Who makes the new 15 Series?

PBinWA · Feb 21, 2006

So I see the new 15 series 2815, 3215 are out. Who makes these? Are these still made by Mitsubishi or are they made elsewhere?

Looks like Mahindra is giving the 15 series some love. It must be doing well for them.

JayC · Feb 21, 2006

I didn't know they added to the lineup. Those look exactly like the Cub Cadet 7530 and 7532. They are made by Mitsubishi.

DavesTractor · Feb 21, 2006

Still made by Mitsubishi. Very nice machines.

jwcinpk · Feb 21, 2006

What could the plus be to the 3215? We all know that since adding a turbo to the 3015 it is probably atleast 32 hp? I see the fel is a bit stronger but other than that what does it offer? Maybe they cut the price a bit? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Wishful thinking!

wallace · Feb 21, 2006

The 32 will be taking the place of the 30

DavesTractor · Feb 21, 2006

We dyno'd the 3015HST at 4HP over rated, so I agree on the 3015HST being an awesome machine.

The 3215 is a different tractor from tip to tail. The "sheetmetal" is freshened, the dash more modern, the rear fenders are more round than angular, it has a rubber mat on the floorboards, etc. None of that is very important really, but it also has a tighter turning radius, telescoping side-sway controls on the lower lift arms, and a lot more leg room. The ML111 is a pedestal type and the controls are mounted on the fender. On the downside, they moved the fuel tank back under the hood to make room for the seat to go back further, so that is less convenient. It is also longer by a few inches. Overall, the 3215 is quite a nice package.

wallace · Feb 21, 2006

Still waiting for them to show up /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

JayC · Feb 21, 2006

Does the new 3215 have a treadle-pedal or dual-pedal setup?

DavesTractor · Feb 22, 2006

Treadle or dual pedal is the question and the answer is...yes. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

There are two distinct pedals that come up through the right floorboard, the forward one being forward and the reverse one being smaller and near your heel. They are further apart then the exposed treadle type and actually very comfortable for people with feet big or small.