Further 7520 questions.

[fastgun]

Hello, I am still tractor shopping and ask if you would be so kind to indulge me a few more questions?

I am looking strongly at the 7520 4X4.

What is your opinion on the longevity of this tractor? Assuming that the owner follows the operators manuel concerning the maintenance schedule and let's also assume that the owner will not pull more, lift more, or push more than the rated weight limits. Will this be a tractor that will go 3,000 hours? 4,000 hours?

In general, barring my tractor having special needs, is there likely to be any mechanical issues on the 7520 that any other brand will not have?

Also, other than the instrument panel is there any other electronics on this tractor?

I would love to hear your views and opinions. Steer me toward or steer me away until I shake hands on the deal, I am open to your views.

Thank you.

 

[wallace]

Hardcore heavy built tractor.
Everything is still mechanical and no electronics in the dash.

As far as problems...
Well with any brands that is likely, but no issues come to mind.

Make sure you have a good dealer behind you.

It seems that most of the issues that get out of hand with any tractors could have been prevented at the dealers level.
Good luck in you search.

 

[DavesTractor]

I sold a couple to a farmer last year and they have logged about 1000 hours on each with no problems other than one shutoff solenoid. As a rule of thumb, expect 5000-6000 hours before repairs start getting more frequent due to wear and tear.

I have a dozen or so out in the local area, and other than what was mentioned above, we had a couple of PTO switches fail at about $5 each.

Overall, a great machine and overbuilt.

Rick, it was good to meet you at the dealer convention!

 

[DmansPadge]

I really doubt that this is the norm.... but this thread is worth a read if you haven't already.

 

[fastgun]

Thank you for the replies.
I did read the thread mentioned above. That is part of what made me want to ask about the 7520 anew.

If I remember that gentleman finally got all his problems settled by his dealer. Just goes to show the value of a good local person.

Unless someone else jumps in I'm going to have to make the call that Mahindra makes a very trouble free tractors. They enjoy a fine and growing GOOD reputation. This is based purely on what I've read and people I've talked with.

Maybe some models are a little rough when it come to "pretty" a couple models are somewhat old school compared to the whizzbang available today, but from what I've read they are dependable...that counts for me.

I'll post again if i dream up a new question...or to brag about my purchase.

 

[Slippy]

You know Fastgun, that any equipment can have issues. I have or have had all the colors and Mahindra. But my Mahindra has been the backbone of all my major work. It has always done what I have asked of it. And...maybe even more important, although it is not a 7520 so I can't speak for them, my 6000 is a solid machine that I have learn to know how it handles and feel safe and comfortable on. It has a solid foot print, it is heavy and gets great traction, and does not scare me when I am on the hills. I have other tractors that were similar hp, but too light, feel tippy, slide, and are just don't provide a firm grip to the ground. So go kick some tires, check them all out, and if you can, get them out to your property for a test run and let us know. Good luck.

 

[DavesTractor]

When the 7520 first came out, there were several minor issues, like the PTO switch. A couple other items as well. Nothing serious, but sometimes a minor problem can be very frustrating. But those things are all sorted out. I suppose with any new model you can see a little of this, less so on the Japanese models like the 15 series. I think a lot of the "new" 15 series models aren't new at all and have been built and sold in Japan for a couple of years or more, that is probably the reason for a near perfect track record from Mitsubishi.

The latest 7520 has the single lever iPTO and the 276 loader. I used one to move a bunch of soil recently and it was just about as close to perfect as any tractor could be.

Buy one and don't look back.

 

[IH3444]

I was just rereading Cuzpat's thread a few days ago and was wondering if he ever got all his problems resolved. I own an IH3444 TLB, which is in reality a Mahindra tractor, with a South Korean loader, and finally an International backhoe. It is an absolute powerful beast. I must get it, when the NH TC48 just won't bust through the hardpan shale. The IH3444 powers thru without even a whimper. It's a 1972 vintage, and most likely has over 10,000 hours on it. Meter broke at almost 6000, and I'm the second owner. It is a heavy cast unit. I have been looking at 2WD 6000, 6500, and 7510s.

 

[fastgun]

My un-authoritative answer is Yes, he got his problems sorted out.

I did a search of this forum using 7520 as the search word. I seem to recall that he finally got most if not all the issues corrected.

I too am stuck between a 6500 and a 7520. The 540/1000 pto is a "want".

Do I go with the tried and apparantly oh so true 6500 or the turbofied and oh so nice 7520?

The 6520 loader seems so very slow and it lacks the 540/1000 pto (WHY?) Lacking that feature that the 5500 thru 6500 4X4 have is a real goofy design oversite in my opinion.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

My un-authoritative answer is Yes, he got his problems sorted out.

I did a search of this forum using 7520 as the search word. I seem to recall that he finally got most if not all the issues corrected.

I too am stuck between a 6500 and a 7520. The 540/1000 pto is a "want".

Do I go with the tried and apparantly oh so true 6500 or the turbofied and oh so nice 7520?

The 6520 loader seems so very slow and it lacks the 540/1000 pto (WHY?) Lacking that feature that the 5500 thru 6500 4X4 have is a real goofy design oversite in my opinion.

If $$$$$ is not a problem, go for the 7520, you will not be sorry, it is simply a great tractor. There have been only a few isolated incidents with anybody having any real problems. I have not read even 1 time that somebody wanted to trade in their 7520 for a 6000 or 6500. But plenty of guys want to go the other way and get the 7520. Just more for you to think about.

