What you guys think? Mahindra 6000

goodog · Jul 24, 2003

I've been reading alot for a week or so. I am near pulling the trigger on the Mahindra 6000 2wd, 6' box blade, 6'disc, and 6' cutter. Package price after $500 rebate is $15,620, without any negotiation. 4500 is $13,520 (same implements). Kubota M4900 (same package, less HP) was around $21,000.

How much wiggle room is there on the price?

GreenMtnMan · Jul 24, 2003

No 4WD?

goodog · Jul 24, 2003

I don't think I need it. 20 acres, mostly flat and sandy. Just need to bush hog weeds, disc, foodplot, take care of driveway.

GreenMtnMan · Jul 24, 2003

I'm sure you know your needs better than anyone. If you get into sand or mud, though, you might really appreciate the 4WD. I can't imagine not having it, but I'm in a wet, hilly area.

Chief · Jul 24, 2003

If you think you might ever install a FEL later on; get 4WD.

BobG_in_VA · Jul 24, 2003

Good choice of tractors!! Yeah, I'm biased....I would talk to your dealer about the 6 foot implements though as your rear wheels will be outside the edge of your blade and your cutter. I think you will be leaving a strip with the cutter if you don't get a 7 footer. What brand implements are they?? I have the International 7 ft rotary cutter and am picking up my Series 30 7 foot Midwest box blade tomorrow morning. Oh, I've got the 4 Wheel drive with the MD 264 FEL 78" bucket. I never used a 4 wheel drive tractor before (much). I don't think I'd go back to 2 wheel now. However, if you don't need it, hey its cheaper that way! Good luck with it (check out those 7 foot tools though). BobG in VA

Slippy · Jul 24, 2003

I never really cared for those package prices. I like to know what I am paying for each item. If it were me, I would have dealer break it down for you. Otherwise, it sounds to me like you are getting a great price. The 6000 wd is around 17 to 18k. You can typically expect to pay about 2k more for 4wd. I think the other suggestion is a good one, go larger or you won't cover your tire tracks.

goodog · Jul 25, 2003

Thanks for the input, guys. Cutter and disc are Rollins and box is Bush hog, I think. 6' cutter is about a thousand less than the 7' because of larger gearbox. I 'll look into the seven footer anyway.

Do you think this dealer has any room to improve the price?

goodog · Jul 25, 2003

Or I could drop down to the 4500 4WD for roughly the same price and have better wheel coverage with the six foot implements. But I like the 4 cyl. Ah, decisions!