luckydozenfarm
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I have had the worst luck with this tractor. Its a 2011 Mahindra 3616 Gear Cab 4x4. It only has 150 hrs on it and I've already grenaded the rear pinion on it pulling a 6' disc. After 6 long weeks at the dealership in Normangee, TX for repairs, I have had numerous other issues with it.
First, the PTO will engage and I can mow/till with no problem for the first 10 minutes. After that, the tiller/mower will shut off after even the slightest load applied. When that happens, I can lift the unit and it will start turning again until I get back into a load with it. Mind you, when I first got this tractor, the tiller would push the tractor along the ground if it was out of gear. It no longer does that even on a good day, the PTO just stops turning. Also, when I turn off the yellow electrical switch with the engine running, the PTO shaft will still turn back there and I cant move the PTO lever unless the tractor engine is off.
I called the Normangee Mahindra dealer and told them that I think the PTO solenoid may have some trash in it, because the repair guy told me that the fluid and filter had to be changed when the pinion exploded due to all the debris. After 30 minutes back and forth on the phone with the parts guy and the service guy they determined that my tractor doesn't have a PTO solenoid. I can see the solenoid on the right side of the tractor I think, if that's what it is. They said what I am looking at is the safety switch so the engine wont start unless the PTO is off. It has a freaking hydraulic hard line going to it!!! Its the solenoid!!
What the heck is the deal with Mahindra tractors and dealers? Is it just that one in Normangee, TX? Why does it take so long to get parts? How does a pinion break under 100 hrs? Why does it take 6 weeks to get a tractor repaired? Why don't they know if it has a solenoid on it or not? They sat there and looked at it for six weeks just two months ago, wouldn't they remember seeing if it had a PTO solenoid?
Anyway, there is no way on this planet I will be taking it back there even if it is under warranty. I use it every day for my farm and I can't be without it 6 weeks again.
It has minor other issues, but this PTO problem is driving me beserk! I HAVE to have the PTO running correctly on this thing. It is a cab tractor and I am thinking of taking off the rear right wheel and investigating the issue by pulling the thing off. Has anyone else had this issue and could help me out?
First, the PTO will engage and I can mow/till with no problem for the first 10 minutes. After that, the tiller/mower will shut off after even the slightest load applied. When that happens, I can lift the unit and it will start turning again until I get back into a load with it. Mind you, when I first got this tractor, the tiller would push the tractor along the ground if it was out of gear. It no longer does that even on a good day, the PTO just stops turning. Also, when I turn off the yellow electrical switch with the engine running, the PTO shaft will still turn back there and I cant move the PTO lever unless the tractor engine is off.
I called the Normangee Mahindra dealer and told them that I think the PTO solenoid may have some trash in it, because the repair guy told me that the fluid and filter had to be changed when the pinion exploded due to all the debris. After 30 minutes back and forth on the phone with the parts guy and the service guy they determined that my tractor doesn't have a PTO solenoid. I can see the solenoid on the right side of the tractor I think, if that's what it is. They said what I am looking at is the safety switch so the engine wont start unless the PTO is off. It has a freaking hydraulic hard line going to it!!! Its the solenoid!!
What the heck is the deal with Mahindra tractors and dealers? Is it just that one in Normangee, TX? Why does it take so long to get parts? How does a pinion break under 100 hrs? Why does it take 6 weeks to get a tractor repaired? Why don't they know if it has a solenoid on it or not? They sat there and looked at it for six weeks just two months ago, wouldn't they remember seeing if it had a PTO solenoid?
Anyway, there is no way on this planet I will be taking it back there even if it is under warranty. I use it every day for my farm and I can't be without it 6 weeks again.
It has minor other issues, but this PTO problem is driving me beserk! I HAVE to have the PTO running correctly on this thing. It is a cab tractor and I am thinking of taking off the rear right wheel and investigating the issue by pulling the thing off. Has anyone else had this issue and could help me out?
