jmh1783
Silver Member
Well, it is getting close to decision time. After all the research, visiting dealers and test drives it has come down to three Mahindra models: 2540, 2555, 5545 all shuttle. I realize that's quite a spread but they are all within $1000 of one another in price. I'd like some input on which direction I should go.
Here's a recap of the activities as I see at the moment. The tractor will be used for plowing in the winter (about 1000 feet of driveway), maintenance (gravel, levelling, filling holes, etc). I will also be putting in an orchard, various berries, a large garden and some corn (1/4 acre). Part of the property will be used to raise trees (2 to 4 acres). I'll be planting a lot of 6-8' trees as windbreak/privacy over the next few years as well. The loader will get used for gravel, turning compost piles, mulch, hauling duties some digging/leveling. There is about 5.5 acres of woods which I'll pull some firewood from. I also plan on putting in a large workshop and greenhouse. I expect to need the loader and pallet forks to take deliveries about 4-5 times a year at about 12-1400 lbs. There are 11 acres of pasture which I intend to mow regularly as most of it is in front of the house.
So far this is what I see. The 2540 has the tightest seating area, the least loader capability and the narrowest. The PTO engine speed is way up at 2650 rpm. Seems like I'm going to waste a lot of fuel mowing with it. I like the 2555 seating area however the seat is very low. It is like sitting in a chair that is too short. The weight adjuster didn't seem to raise it much. Anyone know if there is a way to increase the height? 55 hp is more than I need. I do appreciate the quiet smooth engine however. It is quieter than the other two. It also reaches PTO engine speed at 2300 which is an improvement. The 5545 has the lowest at 2058 rpm. The 5545 is truly a beast. It has a really good stable feel to it which I think would be good for the hilly parts and plowing. It has the best loader control of the three of them. I'm leaning towards the 2555 or 5545 because I'm getting more for my money with those two. The EGR thing with the 2555 concerns me. I haven't been able to find much on the 5545 good or bad. What do you think?
Here's a recap of the activities as I see at the moment. The tractor will be used for plowing in the winter (about 1000 feet of driveway), maintenance (gravel, levelling, filling holes, etc). I will also be putting in an orchard, various berries, a large garden and some corn (1/4 acre). Part of the property will be used to raise trees (2 to 4 acres). I'll be planting a lot of 6-8' trees as windbreak/privacy over the next few years as well. The loader will get used for gravel, turning compost piles, mulch, hauling duties some digging/leveling. There is about 5.5 acres of woods which I'll pull some firewood from. I also plan on putting in a large workshop and greenhouse. I expect to need the loader and pallet forks to take deliveries about 4-5 times a year at about 12-1400 lbs. There are 11 acres of pasture which I intend to mow regularly as most of it is in front of the house.
So far this is what I see. The 2540 has the tightest seating area, the least loader capability and the narrowest. The PTO engine speed is way up at 2650 rpm. Seems like I'm going to waste a lot of fuel mowing with it. I like the 2555 seating area however the seat is very low. It is like sitting in a chair that is too short. The weight adjuster didn't seem to raise it much. Anyone know if there is a way to increase the height? 55 hp is more than I need. I do appreciate the quiet smooth engine however. It is quieter than the other two. It also reaches PTO engine speed at 2300 which is an improvement. The 5545 has the lowest at 2058 rpm. The 5545 is truly a beast. It has a really good stable feel to it which I think would be good for the hilly parts and plowing. It has the best loader control of the three of them. I'm leaning towards the 2555 or 5545 because I'm getting more for my money with those two. The EGR thing with the 2555 concerns me. I haven't been able to find much on the 5545 good or bad. What do you think?