Mahindra 5155 Anyone?

[Andy1969]

I currently have a Mahindra 1538 Shuttle. It’s been flawless since new and has done everything reasonable that I’ve asked of it. But at times a bigger footprint and more weight would be a benefit for me on my hilly property and for maintaining my 900 foot gravel driveway. My dealer is working to get me a new 5155 to trade up to. He doesn’t have one nor has he had one yet. There is a 5145 at another dealership that I looked over while they were closed. (I wouldn’t buy from them as I have a great relationship with my current dealer). Anyway I like what I saw but was wondering if anyone here has either a 5145 or a 5155 and would offer up your thoughts on it so far. Things you like, don’t like, capabilities etc. I was looking to upgrade to a 5555, but those are phased out now and essentially unavailable. So the 5155 looks like a good way to go and it has some things the 5555 doesn’t have. Thoughts?

 

[Bavarian]

I can not contribute to your general question. But if you settle for the 5145, it's only 7 hp more than you already have.
Would your upgrade really only serve the purpose of a bigger machine while hp are enough in what you already have? You may want a bit more of a difference. Otherwise you might feel like you've lost.

 

[Andy1969]

I’m definitely going with the 5155 for the reasons you indicated above. The only reason I referenced the 5145 was because a dealer had one on the lot for me to see and judge the physical build. I really liked the 5145 from a build standpoint and it looks very heavy duty. The extra weight and size will be a big benefit on my hilly property. The 5155 is on order and my dealer is hoping to have it for me in November.

 

[Andy1969]

Well I took delivery of the new 5155 today!

 

[SimpleSimon]

very nice- I see they put the fuel tank down low in front of the steps?
-sIMON

 

[Andy1969]

Yes they did. And I’m glad as I’m not getting any younger. Much easier to fuel up.

 

[SimpleSimon]

I like that in a lot of ways- but it would make it easy for a stick or something to jump up there and puncture it...well, good luck with it! May your Mahindra never break down or run out of fuel!
-Simon

 

[Andy1969]

They did a pretty good job of protecting it with metal guards underneath and on the sides. I crawled under it last night and everything seems pretty well guarded under there. Hydraulic lines linkages filters etc are all tucked up and or shielded pretty well. Hoping to get outside today and play a little.

 

[arrow]

I can not contribute to your general question. But if you settle for the 5145, it's only 7 hp more than you already have.
Would your upgrade really only serve the purpose of a bigger machine while hp are enough in what you already have? You may want a bit more of a difference. Otherwise you might feel like you've lost.

It isn't so much the hp he is looking for but more stability. Also, A tractor that weighs 5000 lbs with 20 hp, will outwork a 3000 lb tractor with 40hp for push/pull grunt.
HP doesn't mean much if you can't put it to the ground.
Weight means more.
The capacity for loader and 3 pt is appreciably higher as well from his old tractor.

 

[Andy1969]

It isn't so much the hp he is looking for but more stability. Also, A tractor that weighs 5000 lbs with 20 hp, will outwork a 3000 lb tractor with 40hp for push/pull grunt.
HP doesn't mean much if you can't put it to the ground.
Weight means more.
The capacity for loader and 3 pt is appreciably higher as well from his old tractor.

Exactly. The 1538 was great and flawless. But I have very hilly property and a very long (900 feet) gravel driveway that changes grade over 100 feet to maintain. So I never really needed more power but I did have times when I needed more pulling power and more stability to reduce my pucker factor. This extra power and lift capacity both front and rear wouldn’t be a benefit without the added weight. By the specs the new unit should weigh in just over 8k lbs with loader and filled rears. So grading my driveway will be a walk in the park now with my box blade. I also have an old Farmi skidding winch that will have a much more solid base now hooked to this tractor. I have to skid logs out of a ravine that was a real challenge with the 1538, not because of power but because of weight. I can only speak hypothetically until I get to actually do all of these things with the new tractor, but I have no doubt the extra weight and footprint will make all of these things easier.

 

[milkman636]

That’s a good looking tractor. It looks like you’ll have to be careful folding that rops if there’s anything on the three point. Does it have a halfway folded position? Or is it just either straight up or down?

 

[Andy1969]

That’s a good looking tractor. It looks like you’ll have to be careful folding that rops if there’s anything on the three point. Does it have a halfway folded position? Or is it just either straight up or down?

It has a halfway position on the ROPS that you can lock it into. I had to fold it all the way down because I can’t close my garage door with it sticking out the back in the Halfway position and the tractor won’t quite clear my 8 foot doors with the ROPS all the way up. So now I’ll either have to put up with that minor inconvenience or build a new building with higher doors

 

[Jfben4]

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.

 

[sree251]

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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Nice. What hobby is that?

 

[Jfben4]

Nice. What hobby is that?

Overgrown property cleanup, small food plots, and feeding the cows. Nothing spectacular.

 

[Andy1969]

Overgrown property cleanup, small food plots, and feeding the cows. Nothing spectacular.

Nice! Where are you located? It’s been in the single digits up here so I only have a half hour on mine just driving around the field to get the feel of it. Really like it though. A big upgrade in size and weight from my 1538. Anxious to do some work with it.

 

[Jfben4]

Nice! Where are you located? It’s been in the single digits up here so I only have a half hour on mine just driving around the field to get the feel of it. Really like it though. A big upgrade in size and weight from my 1538. Anxious to do some work with it.

Central Texas. Always warm enough to play here!

 

[Andy1969]

What have you been able to do with the tractor so far? I’ll have to live vicariously until it warms up here I’m anxious to really try out the loader as it looks nice and beefy and I’ve got a project this spring all picked out. I’m also looking forward to getting in my woods and dragging logs out.

 

[sree251]

Overgrown property cleanup, small food plots, and feeding the cows. Nothing spectacular.

YOU are spectacular! Your picture says it all and Mahindra could use it to plaster up billboards across the USA.

So, you are a gentleman farmer. It's a great life. I met such a guy and his architect wife in Tennessee on my way to South Carolina. Spent a few nights in their VRBO cottage. You should do the same thing also: add a vacation rental on your hobby farm.

 

[sree251]

Nice! Where are you located? It’s been in the single digits up here so I only have a half hour on mine just driving around the field to get the feel of it. Really like it though. A big upgrade in size and weight from my 1538. Anxious to do some work with it.

I have been mulling doing what hobby farmer is doing. I have been checking out some rural properties and wondering how you guys deal with snow. You said you use your Mahindra to maintain your gravel road. Can you use it to clear snow to gain access to the public road fronting your property? What other machinery besides your Mahindra do you have and what are they for?