Comparison Mahindra Vs Deere - resale concerns?
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For me it is all about value. I like the Mahindra 5035, and from what I hear it sounds like a solid tractor. But a friend whom I ran into at the dealer decided against Mahindra and went with Kubota after someone he knew lost 50% in value on a two year old model w/100 hours on it.
That spooked me hence the thread.
bindian
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How fast was this tractor, that lost 50% of it's value, sold. How was it marketed? I ask because I can't sell anything without getting antsy for the sale to be over. My Dad, sold mattresses all his life and did very well because he believed in the product he was selling.
hugs, Brandi
bindian
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Foreman Etexas,
Some men (and women) never grow up.:thumbsup: Funny thing, the only time I see this happen in the Mahindra forums, it is started by a person of another color tractor.
Have you got any rain in the last 10 days?
We got lucky and had about 3 inches spread out over the last week and a half. hugs, Brandi
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Foreman Etexas,
Some men (and women) never grow up.:thumbsup: Funny thing, the only time I see this happen in the Mahindra forums, it is started by a person of another color tractor.
Have you got any rain in the last 10 days?
hugs, Brandi
We sure havent had any rain,the keep saying it mite but nothing.I have already been feeding hay for a week and I dont see getting another cutting on the hay meadow(probaly have to turn cows in there).Wouldnt be the Orange tractor owners would it,lol!
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Huh? What are you trying to say?
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Yup!!!
Okay, The Deere has been King for a long time, Especially on re-sale and owner pride. No Matter what color your tractor is from 30 hp on up:laughing:.
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I was close, close, close to buying a 5035 and ending up going with a Deere 4120.
Reason I went Deere was that 1. I was already a Deere owner and had a good realtionship with two local dealers, one 10 minutes away other 15 minutes from me the other way. 2. Mahindra dealer was responsive, but a much smaller operation that was an hour and a half away.
On the 5035 you are looking at it is not a real comparison to the Deere 5 series economy models mentioned in your first post but that has already been pointed out, it's closest match in Deere is a 4320.
The 5035 is heavier and probably heavier built, but feature and operator station setup they are very close matches. I would strongly consider you look at the power reverse option or the hydro option on the 5035. It's laid out very comfortably everywhere else on the operator station and you might as well make it as comfortable as you can to operate, especially with a loader on it.
The 5035 has some options standard that you need to be sure to order on the Deere, flex links on the 3 pt, rear worklight, rear remote SCV. The 2011 JD 4320 the 3rd SCV on the rear is an option.
Loaded out on JD's website a 4320 with loader and all the options comparable to an apples to apples with the 5035 with loader the JD lists at $35,000. So street price will bring it to probably $30,000 and a little change. So you are looking at probaby 3,500 or so more than the Mahindra to go green and get an apples to apples tractor. You can do the match from here and check tractorhouse etc. to see what used 4320's with loaders are asking priced and see if the initial higher costs pans out to the reduced resale on the Manindra.
At the end of the day, the difference isn't that much when you consider a lower intial investment versus a lower potential return down the road. Crawl around on the tractors before you buy, spend some time at the dealers and see who you would want to be working with and the future and who would be the easiest to work with (weekend hours, etc.) and the rest of it is just a leap of faith. Either tractor is a "Cadillac" when it comes to comfort and features. Dollar wise they aren't that far apart.
Reason I went Deere was that 1. I was already a Deere owner and had a good realtionship with two local dealers, one 10 minutes away other 15 minutes from me the other way. 2. Mahindra dealer was responsive, but a much smaller operation that was an hour and a half away.
On the 5035 you are looking at it is not a real comparison to the Deere 5 series economy models mentioned in your first post but that has already been pointed out, it's closest match in Deere is a 4320.
The 5035 is heavier and probably heavier built, but feature and operator station setup they are very close matches. I would strongly consider you look at the power reverse option or the hydro option on the 5035. It's laid out very comfortably everywhere else on the operator station and you might as well make it as comfortable as you can to operate, especially with a loader on it.
The 5035 has some options standard that you need to be sure to order on the Deere, flex links on the 3 pt, rear worklight, rear remote SCV. The 2011 JD 4320 the 3rd SCV on the rear is an option.
Loaded out on JD's website a 4320 with loader and all the options comparable to an apples to apples with the 5035 with loader the JD lists at $35,000. So street price will bring it to probably $30,000 and a little change. So you are looking at probaby 3,500 or so more than the Mahindra to go green and get an apples to apples tractor. You can do the match from here and check tractorhouse etc. to see what used 4320's with loaders are asking priced and see if the initial higher costs pans out to the reduced resale on the Manindra.
At the end of the day, the difference isn't that much when you consider a lower intial investment versus a lower potential return down the road. Crawl around on the tractors before you buy, spend some time at the dealers and see who you would want to be working with and the future and who would be the easiest to work with (weekend hours, etc.) and the rest of it is just a leap of faith. Either tractor is a "Cadillac" when it comes to comfort and features. Dollar wise they aren't that far apart.
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As to rain here in my part of the south we had 1/2 inch in two weeks, then 1 more inch. so it is dry here, but they are cutting and bailing hay. Asking $30.00 a round bale.
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I was as well. In fact I fully intended to buy one Monday morning after having made another trip to my dealer in Chattanooga. Quite frankly he is a great guy, and they have quite an impressive operation.
I like my local Deere/Kubota dealer as well.
I do appreciate all of your feedback. Definitely will consider those options as I continue to search for my machine.
