Mahindra 5155 Anyone?

[Andy1969]

Andy, glad to hear nothing but good news on the machine....but 12 hrs..sheesh , I put that on my 4540 in the first couple of days, I was hoping to hear from someone who has put a significant amount of hours on there's, so I could get an idea as to what kinda issues they may have if any, I have heated of a guy who had an issue with a cable on the loader stick, another guy told me to be on the lookout for loose bolts on wheels and loader, anyways good luck this spring, looking forward to hearing how she does...be safe!

John Stark NC

Yeah I know 12 hours isn’t much. But unfortunately we’ve gone from heavy snow directly to what we call mud season up here As a side note, Any bolts on loaders or wheels would be on the dealer if they happened right away as they are supposed to check all that during their prep. If they happen after a while then it’s on the owner, as we’re supposed to check that stuff for tightness at regular intervals per the manual. I hope to have many years of good service with this unit. I’ll update more as the weather improves and I get more time and more projects under my belt. I have some discing to do soon and some dirt to scrape off a high spot to use in making final grade around my septic tanks. Those will be good tests for the tractor and loader.

 

[John stark]

I just purchased the 5145 two weeks ago and have 17 hours on it. I love it so far! Plenty of power for our 200 acre hobby farm.

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Hey Joe, I just ordered one the other day, how ya liking the 5145 so far, I have to admit, I haven't even sat on it, I bout it site unseen, did it all online hope I'll like it, I do like my 4540, but she's getting traded in....let me know if I need to watch out for anything. Thanks John Stark NC

 

[Jfben4]

Hey Joe, I just ordered one the other day, how ya liking the 5145 so far, I have to admit, I haven't even sat on it, I bout it site unseen, did it all online hope I'll like it, I do like my 4540, but she's getting traded in....let me know if I need to watch out for anything. Thanks John Stark NC

So far, I love it. I have about 34 hours on it now and I have not had any issues. It has plenty of power for what I need. I was a little concerned not stepping up a little bit and getting the 5155… However, I have yet to need the additional power. I love the weight of the machine!

I plan on adding the 3rd function and getting a grapple. I can see that being a huge game changer for all my brush cleanup.

 

[SoldierP]

OK, pulled the trigger and ordered a 5155 from Red Dirt Tractors in Louisiana . I'm in NM so it will be shipped here. The owner, Byron, runs one of two high volume Mahindra dealers and ships throughout CONUS and appears to have a high integrity operation. Very excited! My local dealer (80 miles away) isn't great.

Still have my 4550 to sell. Great tractor but not quite right for my uses. Will try Facebook Marketplace first instead of Craigslist.

For a grapple, suggest looking at the Wallace Attachments offering. I have a Series 1 and love it. A grapple is a game changer in what a tractor can do.

 

[John stark]

OK, pulled the trigger and ordered a 5155 from Red Dirt Tractors in Louisiana . I'm in NM so it will be shipped here. The owner, Byron, runs one of two high volume Mahindra dealers and ships throughout CONUS and appears to have a high integrity operation. Very excited! My local dealer (80 miles away) isn't great.

Still have my 4550 to sell. Great tractor but not quite right for my uses. Will try Facebook Marketplace first instead of Craigslist.

For a grapple, suggest looking at the Wallace Attachments offering. I have a Series 1 and love it. A grapple is a game changer in what a tractor can do.

Awsome man, your gonna love that thing, I drove my 5145 the other day and I can't believe how good that thing shifts, what a difference from the 4500 series, I'll take delivery of mine Monday I think, good luck and congratulations.

 

[Andy1969]

Great to see folks reporting in with positive feedback. And yes on the smooth shifting. I’m getting ready to head to my property this morning and have a full day of tractor seat time planned.

 

[John stark]

Coming from the 4500 series I've noticed the loader joystick on the 5145 is much stiffer, I do understand that because of them relocating it closer to the operator it uses some cables under there to operate the valve, iam guessing maybe that's why it's much more stiff , anyone else notice that that has had a 4540/50 prior?

 

[SoldierP]

Awsome man, your gonna love that thing, I drove my 5145 the other day and I can't believe how good that thing shifts, what a difference from the 4500 series, I'll take delivery of mine Monday I think, good luck and congratulations.

Also, just ordered a R Long third function kit. $880, gulp! from 4mymahindra.com. I primarily use the grapple in the front.

BUT, I am very confused about the PTO. The brochure says it is an Independent PTO. Can't figure what that means in practical use. I will be using a post hole driller at times. Can I start and stop the PTO without dealing with the clutch. Pushbutton?? Thank you!

 

[Andy1969]

Well it’s been baptized in mud.

 

[Andy1969]

Also, just ordered a R Long third function kit. $880, gulp! from 4mymahindra.com. I primarily use the grapple in the front.

BUT, I am very confused about the PTO. The brochure says it is an Independent PTO. Can't figure what that means in practical use. I will be using a post hole driller at times. Can I start and stop the PTO without dealing with the clutch. Pushbutton?? Thank you!

To use the PTO you first push the clutch in and select 540 or 540E with the selector on your left towards the rear. Then when you want to spool it up you use the big hand lever also on the left. This is your PTO clutch. Push it all the way forward and engage the lever into the notch. Then you can turn the PTO on and off using that lever. You’ll have to return the selector lever back to neutral to restart the tractor. No electric over hydraulic clutch on this. But functionally it’s really the same. Hope this helps. Andy