which one?

[Keith_B]

The only possible disadvantage a Mahindra could have over a JD is resale value. Having just made the move from a cub cadet SCUT to a JD CUT I can personally attest to the rapid depreciation once it leaves the dealer's lot. Having looked at a lot of used Mahindra's and Kioti's over the last few months they seem to depreciate pretty quickly as well.
You might be able to work that to your advantage. If you have a little time, keep an eye out for Mahindra 3215's or Cub Cadet 7532's (which are identical machines manufactured by Mitsubishi). There was a like new cub cadet 7532 with loader on tractorhouse a couple months back for like 14.5 as I recall.

Happy shopping.

$8000 saved up front covers a whole lot of resale value difference. Oftentimes I see people talk about resale values, but it seems pretty rare that someone has actually resold a machine. Oftentimes they have traded the machine in, and trade-in values and resale values are two different animals.

What I see in the marketplace is a huge void in the used Mahindra market created by the lack of used machines. A search at Equipment Trader Online.com-Search Over 35,000 Listings to Buy or Sell New and Used Equipment shows 117 ads with Mahindras, but only about half a dozen are used. It's tough to judge resale on such a small sampling.

 

[praha]

Mike, Keith,

thanks for you opinions, I gotta agree with both. It is difficult decision, since I am not convinced ,that JD is a superior machine any more.

I have these #'s .

JD....3520 hydro 4x4 FEL $21950 it has 2 extra hydro outlets standart from factory, I believe.


TC 35DA......same as above .....hydro FEL 4x4.....$20700/ebay seller Newton, SC/

TC 34DA....local......$18900

Mahindra3215....4x4 gear,FEL....17500dollars/with 2 optional outlets for grapple, worth $700/..original price 16 800 dollars.
Mahindra 3510....$18200.

So, the difference between Mahindra 3215 gear and JD 3520 hydro is 4400 dollars.

Now, NH doesn't have 0%/36m....That makes their tractors automatically 3000 dollars more expensive.....so NH is out.

The point I am trying to make is, that JD IS NOT tHAT heluva expensive. Or I am just missing something?!DUNNO. Am I?
4400 dollars is not such a big difference, I would go with JD. BUT, I have my reservations regarding simplicity and reliability of JD hydro.



The difference between Mah 3215 gear and NH TC 34DA hydro is only $ 1400....! Interesting.

Joe

 

[RedRiver]

The difference between Mah 3215 gear and NH TC 34DA hydro is only $ 1400....! Interesting.

Joe

One major difference I see is the lift capacities.

The 3215 has a lift capacity of 2,646#

The NH TC 34DA has a lift capacity of 1,635#



Also in comparison between the 3510 and the NH TC 34DA...

Mahindra 3510
-overall weight 3483#

34DA
-overall weight 2514#

Mahindra 3510
-lift capacity 2865#

34DA
-lift capacity 1635#

this may be something to also think about.

 

[RedRiver]

Also if you'll compare the 3215 and 3510 to the comparable 3000 series JD models (3320/ 3520) you'll see they outperform them in overall weight and 3 pt. lift capacities as well.

 

[praha]

Yes, I do think about all those #s. I could use a bigger tractor, but the question remains, do I need 3500 pounds machine and do I need 2500 lbs lifting capacity. BUT nobody can help me to make that decision for me......
You guys are kind enough to waste your time with me here. You are very helpfull, but I have to make up my mind. And thats the problem, since I do not have a slightest idea what is a tractor, any tractor, capable of. Maybe a small 24HP machine would be plenty for my task. ALL I know is, that I want a big and tall rear wheels. As big as possible, with regard to my towing limitations. 4x4,FEL, grapple and tree spade for start. Therefore, bigger is better. Thats why I think Mah 3510 might be the optimal choice. Weight....max I can go. 36months/0%...yes. Simple, geared, no electronics machine..yes.

Made in Korea /3510/....minus, big minus. Is it? I want to be open minded. I realize many times we do not know what's going on when we buy brand name product of any kind. Many of us would never buy that product, if we knew...

Hydraulics, lifting capacity, 4x4, shifting, reliability,warranty and a dealer network seems to be just fine.
Anyway, Mahindra 3510 / 3225 / seems to be the best choice.

Joe

 

[wallace]

Joe
It sounds like you have narrowed it down to a couple of tractors, now I would pick my choice according to how well the dealer is capable in your area.

 

[LAWALLSTRACTOR]

Why do you feel Korean made is a minus? South Korean automobiles are giving Japanese auto makers a real run for their money quality wise. Hyundai is a good example. South Korean tractors are also. TYM the South Korean maker of the 3510 Mahindra build a lot of components for John Deere and others. The South Korean Daedong engine in the 3510 has been bullet proof. It is a good bet that you have South Korean electronics in your home. I don't see South Korean made as a minus. Just my opinion.

 

[RedRiver]

I agree with Galen, the 3510's we have sold have been trouble free engine wise. Haven't had a single one back in with any engine problems.

Just some food for thought, but weight and lift capacities are a big factor with tractors. A lighter tractor will loose traction much easier when put under a heavy load especially when using the loader.

 

[DavesTractor]

The 4110 is the big brother to the 3510 and has much bigger tires.

 

[Keith_B]

Mike, Keith,

thanks for you opinions, I gotta agree with both. It is difficult decision, since I am not convinced ,that JD is a superior machine any more.

I have these #'s .

JD....3520 hydro 4x4 FEL $21950 it has 2 extra hydro outlets standart from factory, I believe.


TC 35DA......same as above .....hydro FEL 4x4.....$20700/ebay seller Newton, SC/

TC 34DA....local......$18900

Mahindra3215....4x4 gear,FEL....17500dollars/with 2 optional outlets for grapple, worth $700/..original price 16 800 dollars.
Mahindra 3510....$18200.

So, the difference between Mahindra 3215 gear and JD 3520 hydro is 4400 dollars.

Now, NH doesn't have 0%/36m....That makes their tractors automatically 3000 dollars more expensive.....so NH is out.

The point I am trying to make is, that JD IS NOT tHAT heluva expensive. Or I am just missing something?!DUNNO. Am I?
4400 dollars is not such a big difference, I would go with JD. BUT, I have my reservations regarding simplicity and reliability of JD hydro.



The difference between Mah 3215 gear and NH TC 34DA hydro is only $ 1400....! Interesting.

Joe

A $4400 difference is pretty large when you are going from $17,500 to $21,950. That puts the Deere at 25% more than the Mahindra.

That JD price is $1650 higher than my Mahindra 4110 was. The 4110 is substantially more tractor than is the JD. My Mahindra came plumbed with a set of auxillary remotes from the factory. I really like my 4110, which is the big brother of the 3510. These are well made tractors, that are highly functional and easy to use.

While that $4400 doesn't seem like much, you also need to look at it like this. If you can afford to spend an extra $4400 now then you could go ahead and get things like a grapple, toothbar and other items you want and get them at the special Mahindra finance rates.