MAH 2615 - looking at one. recommendations and pricing?

[JRMOPAR]

First time poster here. Looking at a MAH 2615; seems clean and in good shape. Any info on the good, the bad and ugly for this particular model? Here's the link; price seem reasonable? Seller seems very honest and upfront, tractor looked good last night so I'm going to try and go back and test drive it later in the week. Thanks for any advice anyone can provide.

2615 HST Mahindra 4X4 Tractor with Backhoe - farm & garden - by owner - sale

 

[AchingBack]

I've owned my 2615 since it was new in 2005. I have over 800 hrs on the clock with absolutely no problems, no regrets. I'd buy it again tomorrow if I needed a tractor. The only differences I see in mine and the one you're considering: I have a toothbar on the bucket, and a canopy.

 

[JerryK]

You should visit a dealer there close to Somewhere and check the price on a new one.... Not saying it is a high price, but you may get a new for a reasonable amount ....

 

[JRMOPAR]

I was at the local dealer this past Saturday. A 1533 with FEL, BH and shuttle was about 25k. this one is probably more comparable to a 1526 which was about the same price with a hydro and FEL/BH. So I figured save $8k and put that into a bushhog and a tiller. And a log splitter maybe later. But the older ones with pre- emissions engine might be less apt to have issues? Less electronics, etc.

 

[darmstrong2319]

There was some people including me had trouble with loader mount bolts coming loose. I had to put lock tight on mine to stop it and some had trouble with the glow plug timer. But I liked that tractor and would still have it today if I would have taught it to swim, hurricane Irene got it.

 

[JerryK]

I was at the local dealer this past Saturday. A 1533 with FEL, BH and shuttle was about 25k. this one is probably more comparable to a 1526 which was about the same price with a hydro and FEL/BH. So I figured save $8k and put that into a bushhog and a tiller. And a log splitter maybe later. But the older ones with pre- emissions engine might be less apt to have issues? Less electronics, etc.

The current Mahindra 1526 is below the emmions limit, and is basically emmision free. I just bought one a couple months ago. 1526 HST with 72" front blade and undercarraige was just a little over $ 19 K including a generous donation to the State of Michigans operating expenses...... I would think you could get the loader for the price of the blade/undercarraige.. And another $6k or so for the back hoe/bucket ... The little Japanese built tractor is well built ...