bill6
Silver Member
....Tomorrow my Mahindra dealer in Pendleton, OR is taking my 14 month old 3215 (gear) in trade for a brand new 2415 (gear). He thinks the 3215 looks so clean and polished that it can pass for "nearly new".
I decided to make this trade because of weight issues; I need to be able to transport the machine on a trailer using my Ford Ranger. (only occasional, and short distances) I phoned KMW loaders in Kansas and got exact weights. The 3215 with ML 111 weighs 3380 lbs and the 2415 with ML 105 weighs 2445; hence I am saving 935 lbs. Wow, these loaders weigh more than I thought (ML 111 is 820 lbs, ML 105 is 626 lbs)
I carefully evaluated all the features, capacities, benefits, etc of the tractor I need to do my work. The 2415 fits the bill. I have concluded it is basically a 2015 on steriods. Being the same weight as the 2015 (1819 lbs), the 2415 gear has 21.5 PTO HP compared to 17.5, 80 cubic inch engine compared to 68, 8f and 8r gears with a shuttle shift, compared to 6f and 2r, and a rear 3pt lift of 2205 lbs compared to 1400.
In addition, the loader bucket has 7.0 cf capacity, compared with 5.8. And it will lift 1050 lbs compared with 915.
I am also "downsizing" because a major portion of my lot improvement is completed. I just don't need the extra size and strength of the 3215. With industrial tires, my experience is that the 15 series Mahindra's have more power than traction. It would be very interesting to observe a 3215 with filled Ag tires pulling ground engaging implements!
I'm excited about getting the new 2415! I even checked out the specs on both the B and BX series Kubotas. There just isn't a 23-25 HP, gear tractor, that has the capabilities of the 2415. BTW, one reason I'm staying with a gear tractor, is because in this HP range, the PTO HP benefit of gear vs HST is indeed substantial. It makes a big difference, for example, in the size of bush hog or finish mower you can use.
When I get my 2415 home tomorrow, the first thing I will do is remove all four wheels, and wax both sides of the wheels. Then I will detail and wax the entire tractor, with 2 coats. I'm going to keep this thing real clean and pretty looking; maybe it will last longer and have higher resale value someday.......
I decided to make this trade because of weight issues; I need to be able to transport the machine on a trailer using my Ford Ranger. (only occasional, and short distances) I phoned KMW loaders in Kansas and got exact weights. The 3215 with ML 111 weighs 3380 lbs and the 2415 with ML 105 weighs 2445; hence I am saving 935 lbs. Wow, these loaders weigh more than I thought (ML 111 is 820 lbs, ML 105 is 626 lbs)
I carefully evaluated all the features, capacities, benefits, etc of the tractor I need to do my work. The 2415 fits the bill. I have concluded it is basically a 2015 on steriods. Being the same weight as the 2015 (1819 lbs), the 2415 gear has 21.5 PTO HP compared to 17.5, 80 cubic inch engine compared to 68, 8f and 8r gears with a shuttle shift, compared to 6f and 2r, and a rear 3pt lift of 2205 lbs compared to 1400.
In addition, the loader bucket has 7.0 cf capacity, compared with 5.8. And it will lift 1050 lbs compared with 915.
I am also "downsizing" because a major portion of my lot improvement is completed. I just don't need the extra size and strength of the 3215. With industrial tires, my experience is that the 15 series Mahindra's have more power than traction. It would be very interesting to observe a 3215 with filled Ag tires pulling ground engaging implements!
I'm excited about getting the new 2415! I even checked out the specs on both the B and BX series Kubotas. There just isn't a 23-25 HP, gear tractor, that has the capabilities of the 2415. BTW, one reason I'm staying with a gear tractor, is because in this HP range, the PTO HP benefit of gear vs HST is indeed substantial. It makes a big difference, for example, in the size of bush hog or finish mower you can use.
When I get my 2415 home tomorrow, the first thing I will do is remove all four wheels, and wax both sides of the wheels. Then I will detail and wax the entire tractor, with 2 coats. I'm going to keep this thing real clean and pretty looking; maybe it will last longer and have higher resale value someday.......
