DIFFERENTIAL LOCK

[voltar0675]

You're right about the 5500 fwd not having the rear hydraulics as standard. I had to have a dual set installed a couple of days ago. Cost me $850. Used diff. lock a couple of times no prob.

'05 Manindra 5500 4wd
ML 264 FEL
now rear hydraulics

 

[musa_marketing]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( tractorboy5500,

Wow, after reading this I went to the mahindra website. Couldn't believe my eyes. How could they sell a tractor as big as the 5500 without rear remotes? For a company that advertises how much comes standard compared to the other guys this is a tough one to swallow. Sure glad I got my tractor before the nickeling and diming started...


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Based on the last competitive comparison we looked at (Kubota MX5000, JD 5205, CNH TC55DA and TN60A), none come with rear remotes as standard.

 

[KillerTractor]

I'am looking at that same model, At Top Flight..... That seems light a real good price...

 

[Maine_Polack]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( tractorboy5500,
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Based on the last competitive comparison we looked at (Kubota MX5000, JD 5205, CNH TC55DA and TN60A), none come with rear remotes as standard.

Perhaps, but the weights/rear remotes etc. all played a part in the process of purchasing. They went right into the "+" column, and helped Mahindra to end up in the winners circle!

I use the diff. lock all the time, no problems.

 

[Keith_B]

Based on the last competitive comparison we looked at (Kubota MX5000, JD 5205, CNH TC55DA and TN60A), none come with rear remotes as standard.

I really think a big selling point of the Mahindras has been getting what others sell as options come as standard equipment on the Mahindras. I know that was a factor for me.

 

[Tim_in_IA]

I really think a big selling point of the Mahindras has been getting what others sell as options come as standard equipment on the Mahindras. I know that was a factor for me.

That's really what I was getting at. I know Mahindra is an unknown compared to deere and case here. I went with mahindra because of all the extras and the heavier frame. If it is the same as the others and a similar price, I would have looked at others more closely.

Not comparing mahindra to hyundai, but it is the same principle. They are coming into a US market where everyone wants a Chevy. They need the 10 year warranty just to get people to think about looking at them. I think Mahindra still needs the extras to make people say. WOW, what a deal and what a machine.

Also I'd like to know if the price came down the same as all those options cost.

Weight bar, weight set, rear remotes, what else? That is a big chunk of change to add back in.