MAHINDRA 5010 STARTS BUT DOESN'T MOVE

LAWALLSTRACTOR · Sep 21, 2013

When a clutch wears out, it is a slow gradual thing, not a situation where it works one minute and not the next.

TomSeller · Sep 21, 2013

LAWALLSTRACTOR said:
When a clutch wears out, it is a slow gradual thing, not a situation where it works one minute and not the next.

Good point. It could be just the linkage adjustment I mentioned leading to the clutch slipping. The problem could have just started. I wouldn't get down on the tractor, clutches are simple.

bindian · Sep 30, 2013

Sounds like the transmission range selector is in neutral.
hugs, Brandi

CheapBob · Nov 7, 2013

I, too, have a 5010-gear Cab that is having some clutch problems. The tractor is 2 years old and started having problems a couple of months ago. I had the same problem, tractor would start, but wouldn't go. Had the dealer pick it up, and after a long while, he called and said that he was able to adjust the clutch so that it would engage. He told me that I must be riding the clutch to make the clutch wear out so quick. I failed to mention that the tractor only had 86 hours on it. I told him, that even if I had rode the clutch, I would have had to truly abuse the tractor for it to wear out so quick. He didn't charge me anything, except the hauling to and from, and everything was good, until last Sunday. I had been on the tractor about 8 hours (it now has 98 hours on it)and had the last roll of hay in the barn, when something happened to the clutch. It started engaging about 1-1/2" from the floor, instead of near the top. This lasted about 2 minutes and then the clutch would not disengage at all. The dealer is scheduled to pick up the tractor tomorrow morning. I have a bad feeling that I'm in for a fight, but we'll see. I'll keep you updated regarding the clutch.

TomSeller · Nov 7, 2013

CheapBob said:
I, too, have a 5010-gear Cab that is having some clutch problems. The tractor is 2 years old and started having problems a couple of months ago. I had the same problem, tractor would start, but wouldn't go. Had the dealer pick it up, and after a long while, he called and said that he was able to adjust the clutch so that it would engage. He told me that I must be riding the clutch to make the clutch wear out so quick. I failed to mention that the tractor only had 86 hours on it. I told him, that even if I had rode the clutch, I would have had to truly abuse the tractor for it to wear out so quick. He didn't charge me anything, except the hauling to and from, and everything was good, until last Sunday. I had been on the tractor about 8 hours (it now has 98 hours on it)and had the last roll of hay in the barn, when something happened to the clutch. It started engaging about 1-1/2" from the floor, instead of near the top. This lasted about 2 minutes and then the clutch would not disengage at all. The dealer is scheduled to pick up the tractor tomorrow morning. I have a bad feeling that I'm in for a fight, but we'll see. I'll keep you updated regarding the clutch.

Well both of yours are 5010s, you could have an issue. As pointed out above, clutches go slowly. Your message says adjustment, so linkage. Just doesn't make sense it would have enough normal wear to need adjusting.

bindian · Nov 7, 2013

TomSeller said:
Well both of yours are 5010s, you could have an issue. As pointed out above, clutches go slowly. Your message says adjustment, so linkage. Just doesn't make sense it would have enough normal wear to need adjusting.

Could be a trend. I have an online friend with a 4110 and he told me to stay away from the 10 series.
hugs, Brandi