have narrowed it down to Massey 1533 and Mahindra 3015.The Massey dealer is closer and more reliable but the tractor is lighter.Both at same price with loader !6,800--this is NE. The Massey has a telescoping 3 pt hitch, independent pto, is smaller and feels easier to tip. The Mahindra model is being discontinued and the dealer says he will charge $500 for 50 hour service which makes me think about other service. I have 60 acres, fields and woods. I know squat about tractors and I am a 60 year old female who is apparently having a late life tractor crisis. I am worried about being able to manage changing implements. The ground clearance on the Massey is only 10 inches to 13 on the Mahindra. Any advice would help.
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have narrowed it down to Massey 1533 and Mahindra 3015.The Massey dealer is closer and more reliable but the tractor is lighter.Both at same price with loader !6,800--this is NE. The Massey has a telescoping 3 pt hitch, independent pto, is smaller and feels easier to tip. The Mahindra model is being discontinued and the dealer says he will charge $500 for 50 hour service which makes me think about other service. I have 60 acres, fields and woods. I know squat about tractors and I am a 60 year old female who is apparently having a late life tractor crisis. I am worried about being able to manage changing implements. The ground clearance on the Massey is only 10 inches to 13 on the Mahindra. Any advice would help.
JOELENAHAN
Bronze Member
From your profile, it is is hard to tell what you will be using your tractor for. Assuming that since you are in NE the contour of your land might be hilly. If this is the case, I would chose the Mahindra since it is a heavier tractor. My only drawback in your situation is that $500.00 seems quite too steep for a 50 hour service. I own a Kubota tractor and do all of the necessary service to it and it cost nowhere near $500.00 for a 50 hr. service. If you are planning to use your tractor for everyday chores, you might think about the MF. Although I have never driven one, I Have talked to people that have owned them and have heard very few complaints about them.
JOELENAHAN
Bronze Member
From your profile, it is is hard to tell what you will be using your tractor for. Assuming that since you are in NE the contour of your land might be hilly. If this is the case, I would chose the Mahindra since it is a heavier tractor. My only drawback in your situation is that $500.00 seems quite too steep for a 50 hour service. I own a Kubota tractor and do all of the necessary service to it and it cost nowhere near $500.00 for a 50 hr. service. If you are planning to use your tractor for everyday chores, you might think about the MF. Although I have never driven one, I Have talked to people that have owned them and have heard very few complaints about them.
Tractor is for bush hogging around pasture. Level land around new barn and grading 1/2 mile driveway and then there are some woods trails that need clearing. Land is hilly, rocky and stumpy. I thought heavier would be better but I am worried about service with the heavier tractor. What should a 50 hour service cost?
Tractor is for bush hogging around pasture. Level land around new barn and grading 1/2 mile driveway and then there are some woods trails that need clearing. Land is hilly, rocky and stumpy. I thought heavier would be better but I am worried about service with the heavier tractor. What should a 50 hour service cost?
DavesTractor
Elite Member
The 50 hour service should be less than half what he is quoting. The 3015 is a great tractor, but it needs to be sold by a great dealer as well. I normally push the Mahindra line, especially the 15 series, but the $500 quote for s simple service has me scared a little about your dealer. You might want to ask for clarification on that as it sounds like an error. Both the Massey and the Mahindra are good machines.
DavesTractor
Elite Member
The 50 hour service should be less than half what he is quoting. The 3015 is a great tractor, but it needs to be sold by a great dealer as well. I normally push the Mahindra line, especially the 15 series, but the $500 quote for s simple service has me scared a little about your dealer. You might want to ask for clarification on that as it sounds like an error. Both the Massey and the Mahindra are good machines.
I was rather pleased with what I saw of the Massey. However, as you state, and as I like, the weight of the Mahindra would serve you better in my opinion.
However, as has been said, the service is too high. It's normally around $250 or less, and there's no reason that a Mahindra service should cost anywhere near that amount.
My suggestion is that the model at which you're looking is a good Mahindra model, but I'd find another dealer to "deal" with.
When you get the tractor, I'd also suggest you buy Pat's EZ change to go on your 3pt hitch, it will make it much easier to hook up your implements.
You are welcome to private message (PM) me anytime if you need help with any matter. Just click on my name, and choose send a private message.
John
However, as has been said, the service is too high. It's normally around $250 or less, and there's no reason that a Mahindra service should cost anywhere near that amount.
My suggestion is that the model at which you're looking is a good Mahindra model, but I'd find another dealer to "deal" with.
When you get the tractor, I'd also suggest you buy Pat's EZ change to go on your 3pt hitch, it will make it much easier to hook up your implements.
You are welcome to private message (PM) me anytime if you need help with any matter. Just click on my name, and choose send a private message.
John
I was rather pleased with what I saw of the Massey. However, as you state, and as I like, the weight of the Mahindra would serve you better in my opinion.
However, as has been said, the service is too high. It's normally around $250 or less, and there's no reason that a Mahindra service should cost anywhere near that amount.
My suggestion is that the model at which you're looking is a good Mahindra model, but I'd find another dealer to "deal" with.
When you get the tractor, I'd also suggest you buy Pat's EZ change to go on your 3pt hitch, it will make it much easier to hook up your implements.
You are welcome to private message (PM) me anytime if you need help with any matter. Just click on my name, and choose send a private message.
John
However, as has been said, the service is too high. It's normally around $250 or less, and there's no reason that a Mahindra service should cost anywhere near that amount.
My suggestion is that the model at which you're looking is a good Mahindra model, but I'd find another dealer to "deal" with.
When you get the tractor, I'd also suggest you buy Pat's EZ change to go on your 3pt hitch, it will make it much easier to hook up your implements.
