Dealer Model 5520 Availability at local dealers?

[Owenslee]

Has anyone seen any model 5520 Mahindra tractors at their local dealer?
They seem to be exceptionally hard to find.

Has anyone seen one with the R4 industrial tires or are they all R1 ag tires?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Have you looked at or seen any of the 20 series tractors? The 6520 & 7520 are basically the same as the 5520, and R4s are available on all of the 20 series. My guess is that most people that want a tractor of this size prefer to have the extra HP.

Good luck in your search, maybe look for a good used 7520.

 

[Owenslee]

The 3 point on the 6520 and 7520 are both category II only.

The 5520 is both Cat I and II.
But the extra HP would be nice...if they were just Cat I and II.

Kerry

 

[MtnViewRanch]

The 3 point on the 6520 and 7520 are both category II only.

The 5520 is both Cat I and II.
But the extra HP would be nice...if they were just Cat I and II.

Kerry

Are they Cat 1-2 because of the 4 holed type balls in the arms and top link? It is no problem to insert sleeves in the cat 2 balls for cat 1 implements. Trust me though, you do not want to plan on using cat 1 ground engaging implements on a regular basis with any tractor that weighs as much as these machines weigh. The cat 1 implements will become a twisted, mangled mess in short order.

 

[Owenslee]

I have used the sleeves too many times and they are constantly getting lost even with extras on hand. Between the sleeves and the lynch pins they turn into more trouble than they are worth. I don't like dealing with loose hardware in tall weeds or mud. Thats why I prefer the balls with both the 7/8 and 1.125" holes. It's simple and works without need of extra "pieces". Especially when its cold and your working with gloves.

No...there is no intention of using any cat 1 ground working equipment. This is for switching between implements on multiple tractors. The implements include a 5' finish mower, rock rake, box blade, 3 pt lift platform, a spring harrow, three point pallet forks, bale spike, and a 5' bush hog.
No plows, rippers or disc's.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I guess that I'm not understanding the working with loose stuff in the weeds. Shouldn't you be already hooked up before you get into the weeds?
Do you have all cat 1 implements now, or a mix of I & II? If your box blade is cat 1, good luck with it holding up, hope that it is at least heavy duty. If you have all cat 1 implements, then there are sleeves-spring bushing that you can press into the cat 2 balls and those will not fall out.

Have you seen any of the 20 series in person?

 

[Owenslee]

I've got 301 ac which is actually two old farms that adjoin. All the barns and sheds are long gone. I am bounded on three side by Mark Twain Nat. Forest. The implements are split between two locations 1/4 mile apart and most are sitting in knee high grass as a result of mowing around them. There is very little room under roof and that is taken by the tractors. The implements sit out where I have no choice but to hook up "in the weeds"... I also have an old HD6 High Lift that sits out in the weather and if I had any additional dry storage, it would be under roof and not the implements.

The only two cat II implement's I've got are a 5 cu yd pull behind earth mover that I've used behind a Case 120 hp 4WD and a 10' land leveler I pull with a White 2-105 2WD. All the cat I implements have been used with an 8N. Until I can buy some newer implements, some of these...but not all... will be used with the new tractor. The 5' box blade will remain with the 8N but I do intend to use the 10' land leveler with the new tractor and the 5' bush hog until I can buy a larger one. I have been retired almost seven years and have to be selective with funds for new equipment.

No...I have not seen the 20 series in person, but it has some very good features. I like the ability to fuel from the ground, the high mounted headlights and the manual PTO engagement. In all honesty I was inquiring about it as an afterthought since the dealer and I are very close to closing on the 4535. My thought... should the 4535 fall through... was that the 5520 looked like an excellent second choice. I just can't find one locally to inspect, and would like to do so before committing to the 4535.

Do you now better understand my situation..?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Qwenslee, thank you very much for the explanation. Yes, it helps to know the circumstances that one is dealing with. The 4535 is a very nice tractor, I have only seen the 4035 though. Is the 4535 on the dealers lot? I think that you would be much happier with the 5520 though, and for only a few $$$$ more, it is a much more capable tractor. All the specs are substantially higher I believe. The 20 series tractors are a great series of tractors, although I am very biased towards them for obvious reasons.

Good luck with your purchase and please let us know which one you get.

 

[bindian]

The 20 series tractors are a great series of tractors, although I am very biased towards them for obvious reasons.

