Eric,
To be nice to Mahindra, after many complaints and about two months time, I was told to bring the tractor back to the dealer for this pump install. They had it about a week and did the install. Brought it home, pouring rain and tested it quickly.. 9 feet deep in virgin soil, about 6 minutes. It does act and operate almost 100% as a full construction backhoe. I was quite pleased with that little test.. We have had 27 days of rain in 32 or so days. So the machine sits. We, finally have had 5 days of little to no rain. Been staining house and until this is done. I'm not near the machine w/backhoe hooked up. I did spend three days and hog mowed 19 acres of hilly fields. This 4110 is exemplary in this mode.. When finished staining, I have a 60 foot ditch to re-route in another direction. I'll let you know how the hoe works then as this is tough digging in this particular area of our property.. I believe this 11 ft Bradco and this new pump set up will work just fine with no hic-cups or problems. I also received an e-mail today, that this particular PTO pump/tank system is a new option being offered or very soon to be offered.. I wouldn't have a clue what costs would be, but, I have to say whoever designed this system, took their time and is designed very well. They very easily could have used polyetheline tank or similar. No go, they used 1/4 inch steel and all in this design is bullet proof or damned close to it. If interested, e-mail Mahindra marketing and see what they can tell you. Now, I've heard about a better designed FEL and quick attach systems for same, been looking on the web and haven't found or seen anything yet. Maybe something will be available soon. I would be interested in a new FEL tower system if it allows more line of sight and possibly more lifting power. Quick attach is also very high on my lists..
