Help me pick a tractor for my BIL

[mike69440]

Mitsubishi/Mahindra 1526 should be under $20k, Similar to the L2501, 3Pt is way stronger, Loader is a bit stronger and weighs a little more. Same physical size.

 

[Cataclysm]

Mitsubishi/Mahindra 1526 should be under $20k, Similar to the L2501, 3Pt is way stronger, Loader is a bit stronger and weighs a little more. Same physical size.

I have a good friend that works at the Mahindra dealer so we are definitely looking hard at Mahindra. The emax25 is about the right size but we will look at the 1500 series as well. I know from shopping last year Mahindra seems to be making some great tractors.

Thank you for your ideas!

 

[ransonjd]

Looks like the l2501 is about $21.8 without the MMM assuming it's available. I didn't see it listed as an opton on the build site. I have seen the MMM's going for about $2k with a tractor so the dealer has their work cut out for them to get below the budget and include a mower.

After talking to him at Sunday dinner I agree it's time to put him in the tractors and see what he likes.

I appreciate all the help. Feel free to chime in with any other ideas or comments.

The local Kubota dealer was having an event yesterday and had Kubota reps on site. They said that the L series doesn't support belly mowers, and only the Grand Ls have a mid-mount PTO, which still doesn't support a mower. I believe the reason is that the fuel tank is in the way.

--John

 

[rkidd]

The L2501 does not have mid pto, but the B2650 does. I have one with a loader and 60" deck and has been an awesome tractor. Very comfortable operator platform and I have never run out of power doing any task. Price might be better than you think depending where you are at. Good luck.

 

[mike69440]

The L2501 does not have mid pto, but the B2650 does. I have one with a loader and 60" deck and has been an awesome tractor. Very comfortable operator platform and I have never run out of power doing any task. Price might be better than you think depending where you are at. Good luck.

B2650 is a nice tractor, has 3 speed hydro and Kubota quality. JD has some nice machines $$$?, Also consider the MAX26 over the E-Max, much more capable and still small. LS and Yanmar also. Best deal, dealer support, and features, plus BIL needs to drive before buy of course.