I have a 2538 with no issues. Have a quick hitch I don’t like & will change out very soon. Started installing a fence today, the old post hole digger worked like a champ. Probably will finish fencing 5 acres by Saturday and the Mahindra is earning its keep.
What did you do to or on your Mahindra today?
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screamin400
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Got my new one.
Learning the hard way. The 2438 HST does not have a reverse PTO. So when digging fence post you will eventually tangle with a tree root and you can’t extract the digger. Being able to reverse the PTO would be great. First choice is to rock tractor back and forth/vigorously, if that doesn’t work, disconnect from auger bit and remove it manually. Still love the HST. More digging, setting, and stretching fence tomorrow.
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Removing the auger bit is definitely DOING it the hard way, not sure how much ya learn doing it that way. 99% of tractors can't reverse the PTO.
Leave the auger on the post hole digger, leave the post hole digger on the tractor. Disconnect the PTO shaft at the tractor, put a bar through the universal joint to rotate it. Turning the auger with the PTO shaft is MUCH easier as you have the gearbox working for you, not to mention that after getting it turned loose a little, the tractor can lift the auger from the hole much easier than your back.
Whoever started this idea that the best solution is to take the auger bit off a stuck PHD really needs slapped. We buy tractors to do the work. The implements have gear boxes that reduce the effort needed to complete the work. Use these things, don't just chuck them to the side at the first issue...
Leave the auger on the post hole digger, leave the post hole digger on the tractor. Disconnect the PTO shaft at the tractor, put a bar through the universal joint to rotate it. Turning the auger with the PTO shaft is MUCH easier as you have the gearbox working for you, not to mention that after getting it turned loose a little, the tractor can lift the auger from the hole much easier than your back.
Whoever started this idea that the best solution is to take the auger bit off a stuck PHD really needs slapped. We buy tractors to do the work. The implements have gear boxes that reduce the effort needed to complete the work. Use these things, don't just chuck them to the side at the first issue...
karltinsly
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I added a tool box to my 2538 yesterday. I also installed a cup holder that I designed and 3D printed. It uses two unused, existing holes (I'm guessing they're for mounting a cab) in the fender. Next up is an ammo can chain box.
mikeman1
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very cool upholder
Stupit
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That's really **** cool. Nice work! I've got a 2538, and a house in Austin as well. I'm currently displaced in New Hampshire. If you ever decide to put those cup holders into production, please send me a PM, I'd be happy to be your first customer.
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millsan1
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Fought the snow. Got about 14". Using the pusher, I managed to get rid of a lot of it. Then followed up by plowing with my Mule. The combo works really well.
Luvmyhindra
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Trimmed some trees up and couldn't run some of the bigger limbs through the chipper, so......
I'm more impressed with this little machine every time I use it! Good thing I had the back blade on for a little extra counter weight. lol I think I need a set of forks.
I'm more impressed with this little machine every time I use it! Good thing I had the back blade on for a little extra counter weight. lol I think I need a set of forks.
