Kubota or mahindra

[bud70706]

I’m thinking of a tractor upgrade. Want a cab, front loader, 40+ hp, and HST. Considering a Mahindra 40 hp or a Kubota MX5400. Both have plus benefits. No mowing but utility usage.
I currently have a cabless Kioti w loader, backhoe and forks.

I have a JD 3046R No complaints. 1 1/2 years old. 600 hours.

 

[oldpilot]

I bought a Mahindra 1526 a couple years ago. I think it's very poorly designed. Half the time when I dismount, the flashers are activated. It takes me half an hour to check the oil. It was $10K cheaper and the dealer was closer, but I'm not very happy with it. Cost me nearly $1000 for the 50-hour check (on site). I yearn for the 1952 Allis Chalmers or the 1975 International Harvester 284 (actually a Japanese Bison with a Mazda engine, though wearing an American overcoat).

 

[tshiverd]

John Deere 3046R.

 

[Bearcat81]

I’m thinking of a tractor upgrade. Want a cab, front loader, 40+ hp, and HST. Considering a Mahindra 40 hp or a Kubota MX5400. Both have plus benefits. No mowing but utility usage.
I currently have a cabless Kioti w loader, backhoe and forks.

Kubota excellent quality; premium priced. Mahindra old technology? Deal network/service?? Spec out a New Holland. Deere's are good; but, I understand their engines under 50 horse are Not Deere (Yanmar??) Yanmar a good engine; not a Deere engine, IMO.

 

[Torvy]

I am pretty sure the NH and Case small tractors are rebranded LS.

 

[Bearcat81]

Kubota excellent quality; premium priced. Mahindra old technology? Deal network/service?? Spec out a New Holland. Deere's are good; but, I understand their engines under 50 horse are Not Deere (Yanmar??) Yanmar a good engine; not a Deere engine, IMO.

For media fairness-I own a 2007 New Holland.....have spent less than $10 on a repair part (seat cushion rubber bumper pad)...

 

[charles todd]

Great discussion here. Thanks all for responding. These two brands were chosen bc of the dealers. I bought a zturn kubota from a local dealer and was thoroughly pleased with them. After talking w many in the construction business, I believe Kubota is well built. They’ll always be in consideration for me no matter what equipment I buy. As for Mahindra, I was considering them bc of a local dealer and the market success Mahindra has over the years. I sat in one at this dealer. It was a buy back auction unit purchased from Mahindra (it came from one of the dealers). I believe it was a 36xx. 40 hp w loader, cab, and a 3 yr warranty through the dealer. It was nice but I got an uneasy feeling when talking to the salesman. So scratch them but still wanted to consider the brand. The salesman said the lift load on the loader was 2700#. Wow. 2700? I’m not believing that at all. I use my tractor as a utility aid only. No fields or hay to move...just earth and materials. I’m buying this unit for basically two reasons: I want a cab bc we will eventually live in WY (snow clearing) and I’d like a little more lift capacity in front. My Kioti has been a great machine but the dealer network is thin across the country.
Several have asked why these two only. That’s a good question. I will open my mind to others. But in a nutshell, I’m going for quality, utility, and dealer support (and a cab).

Edit: I’ve not sat behind a kubota since the inventory is thin.

LS has a very nice, quiet cab. 2014 P7010C with 740 trouble free hours. Though 72 hp may be more than you need.

CT

 

[Bearcat81]

I am pretty sure the NH and Case small tractors are rebranded LS.

Yes. They were, may still be. Mine is not-Shibaura engine.

 

[Gasifier]

Kubota first. Wheelbarrows, laborers and shovels, before Mahindra.

 

[carmedic310]

I have a 45hp TYM best of both worlds as it has the Kubota engine.I have had it for 12 years now.Best warrantee.last I knew TYM makes Mahindra tractors.Scotts recreation in turner is now the TYM dealer for Maine