3pt.

our 16ft tandem w/ 3500lb axles weights about 1300 lbs empty.

So yeah you will be maxed if not a little overweight... like the dealer said good tires are a must. I air up to max air pressure or 2 or 3 psi under max (in case my gauge is off) to... remember that tire load ratings are @ the max PSI.

LD1 · May 24, 2012

JHubbs said:
Looking at buying a Mahindra 4035 and concerned about hauling the tractor with my truck. I have a half ton Chevy with a 5.3 and a 16 foot tandum axel trailer with 3500# axels. Would like to hear from some 4035 owners. Thanks

You buying and want to trailer JUST the tractor???? OR are you getting it with a FEL and implements??

4800# for just tractor is going to put you @ ~6500# with a loader. No implements and you are already overweight.

Length is going to be your other issue. 16' is too small. I have a 20' trailer and it is all I can do to get my SMALLER 3400 with loader and bushhog on. I actually have to back on the trailer and set the tailwheel on the tongue of the trailer about a foot behind the hitch just to make it fit.

Biggreenavalanche · May 24, 2012

Yeah, I know I'm either maxed or close to maxed...16' really is too short, my cutter over hangs and I have to hang the red caution flag off the cutter wheel...I too max on air pressure...when towing, I just take it slow, pull over from time to time and check everything (also to let faster traffic by)...wish I had a bit bigger trailer...IMHO a 5th wheel/goose neck deck over is the way to go if you're going to trailer alot or for long distances...having said that, I will stick with what I've got for now...

either way, good luck, be safe

Rich

JHubbs · May 24, 2012

Yes, I was looking at the 4035 with a FEL. Just left the dealership and all they had was a 5035 with no FEL. Tractor had a little bit more plastic than I was hoping for. The weight issue looks like it may be a problem as well. Just don't feel safe being over the limit and dont want to spend the extra money on a new trailer and truck right now. I guess the search continues. Thanks everyone for the input.

Biggreenavalanche · May 24, 2012

Scott's tractor in Shreveport has a 4035 gear with FEL in case you're still looking....know it is a haul from where you're at though...maybe Scott's would work something with your dealer ?

Chris 3055 · May 25, 2012

I was looking into a trailer to move my 4035 around. I want to go with a 10,000lb trailer. Dual axle. Need a category III hitch put on, the cat II that comes on the truck won't cut the weight. Don't forget that when you do your calulations that you need to subtract the weiight of the trailer from your total, or add it in to your total weight calculations.

So, 4800 lb tractor+FEL+loaded tires+trailer weight(about 1600lbs)= X

It adds up quick... Then you have to worry about trailer brake laws for your state. Here in NY I need them on teh dual axle trailer. WOuld want them any way with all that weight behind me.

- Chris

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JHubbs · May 25, 2012

The 4035 is just going to be too much weight for my ltruck and trailer. Forums like this help people get a better understanding of what they want and being pleased with their purchase. Thanks Tbn members

Percheron · May 28, 2012

JHubbs said:
Yes, I was looking at the 4035 with a FEL. Just left the dealership and all they had was a 5035 with no FEL. Tractor had a little bit more plastic than I was hoping for. The weight issue looks like it may be a problem as well. Just don't feel safe being over the limit and dont want to spend the extra money on a new trailer and truck right now. I guess the search continues. Thanks everyone for the input.

The dealer won't deliver?

idaho2 · May 28, 2012

JHUBBS,

I agree with Percheron, my dealer deliverd my 5530, FEL and 8' Bison Back Blade 204 miles to Idaho. Hope this gives you the push to have your dealer deliver. Also, give it a complete look over before signing off on delivery. Note any leaks that may be on the trailer if delivered and from the unit where it may originate from. Same look around if you have to pick up.

idaho2

JHubbs · May 28, 2012

They would deliver and are located just 10 mintues down the road but I was worried about getting it to other places. Going look at a Kubota L4400 in the morning which is over a thousand lbs less. I would feel safer with that one.

LAWALLSTRACTOR · May 29, 2012

What about a Mahindra 4010 ?

Texan4Life · May 29, 2012

LAWALLSTRACTOR said:
What about a Mahindra 4010 ?

+1

or I would look at buying a little bit bigger trailer, probably an 18 ft.. Your 1/2 ton truck will be fine.

JerryK · May 29, 2012

I'd be getting the tractor with the weight to do the job, AND add a trailer long enough/weight capacity enough to haul it if I wanted to haul it. A 16' trailer is only about long enough to haul just a tractor by itself. The rear tires of the tractor usually sit about on top of the back set of trailer tires to get the tongue weight right, and if you had a FEL you would probably have to set it on top of the front railing. Add any rear equipment, and you are talking 20' trailer or more. Just make sure you don't get the WRONG tractor just because you are limited to that trailer, is all I am saying.......

idaho2 · May 29, 2012

JHUBBS,

Put a B&W turn ball GN hitch in truck and find a used GN trailer to haul the 4035. Your tractor is the investment not the trailer to haul it. It might be cheaper for you to rent a GN trailer or pull type trailer than to short change yourself on the tractor to meet the needs of the land.

idaho2

donawilcox · May 30, 2012

I have the 4035 and have a 18' and it would be the minumum. I have to put the FEL on the front of the trailer. I am pretty sure my trailer has two 3500 axles. The trailer is fine and it has car tires. have not had any issues the 3 or 4 times I have put it on the trailer. I do not even have to use the ramp to load. I do pull it with a 3/4 ton durmax so have a more capacity there. The tractor is well worth it. I do wish I had weighted for the 50hp.

Blamo · May 31, 2012

JHubbs said:
They would deliver and are located just 10 mintues down the road but I was worried about getting it to other places. Going look at a Kubota L4400 in the morning which is over a thousand lbs less. I would feel safer with that one.

Not saying that Kubota is not a good brand but it seems odd to look for a tractor with less weight in order to tow it. You might be able to get it out to wherever your going, but wish you had a heavier tractor when you get there.