New 2516 Here Yesterday

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charliepff

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Harpers Ferry, WV
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2516 Mahindra w/backhoe
Hi everyone,

We recieved our new 2516 yesterday with loader, backhoe w/thumb, snowblower, and pallet forks. We love the machine. The power will take a lot to get use too. Not to mention running it at a lower rpm.

Here are some pics.
 

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Very nice. I had WVU in my bracket to beat Gonzaga and was disappointed yesterday.

MoKelly

LOL, that goes for a lot of us.

Thanks for the compliments guys. I wish I had time this weekend to run it. ha ha ha
 
/ New 2516 Here Yesterday #5  
Congratulations! Would you mind posting a picture of the mechanical thumb on the back hoe? Thanks, and enjoy your new tool. Just be sure to devour your operators manual.
 
/ New 2516 Here Yesterday #6  
Nice looking set up I am sure you will get many hours of enjoyment out of her.:thumbsup:plus it looks like you have given her a nice place to sleep at night all warm and toasty!:D
 
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Thanks Guys,

My work schedule is keeping me from playing this weekend. I will take pics of the thumb on monday. We have been reading the manuals as much as possible. There is a lot to learn. LOL

Unfrotanately, the wife said it needs to come out of the garage. I do have permission to build a large shed on the property.
 
/ New 2516 Here Yesterday #8  
I just noticed you bought a set of pallet forks. That was a very good investment. I use my forks so often, the bucket is seldom on the loader. Everything I once moved by loading in and out of a truck bed or trailer; is now placed on pallets for easy relocation in my storage area. I use the pallets for firewood, cinder block, lumber, and various landscape materials.
 
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I got a set of the clamp on pallet forks. So far, I love them. They are very handy to have around. I was moving the brush pile around the other day. It made it so easy. I wish I bought a set a long time ago.

I also forgot to add that we bought from Stonehams Equipment in Waynsboro, PA. Excellent people to deal with. They are a little new at dealing with the Mahindra brand, but there was not a question they could not awnser. They worked hard to make the deal work.
 
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Congratulations! Would you mind posting a picture of the mechanical thumb on the back hoe? Thanks, and enjoy your new tool. Just be sure to devour your operators manual.

I did not take pics of the thumb yet. It is made by steel tech and I would not recomend it. I would stick with wallenstein or another major brand. They did not give any instructions; except one diagram. I am in the middle of having my neighbor make some changes to it since he works at a machine shop.
 
/ New 2516 Here Yesterday #11  
I did not take pics of the thumb yet. It is made by steel tech and I would not recomend it. I would stick with wallenstein or another major brand. They did not give any instructions; except one diagram. I am in the middle of having my neighbor make some changes to it since he works at a machine shop.

Charlie, thanks for the info. My dealer sells the Rankin. He told me be sure to find a welder with good skills. Otherwise, the thumb won't work properly.

Rankin Backhoe Thumb

* Features: Fits Most Compact 3-Point Agricultural Backhoes, Regular Duty Skid-Steer Backhoes and Many Small Excavators
* Dramatically Increases a Backhoes Versatility
* Ideal for Landscapers and Small Contractors
* Picks Up & Moves Rocks, Railroad Ties, Pipe, Scrap Material, Limbs, etc.
* Loads or Unloads Material from Flatbed Trailers
* Heavy Duty Construction 1 Diameter Pivot Pins
* Telescoping Adjustable Feature
* Folds Flat Against Dipper Stick for Storage

Requirements: Mounting Requires Welding Unit To Backhoe Dipper Stick. A Qualified & Certified Welder Must Complete Installation.
 
/ New 2516 Here Yesterday #13  
Nice Tractor ! My little 2015 is a great tractor...yours must be really nice with a little more juice !! Happy for you...hope you have as much fun on it as I do on mine !
 
/ New 2516 Here Yesterday #14  
How much was the snow blower? My dealer just quoted me 3300 is that bout rite
 
/ New 2516 Here Yesterday #15  
Nice piece of tractor !!!!!
My little 2510 had loader and scraper box in back..but I would have loved b.hoe! I ended up buying a little harbor freight b.hoe and I toe it around the yard with the hitch I mounted onto my gannon. The neighbors just smile and wave as they go by, as I have a lot of fun using this equipment that I really could just rent.
But where would be the fun in that? :laughing:
 
/ New 2516 Here Yesterday #16  
charliepff said:
Hi everyone,

We recieved our new 2516 yesterday with loader, backhoe w/thumb, snowblower, and pallet forks. We love the machine. The power will take a lot to get use too. Not to mention running it at a lower rpm.

Here are some pics.

Is that a front mount snow blower? How much was that if it is? I am hoping to get one when they come out for my Max 22
 
/ New 2516 Here Yesterday
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I will dig out the slips and let you know. It is a rear mount snowblower.
 
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The snowblower is from Mahindra and was 2500. Two things I would do different is go with an off brand blower even though this one is built strong, and go with a Woods back hoe and thumb.
 
/ New 2516 Here Yesterday #19  
The snowblower is from Mahindra and was 2500. Two things I would do different is go with an off brand blower even though this one is built strong, and go with a Woods back hoe and thumb.

I thought you bought a front mounted blower. That sis what I will be getting for my Max 22. Anyone know what list price is by any chance?
 
/ New 2516 Here Yesterday #20  
i will be buying a used 2615 this weekend, good to know that Stonehams is a good group of people. i noticed that they just picked up the Mahindra brand last spring but haven't stopped in yet. congrats on your new tractor!
 

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