Mahindra 5155 Anyone?

[DaBear3428]

I have gone on their website, but the only manual I can find is the service manual. I bought it for $45 and have it for service guidance. I've not found the operator's manual yet.

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Owner Resources - Mahindra USA

Mahindra Tractor Parts & Products Keep your Mahindra ® tractor and utility vehicle running like the day you bought it with the high-quality tractor parts, fluids, & Mahindra ® products from our local dealerships. Be sure to check out the Mahindra ® parts catalog to find the right replacement...

www.mahindrausa.com

 

[Darth_DMack]

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Owner Resources - Mahindra USA

Mahindra Tractor Parts & Products Keep your Mahindra ® tractor and utility vehicle running like the day you bought it with the high-quality tractor parts, fluids, & Mahindra ® products from our local dealerships. Be sure to check out the Mahindra ® parts catalog to find the right replacement...

www.mahindrausa.com

Good copy Sir,

Unfortunately, I'm at work (in a SCIF) and don't have my Tractor's Serial Number with me, so I can't do anything until I get home. I did get the Service Manual online, but need the Owner's / Operator's Manual that is available on that link you posted. I just need the Serial Number to proceed.

 

[Darth_DMack]

Good day fellow 5155 owners!

I was able to put about 14 hours on my 5155 this weekend, running the grapple pretty hard. I'm clearing trees and undergrowth getting my property ship shape.

I was worried about the Mahindra branded grapple that I purchased as part of the tractor package, but it seems to be holding up just fine. I wish it had more tines / teeth than it does, but it is getting the job done.

I noted a leak at one of the AN fittings, on the FEL boom, left side up high. I tightened it, and re-tightened it, but it is still leaking. Sometimes just drips, others, a nice small stream. I will disconnect the fitting today, to see if any crud has worked it's way into the threads, and see if there are any damages on the inside. Other than that, the tractor has been absolutely flawless. I'm right at 22 total hours on it so far, keeping the rpms varying as I work.

This thing is a BEAST!!!!

 

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I noted a leak at one of the AN fittings, on the FEL boom, left side up high. I tightened it, and re-tightened it, but it is still leaking.

We have had great success with Earl's Conical seals for this type of leak.

 

[DaBear3428]

We have had great success with Earl's Conical seals for this type of leak.

as a replacement for o-ring?

 

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as a replacement for o-ring?

No
You can keep everything the same.
Just use the conical seal.
Saves time.

 

[Darth_DMack]

Update on my 5155 so far.

As of now, I have 27.8 hours on my 5155. Not a single hiccup yet. I had a leaky AN fitting on the left side hydraulic ram on the FEL, easy fix, now no leaks. I've been working this tractor hard, clearing my property, moving trees, brush, leveling spots with the box blade, popping trees using a chain, and general bucket work.

For a bigger compact tractor, it's very nimble and I find it works very well for my use. I did bend my steps on the left side, hitting a tree stump, not paying attention.

My next implement will most likely be the Baumalight MP348 mulcher. I will get a ton of use out of that thing!

BaumaLight MP348

I have to thank Tony from his YouTube channel (Tony's Tractor Adventure). I've learned a lot watching his informative videos... especially grapple work and chainsaw work.

I will have the Stealership do my 50 hours service, but I will take on all the fluid changes myself from then on.

This tractor is a BEAST!!! Oh, and the Rhinohide Canopy works very well. MUCH better with it on, than without it.

Happy Tractoring!!!

 

[DaBear3428]

Update on my 5155 so far.

As of now, I have 27.8 hours on my 5155. Not a single hiccup yet. I had a leaky AN fitting on the left side hydraulic ram on the FEL, easy fix, now no leaks. I've been working this tractor hard, clearing my property, moving trees, brush, leveling spots with the box blade, popping trees using a chain, and general bucket work.

For a bigger compact tractor, it's very nimble and I find it works very well for my use. I did bend my steps on the left side, hitting a tree stump, not paying attention.

My next implement will most likely be the Baumalight MP348 mulcher. I will get a ton of use out of that thing!

BaumaLight MP348

I have to thank Tony from his YouTube channel (Tony's Tractor Adventure). I've learned a lot watching his informative videos... especially grapple work and chainsaw work.

I will have the Stealership do my 50 hours service, but I will take on all the fluid changes myself from then on.

This tractor is a BEAST!!! Oh, and the Rhinohide Canopy works very well. MUCH better with it on, than without it.

Happy Tractoring!!!

the 50 hour is not that big of a deal to do yourself, I skipped the replacement of the hydraulic oil, just replaced the filter, it was an easy job and save me a lot of time/$. my dealer told me he had never seen a hydraulic screen clogged at the 50 so i skipped that also.