Especially the Blue ones! I never have seen a 5520. My fuel tank filler neck is left and aft of the seat. I rest the can on the fender cross brace.
Owenslee,
You never have stated (I think) if you want 2WD or 4WD? The 5520 is about 77 inches wide. You gonna pull those 5 foot mowers with it? My old Ford 3055 had cat II lower arms and a cat I top link. I changed all the pins on my old JD brush hog and box blade to cat II pins so I didn't need bushings. My 6520's top link has cat I and cat II holes in the top link.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Owenslee]

You never have stated (I think) if you want 2WD or 4WD? The 5520 is about 77 inches wide. You gonna pull those 5 foot mowers with it? My old Ford 3055 had cat II lower arms and a cat I top link. I changed all the pins on my old JD brush hog and box blade to cat II pins so I didn't need bushings. My 6520's top link has cat I and cat II holes in the top link.
hugs, Brandi

Only 4WD...I will never buy another 2WD tractor for any serious work.

The new tractor will get a new brush hog. I was looking at a 7 ft but was assured by the dealer the 4535 can pull an 8ft pull behind.

The problem is I still use the implements with the 8n so I have to keep the cat I pins. With the 4535 its not an issue as it remains cat I however on the 5520 I would have to use the bushings.

However, I have also been looking at a 5540 Kubota...Thats a nice tractor! It has hydraulic PTO instead of electric over hydraulic. It has probably the most ergonomically friendly operator station of any tractor I have looked at. Everything seems to be in an ideal location with nearly all controls on the right side...which I like. The Hydro shuttle trans with multi disc wet clutch is an improvement over the Syncro Shuttle on the Mahindra. Fueling from the ground is a plus. The only problem...the cheapest of six Kubota quotes was still $6,000 higher than the Mahindra 4535 and $4350 higher than the 5035.
I could have bought a new Montana 57 HP U5784C with CAB...for less than the open platform Kubota....But that is one sweet tractor that looks like it is well designed and durable. Unfortunately...it's just too rich for my pocketbook. The bad thing is the Kubota dealer is only 28 miles from my farm with another only 45 miles away. The nearest Mahindra dealer is 80 miles but the only dealer with a 4535 to sell is 198 miles away...

Kerry

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Kerry, you really need to see a 20 series, these tractors are great, especially for what they cost. I would strongly consider a 20 series over a 35 series if I were in your circumstances. They are a much more capable machine.

Just my opinion

 

[Owenslee]

I would love to...if I can find one. The dealers here claim they can order one...but I just want to sit on one and test drive it. I'm certainly not buying a tractor sight unseen.

That was the purpose in posting this thread...to see where a 5520 might be within driving distance.

Kerry

 

[bindian]

Only 4WD...I will never buy another 2WD tractor for any serious work.

The new tractor will get a new brush hog. I was looking at a 7 ft but was assured by the dealer the 4535 can pull an 8ft pull behind.

The problem is I still use the implements with the 8n so I have to keep the cat I pins. With the 4535 its not an issue as it remains cat I however on the 5520 I would have to use the bushings.

However, I have also been looking at a 5540 Kubota...Thats a nice tractor! It has hydraulic PTO instead of electric over hydraulic. It has probably the most ergonomically friendly operator station of any tractor I have looked at. Everything seems to be in an ideal location with nearly all controls on the right side...which I like. The Hydro shuttle trans with multi disc wet clutch is an improvement over the Syncro Shuttle on the Mahindra. Fueling from the ground is a plus. The only problem...the cheapest of six Kubota quotes was still $6,000 higher than the Mahindra 4535 and $4350 higher than the 5035.
I could have bought a new Montana 57 HP U5784C with CAB...for less than the open platform Kubota....But that is one sweet tractor that looks like it is well designed and durable. Unfortunately...it's just too rich for my pocketbook. The bad thing is the Kubota dealer is only 28 miles from my farm with another only 45 miles away. The nearest Mahindra dealer is 80 miles but the only dealer with a 4535 to sell is 198 miles away...

Kerry

Kerry,
So, you are really undecided on what brand?.
hugs, Brandi

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I would love to...if I can find one. The dealers here claim they can order one...but I just want to sit on one and test drive it. I'm certainly not buying a tractor sight unseen.

That was the purpose in posting this thread...to see where a 5520 might be within driving distance.

Kerry

Have you asked about 6520's and 7520's and the 60 series machines. They are all basically the same machine. If you were to find one of these to look at, it would give you a pretty good idea of how a 5520 would be.

