Mahindra 3015HST or Kubota L2800HST?

[KYCOLONEL]

Greetings all,

First, as a frequent skulker on TBN, I need to thank all those who have posted their experienced opinions on this forum- I have learned more about tractors from doing searches on this board than anywhere else.

That having been said, I am down to two choices for my first tractor:a Mahindra 3015HST or Kubota L2800HST with an FEL.
I will use mainly for brush cutting 9 rough pasture acres and spreading gravel on my property.

The price I have on the Mahindra is around $ 16, 100 and the Kubota around $ 16,650. After looking at the specs for each, it semms to me ( a newbie) that theseboth are head to head in almost ecry category.It seems the Kubota has a slight edge on warranty with 2/3 years being bumper to bumper versus 1/3 for Mahindra.

I really thought the Mahindra was going to be priced much cheaper, and now I have no idea which to get. Both dealers are established and are within 10 mi. of my home. Are either or both of these prices in line? Can someone out there help me make a decision!

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

 

[wushaw]

I have had a L2800hst for a little over three mos doin BB, bush hog, back hoe, and lots of FEL work. I have 62hrs on it and I'm very pleased with it, I had the 3pt position control valve replaced for the jerkyness and so far that is the only thing that has been done to the tractor.
I don't have any experience with the Mahindra.

 

[Charlie_in_TX]

First welcome aboard.

Tractor prices seem to be very regional. The big 3 less so than the other brands. Check around on the Mahindra if that is what you want. If it were me and it was as you described (similar tractors with similar ratings at similar prices) I would get the Kubota.

I am suprised at your price on the Mahindra, I got my 2615 for more than $1k less and I got a MMM with it. I would look around a little more. I would also make sure you look at the Kioti, NH and JD.

 

[crown]

If all things are equal as you say, I would ask each dealer if I could demo the tractor on your property. I would thenm choose the one that feels the most comfortable to you.

Keep in mind the dealer is probably the most critical part of the decision most tractors at some point will need service and then the dealer value will be paramount.

I would give a slight edge to the Kubota because I feel if you where to move the likelyhood of a local Kubota dealer being able to sevice your tractor would be greater due to there larger dealer network.

Both tractors will serve you well, ask yourself what feels better to you and what dealer will serve you better.

Have fun and enjoy your new purchase!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif