Comparing Mahindra 7520, Kubot M7040, Kioti DK65S

[Dargo]

How long ago was it when you looked at Mahindra? Maybe you could sell the 'bota (you know they supposedly keep their resale value), and go get the Mahindra (if they finally got it in with the cab), then take the extra money and buy your tie-down straps.

You know, you honestly have a good idea, but the fools at the Mid-West Region for Mahindra pulled my friend's Mahindra franchise because of the other guy who, in my opinion, gives Mahindra the side line treatment but is only 48 miles away. You know, you go in to buy a wooden rocker, a case of Mason jars and, oh yeah, look at the two Mahindra tractors he has. My friend has a real farm and has a real farm implement business. It would have made more sense to let him keep the Mahindra dealership and pull the other guy's. But, there again, that wasn't my decision.

So, as much as I hate it, those much desired hurricane straps will have to wait.

 

[Dougster]

I'll bet the 17gpm pump on the Mahindra is with the steering included.

Nope... I'm afraid you would lose that bet. Here are actual pix of the monster courtesy of member SPYDERLK:

That front section is 17 GPM worth of main pump (verified by both dealer and owner tests with results posted here on TBN) while that back section is 5.2 GPM worth of steering pump! Ain't she beautiful!

Dougster

 

[Z-Michigan]

If that 7010 cab would have come in and I'd had a chance to actually drive that particular tractor, things could of even been different then.

The joys of tractor shopping! If any Kubota dealer within 100 miles had stocked an M5040 or 6040 ROPS model when I was shopping, I most likely would have bought one instead of the JD I ended up buying for a couple hundred less. But I had 20-30 hours of useful work on my JD by the time a Kubota dealer called to tell me that an M5040 had arrived. Not knocking Kubota, just saying that often times models are very comparable and it may come down to what's in stock, the price, or how much you like the dealer.

I agree to some extent with the earlier comment not to buy a tractor you don't like just because the dealer is better. Of course not. But many of these tractors are so close in features and quality that when you can flip a coin on the brands, the dealer makes a big difference, IMHO.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I agree to some extent with the earlier comment not to buy a tractor you don't like just because the dealer is better. Of course not. But many of these tractors are so close in features and quality that when you can flip a coin on the brands, the dealer makes a big difference, IMHO.

That was me that made that comment, and I agree with your comment regarding tractors that are comparable. If all the tractors that a person is looking at are about the same, then by all means pick the best dealer. There are many deciding factors at purchase time, for me it was to find the tractor
that best suited me and then a dealer to buy it from. For me, a good local dealer was not even a concern, but I don't make my living with it either.

 

[Turbys_1700]

If I was wanting a Kubota to do heavier farming with I would look at the M955 Cab. That tractor goes over 8600#. I guess that is a closer comparison to the Mahindra but I'm sure that the cost is greater also.

 

[SPYDERLK]

The Kioti should have a 84" bucket.

I'll bet the 17gpm pump on the Mahindra is with the steering included.

I may have missed it, but why aren't you looking at JD, NH, and Massey?

No, it delivers 17GPM at 2500 engine speed verified on mine by stopwatch and loader speed. This is just adequate to run skid steer power accessories. I you want the ability to apply extreme force, both hydraulically and physically the Mahindra will out do the others. The loader is very strongly constructed. I am clearing land with mine - pushing down 18" trees and transporting-usually carrying them to the firewood pile, chipping all brush, back grading, etc. I wish it had a creeper gear and a harder underbelly.
larry

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I wish it had a creeper gear and a harder underbelly.
larry

Mine goes slow enough for what I do, but I agree that it would be nice to have a belly pan on it. I think that there are a couple of 7520 owners that have talked about making their own. I faintly remember someone saying that they had fabricated a 4 piece one out of 3/8. Maybe I should start another project and make one myself. No, I best finish what has already been started.

Later

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Dargo, any chance that one of those four Mahindras that you drove was a 7520? Their cab model is made by TYM. Myself, I have never had the chance to operate any other Mahindra other than my own.

 

[Dougster]

Dargo, any chance that one of those four Mahindras that you drove was a 7520? Their cab model is made by TYM. Myself, I have never had the chance to operate any other Mahindra other than my own.

Brian... I did offer to trade ya, didn't I???

You are correct. That 7010 CAB he checked out is made for Mahindra by TYM of South Korea. It's my second favorite Mahindra of the bunch!

Dougster

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Brian... I did offer to trade ya, didn't I???

You are correct. That 7010 CAB he checked out is made for Mahindra by TYM of South Korea. It's my second favorite Mahindra of the bunch!

Dougster

Mine too, a guy not all that far from me just got the Montana version, it looks like it will be a nice machine for him. Did I say something wrong this morning or what?