You are welcome to private message (PM) me anytime if you need help with any matter. Just click on my name, and choose send a private message.
John
Thanks everyone for their advice. I tried an experiment. I called the Kubota dealer to ask the cost of a 50 hour service on a basic L series tractor. He said $495. I called JD, they said $600. I called the New Holland dealer and he said "what's a Mahindra but it would be $75 an hour plus parts, takes about 4 hours at least thats what they get for a New Holland...so now I feel like I just live in the wrong part of the country and my dealer is normal for the area. What do you think. I did get the name and number of the local rep if I need it and another Mahindra dealer who said it was a territory thing but if I had problems he would help out. Should I go for it?
Thanks everyone for their advice. I tried an experiment. I called the Kubota dealer to ask the cost of a 50 hour service on a basic L series tractor. He said $495. I called JD, they said $600. I called the New Holland dealer and he said "what's a Mahindra but it would be $75 an hour plus parts, takes about 4 hours at least thats what they get for a New Holland...so now I feel like I just live in the wrong part of the country and my dealer is normal for the area. What do you think. I did get the name and number of the local rep if I need it and another Mahindra dealer who said it was a territory thing but if I had problems he would help out. Should I go for it?
roxynoodle
Veteran Member
What is involved with a 50 hour service? Changing fluids and filters? If so, I suggest you learn how to do that yourself. I am also a female and new tractor owner but most of my neighbors know how to work on tractors. So I had a neighbor show me how to do all of that so I will be able to do it myself from now on. $500 seems like a lot of money. Does the service need to be done by the dealer because of the warranty?
roxynoodle
Veteran Member
What is involved with a 50 hour service? Changing fluids and filters? If so, I suggest you learn how to do that yourself. I am also a female and new tractor owner but most of my neighbors know how to work on tractors. So I had a neighbor show me how to do all of that so I will be able to do it myself from now on. $500 seems like a lot of money. Does the service need to be done by the dealer because of the warranty?
jpm
Platinum Member
a lot of dealers include the first service for free,maybe a differant dealer or brand is in order
jpm
Platinum Member
a lot of dealers include the first service for free,maybe a differant dealer or brand is in order
I am sort of sounding like a dumb blond. It was really a question of could I trust this dealer. I am leaning towards
he is as good as any of ther others in this area. When I buy a car I sort of go in and say give me the brown one. I check safety and mileage and thats about it. I don't expect to hve a relationship with the dealer. Having spent months researching and reading if I learned nothing else it is to have a dealer you trust. So I think this guy is ok, the tractor price seems reasonable or better than other dealers so I may go for it this week. Neighborliness in New England sometimes means nodding when you pass. Not that people won't help you
but everyone is independent--like you'd rather shoot yourself than ask. Its hard to explain ... but the guy who cuts my hay says he will teach me or do it himself. I talked to another neighbor who was driving by on his JD and he volunteered to teach me what I need to know. This may be a whole new world. Again thank to everyone for their help.
he is as good as any of ther others in this area. When I buy a car I sort of go in and say give me the brown one. I check safety and mileage and thats about it. I don't expect to hve a relationship with the dealer. Having spent months researching and reading if I learned nothing else it is to have a dealer you trust. So I think this guy is ok, the tractor price seems reasonable or better than other dealers so I may go for it this week. Neighborliness in New England sometimes means nodding when you pass. Not that people won't help you
but everyone is independent--like you'd rather shoot yourself than ask. Its hard to explain ... but the guy who cuts my hay says he will teach me or do it himself. I talked to another neighbor who was driving by on his JD and he volunteered to teach me what I need to know. This may be a whole new world. Again thank to everyone for their help.
I am sort of sounding like a dumb blond. It was really a question of could I trust this dealer. I am leaning towards
he is as good as any of ther others in this area. When I buy a car I sort of go in and say give me the brown one. I check safety and mileage and thats about it. I don't expect to hve a relationship with the dealer. Having spent months researching and reading if I learned nothing else it is to have a dealer you trust. So I think this guy is ok, the tractor price seems reasonable or better than other dealers so I may go for it this week. Neighborliness in New England sometimes means nodding when you pass. Not that people won't help you
but everyone is independent--like you'd rather shoot yourself than ask. Its hard to explain ... but the guy who cuts my hay says he will teach me or do it himself. I talked to another neighbor who was driving by on his JD and he volunteered to teach me what I need to know. This may be a whole new world. Again thank to everyone for their help.
he is as good as any of ther others in this area. When I buy a car I sort of go in and say give me the brown one. I check safety and mileage and thats about it. I don't expect to hve a relationship with the dealer. Having spent months researching and reading if I learned nothing else it is to have a dealer you trust. So I think this guy is ok, the tractor price seems reasonable or better than other dealers so I may go for it this week. Neighborliness in New England sometimes means nodding when you pass. Not that people won't help you
but everyone is independent--like you'd rather shoot yourself than ask. Its hard to explain ... but the guy who cuts my hay says he will teach me or do it himself. I talked to another neighbor who was driving by on his JD and he volunteered to teach me what I need to know. This may be a whole new world. Again thank to everyone for their help.
Nice neighbors. Take them up on their offers. You will learn more about things you had no intention about learning about. Conversations will drift into other areas. How do they service their machines, oil they use, dealers they like, etc.
Enjoy the journey.
Bob
Enjoy the journey.
Bob
Nice neighbors. Take them up on their offers. You will learn more about things you had no intention about learning about. Conversations will drift into other areas. How do they service their machines, oil they use, dealers they like, etc.
Enjoy the journey.
Bob
Enjoy the journey.
Bob
