Tractor driving in India

[VroomVroom]

I’ve seen quite a few videos of tractor uses in India. They have loads behind them that a modern dump truck couldn’t carry. And very drawbar heavy to where they are steering with the brakes. I’ve seen them bounce the front hard too. And pulling on the front, while still hooked on the loads. Sometimes a few tractors in series. I’m wondering what the tractors can take. I’ve been to India and they didn’t seem to have any trouble dismantling what they took apart and put back it together. I’d like to know how the axles, bearings and clutch’s hold out. Is it just common to split the tractors every few years. Curious

 

[nyone]

India..where labor and life are cheaper than anything else. That should tell you enough.

 

[scaredychicken]

Avoidable
Preventable

 

[Thunder chicken]

I love watching those guys! They certinaly know how to get stuff moved with what they have! Some of those older machines are built a lot tougher and simpler than anything today.

 

[5030]

Why I'd never consider purchasing a Mahindra...

 

[Willman]

Why I'd never consider purchasing a Mahindra...

What’s your point?

 

[bcp]

Don't buy a used Mahindra imported from India.

Bruce

 

[tacticalturnip]

What’s your point?

He's probably concerned it'll come with two operators, a foreman, and at least 12 basic laborers; he must not realize that those are options that need to be purchased at a separate cost.

 

[5030]

What’s your point?

No point, why the smiley face is next to the comment. Obviously you lack a sense of humor.

 

[Willman]

No point, why the smiley face is next to the comment. Obviously you lack a sense of humor.

I have a great sense of humor, just curious if you had personal bad experience with owning a Mahindra.
I thought maybe you had some good information on why a person shopping for a tractor should avoid the brand.

 

[5030]

None at all. Never owned one and don't know of anyone around here that has one. Strictly Kubota and some JD here.

 

[Willman]

None at all. Never owned one and don't know of anyone around here that has one. Strictly Kubota and some JD here.

That’s what I thought

 

[5030]

Another snarky comment. Have a nice evening. Done commenting.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I have a great sense of humor, just curious if you had personal bad experience with owning a Mahindra.
I thought maybe you had some good information on why a person shopping for a tractor should avoid the brand.

Nah, he's just Walter Mathieu.

 

[Willman]

Another snarky comment. Have a nice evening. Done commenting.

What no sense of humor? Your not snarky?

BTW there are a lot of brand bashers on this forum that have no experience with the brands they bad mouth, it’s all hear say, I like to hear viable info someone can use
Done commenting also, enjoy life

 

[robbridgland]

Hi Guys

I live in UK and worked in India.. They don't have our money to buy new so they keep things running. I have respect for them. Also I had a JD but changed it to a Solis 26. Indian built with Japanese parts. Been working it for 5 years. Had one problem with front wheel stub axle after 3 years and Solis changed it FOC. Otherwise its great. Overload it often unloading hay and straw but it doesn't complain or break down. Value for money can't be beaten. Not expecting problems on value when I get round to trading it in. Indians know their engineering so don't knock them

 

[Little Red Tractor]

Biggest problem I've heard locally with Mahindra is getting reliable service. A couple shops are OK; others, NO-K.