Podunkadunk
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Another peeing match over which tractor is best....blah blah blah.
HARD DECISION
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Podunkadunk
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Dougster said:Actually, I view this more as a "match" over buying new (or at least "near new with warranty") vs. used.
Dougster
Check your PM. I explained my point there. Open forum isn't the place for me to do it.
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Hey Travis,
Do all of these tractors have FWD?
Most of the Masseys I've seen are 2WD; dunno much about Mahindra, but FWD is almost a given with the newer designs.
I'd favor FWD over 2WD whatever the make. If they're all the same, I'd take the Massey for the reasons Junk has given.
Bob
Do all of these tractors have FWD?
Most of the Masseys I've seen are 2WD; dunno much about Mahindra, but FWD is almost a given with the newer designs.
I'd favor FWD over 2WD whatever the make. If they're all the same, I'd take the Massey for the reasons Junk has given.
Bob
Farmwithjunk
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Dougster said:Actually, I view this more as a "match" over buying new (or at least "near new with warranty") vs. used.
Dougster
If you say so. With your obvious wealth of knowledge on the subject of tractors, why in the world would someone like me think I could possibly know ANYTHING about choosing a tractor? New but smaller will always perform better than excellent condition, mint condition, and ample power.... I should have known that.
Live in north eastern Pa. never seen a Mahindra dealer, nor a Mahindra tractor. I sold used tractors (mostly ford and MF's) in the 70's and early 80's, many of these tractors are still around and bring a higher price than I sold them for. (Good return on investment) the off brands you just about have to give them away. I have never seen a Mahindra listed or advertised in the Pa. farm paper. I have been around tractors for over 50 years.
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Junk... It's a fact!!! When it comes to tractors, nobody here knows more than you!!!Farmwithjunk said:If you say so. With your obvious wealth of knowledge on the subject of tractors, why in the world would someone like me think I could possibly know ANYTHING about choosing a tractor? New but smaller will always perform better than excellent condition, mint condition, and ample power.... I should have known that.
Okay?
Dougster
Farmwithjunk
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Lucky1 said:
Don't try to confuse anyone with things like hard facts. Some of these guys KNOW shiney paint and lots of contoured plastic and chrome make for a better tractor than things like HP, time tested designs, resale value, and those other useless features
And how useless is years of practical experience with all sorts of tractors. Why would that qualify anyone to make a judgement on the subject? LOL!
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Well i've finally come to a conclusion.
I went to my uncle's house in Centreville, MS this evening (about 1hr. 20 mins away). I used his 05' 3525 w/ my old (but still tuff) 5' Bush Hog Squealer and cut one of his pastures. He has 189 hours on the meter. His power steering booster cylinder was leaking (but not quite time for re-build) around the packing down by the front axle. I really liked it alot. The turning radious was excellent compared to the MF 231, and the power was very good considering it only having 27 at the PTO. It had a lot of room in the operator's area also. Total seat time was about 45 minutes.
The Mahindra 3525 feels as tuff as any tractor i've been on. I think it and the whole line of Mahindra tractors are very strong and well-built. I know My 97' Mahindra 485 was. If I knew I was getting this new job 7 months ago, i NEVER would have sold my "off brand". (LOL!)
Day before yesterday, I went and used my neighbor's 97' (?) MF 231 at his house cutting some of his grass with an old LMC Andy 500 5' cutter. He has 710 hours on the meter. The seat time for me was about 25 minutes. I Really liked it alot too, but the turning radius was not good at all, I found. But his power steering wasn't working either because one of the fittings was broke off the right side booster cylinder down by the front axle.
I realize that comparing the MF231 and the Mahindra 3525 isn't exactly "apples to apples". But those are the 2 tractors I am interested in so I had to see which one I liked better.
All in all, I found that the 231 Massey Ferguson came out the winner. I absolutely loved how that Perkins engine loped! I absolutely loved where the foot throttle was located, on the foot rest. Best of all, I love how that "low profile" design is. Sitting in the pan style seat with your feet on the foot rests, sort of having to look over the hood- made me feel like I was on a beast! As low as I was sitting, I felt like I was on top of a mountain! Everyone was looking at me!- Although there was no one around. (LOL!) Being that it can handle a 6' bush hog (and thats what i'll be doing commercially) was a huge factor also.
So, I am gonna buy a Massey Ferguson 231. I am looking at a few right now. Just as soon as someone buys my Yanmar YM2500, 6 month old 5' Sitrex finising mower, and my 5' King Kutter bush hog.....hint....hint.....!
Again, as I have mentioned in older posts on here, I would put ANY Mahindra tractor up against the other colors in the same class/category. I am that confident in them. I mean heck, I am comparing a Mahindra tractor with another brand RIGHT NOW that is really not even a fair, or "apples to apples" comparison.
Thanks for all the input. It is GREATLY appreciated.
Travis R
I went to my uncle's house in Centreville, MS this evening (about 1hr. 20 mins away). I used his 05' 3525 w/ my old (but still tuff) 5' Bush Hog Squealer and cut one of his pastures. He has 189 hours on the meter. His power steering booster cylinder was leaking (but not quite time for re-build) around the packing down by the front axle. I really liked it alot. The turning radious was excellent compared to the MF 231, and the power was very good considering it only having 27 at the PTO. It had a lot of room in the operator's area also. Total seat time was about 45 minutes.
The Mahindra 3525 feels as tuff as any tractor i've been on. I think it and the whole line of Mahindra tractors are very strong and well-built. I know My 97' Mahindra 485 was. If I knew I was getting this new job 7 months ago, i NEVER would have sold my "off brand". (LOL!)
Day before yesterday, I went and used my neighbor's 97' (?) MF 231 at his house cutting some of his grass with an old LMC Andy 500 5' cutter. He has 710 hours on the meter. The seat time for me was about 25 minutes. I Really liked it alot too, but the turning radius was not good at all, I found. But his power steering wasn't working either because one of the fittings was broke off the right side booster cylinder down by the front axle.
I realize that comparing the MF231 and the Mahindra 3525 isn't exactly "apples to apples". But those are the 2 tractors I am interested in so I had to see which one I liked better.
All in all, I found that the 231 Massey Ferguson came out the winner. I absolutely loved how that Perkins engine loped! I absolutely loved where the foot throttle was located, on the foot rest. Best of all, I love how that "low profile" design is. Sitting in the pan style seat with your feet on the foot rests, sort of having to look over the hood- made me feel like I was on a beast! As low as I was sitting, I felt like I was on top of a mountain! Everyone was looking at me!- Although there was no one around. (LOL!) Being that it can handle a 6' bush hog (and thats what i'll be doing commercially) was a huge factor also.
So, I am gonna buy a Massey Ferguson 231. I am looking at a few right now. Just as soon as someone buys my Yanmar YM2500, 6 month old 5' Sitrex finising mower, and my 5' King Kutter bush hog.....hint....hint.....!
Again, as I have mentioned in older posts on here, I would put ANY Mahindra tractor up against the other colors in the same class/category. I am that confident in them. I mean heck, I am comparing a Mahindra tractor with another brand RIGHT NOW that is really not even a fair, or "apples to apples" comparison.
Thanks for all the input. It is GREATLY appreciated.
Travis R
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