Questions for 5035 Owners?

[Bascom]

Ok. So been reading as much on here as possible. Getting ready to take over 50 acres, half woods and half open fields. Looking at the 40 to 55 hp range tractors. Kubota, Massey, Yanmar etc. I really like the Mihindra 5035. Stats are impressive and it just looks mean as !@%$. I live in SW, Virgina. All Mihindra dealers are about one and one half hours from Me. Hillsville, Va. My questions are. What trans do you like and why. Any real problems, What should I expect to pay for the tractor with FEL. What would you do different with your purchase. Thought about the 4035 but I want to make sure I get too much than too less. What other tractors did you consider and why. How old is the 5035 series. Thanks for everyones help.

ssg510,
My 2010 5035 is a shuttle and I'm very happy with it after 120 hours. It's a frickin' beast

2010 was the first year for the 5035-only in shuttle. No worries on the shuttle for me. It's what I'm used to.

I had one problem with mine. From what I've been told, it was an isolated issue on only 2010 models. No worries.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/mahindra-owning-operating/224349-5035-owners-check.html

The only regret I have is I should have had the dealer install 2 more hyd remotes when I purchased. You might not need them, but I want them for a Top-N-Tilt kit for road work with my BB. (I'll get them someday....)

I considered most all brands and many models before my purchase. The best advice I can give is to sit on, look at and drive tractors until you find one that suits your needs.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

ssg510,
My 2010 5035 is a shuttle and I'm very happy with it after 120 hours. It's a frickin' beast

2010 was the first year for the 5035-only in shuttle. No worries on the shuttle for me. It's what I'm used to.

I had one problem with mine. From what I've been told, it was an isolated issue on only 2010 models. No worries.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/mahindra-owning-operating/224349-5035-owners-check.html

The only regret I have is I should have had the dealer install 2 more hyd remotes when I purchased. You might not need them, but I want them for a Top-N-Tilt kit for road work with my BB. (I'll get them someday....)

I considered most all brands and many models before my purchase. The best advice I can give is to sit on, look at and drive tractors until you find one that suits your needs.

I'm working on a kit that will add 1,2 or 3 additional remotes to about any existing single remote. Hope to have them ready for sale in April.

 

[Ram4x4]

I haven't bought one yet (possibly this summer, pending some gas lease deals I'm working on), but I've decided on the 5035 HST. I've done tons of reading and window shopping to compare. You'll be hard pressed to find a better tractor for the price and capabilities.

I was looking at the 5530, but now with the 5035 HST out, for me, it's a no brainer.

 

[ssg510]

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I haven't bought one yet (possibly this summer, pending some gas lease deals I'm working on), but I've decided on the 5035 HST. I've done tons of reading and window shopping to compare. You'll be hard pressed to find a better tractor for the price and capabilities.

I was looking at the 5530, but now with the 5035 HST out, for me, it's a no brainer.

Just curious. Why hst for you?

 

[Bascom]

I'm working on a kit that will add 1,2 or 3 additional remotes to about any existing single remote. Hope to have them ready for sale in April.

Cool Brian. I'd definitely like to know about it.

 

[Ram4x4]

ssg510,

I've no plans for any large or serious ground implements (i.e. no farming except a tiller for gardening). FEL work for leveling areas, hauling fill dirt, taking care of the driveway and snow removal and a rotary cutter for hogging the field is going to be primary use. I do plan on an auger because I have about 1100 feet of fencing to replace at some point and a lot of posts to replace on the remaining fencing.

I've had HST mowers before and will never get a geared one again. HST is super convenient for speed control and reversing without having to clutch or change gears or even flip a shuttle lever. Set the engine speed and press the forward pedal to go forward and reverse pedal to go backward, that simple.

If you're looking to pull some ground breaking implements then I'd probably go with gears and a PST for that. I know every set up is different, but reading up on HST's several places mentioned that an HST isn't great for extended heavy pulling (they generate a lot of heat), but for applications where you don't really need a lot of pulling power for long periods, they're very convenient.

 

[ssg510]

Ram. What other tractors did you consider that matched up with the 5035. I really like this tractor and im going to test drive one tomorrow. I want to look at other tractors to make sure but i do like the mihindra. Thanks

 

[ToolBoxTavern]

Great info. I am now looking at the 5035.

 

[ssg510]

Well. Just went today and test drove both the 4035 and 5035 pst. Great tractors both. The 40 was a little more agile but you could tell the three cylinder labored a tad when shifting forward and backward. Not really a problem, just a little noticible. Really liked the standard shift transmission which was not the hst or the pst. Then got on the "Beast". The 5035. Wow is all I can say. The 4 cylinder never has a problem forward or backward even at low rpms. I really like how the gear shift is to the right side and well positioned. So is the loader control and the forward and reverse lever at the left. I really think I can do some serious work with this thing. I originally thought I would like the hst or the pst. However, it seems like I use the clutch every time i switch from forward to reverse. Just habit and I can not bring myself to shift clutchless. Also, I like the solid feel of the sync trans and lever compared to the hydro feel. The tractors feel substantial. Sheet metal is thick especially compared the the Ls tractors beside it. I have not been this excited since 8th grade at the movies with that first date!!!!. The negatives. Not much. I don't care for the plastic dash surround and other parts but those are minimal. Was quoted a cash price of $27,000 for the 5035 pst. Can get the sync shift for $26,200. Just want to test drive the other stuff before I jump. I really like thest mihindra tractors.

 

[Ram4x4]

ssg,

Glad you liked it! I'm still set on the HST. Like I said, I'm not going to be farming, so no need for heavy ground implements. Also, with the HST the wife can drive it too (she can't drive a stick/clutch).

Before I settled on Mahindra I looked at Kubota (nice tractors too, but too pricey), same for New Holland and John Deere. Then I looked at the hydraulics and the Mahindras beat them hands down.

I've been eyeballing the 6530 and 5530 for a while, but then the 5035 came out and then 5035 HST. I only have 15 acres, so the 6530 was a bit more than I need. The 5035 HST is the plan now.