Sold my Mahindra

[Dougster]

That's funny when I recently looked at Mahindra, at a dealer the price was almost exactly the same price as a Kubota, and when I told the sales guy that he seemed surprised, than quicly said " oh well that's the starting price"

I guess it depends on where you are, how far you are willing to travel... and how much shopping and bargaining you can stand! I think the ORANGE machines are absolutely nifty... but there is no way on earth you can get in a Kubota what you can get in a Mahindra for equal money. Unless I am living on a different planet in an alternate universe (which I admit is entirely possible!!!) for equal money, new or used, Mahindra blows the socks off anything ORANGE or LIME GREEN. With the money I had to spend, had I chosen ORANGE over RED... new or used... I would now own a very cute little toy with excellent resale value instead of a 7,000+ lb digging beast.

I truly do love the L39 and the L48. When I win the lottery, I may buy one of each just to sit on either side of my magnificent new 7520 4WD. There is no question that they are good investments!

Dougster

 

[shvl73]

My feelings echo Dougster, if you like your Kubota, great! I would hope everyone makes the choice that suits them. So far, at 340 hours, I have nothing but praise for my red machine.

 

[SteveCornell]

During my recent shopping here is what I was priced, I was comparing the Mahindra 3215HST with the Kubota 3400HST

Mahindra 3215HST with Loader, quick attach bucket, R4 tires - $17,800

Kubota L3400HST with loader, quick attach bucket, R4 Tires and 1 rear remote, delivered for $16,900...... the Kubota pricing was all over the place as another dealer priced me the same setup for $18,400


I went with the Kubota Grand L3240HST with the LA724 Loader, 72" heavy duty quick attach bucket, R4 tires, loaded tires, 1 rear remote, delivered for $20,800
I did not compare any of the Mahindras with this model, like I stated before My 2015HST was a great tractor and I don't think anything else in this class can compete but the dealers here would not even make me an offer to trade for another Mahindra and I must admit this turned me off a bit on Mahindra, I think they are great tractors but there is not that big of a price difference, at least in this area.

 

[Nightrain1]

I really like my Mahindra alot. I was suprised to find out I could'nt buy just the tractor and fel today for what I paid for all the above, plus a bush hog, box blade, and a new scraper blade. Prices have went up somewhat from just a year and a half.

 

[Farmerboy]

Wait a minute. I think everyone here is missing the larger issue....Have you ever seen a used Mahindra??? I've been looking at tractors now for what seems like an eternity. I've done the comparisons, and believe that a Mahindra (for my purposes) is the best thing going. In trying to save a few bucks, I figured I'd try to find a used machine. In 9 months of searching, I've found 1 used Mahinrda, compared to about 500 used brands. The bigger picture is this: It seems like nobody ever trades in their Mahindra. Who cares about resale if you're never going to trade it in? The few Mahindra's I've seen fell into one of three categories: 1. The initial purchaser didn't buy a big enough tractor, 2. Divorce, 3. Small landscaping outfit went out of business.

I wouldn't base a buying decision on trade in value. Other than the three reasons listed above, why would you ever trade in your Mahindra? These tractors are hands down the best units on the market...just my opinion.

 

[Dougster]

Wait a minute. I think everyone here is missing the larger issue....Have you ever seen a used Mahindra??? I've been looking at tractors now for what seems like an eternity. I've done the comparisons, and believe that a Mahindra (for my purposes) is the best thing going. In trying to save a few bucks, I figured I'd try to find a used machine. In 9 months of searching, I've found 1 used Mahinrda, compared to about 500 used brands. The bigger picture is this: It seems like nobody ever trades in their Mahindra. Who cares about resale if you're never going to trade it in? The few Mahindra's I've seen fell into one of three categories: 1. The initial purchaser didn't buy a big enough tractor, 2. Divorce, 3. Small landscaping outfit went out of business. I wouldn't base a buying decision on trade in value. Other than the three reasons listed above, why would you ever trade in your Mahindra? These tractors are hands down the best units on the market...just my opinion.

It's an interesting point. I count 6 used Mahindras for sale on eBay... most 2WD and in Texas. I count ~100 Kubotas for sale on eBay all over the place. Not very scientific by a long shot, but I get your point. I bought my Mahindra "slightly used." I was extremely fortunate to find it from a landscaper getting out of the lawn installation business. He ended up with two potential buyers with cash in hand. We had to kind of bid against each other and, fortunately, I won! I will sell it when I certain place way down under suddenly freezes over!

Dougster

 

[MajMac392]

Steve, I know this isn't a Mahindra question but I don't see the L3240 on the Kubota site, is that a new model or are my search abilitites lacking?

 

[SteveCornell]

It is a new model but it's on the site, click on "L Series" then Grand L40 ROPS or just click here

 

[DavesTractor]

Trade-in value, or the desire to take a trade-in is usually a cash flow issue with the dealer. Most dealers have the new tractors on a "floor plan", which basically means the bank (or financing arm of the manufacturer) actually owns the unit. When they sell it, they must immediately pay it off. So let's say a dealer sells a brand x unit for $15,000 and made a 6% margin. He has $900 to keep for overhead and profit, and must send a check to the floor plan people for $14,100. So let's say he takes a trade-in at $9000. He still has to pay off the floor plan immediately, but he cannot do it with proceeds from the sale as he is $9K short until he sells the trade-in. It's eay to have $100K in trade-ins at any one time, and way more than that for a big ag dealer. A dealer must not only have enough reserves to keep the business going, but also to "purchase" trade-ins. There are a lot of dealers working on really thin margins with really thin bank accounts. They simply can't afford to take a trade.

We love trade-ins, I'll even buy used tractors outright from people, but I have some money set aside just for that purpose. A trade-in is often a great piece of inventory, quick to sell and can actually be a real money maker at times.

If any of you ever have a Mahindra you want to sell at a trade-in value and you can get the unit to me, I'll always be interested. So would Ernie I would expect.

So if you have a strong dealer in your area, the trade-in will be desired and it will be worth more.

 

[MajMac392]

Steve, thanks for the link. Nice looking tractor. I didn't click on the L40 area thinking it was a 40HP series or something. Let us know how it works out but I guess you better do that on the Kubota site.