Mahindra 2545 on sand

[pripyat]

Here it is after I unscrewed the fitting..

 

[swampy6]

On the 4540 that's the front pillow block if I'm reading your pic correctly, I've never had a problem with ours. I clean all the grease fittings first and then grease everything with a locknlube.

 

[SPYDERLK]

So I tried greasing the fitting at the axle pivot with the wheels off the ground. Same situation - wouldn't take any grease. I screwed the grease fitting off and grease shot out, clearly under pressure. Same situation as yesterday. I put the fitting back on and pressurized it again. I was expecting grease to come out from somewhere if everything was working properly.

Its good that you pressurized it again. Maybe the grease will penetrate as the pivot works during use. It seems to me that there must be an internal flow path that is blocked - perhaps by misalignment of a hole in the pivot bushing. I would want that assessed and corrected.

 

[pripyat]

I'm going to be really distraught if I have to carry this thing back before the 50hour service. Granted, I planned to do the 50 hour service myself..

So you guys are confirming that grease should be flowing through the pivot?

I looked in the manual for the tire pressure guidelines and can't find them. One page says to refer to page XX for tire pressures but they aren't on that page. Anyone know where I can find them or what they are? Also, if I fluid fill the tires to 75%, should the pressure be changed?

 

[swampy6]

For your tire pressure chart, look under the pneumatic tire section in your manual, there's a small chart that will give you the Ag & Industrial max inflation, in the 4540 manual it's on page 56.

 

[Navasot]

Just be sure to get the R4 tires.. they will paddle better on sand than the skinny R1s

 

[Navasot]

lol looks like you already bought it my bad

 

[SPYDERLK]

I'm going to be really distraught if I have to carry this thing back before the 50hour service. Granted, I planned to do the 50 hour service myself..

So you guys are confirming that grease should be flowing through the pivot?

I looked in the manual for the tire pressure guidelines and can't find them. One page says to refer to page XX for tire pressures but they aren't on that page. Anyone know where I can find them or what they are? Also, if I fluid fill the tires to 75%, should the pressure be changed?

I believe somewhat common practice is to send out a mechanic for simple stuff - push for that.

Dont forget to consider plain water for ballast. I gives you so much freedom and free. Fill from your hose/drain on the ground to adjust.

 

[Navasot]

For your tire pressure chart, look under the pneumatic tire section in your manual, there's a small chart that will give you the Ag & Industrial max inflation, in the 4540 manual it's on page 56.

2545 will be a bit different manual since the original maker of the frame is TYM

 

[Navasot]

I'm going to be really distraught if I have to carry this thing back before the 50hour service. Granted, I planned to do the 50 hour service myself..

So you guys are confirming that grease should be flowing through the pivot?

I looked in the manual for the tire pressure guidelines and can't find them. One page says to refer to page XX for tire pressures but they aren't on that page. Anyone know where I can find them or what they are? Also, if I fluid fill the tires to 75%, should the pressure be changed?

We fill them up as full as possible without overfilling. Once you put water in them you pretty much just gota read the sag..

Also remember that tractor has a lot of HP for that small frame.. making it as heavy as possible will make it much easier to burn a clutch up.... you probably are use to working a clutch and gear but just a reminder

 

[pripyat]

I actually filled the tires yesterday. I went with straight water for the time being, I plan to go back and add antifreeze or other at some point although I'm not sure it is entirely required where I live.

I just called the main hub for the series of dealerships I got the tractor from. I spoke with a tech, he said that the axle pivot lubrication point not freely flowing grease shouldn't be a problem, that the factory lubrication is there, and is being more difficult to push out the way than the other points. He said that if it is taking grease and is under pressure, then it should be fine. Just to watch it.

I asked what to watch for as my #1 concern is wearing out the pivot which would be an expensive fix. He said that there likely wasn't enough pressure to push out the factory grease, or that the link may be tighter than usual from the factory and not worn in. He said none of this would hurt anything.

I wrote all this down, hopefully he is right.

Loving the tractor so far. I've got some minor gripes but they are related to ergonomics. Massive power compared to what I'm used to (1526). I was wondering how noticeable it would be. Nearly doubling the HP on a similarly weighted machine makes a big difference.. lol

I haven't run an implement that uses the PTO although I did do some dragging with a scraper blade. I was really shocked at how much slip I had in the sandy field but weighting the tires seems to have helped significantly - I don't even notice the slip after having filled all the tires to 75%.

 

[SPYDERLK]

I actually filled the tires yesterday. I went with straight water for the time being, I plan to go back and add antifreeze or other at some point although I'm not sure it is entirely required where I live.

I just called the main hub for the series of dealerships I got the tractor from. I spoke with a tech, he said that the axle pivot lubrication point not freely flowing grease shouldn't be a problem, that the factory lubrication is there, and is being more difficult to push out the way than the other points. He said that if it is taking grease and is under pressure, then it should be fine. Just to watch it.

I asked what to watch for as my #1 concern is wearing out the pivot which would be an expensive fix. He said that there likely wasn't enough pressure to push out the factory grease, or that the link may be tighter than usual from the factory and not worn in. He said none of this would hurt anything.

I wrote all this down, hopefully he is right.

