I've seen the new 2415 thats coming out. I was in Calhoun this past week picking up tractors and they had one there. They said it was the first one they have had and it was there to get the loader installed and then was on its way to a show. First of all, the tractor is not a sub-compact. Its about the same size as the current 2015. It had industrial tires and they were the same size as what comes on the 2015 also. The tractor looks (hood, grill, controls, guages) a lot like the 3215 but the head lights are a little different. Also, the joystick is mounted on the loader, more like the 2015, instead of on the fender like the 3215. It had the 2 speed hydrostatic transmission with the new style pedals (like 3215). I was told that the tractor may be ready for release by the end of the year but probably not till the first few months of 2007. It's not been said yet what the price is going to be. They didn't know much about the new 1815 either. Mahindra builds quality tractors and the new 2415 is no exception. As Mahindra grows, they are doing a good job of rounding out their model line-up. It will be exciting to see what they come out with next.
By the way, I snapped some pictures of the 2415 while I was there. I didn't have my digital camera so I had to use a disposable. I'll get them developed asap.
Gerry Leader
Leader's Farm Equipment
South Central PA Mahindra Dealer