who makes tractors

[Oldpath05]

"(Might be an argument that Power-Trac is the most American tractor of the bunch")<<<<I don't know, is that really a tractor, sure isn't anything I'd buy unless I was drunk, the Ventrac not much better either, When I think tractor those two isn't what I'd have in mine, maybe they should come under (special occupation tractor title). Almost like someone trying to re-invent the wheel.

 

[TSO]

Deere 2 and 3 series are made by Yanmar.

people have been claiming recently that Deere no longer has Yanmar build their machines... but of course that is internet hyperbole, not sure how to confirm either way.

 

[s219]

people have been claiming recently that Deere no longer has Yanmar build their machines... but of course that is internet hyperbole, not sure how to confirm either way.

Very easy to confirm -- they have a "made in Japan - Yanmar Tractor Corp" tag on the side. Still the case last time I looked this spring.

 

[woodlandfarms]

"(Might be an argument that Power-Trac is the most American tractor of the bunch")<<<<I don't know, is that really a tractor, sure isn't anything I'd buy unless I was drunk, the Ventrac not much better either, When I think tractor those two isn't what I'd have in mine, maybe they should come under (special occupation tractor title). Almost like someone trying to re-invent the wheel.

So in the spirit of friendliness, what defines a tractor?

I do have a fairly eloquent response to your statement, but first I need to know how you (or anyone) percieve what a Tractor is defined as and why

 

[MossRoad]

I know we are the red headed step child but Power-Trac is designed and built in Tazwell Tennesee. Completely (as can be) american made.

But when you break it down, Tires are USA, Pumps are US, Engine is either German (Deutz) or Subaru .Kohler which I have no clue if those are USA or not.

Might be an argument that Power-Trac is the most American tractor of the bunch.

Its Tazewell, VA, not Tazwell, TN.... :shhh:

 

[MossRoad]

So in the spirit of friendliness, what defines a tractor?

Here we go! :laughing:

 

[Sysop]

A tractor is an engineering vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery used in agriculture or construction.

The word tractor was taken from Latin, being the agent noun of trahere "to pull". The first recorded use of the word meaning "an engine or vehicle for pulling wagons or ploughs" occurred in 1901, displacing the earlier term "traction engine" (1859).

Tractor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

PT and VT are tractors, but I think they are within their own category of specialized units. I don't think they are within the same "general purpose" category as what most of the world thinks of when they hear "tractor".

 

[Wagtail]

A tractor is an engineering vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery used in agriculture or construction.

The word tractor was taken from Latin, being the agent noun of trahere "to pull". The first recorded use of the word meaning "an engine or vehicle for pulling wagons or ploughs" occurred in 1901, displacing the earlier term "traction engine" (1859).

Tractor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

PT and VT are tractors, but I think they are within their own category of specialized units. I don't think they are within the same "general purpose" category as what most of the world thinks of when they hear "tractor".

+1 answer. :thumbsup:

 

[Garandman]

My Mahindra 4035HST is Mahindra built. LS makes a lot of their own.

Is that the smallest Mahindra-made tractor sold in the US?

 

[Oldpath05]

("So in the spirit of friendliness, what defines a tractor?") Keep that spirit. I didn't know the answer till Sysop posted the definition of what's a tractor.

 

[Oldpath05]

("PT and VT are tractors, but I think they are within their own category of specialized units. I don't think they are within the same "general purpose" category as what most of the world thinks of when they hear "tractor".")<<<<<<<<<<<<< I can live with that...................and thanks for taking the time to look that up.

 

[murphy1244]

("PT and VT are tractors, but I think they are within their own category of specialized units. I don't think they are within the same "general purpose" category as what most of the world thinks of when they hear "tractor".")<<<<<<<<<<<<< I can live with that...................and thanks for taking the time to look that up.

Now we can all get some sleep tonight.

 

[Sysop]

Is that the smallest Mahindra-made tractor sold in the US?

There is a smaller unit in the 35 series built by them. I'm not sure about their other series.

 

[Bamaman1]

I'm sure many of these compact tractors are fine machines. But with having a sea of manufacturers, what about the second 10 years of ownership when these tractors require parts and service. And the third 10 years? And the fourth 10 years?

The real value in tractors has been those that have great parts and service availability for the long run. Will compact tractors be running 40 years from now? Certain models of Deere Tractors, Case Tractors and Ford/New Holland tractors are still serviceable because of the universal availability of parts. These are tractors being inherited by grandsons and great grandsons.

 

[bookmyer]

My old Mahindra 2015 had a Mitsubishi engine. You never knew if it was going to start for you. I was glad to get that off my hands.

 

[lilranch2001]

Some of Deere's are Yanmar. Deere imports a engine and transmission assembly, adds wheels and a hood, and it sold as a Deere.

Don't forget the greene paint so many deere owners are so proud of

 

[DavesTractor]

My old Mahindra 2015 had a Mitsubishi engine. You never knew if it was going to start for you. I was glad to get that off my hands.

That's unusual, those Japanese built Mahindra tractors were/are super reliable. But a bad glow plug, a dirty connection or a poorly adjusted safety switch can make anything not start. In the hands of a competent technician, whatever was causing your 2015 to not be a reliable starter could have been easily and quickly fixed.

I'm not saying they were perfect. They used little cheesy battery cable ends for a few years, and combined with a low dollar Exide battery the terminal ends would corrode and make a poor connection. And early 2015s consumed glow plugs at a much faster rate than would be expected (later updated and problem fixed). Routine maintenance would catch these items before they became a reliability issue. I really like the Mitsu Mahindra product so I may be a bit biased.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I really like the Mitsu Mahindra product

I don't think any diesel could start any easier than mine..in any temp. Sometimes the starter doesn't even turn a whole turn before it starts.

check out the -9 F video I made. No block/oil/battery heater on it either.

Cold starting the Mahindra 316 at minus 9F - YouTube

 

[DavesTractor]

I don't think any diesel could start any easier than mine..in any temp. Sometimes the starter doesn't even turn a whole turn before it starts.

check out the -9 F video I made. No block/oil/battery heater on it either.

Cold starting the Mahindra 316 at minus 9F - YouTube

That's impressive. I can hear your hydraulic pump whine a little trying to move that thick oil. I know nothing about cold weather. It's not allowed where we are at.

 

[bookmyer]

That's unusual, those Japanese built Mahindra tractors were/are super reliable. But a bad glow plug, a dirty connection or a poorly adjusted safety switch can make anything not start. In the hands of a competent technician, whatever was causing your 2015 to not be a reliable starter could have been easily and quickly fixed.

I'm not saying they were perfect. They used little cheesy battery cable ends for a few years, and combined with a low dollar Exide battery the terminal ends would corrode and make a poor connection. And early 2015s consumed glow plugs at a much faster rate than would be expected (later updated and problem fixed). Routine maintenance would catch these items before they became a reliability issue. I really like the Mitsu Mahindra product so I may be a bit biased.

Almost all of my issues were glow plugs that did not work or battery related. Unbelievable amount of corrosion to the battery terminals. I ended up changing the battery cables which did help. Last time I took the tractor in to the dealer to be serviced the technician told me I had the wrong glow plugs installed even though I purchased them through the dealer for my specific tractor. Anyways the dealer shut down shortly after my last service so I thought it would be a good time to get rid of my mahindra since there was not a dealer in the area anymore. Plus I could sell it in good conscience knowing that it was running fine at that time. I bought another Kubota to replace it.