4530 Bad LucK???
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257wbymag
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I bought a new 4530 Jun 2005. I just turned 200 hrs and my clutch just started slipping. I guess its my clutch it feels just like an automatic trans. that slips in a car when its going out only my tractor only does it while im in high range 2nd 3rd & 4th gear.I called a dealer and he said that the clutch would not be covered under warranty and that just the labor would be around $800. I have been very gentle with this tractor and i dont think the clutch should start messing up with only 200hrs on it.The only time i use the tractor in high range is traveling to my dads place which is 3 miles from my house. Any suggestions?Scubapop said:
DavesTractor
Elite Member
257wbymag said:
Have the dealer check to see if the clutch housing has oil in it. Some of the early 4530's had an oil leak issue and when oil gets on the clutch it slips. If it is dry, then adjust it. With proper use, you should get a lot of hours out of that clutch.
RedRiver
Gold Member
257wbymag said:
fyi, if there is a defect the clutch is warrantied. the reason they normally say the clutch isn't warrantied is because 9 times out of 10 clutch issues are due to operator misuse. Out of all the clutch issues I've seen on Mahindra's that have entered our shop only one was an actual defect and it was like Dave described above, oil on the clutch.
Update on the tractor.
I furnished the requested information the same day to Mahindra USA
Customer service.
They replied they would have the area service manager contact me asap.
Next day an email stating he was sick and someone else would contact me.
Approximately l week ago the brakes again became a problem.
So yesterday afternoon, I email Mahindra USA, to tell them I had not
Been contacted.
Late yesterday afternoon I received an phone call from my dealer.
He stated Mahindra had contacted him to find out what was going on.
I told the dealer I was waiting for a Rep from Mahindra to contact me.
I told him about the brakes, and had not called him, as they said a service
Rep would be contacting me.
It sounded to him like same problem again with the brakes and would need
To take in for another repair job.
I inquired while he had the tractor, what would he offer me for it.
He DECLINED an offer, stating “he did not want the tractor,”
This was concerning to me, if he did not want to even make an offer.
He would be glad to fix thought.
It will go back to the shop this next week, when he can work it in.
So the ”bad” luck continues?
I wonder what will occur next.
Scubapop
I furnished the requested information the same day to Mahindra USA
Customer service.
They replied they would have the area service manager contact me asap.
Next day an email stating he was sick and someone else would contact me.
Approximately l week ago the brakes again became a problem.
So yesterday afternoon, I email Mahindra USA, to tell them I had not
Been contacted.
Late yesterday afternoon I received an phone call from my dealer.
He stated Mahindra had contacted him to find out what was going on.
I told the dealer I was waiting for a Rep from Mahindra to contact me.
I told him about the brakes, and had not called him, as they said a service
Rep would be contacting me.
It sounded to him like same problem again with the brakes and would need
To take in for another repair job.
I inquired while he had the tractor, what would he offer me for it.
He DECLINED an offer, stating “he did not want the tractor,”
This was concerning to me, if he did not want to even make an offer.
He would be glad to fix thought.
It will go back to the shop this next week, when he can work it in.
So the ”bad” luck continues?
I wonder what will occur next.
Scubapop
BobG_in_VA
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Ever hear of the "lemon law"??? If they don't make it right, get a lawyer. Not only will you get a NEW Tractor, but they will have to pay your lawyer's cost as well. I do suggest you consult a lawyer on this. BobG in VA PS: I'm a very satisfied Mahindra owner but this is business---nothing personal Mahindra, but you folks best better get the 4530s right and do it soon. Yeah, this is a short rant and if at least 2 of you unsatisfied 4530 owners get together you could maybe have a class action as well.
I am new to this board. I am looking at the Mahindra and the Kubota.
Need around a 35-45 hp tractor to mow , clear some land, keep up a driveway and hopefully some of the neighbors who do not have a tractor will hire me.
