Finally purchased my first tractor

mthornton · Jan 15, 2014

After shopping the used market for months without any luck, I had decided to purchase new. I decided on Mahindra and went to look and price various models to see what my budget would allow. I really liked the 3016 model but it was a little outside my budget. I also liked the Max 28xl and had pretty much decided I would purchase the Max after hunting season was over this month. Well, last weekend while watching my daughter's basketball game, I pulled up CL on my phone and lo and behold there was a 2013 model 3016 for sale less than 20 miles from me.

Long story short, I was able to purchase a Mahindra 3016 shuttle with only 15hrs on it, FEL, as well as a new 5ft box blade for the same price as I would have paid for the Max 28xl. Needless to say I am very happy although somewhat in debt. If it will just stop raining long enough for me to get out and start learning how to use it

I am going to try to post a pic from my phone if I am smart enough to do so.
Thanks for the advice from folks on this site!

Mark

mthornton · Jan 15, 2014

lets see if this works

Thomas · Jan 15, 2014

Indeed sharp looking,shall be looking forward action pics.

Good chance were different breed of cats Mark,wondering if have kin up in my neck of the woods?

Thomas Thornton.

3930dave · Jan 15, 2014

I see a picture of a great looking tractor :thumbsup:

Congratulations, (belated) welcome to TBN, and don't forget to update your Sig re. the tractor !

Enjoy it, know you will....

Rgds, D.

HillStreet · Jan 15, 2014

Congrats, nice looking rig. Enjoy it for many years.

mthornton · Jan 15, 2014

Thanks!

Thomas, unfortunately I am the last of my Thornton name. I have two daughters so looks like ours will die with me. Hopefully not for a while though