Good luck

 

[Slippy]

Is true! 7520 was not available when I bought my 6000. 6500 was not even available then either. Would not got from 6000 to 6500, and now not sure about 7520 since I heard they are coming out with a 90 hp tractor.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

My un-authoritative answer is Yes, he got his problems sorted out.

I did a search of this forum using 7520 as the search word. I seem to recall that he finally got most if not all the issues corrected.

I too am stuck between a 6500 and a 7520. The 540/1000 pto is a "want".

Do I go with the tried and apparantly oh so true 6500 or the turbofied and oh so nice 7520?

The 6520 loader seems so very slow and it lacks the 540/1000 pto (WHY?) Lacking that feature that the 5500 thru 6500 4X4 have is a real goofy design oversite in my opinion.

Fastgun and Ih3444, all of Cuzpats problems did get resolved in less than a week once the dealer was envolved. He ended up with a properly working tractor. There had been a time that I had felt bad for him because I had so strongly recommended the 7520 to him. Figured that you should know.

 

[SPYDERLK]

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I too am stuck between a 6500 and a 7520. The 540/1000 pto is a "want".

Do I go with the tried and apparantly oh so true 6500 or the turbofied and oh so nice 7520?

The 6520 loader seems so very slow and it lacks the 540/1000 pto (WHY?) Lacking that feature that the 5500 thru 6500 4X4 have is a real goofy design oversite in my opinion.

Fasgun, note that you dont get to change the PTO speed conveniently from the seat with a shift lever. You have to remove the pto stub shaft and reverse it end for end. This forces you to use the fine spline for high speed. I was disappointed in this restriction and the unexpected inconvenience of the speed change. I was able to modify the shaft to get 1000rpm in either orientation, so I can spin the coarse spline fast if I want. Cant do much about having to take the shaft out to change the speed tho.
larry

 

[fastgun]

Is this 540/1000 PTO needing to be removed and reversed true of the newest models on 7520 and 6500 models?

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

The 6500 is changed to 1000 pto rpm, with a shifter on the rear of the tractor, and the 7520 you have to reverse the pto shaft.

 

[fastgun]

Ok thanks for the clarification. I thought that I was shown a lever on at least one model, but it is hard to keep track looking at all the models on a first or second run through.

I'm keeping notes now so that my shopping will become more productive.
I'm getting as excited as my wife at a girdle sale!

Thank you

 

[DavesTractor]

Is true! 7520 was not available when I bought my 6000. 6500 was not even available then either. Would not got from 6000 to 6500, and now not sure about 7520 since I heard they are coming out with a 90 hp tractor.

I don't think we will see 90HP for a while, however we will see 82HP, basically a 7520 with more HP. It will be designated the 8560. Has anyone actually fell short of HP with a 7520? I know it is possible given a large enough implement, but I've never had a 7520 buyer tell me he needs more HP.

 

[IH3444]

The FEL is my stumbling block. The specs aren't there. It doesn't read to be anymore powerful than the LA18 loader on my TC48. A much more powerful loader can be had on the NH TN series, the LA32. The hp sizes are about the same as Mahindra. Can't understand why Mahindra has such a scaled down loader on such a beast of a machine as the 6000, 6500, 7510, 7520...Am looking for a possible replacement for my IH3444. I may just keep it. I was also wonderingwhat's the largest hoe that can hang off the rear of the 6000-7520 frame size Mahindras?

 

[DavesTractor]

The FEL is my stumbling block. The specs aren't there. It doesn't read to be anymore powerful than the LA18 loader on my TC48. A much more powerful loader can be had on the NH TN series, the LA32. The hp sizes are about the same as Mahindra. Can't understand why Mahindra has such a scaled down loader on such a beast of a machine as the 6000, 6500, 7510, 7520...Am looking for a possible replacement for my IH3444. I may just keep it. I was also wonderingwhat's the largest hoe that can hang off the rear of the 6000-7520 frame size Mahindras?

The ML275 (ML276 also) lifts 3900# at the pivot pins, giving a real world center of the bucket lift capacity of about 3200#. What are the specs on the LA18? The largest backhoe is a Mahindra (Bradco) 511 with a 11' depth measured with a 2' flat bottom.

 

[rback33]

The ML275 (ML276 also) lifts 3900# at the pivot pins, giving a real world center of the bucket lift capacity of about 3200#. What are the specs on the LA18? The largest backhoe is a Mahindra (Bradco) 511 with a 11' depth measured with a 2' flat bottom.

I am with Dave here. I am not sure where your data is coming from, but the ML275/ML276 runs circles around the competition on a spec sheet.


Loader Specs :
Model No. ML275 542NSL 32 LC* LX132 LA1153**
Max Lift height (in) 132 126 128 126 132.7
Digging depth (in) 6.5 5.9 4 5 5.3
Lift cap. full height @ pivot pin (lbs) 3900 2500 2600 2650 2326
Breakout force @ pivot pin(lbs) 5500 3484 3900 3400 NA


* Break out and lift capacity measure at 31.5" inches in front of pivot pin

** Break out and lift capacity measured at bucket center

OK So I had this all pretty so that it was readable and it does not post like this. I will try a link to a speadsheet pasted to a word doc instead.