New Mahindra

[rback33]

But remember what I've said many times before: I really bought myself a Bradco 509 BH and a KMW FEL. The Mahindra tractor just happened to have been attached! Lucky me!!!

Dougster

I can't speak for Bradco, but I know those of us at KMW appreciate the remarks.

 

[Oleozz]

My neighbor has a fleet of diesel powered equipment. His motto: "Run them hard, run them hot."

 

[Ed7]

Interesting thread, the Operators manual on my Mahindra 7010 does not appear to have an engine run in procedure, however there is a fairly detailed one in the servoce manual.

regards

 

[SPYDERLK]

Earlier I was on a tractor forum, I don't recall the name of it. Anyway, they were discussing the Mahindra line of tractors. From the things said I believe that they must own stock in John Deere or Kubota. Basically I don't care what tractor a person owns, and to be honest I don't care if they want to slam the brand I own...but I just don't get the concept of slamming another brand that you don't know anything about.
It just goes to show that word of mouth is a powerful thing. I wonder how many people were looking at the Mahindras and decided against buying one because of some negative thing they heard from someone who did not know what he was talking about to begin with.
All I can say is I saved thousands of dollars and I get the job done just as fast as the Deere and Kubota owners. I never knew that John Deere and Kubotas never brake down....did you?

I own a very capable 2006 Mahindra 7520 4WD. I have owned it since April and have 174 hrs on it. I also own 2 Kubotas and a JD that range from 6 to 45 yrs of use with accumulated hrs ranging from 1500 to 3000. The JD has worn out a water pump and a clutch. One Kubota w/loader has worn out a clutch, the other failed a water pump at moderate hrs. The Mahindra has exhibited electrical malfunctions and mechanical breakdowns. These have so far cost me 5 weeks of its use. Three weeks ago the engine clattered and stopped while I was running the wood chipper. It turned out the cam had stopped turning. An assembly error resulted in the key being displaced and finally the gear just spun. I am confident that Mahindra will stand behind their product. Nevertheless, these problems that pop up here and there - and now have penetrated to the heart of the tractor - are eroding my faith in a tractor that I (almost) universally find quite suitable. At the most simplistic, this is costing time out of my life that cannot be replaced. The problems are so far happening at a mechanical age, frequency, and degree that I have not experienced with my other tractors. The premature conclusion of lesser reliability is difficult not to jump to. I am hoping problems will cease to spring forth. It is becoming harder to trust that they will. In making this post it troubles me that I have perceived a tendency in this forum to dis a poster who has something to say that might in some way reflect badly on a brand. I know that my experience fits into that category. Still, I cannot discount it, nor believe it valueless to others.

I have one major dissatisfaction with the tractor that does not appear to have anything to do with a malfunction, but I am querying Mahindra and pursuing that as a possibility. Slow hydraulics. The 20 Series Brochure lists for the 7520:

Steering

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  Type - Hydrostatic Power & tilt steering

• Pump output - 5.2GPM

Hydraulic System

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  Type - Open center, full live hydraulic, with position and draft controls

• 
  Pump Output - 17GPM

The brochure lists 5GPM and 11.4GPM respectively for the 6520.
I test drove a 6520, and its slow loader convinced me that the 7520 was the way to go, particularly since 17GPM is enuf in a pinch for skid steer implements. Imagine the disappointment on getting my tractor and finding it equally slow. Loader cycle time indicates 11 or 12 GPM. While it is in the shop I will press for remedy.

There is plenty on the good side - it just has to meet spec and keep working so you can maintain focus in that direction.
larry

 

[BTDT]

Have you inquired about a loaner tractor while yours is being worked on? Seems like that would tell you if they truly want you to be happy. Are each of these breakdowns due to a different thing? Maybe the lemon law could apply here.

 

[Dougster]

Have you inquired about a loaner tractor while yours is being worked on? Seems like that would tell you if they truly want you to be happy. Are each of these breakdowns due to a different thing? Maybe the lemon law could apply here.

Larry's continuing bad experience with the 7520... a machine I had hoped to own someday... keeps bringing me back to the issue of multiple tractor series made in different factories in different countries... all sold under the Mahindra name. We really don't have one tractor manufacturer here (with one reputation for design/quality/reliability/etc.)... we have several. Do problems with one series apply to another or all? Sometimes yes... but generally, I think not. Was I just lucky buying a 10-series machine? As the 10-series dwindles, should I go with TYM in the future to make sure I get the same level of performance & satisfaction that I am used to? I think this is a potentially serious long-term problem for Mahindra... consistently controling quality with so many different designs & sources. I don't think this is a problem with the other major tractor manufacturers... or am I just uninformed?

Dougster

 

[SPYDERLK]

Have you inquired about a loaner tractor while yours is being worked on? Seems like that would tell you if they truly want you to be happy. Are each of these breakdowns due to a different thing? Maybe the lemon law could apply here.

If it were my only tractor, or if the dealer were closer, i would be making noise about that. Hes, and Mahindras other dealers in the area are, about 70 miles away tho, and that makes the decision points blurry.

I dont think the tractor is a lemon. Up to now, all of its problems, other than a bad intake heater relay that kept killing the battery, have been problems with assembly of external accessories to the tractor or with failure of parts of these accessories. The repair of accessory problems has been done by me mostly. Replacement of the [recalled] curl cylinders was done via a dealer service call at my farm. A real good move by Mahindra. Nevertheless, it was not done quick. The ball was dropped several times while I waited.

So, altho hurt by loss of loader function at a critical time, I had a bright side attitude that the Tractor itself was fine. Now, with the finding of an assembly problem in the tractors guts that damages multiple parts, my optimism is strained. This is the 3rd model yr of the 7520. It oughta be zero defect. Maybe this is the last problem it will have. That would be wonderful. I want to get on with useing the tractor and feel good about investing in value added mods.
larry

 

[SABULA FARMER]

Spyderlk,
I am sorry that you are having these problems with your tractor. Yes, it does set you back on your heels, but the main point of the post that I made was the simple fact that ALL TRACTORS BRAKE, not just Mahindras. Take a look at the other forums on the "big three" and see for yourself.
It is apparent that you, being the owner of several different tractors, bought a Mahindra. I am sure that you looked at what you needed and researched the model that appealed to your needs. If what you bought was a mistake, I would sell it.
I believe that Mahindra will take care of you and possibly do something about the time you lost. Mahindra USA needs to hear about your situation so they can work the problem out.
I am not sure what they will say about the publications and the actual numbers on the hydraulics, that may be an unresolved issue?

Sabula Farmer

 

[rback33]

I think Sabula and Doug have both touched on good points. It's unfortunate that Larry is having these issues and I am sure they will be taken care. One could certainly make a case that since he owns so many tractors, it increases the odds of ending up with a "bad one" that all companies have. I am in no way shape or form trying to downplay Larry's frustration with this situation as new issue with the cam is obviously a serious one. In fact, he is taking this better than I would and I am as big a Mahindra fan as there is. I too hope this is the end of your ails.