Mahindra 4530 or 5530

[AirForceIP]

Central Texas. Need to clear mucho cedar, some pretty large. Build a gravel road. Some shredding. Round bales. Dig/enlarge stock tank/pond. Always seem to be doing something requiring a post hole to be dug. Currently using a JD 790. 790 is a great little tractor, but nowhere near enough. Looking at a Mahindra 4530 or 5530. 4530 priced at $19,800 with loader and no rear valves. 5530 priced at $22,650 with larger loader and one set of rear valves. From all I've heard, the 4530 would be plenty of tractor. No matter which way I go, I'll have to get a more capable trailer ($3000), and a grill guard ($160). Valves on the 4530 would go about $850. Would only be at the land a couple times a month at most.
Prices seem OK? Advice? Suggestions? Comments?

 

[bindian]

Central Texas. Need to clear mucho cedar, some pretty large. Build a gravel road. Some shredding. Round bales. Dig/enlarge stock tank/pond. Always seem to be doing something requiring a post hole to be dug. Currently using a JD 790. 790 is a great little tractor, but nowhere near enough. Looking at a Mahindra 4530 or 5530. 4530 priced at $19,800 with loader and no rear valves. 5530 priced at $22,650 with larger loader and one set of rear valves. From all I've heard, the 4530 would be plenty of tractor. No matter which way I go, I'll have to get a more capable trailer ($3000), and a grill guard ($160). Valves on the 4530 would go about $850. Would only be at the land a couple times a month at most.
Prices seem OK? Advice? Suggestions? Comments?

Go for the 5530. A little too much tractor is way better than too little of a tractor. I kick myself every time I think about not buying a 7520 and buying a 6520. They were only $2000 difference also. Also get 2 remotes and skid steer quick attach for your loader.
hugs, Brandi

 

[weldingisfun]

Go for the 5530. A little too much tractor is way better than too little of a tractor. I kick myself every time I think about not buying a 7520 and buying a 6520. They were only $2000 difference also. Also get 2 remotes and skid steer quick attach for your loader.
hugs, Brandi

My thoughts exactly. Go for the 5530.

 

[idaho2]

Definitely the 5530 and get two remotes. I also have a beast of BB look at the Bison. I have the the HD 272. My FEL is a ML266 Quick Attach.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Have you looked at a 5035? It is a beast of a machine, but a little more refined than the 30 series. Agree 100% about the 2 rear remotes and the skid steer quick attach front loader bucket.

Post in the attachment forum for some advice (if you need any) about your projects that need to be done. You will get a lot of ideas on what might work best for you to get them accomplished.

You won't be sorry that you got a Mahindra, they make some great tractors. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[AirForceIP]

Thanks for all the reply's. Im going to look into the 5035. Do the prices on the 4530 and 5530 seem at least average?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Sorry, but I have not looked at prices for a few years, so I have no good idea of what stuff is costing these days. Would have thought that I would have noticed some since I just came back from a HUGE AG show, but I never even looked at any prices. :ashamed:

You'll be impressed with that 5035 though, but it may not be in the price range that your looking at.

 

[jwcinpk]

Have you considered used? I'm seeing some good looking used 4x4 loader tractors for 15-16k.

 

[AirForceIP]

Have considered used, been looking for a while, but doesn't seem to be a very good supply of what Im looking for within 200 miles of where I live. If I might ask, where about are you seeing a good number used units?

 

[sellercreek]

Echo the 5530 recommendation. It is better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

Also, if you are going to bale round bales, you need at least 40 pto hp and the 5530 has 45. I believe the 5035 is 43 which would be adequate as well.

 

[luckyme2010]

i have a 5530 i paid right at 23000 for tractor with loader and no remotes i owned mine for about 8 or 10 months you will not go wrong getting that tractor its got alot of power and will get anything done you need done i even used my loader to knock down 30 foot tall oak trees but as always best thing to do is go sit on em try em out and find the one that feels right and safest for you i have not had any problems with mine so far if you have any questions we will be glad to help you out

 

[jwcinpk]

Have considered used, been looking for a while, but doesn't seem to be a very good supply of what Im looking for within 200 miles of where I live. If I might ask, where about are you seeing a good number used units?

Seen them on ebay, tractorhouse, fastline, etc..
I've considered selling my 6000 4x4 with fel

 

[jlukem]

Wow those prices are much better than I've seen in East TX on the 4530 and 5530 with FEL. Guess I should do a little bit more time on the phone. I was quoted 22100 for a 4530 with an extra remote this morning.
-Luke

 

[jkd]

WOULD YOU NEED TWO SETS OF REMOTES FOR BACKHOE ATTACHMENT?
THANKS

 

[MtnViewRanch]

WOULD YOU NEED TWO SETS OF REMOTES FOR BACKHOE ATTACHMENT?
THANKS

NO!

 

[jkd]

OK, Thanks, why are 2 sets recommended?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

OK, Thanks, why are 2 sets recommended?

Two remotes would be good for top and tilt hydraulics for the 3pt hitch. Great for any and all grading purposes. :thumbsup:

 

[bindian]

OK, Thanks, why are 2 sets recommended?

One set of remotes for the backhoe and the 2nd set of remotes for a grapple or other equipment on the loader, like a hydraulic post hole digger. This is the cheaper way to run front attachments, if you don't want to pay $800-900 for an electric/hydraulic diverter valve.
hugs, Brandi