Loving the tractor so far. I've got some minor gripes but they are related to ergonomics. Massive power compared to what I'm used to (1526). I was wondering how noticeable it would be. Nearly doubling the HP on a similarly weighted machine makes a big difference.. lol

I haven't run an implement that uses the PTO although I did do some dragging with a scraper blade. I was really shocked at how much slip I had in the sandy field but weighting the tires seems to have helped significantly - I don't even notice the slip after having filled all the tires to 75%.

Good question. It should start to act normal very quickly if its really alright.

Since you are filled with water you might try experimenting with higher fill percentage. I run about a 90% fill on the 7520 Mahindra rears (AGs). Around there I start to notice problems with bumps. Also, use a cheap HF dial tire pressure gauge because they have no problem with water. I have one of their 0-50PSI

 

[pripyat]

I did some dragging with a landscaping rake yesterday. Is there not a lock on the 3pt hydraulics to set the depth? The 1526 had a cheesy plastic knob you could lock down at a desired depth. It wasnt great but it was at least something. 2545 doesnt seem to have this feature? I'm having to spend a lot of time driving forward, looking behind me to set the depth on each pass.

 

[duffer]

You could mark the depth level on the gauge with a piece of soap (easy to remove), or make your own stop with some hardware. Shouldn't be that difficult. If you have any brand tractor dealer near you, I bet they would make one up for you.

 

[pripyat]

Any tips on how to lengthen the life of the clutch? The engagement window is so small I am effectively "dumping" it most of the time. I know to not ride the clutch partially engaged but is the goal with a tractor to get off the clutch as quickly as possible or to ease it out slowly each time?

 

[SPYDERLK]

Any tips on how to lengthen the life of the clutch? The engagement window is so small I am effectively "dumping" it most of the time. I know to not ride the clutch partially engaged but is the goal with a tractor to get off the clutch as quickly as possible or to ease it out slowly each time?

You dont want to slip the clutch to start. Try to use a low enuf start gear so you can just let it out fairly quickly.

I always start off in the lowest gear of whatever range Im working in. Usually at idle rpm - then accelerate with the pedal just like a car and let off, clutch, and shift to the next gear with as good a speed match as I can. This works quite well with low loads. - - With high loads its going to be abusive no matter what because you have to shift and reapply power quick or youll lose all speed.

Also, as a matter of routine when turning around, where terrain is suited I jockey by backing uphill, clutching and shifting into forward (and maybe a higher gear) as the tractor comes to a stop - then letting it start to roll forward before letting out the clutch and making a leisurely loop around to the chosen travel direction. Many times this allows very close speed match as the clutch engages.​

 

[3gunr]

I think you are worrying way to much . My 2004 mh 2810 has over 1000 hard hrs with no clutch issues, just learn and enjoy.

 

[pripyat]

Since you guys like pics..

First hour with the machine. Digging out a little trench for drainage. Can't wait to try out the toothbar. Supposed to be here late this week.


First big load of dirt I picked up. Scared the mess out of me. I started backing up and the front left wheel dipped about 4". Rear right tire came up off the ground. Absolute panic for a moment there.


Had to see how far the wheel came up relative to what I felt on the machine. Since I filled the tires I've had larger loads in the bucket with no issue.


10 hours in. Raking up dead corn and leveling out what will be our yard.

 

[wagne223]

Since you guys like pics..

First hour with the machine. Digging out a little trench for drainage. Can't wait to try out the toothbar. Supposed to be here late this week.
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First big load of dirt I picked up. Scared the mess out of me. I started backing up and the front left wheel dipped about 4". Rear right tire came up off the ground. Absolute panic for a moment there.
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Had to see how far the wheel came up relative to what I felt on the machine. Since I filled the tires I've had larger loads in the bucket with no issue.
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10 hours in. Raking up dead corn and leveling out what will be our yard.
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You are breaking the #1 rule when using a loader!
USE PROPER BALLAST ON THE REAR OF THE TRACTOR!

Your loader manual will specify how much weight that is. Most just use a heavy Box Blade for ballast.

With no ballast, you risk damaging the front axle, and worse, rolling the tractor over and being crushed.

Please get some ballast on that machine.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Since you guys like pics..

First hour with the machine. Digging out a little trench for drainage. Can't wait to try out the toothbar. Supposed to be here late this week.
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First big load of dirt I picked up. Scared the mess out of me. I started backing up and the front left wheel dipped about 4". Rear right tire came up off the ground. Absolute panic for a moment there.
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Had to see how far the wheel came up relative to what I felt on the machine. Since I filled the tires I've had larger loads in the bucket with no issue.
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10 hours in. Raking up dead corn and leveling out what will be our yard.
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Nice!
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Hard to tell in the case of the ground compliance, but in the pics it looks as though the rears are overly hard for the application. Fronts have to be on the hard side unless theyve got a lot of water in them. The loads of various work with the overhung position of the bucket causes the fronts to often support huge loads - up to almost the full weight of tractor and bucket load (as in pic 3). The rears can vary a lot too, but the comparatively huge tire doesnt need near as much pressure to sustain a good profile. ... And there, soft enuf to provide some compliance with the surface will buy added traction and better ride.

Water fill gives you the opportunity to experiment all over the place.​