I need some thing I can get good service on and is dependable.
I favored the Mahindra over the Kutobta due to value for the dollar.
But with the problems you and some of the others say they are having
I am having second thoughts about a Mihindra.
Should I wait to see what happens?
Any tractor is a lot of money for me.
Need around a 35-45 hp tractor to mow , clear some land, keep up a driveway and hopefully some of the neighbors who do not have a tractor will hire me.
I need some thing I can get good service on and is dependable.
I favored the Mahindra over the Kutobta due to value for the dollar.
But with the problems you and some of the others say they are having
I am having second thoughts about a Mihindra.
Should I wait to see what happens?
Any tractor is a lot of money for me.
RedRiver
Gold Member
Has the dealer not looked at it? Sounds like an issue they should be addressing.
Fyi, he probably declined to buy it because he would be out of pocket for the cost of it. Dealers have a floorplan therefore most dealers would prefer to not have used stock, there are some larger dealers that can afford used stock but most can't unless it's a really hot item or an extremely low price.
Scubapop said:
Fyi, he probably declined to buy it because he would be out of pocket for the cost of it. Dealers have a floorplan therefore most dealers would prefer to not have used stock, there are some larger dealers that can afford used stock but most can't unless it's a really hot item or an extremely low price.
DavesTractor
Elite Member
RedRiver said:
It's a no-win situation for the dealer if he makes you an offer. Unless it is what you paid for it, you'll be disappointed, and it will be cash out of his pocket, as mentioned. Then you will be frustrated with the tractor and the offer...instead of just with the tractor. Plus, the tractor needs to be fixed right, and can be fixed right.
Dougster
Veteran Member
Yeah, can you imagine if every tractor dealer was forced to make a cash offer on the spot to buy back every tractor with which someone once had a problem? Who could do business like that?DavesTractor said:
These instant "my tractor is no good" threads frustrate me. There is no way for me to know who is at fault here... or if the claims are even real or fairly/correctly stated... but Dave is right. The tractor needs to be fixed right and it can be fixed right. These silly "buyback" requests are just pure unhelpful nonsense.
Dougster
Tim_in_IA
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well I am guessing this is still under warranty. Keep sending it back till it is right. Ask for a loaner tractor. You aren't out anything that way and you get to try other machines. It becomes time intensive for your dealer which makes them want to get it right just to be done with it. I'd check the lemon laws again and contact sick mahindra rep again. Just cuz he is sick, someone else has to be there to fill in.
RedRiver
Gold Member
I'm curious what the deal is with the dealership. The clutch is slipping and what is the dealer doing about it? has the dealer looked at? do they refuse to work on it? either I'm missing something or this hasn't been stated.
With clutch issues most of the time we tell the customer, hey if there is a defect with the clutch the repair will be covered under warranty BUT if we split the tractor and the clutch is showing wear from operator misuse you will be billed for the repair. If the customer is confident that they have operated the tractor correctly they have nothing to worry about but a lot of times machines are being used on construction sites and guys that know nothing about the tractor are using it and tearing it up. Mahindra and the dealers can't be responsible for owners not properly teaching their workers how to use the tractor correctly.
I think the first step is taking the tractor back to the dealer (unless you've already done this). Next, if the dealer does not fix it or is not willing to fix it contact Mahindra.
With clutch issues most of the time we tell the customer, hey if there is a defect with the clutch the repair will be covered under warranty BUT if we split the tractor and the clutch is showing wear from operator misuse you will be billed for the repair. If the customer is confident that they have operated the tractor correctly they have nothing to worry about but a lot of times machines are being used on construction sites and guys that know nothing about the tractor are using it and tearing it up. Mahindra and the dealers can't be responsible for owners not properly teaching their workers how to use the tractor correctly.
I think the first step is taking the tractor back to the dealer (unless you've already done this). Next, if the dealer does not fix it or is not willing to fix it contact Mahindra.
