Mahindra: Nothing but problems

[DavesTractor]

Not to be a racist but I can't buy a engineered piece of equipment made in a country that still allows their people to ride on the top and sides of trains and busses. And it doesn't stop there!

Just my 2 cents...

I've traveled around this world a bit, India, China, Japan, DR, Europe, etc. Nothing like meeting folks in their own domain to rid yourself of any remaining bits of racism.

India is very diverse, much poverty and lack of education for sure in some areas, but also some very bright minds that are incredibly educated. Remember, in India if you are one-in-a-million, there are 1000 others just like you. If you are going to move up the ladder in a corporation, you must be very bright and hard working.

It is interesting to see the things that are allowed in India, as you mentioned people hanging off the sides of trains or riding on top, or 6 people on a tractor or an entire family of 5 on a scooter. Obviously unsafe and I don't condone it, yet I admire the "get it done" attitude and the lack of the government telling people what is safe and what is not. Now contrast this with the USA and the incredible amount of laws and regulations. We have gone too far the other way. It must look peculiar from their perspective as well when they visit us.

As mentioned, most of the smaller Mahindra tractors are built in Japan like your 1720 was, or in South Korea. The quality is pretty top notch.

I think I am contributing to us going off subject, so I'll leave it at that.

 

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I've traveled around this world a bit, India, China, Japan, DR, Europe, etc. Nothing like meeting folks in their own domain to rid yourself of any remaining bits of racism.



It is interesting to see the things that are allowed in India, as you mentioned people hanging off the sides of trains or riding on top, or 6 people on a tractor or an entire family of 5 on a scooter. Obviously unsafe and I don't condone it, yet I admire the "get it done" attitude and the lack of the government telling people what is safe and what is not. Now contrast this with the USA and the incredible amount of laws and regulations. We have gone too far the other way. It must look peculiar from their perspective as well when they visit us.

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Does India have HMO's? Our safety is based on money (litigation, insurance, cost of care,etc.) and not the actual welfare of people.

 

[BlackOps]

cultural relativism is needed and unfortunately lacking by the poster. still reliving the civil war. uh-oh - another can of worms.

kudo's to dave!

 

[bindian]

I've traveled around this world a bit, India, China, Japan, DR, Europe, etc. Nothing like meeting folks in their own domain to rid yourself of any remaining bits of racism.

India is very diverse, much poverty and lack of education for sure in some areas, but also some very bright minds that are incredibly educated. Remember, in India if you are one-in-a-million, there are 1000 others just like you. If you are going to move up the ladder in a corporation, you must be very bright and hard working.

It is interesting to see the things that are allowed in India, as you mentioned people hanging off the sides of trains or riding on top, or 6 people on a tractor or an entire family of 5 on a scooter. Obviously unsafe and I don't condone it, yet I admire the "get it done" attitude and the lack of the government telling people what is safe and what is not. Now contrast this with the USA and the incredible amount of laws and regulations. We have gone too far the other way. It must look peculiar from their perspective as well when they visit us.

As mentioned, most of the smaller Mahindra tractors are built in Japan like your 1720 was, or in South Korea. The quality is pretty top notch.

I think I am contributing to us going off subject, so I'll leave it at that.

Dave,
I just googled Ford 1720 and found a link to SSB Tractors (known for grey market tractors) that supports your Made in Japan statement. Remember, I was kinda mad when I found out my old wore out JD brush hog's gearbox was made in France?
hugs, Brandi
hugs, Brandi

 

[DavesTractor]

Dave,
I just googled Ford 1720 and found a link to SSB Tractors (known for grey market tractors) that supports your Made in Japan statement. Remember, I was kinda mad when I found out my old wore out JD brush hog's gearbox was made in France?
hugs, Brandi
hugs, Brandi

For many years the small John Deeres were built in Japan by Yanmar, the small NH by Shibaura, the smaller Massey's by Iseki, etc. All good units, high quality, etc...but certainly not built here in the USA.

 

[bindian]

For many years the small John Deeres were built in Japan by Yanmar, the small NH by Shibaura, the smaller Massey's by Iseki, etc. All good units, high quality, etc...but certainly not built here in the USA.

Yes, good units..............until I tried to buy a seal rebuild kit!
hugs, Brandi

 

[jim3616]

My Toyota Tundra is made in the USA and my Mahindra in Japan

 

[ranwin33]

I'm a dealer and a huge Mahindra fan, but Mahindra deserves to get beat up a little about the fuel hose issue on these models. They were a problem, and I think it should have been addressed much more quickly. While MUSA was trying to figure out a solution (which wasn't rocket science), we just replaced every fuel hose on every 35 series we retailed before they ever left the lot. But before we learned that, we had several that would come in for a leak, we fixed that hose and a few weeks later another hose leaked, etc. And the leak would cause hard starting as they were on the suction side and allowed air to enter the fuel system. So for $50 worth of hose, we and our customers both had grief.

It's the little things that can sometimes cause disappointment and once you start down that path you become hyper critical and every little thing becomes an issue. Consequently if you love the machine and it has treated you well, little issues are just minor blips, routine stuff and not disappointments.

On a positive note, they did come up with all new hose material a while back, and we have seen zero leaks right from the factory. These are now good hoses. And if you have the old hoses which are cloth braided lines with banjo fittings at each end, you can easily replace these hoses yourself without needing OEM parts. Under the crimps are nice brass barbs. Remove the hose, remove the crimp (I grind the crimp off in one area and peel it off with a pair of pliers) and replace with good fuel hose and a clamp. Then you no longer need special OEM hoses.

I will say the 35 series are beasts. Not much out there will do the same amount of work. Fix the little details and enjoy a super capable machine.

Hi Dave, what is the inside diameter of the fuel line. I've had mine replaced once under warranty, but dealer put back the braided lines and they are now leaking again. Tractor is out of warranty now, so figure I will have to replace them myself.

 

[DavesTractor]

Hi Dave, what is the inside diameter of the fuel line. I've had mine replaced once under warranty, but dealer put back the braided lines and they are now leaking again. Tractor is out of warranty now, so figure I will have to replace them myself.

I think there are two different sizes, and I do not recall those sizes, but they were standard hose, nothing goofy. Alternatively, you could check with your dealer and ask him to ask Mahindra if they could consider this as warranty even if you are over on time. Or maybe they could supply a new hose kit with the new material?

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

3/8 ths and 5/16 ths are the hose sizes.