Comparison Mahindra 2816

[seal oil]

The problem with a two-stage clutch is that the ground travel stage, of course, is the upper stage. So you let the clutch out a little for the PTO to spin, then let it up further for the travel to start. Works fine and is a no brainer to use, but it is a higher release point and feels a little odd at first. I used to prefer clutch tractors, as all my cars are manual transmission, I just like to shift. But on a tractor, I prefer HST on compacts as you are often going back and forth and changing speeds. If I were plowing a huge field, or mowing large areas, give me a gear transmission for it's simplicity and more efficient power transmission.

The tractor would be used mostly for removing snow in my driveway and the road to my cabin . A box blade and backhoe would be great to keep the driveway etc in good shape . I think the front end loder {FEL} can only lift 1050lbs or so . We get alot of wet heavy snow so I am wondering if that will be ok ? If anyone has one and found it ok please let me know .

 

[mrfu]

I move a lot of wet snow with my 2615 and have no problem lifting what will fit in the bucket, if I bury the bucket really deep in a drift it won't lift but I just back up a little and it goes fine. I find that the loader lift capacity is really well balanced to the size of the tractor. I have loaded rear tires and if I don't have an implement on the back it can get a little dicey over bumps if the loader is is at it's capacity so I really wouldn't want to lift more.
Tom

 

[DavesTractor]

Even wet snow won't be 1000 lbs for a bucket load, since the bucket is a 60" wide unit that isn't overly deep or tall.

I think if you plan to use a snow blower, folks tend to like the HST transmission.