Canopy My 4025 4wd Modifications

[sdboers]

Hey Folks,
So I thought I would share some of the modifications I've done to my 4025 since you fine folks helped me choose which model a few weeks ago.

I have added:

• a canopy
• LED lights for front and back
• dome light
• tangs on the bucket
• quick hitch & hydraulic top link

Later I will add:

• mirrors
• beacon (for road use)
• phone holder & charger

I wasn't positive I wanted a canopy on the tractor so I slapped together a quick and dirty prototype in the workshop out of 1x4s and plywood. Shot it with some black paint to match (see below).


I used the ROPS as the rear support and two 1 1/4" square tubes for the front support. For whatever reason, Mahindra saw fit to give me these wonderful brackets under the loader mount to bolt my front supports. How nice of them...


I knew I was going to add lights, and wanted to keep the canopy removable if needed, so I used trailer wiring connectors to make the wiring pluggable.


(On to the next post so I can add more pictures...)

Sean.

 

[sdboers]

Next was to add the wiring and switches for the lights (and leave some extras for future accessories). Added a fuse panel for safety...


Found a great deal on some LED lights locally and put 2 up front and 2 at the back connected to the overhead switches.


Next was a dome light and some tidy up of the wiring.


(Next Post)

Sean.

 

[sdboers]

Last but not least - I added male tangs to the bucket so I could easily attach chains for lifting, and a quick hitch with hydraulic top link to the back...


I've still got 2 extra switches up top. One I will likely use to add a beacon for safety while traveling on the road. The other one may control the fender mounted coffee maker...

I will also be adding two canopy mounted mirrors (likely right behind the front facing lights).

Let me know your thoughts...

Sean.

 

[burzynsr]

Looks nice, is the hydraulic top link a real help?

 

[Slickheadhunter]

Looks awesome!

 

[sdboers]

I've got more experience without a hydraulic top link than with one. That being said - I sure like having it. Only 18 hours on the tractor so far - very few of them since the hydraulic top link add. I have a feeling I'm really going to like it though.

With the quick hitch - it certainly makes hooking up easier. Makes using the box blade easier as well given it behaves very differently depending on the pitch. For the cost of it (about $200) - well worth it in my opinion.

Sean.

 

[sdboers]

Looks awesome!

Thx dude. Had fun doing it. Good excuse for some quality time with the tractor - lol...

Sean

 

[Slickheadhunter]

I'm a little jellous, I ordered the same tractor a month ago...still waiting. Should be the end of the month. I also have a quick hitch and love it! Trying to hook up my cultipacker(700lbs) was a huge chore! I will also weld a hook on the bucket like you did, very nice by the way.

 

[sdboers]

**** - I thought you had yours already. Patience isn't my strong point - I'd have a heck of a time waiting. The dealer I bought from had 2 sitting in his yard. He dropped one off for a demo and I pretty much refused to let him take it back. He did have to take it back briefly to install my hydraulic remotes and finish the dealer prep on it - was sad to see it hauled away, but it came back 2 days later.

I think my favourite add are those lights. They make the stock lights look like the glow from a bic lighter. Turning them on is like driving in daylight!

Sean.

 

[Slickheadhunter]

My dealer only had one 25 series in stock, a 5525 two wheel drive model, aside from the front end and 55hp turbo diesel everything leis is about the same. Once I drove it I knew that was the model I wanted. I'm generally very patient but my patience is running thin about now,Getting anxious. Keep us updated on your likes and dislikes,Enjoy your seat time!

 

[sdboers]

There honestly isn't much I don't like about the tractor. If I wanted to nit-pick, I'd say I don't like the fact that I can only get on and off one side of the tractor. If I did get off the right hand side - I risk stepping on the tool box - or catching and breaking the loader joystick. To remove the temptation - I lowered the loader controls so they completely block that side off. Also makes them easier to reach while resting my elbow on the arm rest of the seat.

Not thrilled about the location for filling the fuel - but I do like how well protected the tank is. Fair trade.

Some of the things I don't like - are exactly the things I do like - if that makes any sense. For example - I don't like the fact that the gear shift makes it slightly more difficult to get on and off the tractor - BUT - I do like the fact that the gear shift comes right out of the transmission and has no linkages to worry about.

I generally measure my satisfaction with a purchase by the "mulligan rule". If the dealer came tomorrow and bought everything back for exactly what I paid and gave me a chance to make a different decision - what decision would I make? I can certainly say I'd buy the same tractor for the same money. I think I would have regretted going with the tractor I first looked at - a 3016. Not because the 3016 isn't a good tractor - only because I think the 4025 fits my needs perfectly.

I'm gonna go take some pics of the difference in lighting at night with the new lights I installed. Post shortly... lol.

Sean.

 

[sdboers]

Ok - I'd say the difference is fairly pronounced...

Here are the Mahindra low beams:


Here are the Mahindra high beams:


Here are the LED lights I added:


Here is the rear plow light:


Here are the rear LED lights I added:


Sean.

 

[Slickheadhunter]

Wow what a difference in the lighting! I may have to consider doing that. I originally intended to go with the 3616 but the main reason for me was more weight for ground engaging work. So going from the 2516 to the 3616 wasn't much of an increase for an additional $10,500. Great mods!!

 

[burzynsr]

I don't think either of you will be dissapointed with your tractors, mine has performed far beyond what I thought it would.

 

[Slickheadhunter]

My 4025 is being delivered Friday the 25th, I have a feeling it's going to be a long week!

I'm also buying everything I need for the first oil change and hydraulic fluid change, it's always a hassle to make it out to the dealers when I need it. I post pictures when it arrives.

 

[sdboers]

Tick... Tick... Tick...

3 more sleeps...

 

[Slickheadhunter]

Sean I hope you don't mind me posting my pics on your thread! But here it is:

 

[sdboers]

I don't mind a bit!! Nice tractor!

I think I prefer the industrial tires over the ag tires - but I sure wouldn't throw it outta my barn. lol...

Congrats man - glad it finally arrived for you. Time to go get some seat time and have fun.

Sean.

 

[Slickheadhunter]

Thanks Sean,
I had industrial tires on my 2516 and I liked them, but I've been doing a lot more food plot work for my neighbor and I'm hoping with the additional weight of this tractor and AG tires traction should be awesome.

 

[Slickheadhunter]

Anyone with a 4025 have to adjust the 4x4 linkage to get it to engage/disengage?