After the thractor is used for about 15 min.'s the power steering quits working. but when the engine is cold its fine. also the dump on the bucket hesitates for a few seconds and then finishes its complete dump . the dumping problem just started. the tractor has only 26 hours on it. the dealer said the steering problem is normal on the 5010 series . Has any one heard this before?
mahindra 5010 hydrualic steering problem
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DutchHenryBrown
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Sounds like the dealer is blowing smoke up your skirt.....Not sure why your 5010 is doing what it's doing but it's not right!! I have over 300 hours on mine and I have never had the PS or the Bucket do what you say yours is doing. Maybe time to talk with the dealer one more time then call the district rep and get him involved with this problem.:2cents: Good luck let us know what happens and how they fix your 5010.:thumbsup:
JerryK
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Have you checked your fluid levels... maybe you are sucking air into the system.... ???
DavesTractor
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The power-steering issue is not normal. We've sold a ton of these. As to the loader, I'm not sure on the 5010, but some of the Mahindra models have a regen feature on the dump circuit if you push the lever all the way over hard, but right before you get all the way over is a little spot in the spool that does about nothing. Try either going over further with the lever or a little less and see if that goes away. If so, that is normal on that type of valve. In theory you can dump a little faster going all the way into that part of the circuit.
ENG18LT
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I have one of those regen loader valves and it does hesitate at first, and I swear it is actually slower then the regular dump cycle.
DavesTractor
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I have to agree actually. It is one of those "features" that to me doesn't have much practical value.
Well guys I took the tractor to the dealer and they checked it out. they call the Mahindra rep. and here is the answer he got from the Mahindra engineering. dept. The Mahindra series 10 tractors (meaning all 10 series tractors) have what they call static steering, which means the tractor has to be moving for the power steering to work. So thats why you can't turn the wheels from a dead stop like if you have a bale of hay or a scoop of rock in the bucket.To me this is crazy why have Power Steering if you can't turn the wheels when your stopped to reposition your tractor.They said call the complaint dept at mahindra and they would make a note of it. Only option I got is to buy the next step up which is several thousand dollars. The dealer I bought the tractor from didn't know this problem either. So I guess i'm stuck with the tractor or spend more money. Way to go Mahindra
DavesTractor
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The only time we see this is when a guy has nearly max'd out the loader capacity and the tires are in a high traction situation, like in ruts or deep dirt or some situation where they are getting a really good grip and it takes a lot to turn them. In that case, the slightest movement forward or back will make it steer immediately.
Mahindra spec's out a real wide front tire as people like wide tires, and I think that makes a little more work for the power-steering in high load situations. As a result, it can cause a pressure bypass situation for the power-steering, but it occurs rarely in my experience and only under certain circumstances. I'm a dealer though, not an engineer, so I am not trying to challenge your dealer. I'd like to hear from other 5010 owners to see what experience they have. If yours is "special", you will want it fixed. If it only does it in the worst of circumstances, then yes, that probably is within design specs and you will just have to roll forward or back 1/2" to get the wheels turning.
Just my thoughts, and as always I am ready to learn from other folks' experiences.
Mahindra spec's out a real wide front tire as people like wide tires, and I think that makes a little more work for the power-steering in high load situations. As a result, it can cause a pressure bypass situation for the power-steering, but it occurs rarely in my experience and only under certain circumstances. I'm a dealer though, not an engineer, so I am not trying to challenge your dealer. I'd like to hear from other 5010 owners to see what experience they have. If yours is "special", you will want it fixed. If it only does it in the worst of circumstances, then yes, that probably is within design specs and you will just have to roll forward or back 1/2" to get the wheels turning.
Just my thoughts, and as always I am ready to learn from other folks' experiences.
YanmarFever
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We have a 5010 hst cab, and we have never had that problem of the front wheels not turning easily. You must be maxing out the loader weight limit or close to it- then trying to turn the wheels, as earlier stated.
The only problem i have EVER had with the 5010 is my windshield squirter pump went out, so I bought one at the auto parts store for 15 bucks.... and Im back in the saddle !
I put 149 hrs on it in first 3 months.
The only problem i have EVER had with the 5010 is my windshield squirter pump went out, so I bought one at the auto parts store for 15 bucks.... and Im back in the saddle !
I put 149 hrs on it in first 3 months.
DavesTractor
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This is off subject, but it is great to hear from Tractor Ernie again! One of my favorite folks.
