My First Tractor -and buying experience

[cathy liebchen]

An old thread but would love to know how the tractor is doing a little over a year later. I recently switched over from a great Kubota L2501. I needed something bigger and the 4540 fits the bill.

With most Mahindra threads, after a year It’s probably been sold and replaced by a better brand after a myriad of mysterious issues

 

[K5lwq]

With most Mahindra threads, after a year It’s probably been sold and replaced by a better brand after a myriad of mysterious issues

What a ridiculous thing to say. I bet he has had no problems with that tractor because he was taught correctly. Most problems with any equipment is caused by the operator not the equipment.

 

[IndyJay]

With most Mahindra threads, after a year It’s probably been sold and replaced by a better brand after a myriad of mysterious issues

He did post a followup about a year ago, his only other thread to date.
He hasn't been on TBN since April, I would be interested in hearing how things are going as well.

 

[3gunr]

With most Mahindra threads, after a year It’s probably been sold and replaced by a better brand after a myriad of mysterious issues

I have 2 mahindras with a total of over 1600 hrs with no problems, You can keep your better brand and i will keep my cash

 

[scootr]

Ha ha - this looks like the old FORD vs CHEVY debate. Both good.
Pick one and use it and maintain it properly for the best results.

 

[airbiscuit]

More like Ford vs Meera
Pick one and use it and maintain it properly for the best results.

 

[crashz]

Op has probably been busy using that new rig while the rest of us are sitting here online!

I like the fact that he seems to be a productive, thoughtful person and joined here to give a well thought-out review of his buying experience. OP congrats on the tractor, welcome, and please feel free to post some more. PS - we like pictures

 

[kenmbz]

More like Ford vs Meera
Pick one and use it and maintain it properly for the best results.


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Won't find too many of those anymore.
Still plenty of yuk-tuk types and some more modern Tata's
I can still hear the rattle of riding in Mumbai taxis while I type this

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[scootr]

Haha - That Meera looks the same coming and going
Here's a cheap shot of me posting my Ford - since you brought up the subject.

 

[Cahaba Valley Farm]

Haha - That Meera looks the same coming and going
Here's a cheap shot of me posting my Ford - since you brought up the subject.

Boy that's a sweet looking ride

 

[scootr]

Boy that's a sweet looking ride

She is sweet until you get on the gas then she's bad to the bone. She is the car I never had in high school.

 

[dodge man]

I’m a Dodge guy (pretty obvious I guess) but if someone parked a new Mustang GT in my driveway I‘d drive it, just to make them happy of course.

 

[scootr]

I’m a Dodge guy (pretty obvious I guess) but if someone parked a new Mustang GT in my driveway I‘d drive it, just to make them happy of course.

Of course. But there is always the Hellcat for you Chrysler boys.

 

[BigRed4540]

Sorry, all for the late reply. It appears this thread took off and it slipped by me! As you all well know life happens and priorities can shift around hence me not playing tractor much last year. But I have found some spare time this early spring and plan to be doing a bit more around the house as things have calmed a bit.

I have had a handful of minor issues that I have corrected and or made modifications to no longer be of concern. Feel free to search those out if you are a Mahindra owner of a similar tractor. (*hint latest has been with the exhaust)

I have since purchased a new 6ft tiller for my garden and wow that bad boy will eat with 40 hp! Also a shock to me how expensive implements have become even used and abused rusty ones!

Thanks for all of the replies and wisdom on the topic. I still believe that the Mahindra was a good purchase overall, especially with the financing package that I received with implements and trailer to get me started out.

As far as the parts availability I have had a few interesting "future outlook" conversations with my dealers with some not so hopeful views on Mahindra discontinuing the 4500 series line. Since, I have been slowly compiling a resource list with cross-compatible filters and parts that I know eventually will come into play as supply chain issues or obsolescence occurs in the future. Turns out there are various other brands of compatible parts that can fit with Mahindra engines but less so for driveline and others.

My prepper mentality has me occasionally looking into "what-if" scenarios if I keep this tractor long term and supply of parts starts begins to fade. My biggest concern long term is electronics, clutch, and fuel system parts. I have had some success with finding sources for the injection pump and injectors as well as other fuel control systems that can be paired with the factory bosch pump or an aftermarket pump.

Just food for though for tractor owners who may have purchased tractors that may not have the parts reach back of Deere or Kubota for example.