 

[Owenslee]

Kerry,
So, you are really undecided on what brand?.
hugs, Brandi

Not really. I've pretty much decided on the 4535 but the dealer quoted a price for a 4535 that already had twin rear remotes installed. Then he wanted to charge extra for the "optional" two remotes alread installed. When I pointed out that the new specs for the 4535 and 5035 include a rear remote as standard equipment. He backed off and is now tring to charge $550 for the second valve. I told him he can take it off. He said the price remains the same with or without the extra valve. Either I pay for the valve and it stays on the tractor...or I pay for the valve and it comes off the tractor. Either way I pay an additional $550 over the original quote. I am now about to tell him he just lost a tractor sale...and so I am looking at other alternatives.

Kerry

 

[tractordriver]

I don't blame you i'd take my business elsewhere if hes going make a deal over $550 especially in this economy. Another mahindra dealer perhaps. Your going have to deal with this guy for some time after the sale.

 

[Owenslee]

Not really. I've pretty much decided on the 4535 but the dealer quoted a price for a 4535 that already had twin rear remotes installed. Then he wanted to charge extra for the "optional" two remotes already installed. When I pointed out that the new specs for the 4535 and 5035 include a rear remote as standard equipment. He backed off and is now trying to charge $550 for the second valve. I told him he can take it off. He said the price remains the same with or without the extra valve. Either I pay for the valve and it stays on the tractor...or I pay for the valve and it comes off the tractor. Either way I pay an additional $550 over the original quote. I am now about to tell him he just lost a tractor sale...and so I am looking at other alternatives.

Kerry

Update...

I received an email tonight and the dealer has agreed to reduce the price by $550 if the second valve is removed. But if I want the second valve...and I do...the price goes back up by $550. He indicates this is his cost for the valve and in checking Mahindra parts.com it looks like he's right. It also appears there is some issue between the dealer and the regional rep as to who is going to pay for the second remote that was installed by Mahindra for demo. Looks like the finger is pointing at me....

The other point worth mentioning is that there are no other Mahindra dealers in Missouri that have a Model 4535....

The last point is that the dealer has already dropped the price over 16% below MSRP. Thats a pretty slim margin if dealer cost is 20% off and he has to pay delivery freight. He may get an end of year kickback from Mahindra...but I'm not certain of that as he is not the largest Mahindra dealer around.

In any event...I'm still working with him.

Mahindra 35 series Fu is strong....

 

[bindian]

Update...

I received an email tonight and the dealer has agreed to reduce the price by $550 if the second valve is removed. But if I want the second valve...and I do...the price goes back up by $550. He indicates this is his cost for the valve and in checking Mahindra parts.com it looks like he's right. It also appears there is some issue between the dealer and the regional rep as to who is going to pay for the second remote that was installed by Mahindra for demo. Looks like the finger is pointing at me....

The other point worth mentioning is that there are no other Mahindra dealers in Missouri that have a Model 4535....

The last point is that the dealer has already dropped the price over 16% below MSRP. Thats a pretty slim margin if dealer cost is 20% off and he has to pay delivery freight. He may get an end of year kickback from Mahindra...but I'm not certain of that as he is not the largest Mahindra dealer around.

In any event...I'm still working with him.

Mahindra 35 series Fu is strong....

Owenslee,
Buy the second remote. You will be glad later. Please explain .........Mahindra 35 series Fu is strong.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Owenslee]

Brandi,

We came to terms this morning. Total for tractor with ML130 FEL with 75" skid steer bucket and one rear remote was $23,050. This was a little over 16% off MSRP of $27480.

I then added the second rear remote for $550, a brush guard for $200 and a set of 2800 lb 42" MDS front forks for the skid steer bucket for an extra $725. That brought the final total to $24,525 delivered.

The Mahindra 35 Series Fu is simply a play on words to the often used martial arts reference of "your Kung Fu is strong"... indicating an accomplished or high performing skill level. A complement to the Mahindra 35 Series....

Kerry

 

[EFC]

I don't blame you i'd take my business elsewhere if hes going make a deal over $550 especially in this economy. Another mahindra dealer perhaps. Your going have to deal with this guy for some time after the sale.

The dealer is selling the tractor for cost. So please tell me, if you owned a dealership, in any economy, would selling a tractor for 550.00 less than it cost you to buy it make any business sense whatsoever. Even Ebonics business math says that doesnt work. This is the raw definition of business. Sell something for more than you paid for it.....and do it as many times as possible. This is the definition of bankruptsy......sell for less than cost then lay people off and find something else to do....... True of ANY economy.

The year end bonus IF you reach it is 1% or $230 +or- on this sale and that doesn’t even cover one mechanics salary and benefits for even one day.

Buck