The clutch has been repaired once.
Dealer said a seal went out and got oil in the clutch.
I have contacted Mahindra as stated in an earlier post and they had the dealer contact me.
The brakes have been repaired once
The Dealer again told me a seal had went out and got oil in the clutch.
The brakes again is doing the same as previous.
It begin about a week after getting it back.
I have reported to dealer and he believes it is same problem,another seal is out, but will be not be sure until he has a chance to look at it.
Since then I am waiting on the dealer to have time to repair again.
I do not have a problem with the dealer.
He says he is really busy this time of year.
and he does have to order parts in when he finds the problem.
as I stated in the very first post, I am concerned about the amout of major
problems I have had in a short period of time.
Scubapop
Dealer said a seal went out and got oil in the clutch.
I have contacted Mahindra as stated in an earlier post and they had the dealer contact me.
The brakes have been repaired once
The Dealer again told me a seal had went out and got oil in the clutch.
The brakes again is doing the same as previous.
It begin about a week after getting it back.
I have reported to dealer and he believes it is same problem,another seal is out, but will be not be sure until he has a chance to look at it.
Since then I am waiting on the dealer to have time to repair again.
I do not have a problem with the dealer.
He says he is really busy this time of year.
and he does have to order parts in when he finds the problem.
as I stated in the very first post, I am concerned about the amout of major
problems I have had in a short period of time.
Scubapop
RedRiver
Gold Member
Sorry to hear your dealer is too busy. Everyone is busy this time of the year but in my opinion that's a poor excuse for not taking care of a customer's warranty issues.
Best of luck to you!
Best of luck to you!
DavesTractor
Elite Member
RedRiver said:
I agree. A customers tractor that is broken is top priority. Pay the mechanic overtime, work through the weekend...whatever it takes!
Dougster
Veteran Member
I think you do too.fishpick said:
And I can understand the way you have reacted to this twisted thread. It would scare me off too if I didn't know better. I'm curious... were you thinking specifically about the 4530? Or just Mahindras in general? If you are happy with your Kubota and your local Kubota dealer, why would you think about changing brands?
Are you anywhere near Batavia, NY? Lucky you if you are! One of the very best Mahindra dealers anywhere in the world is located right there!!!
Dougster
DavesTractor
Elite Member
fishpick said:
Fishpick,
The dealer isn't on the board giving his side of the story. I'm not saying the original poster is being dishonest, not at all, but I am saying that without hearing from the dealer we are just hearing one side of the story.
Kubota's break down also. We've fixed a bunch of them, and Kubota dealerships have shops and they aren't just fixing green and red tractors, so let's agree that all tractors can have an issue every once in a while.
You are painting with too broad a brush. We may have a particular tractor that is a problem or even a bit of a lemon, and/or a dealer that could be doing better, but I think we should not say that all Mahindra's are problems.
You are experienced with a BX24. Go down and test a 2415HST. You will be very impressed!
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I think that it is a shamethat this gentleman is having such a hard time. I do agree with Dave that we are not hearing the other side of the story. You know that no one ever abuses their own equipment, or will admit to it. I just find it hard to believe that if there were more people having problems with the 4530, they would be so silent.
I really hope that this is just an isolated inccedent, the reason being is that my 4530 will be arriving on Thursday or Friday. I am a Green fan from way back. I have had several over the years, always someone eleses trade in or problem. I just got tired of working on the tractor instead of working it. Been looking for a while and decided to go RED!!!!. Price was a big concern and to tell you the truth I haven't heard anything all that bad.
I really hope that this is just an isolated inccedent, the reason being is that my 4530 will be arriving on Thursday or Friday. I am a Green fan from way back. I have had several over the years, always someone eleses trade in or problem. I just got tired of working on the tractor instead of working it. Been looking for a while and decided to go RED!!!!. Price was a big concern and to tell you the truth I haven't heard anything all that bad.
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