Update on all 7520s

[Blu 82]

Oh, and by the way, where are u at in GA? I went to HS in Fitzgerald.

 

[Slippy]

OK, I'm really jelous now! Wow! What a great set up. Sent you a pm as well. When will they deliver? Do you know what the entire unit weighs w/ backhoe? You have the beast of all beasts when it comes to the Mahindras. Know your going to love it. Need to get us some pics. Not that you don't have enough, but did you get any other implements?

 

[SPYDERLK]

TyDog, I have a '06 7520. It too seems to have an unconventionally low drawbar. Also, FEL speed is slow. By calculation based on lift rate and cylinder size, I come out around 11 or 12 GPM. I spoke with a tech rep about this and he said the hyd suction line sometimes has air leaks so be sure the connections are all tight. Mine are and I am running the hydraulics about a gallon overfull to prevent jerky operation of the FEL -- a sure sign of air in the lines. This is effective but FEL still slow. Perhaps there is a restrictor in the line which wont allow 17GPM to flow in the FEL circuit because it definitely is NOT flowing that much. It is a great tractor, but, lets face it, the 17 GPM spec is a real selling point, very important to some buyers. I am trying to get an answer from corporate, but aside from the tech rep (who is very helpful) they are totally silent to my query.
I have 120 hrs on mine and have not had any of the other problems you mention, so I guess these are worked out. My problems were almost soley the result of poor setup of accessory implements - -FEL and Backhoe fasteners and hydraulics. My intake manifold heater relay also sticks ON so I have had to disconnect the heater to prevent deadening the battery. So far, my communication with Mahindra, other than the tech rep, has been single ended. Soon I will start on the phone.
What are you doing to reset the maintenance alarm? There is an empty fuse slot next to the fuse block that should reset it if you momentarily short across it. Worked on mine. Thank you tech rep. Hope itll work on yours.
Larry

 

[SPYDERLK]

Blu2, You are getting the exact setup I got! Youll like it! Based on my experience you should check all fasteners on the accessory implements. It takes some diligence to even find them all, but it is important that they all be tight. Also inspect Hydraulics for leakage during the initial few uses. Mine started leaking at the U tube, just inside the righthand engine cover, while I was backhoeing and I lost 2 or 3 gallons before I knew about it. Wouldnt you know I was looking the wrong way!? I also had a problem with interference between the BH seat and the BH connection to the remote. If yours is the same you will have to raise the BH to its highest mount position or else modifiy the seat mount. I left my BH low to keep the weight low. Keep us posted.
Larry

 

[Blu 82]

Spyderlk--even w/the problems u have had, would u still choose Mahindra? Why or why not? Do u think these problems are indicative of a quality issue or is it just someone didn't do their job on your specific tractor? If there are more folks that think the hyd pump is not putting out the spec 17 gpm, then I am sure if we all talk to the dealers and Mahindra corporate, they should respond (smart thing to do for a company trying to break into this market). Info travels faster than the speed of sound now days and that helps the little guy.

I told the dealer about some of your problems and he said he does a thorough job of checking everything. He said it was the dealer's responsibility to ensure everything is right before it gets to the customer. So, I think he will get the tractor rdy and I am counting on him since I know squat about all this (my 1st tractor, FEL, BH, etc).

My final decision was between a Kubota M7040 the this Mahindra. The Mahindra had generally better specs (hope it lives up to them), seemed better able to do the heavy work (sure hope I don't get it stuck in the swamp), was less expensive (hope I don't pay more over the long run), had much better financing terms, and I like the underdog. Hope I am right. and I hope the dealer will give great support because I will need it.

I will write a review once I get enough seat time to say something intelligent. Many thanks to all who answered some of my inexperienced questions. I have learned a lot even before I have a tractor. And I plan to share my education w/anyone who needs help.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Blu 82. The problems are not serious enuf that I would rethink my choice. However, if it turns out Mahindra has called out the 17GPM spec by combining the power steering delivery with the main hydraulic delivery it would remove an incentive that was very important in my choice. There are many other good points tho - lift capacity and weight among them. I wanted a tractor substantial enuf to apply a lot of force, and it is. I believe it stands alone in this price range.
Please check over your tractor. My dealer talked a good game too, but apparently did no prep at all. The implements were added in Calhune, GA and my dealer delivered it after adding the toothbar, canopy, and a little grease. There were some obvious and several hidden problems in everything Calhune did, and the tractor was delivered in that condition. The dealer got me parts to fix the obvious stuff, but multiple fastening problems just had to be found. Two hidden bolts on my loader frame were finger tight. NONE were tight enuf. Some bolts on the BH subframe were medium tight but hadnt drawn the two sides of the joint together. This kind of tight is only a little better than loose. They needed an extra 1/2 turn to snug up. Its not right that it should be this way, but it sure seems rare to find somebody to pay to work on yours as if its going to be theirs.
Larry

 

[Blu 82]

What is the best way (and other options) for controlling the open/close function of a grapple? I have heard that u can extend the hyd lines to a rear remote and use that and that u can get another control handle that interrupts either the up/down or curl function electronically/hydraulically and open/close the grapple. Any preferences? How much to get hyd lines made to hook in the back and how should u route them? thanks

Mtnviewranch--What is one touch control and does Mahindra still offer it? My dealer didn't know about that.

 

[Bobvt]

BLU 82,

I ran lines from my rear remotes. The rear remote levers are on the left side of the seat (saw a newer 6500 with levers on right). It works great; right hand on bucket control lever and left on grapple lever.

Bob

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Blu82, One Touch Control is Mahindra's version of an electric diverter. The FEL control lever knob is replaced with a knob that has 2 buttons on it. You push the left button and move the lever to open or close the grapple. The right button does something, but I can't think of it at this time , I don't ever use the right button. This is a Mahindra option, or was when I bought mine back in 04. I have the Mahindra paper work to prove it, what little bit that there is. $550 installed. I don't think that operating the grapple with the rear remotes is a very good idea on the 7520. Seems like having all the controls on the right side, but in separate locations would be difficult to use together.

Do any of you 7520 owners have the hydraulic self leveling feature for your loader? If you do, how do you like it?

 

[Slippy]

Check out wrlonginc.com. Sorry, still don't know how to get link in a post. They make a controller and have a grapple that sounds like what you are looking for.