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oldpilgrim
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Mahindra is probably the prettiest tractor on the market today
Comparison Got my new 3016 today
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j wilson
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NICE !!!!!
RocketDonkey
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Do you mind if I ask what you paid for that setup? It's extremely similar to what I'm looking for up here in NH and I feel like the dealer I'm working with is trying to hose me. I may be wrong of course...I'm used to buying cars and motorcycles, not tractors.
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oldpilgrim
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I contacted a NH dealer and got a $25,400 cash quote from him. PM me if you want the dealer's name.
I got it from a local Ma dealer, 9 miles from me, and I paid $24,000 cash plus Ma tax. This worked out to the same price as the NH quote (no tax necessary) and I didn't have to go 100 miles one way to deal.
wolftree
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- No longer Searching. Mahindra 3016 Shuttle
As a Mahindra 3016 Shuttle owner, I know how you feel. Congratulations.
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oldpilgrim
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I just loaded the rear tires and got to use it in the woods yesterday with the new added weight.
I've been clearing up the woods at the back of my property, taking down saplings and just cleaning up the under brush. There's rocks and dead trees and rotted stumps aplenty.
First let me say the a Ratchet Rake is a wonderful thing.
There are times when a regular bucket is better, but it sure does make nice paths thru the woods.
With the new loaded tires and it running in 4wd low gear, while pushing, I felt like I had a bulldozer. It seems like nothing will stop it ! I never ran it over 1500 rpms and it just crawled along pushing whatever I wanted it to push.
I'm able to do things with it that I could never think of doing with my old Fergie.
Next the BH comes off to see if that affects the traction very much.
I've been clearing up the woods at the back of my property, taking down saplings and just cleaning up the under brush. There's rocks and dead trees and rotted stumps aplenty.
First let me say the a Ratchet Rake is a wonderful thing.
There are times when a regular bucket is better, but it sure does make nice paths thru the woods.With the new loaded tires and it running in 4wd low gear, while pushing, I felt like I had a bulldozer. It seems like nothing will stop it ! I never ran it over 1500 rpms and it just crawled along pushing whatever I wanted it to push.
I'm able to do things with it that I could never think of doing with my old Fergie.
Next the BH comes off to see if that affects the traction very much.
TheIglu
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- Royalston, MA
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- 1962 IH B414 Diesel, 2008 Kubota B2620
Do you have a thumb on that backhoe?
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oldpilgrim
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yup, very handy. bend a 4 inch sapling over with the bucket, grab it with the hoe/thumb, yank it out of the ground. Works like charm.
grainger12002
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- yanmar 336d w ldr,Cub,many attachments
might find the backhoe a welcome addition for the xtra weight, handier to use for the occasional joy ride\beer run with it off !!!!!!!!
let us know how the "easy" on\off process is with the hoe.
let us know how the "easy" on\off process is with the hoe.
drajj5
Gold Member
Well, I have a question about your feelings on the (loaded tire thing). I am contemplating doing the same with mine, but am worried that the added weight will damage the lawn. Stability on grades, and other oddities that are encountered. Guess I am just looking for your opinion on the matter. I am kinda leaning towards doing the same thing, however this is not a 20 dollar option to "try".