 

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the 50 hour is not that big of a deal to do yourself, I skipped the replacement of the hydraulic oil, just replaced the filter, it was an easy job and save me a lot of time/$. my dealer told me he had never seen a hydraulic screen clogged at the 50 so i skipped that also.

The fluid put in at the factory is considered a "break in" fluid meaning it may not have all the properties of a top notch hydraulic fluid.
It's simply a cheaper fluid for the factory to put in.
Clogging is not the issue. Fine metal findings that can go thru screens will not clog the screens.
It's your tractor but working on these things, I'd recommend changing out the initial fluid and putting in a quality hydraulic fluid.
You won't have to do it again for a long time but getting out any initial contaminants such as water, metal findings and cheap hydraulic fluid is advantageous to do as soon as as you can.
That is why the factory maintains the initial 50 hr oil change.

 

[DaBear3428]

The fluid put in at the factory is considered a "break in" fluid meaning it may not have all the properties of a top notch hydraulic fluid.
It's simply a cheaper fluid for the factory to put in.
Clogging is not the issue. Fine metal findings that can go thru screens will not clog the screens.
It's your tractor but working on these things, I'd recommend changing out the initial fluid and putting in a quality hydraulic fluid.
You won't have to do it again for a long time but getting out any initial contaminants such as water, metal findings and cheap hydraulic fluid is advantageous to do as soon as as you can.
That is why the factory maintains the initial 50 hr oil change.

good to know but i would expect the filter to clean up any filings that changing the fluid would catch, and water which is only going to come out by heating the fluid and gets back in from sitting should not be an issue, had not thought of the cheap fluid.
I will change that at next opportunity.

 

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good to know but i would expect the filter to clean up any filings that changing the fluid would catch, and water which is only going to come out by heating the fluid and gets back in from sitting should not be an issue, had not thought of the cheap fluid.
I will change that at next opportunity.

All water is an issue whether it’d be emulsified, free or dissolved.

Studies have shown that even with dissolved water, bearing life was reduced by a factor of 5 and as you know, hydraulic fluid in tractors just isn’t for the hydraulic part of the tractor.

New tractors coming from various parts of the world, have sat outside in all kinds of weather, humidity and other climate particulars before anyone bought them so water inclusion has had ample opportunity to infiltrate systems.

 

[DaBear3428]

All water is an issue whether it’d be emulsified, free or dissolved.

Studies have shown that even with dissolved water, bearing life was reduced by a factor of 5 and as you know, hydraulic fluid in tractors just isn’t for the hydraulic part of the tractor.

New tractors coming from various parts of the world, have sat outside in all kinds of weather, humidity and other climate particulars before anyone bought them so water inclusion has had ample opportunity to infiltrate systems.

yes it is and water starts getting back in as soon as you open the bottle to pour it in the tractor, your defence it to get the fluid hot and boil off the water in the fluid. nothing new there and i get mine hot enough to burn it off on a regular basis. i'm not to worried about that issue but had never heard that the manufacturers used substandard fluid for the factory fill.

 

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yes it is and water starts getting back in as soon as you open the bottle to pour it in the tractor, your defence it to get the fluid hot and boil off the water in the fluid. nothing new there and i get mine hot enough to burn it off on a regular basis. i'm not to worried about that issue but had never heard that the manufacturers used substandard fluid for the factory fill.

It's not substandard. It's considered temporary. I mean you gotta have something in there for it to move from assembly to stock yard. Its simply one of those unspoken manufacturer's particulars you never hear of. I heard it because I work at a tractor place or else I wouldn't have either.
It simply does not have the extent of protection ingredients of the better quality oils and is why they recommend you getting it out sooner than later.
Tractor makers use thousands of gallons of oil so as to keep costs down, they'll use a cheaper oil just to get the tractor to you. Why put in $200 oil if $50 oil will suffice for that job and wanting you to flush it out anyway to get contaminants out?

As you infer, it is impossible not to get some water in a hydraulic system. You really cannot compare your example of water infiltration however, to a tractor sitting out in the elements for who knows how long before it gets to you.
Hydraulic systems often involve small orifices, which can cause cavitation and thus, localized boiling. This cavitation has the same effects as boiling and can cause pitting damage to the components near the cavitated region so the less stuff to burn off, the less chance of damage.
90% of hydraulic system failure, relates to water in the system.

I've given you the substantiated reasons for all of this but as I've said, it's your tractor to do with whatever you wish.

 

[LazyRF]

Finding yaupon holly to be a royal pain while bush hogging, they pull pins. Luckily found this one lying on the pto cover, the little spring was nearby.
Anyone want to guess where it goes?

 

[Andy1969]

Finding yaupon holly to be a royal pain while bush hogging, they pull pins. Luckily found this one lying on the pto cover, the little spring was nearby.
Anyone want to guess where it goes?

ROPS. Ask me how I know?

 

[DaBear3428]

Finding yaupon holly to be a royal pain while bush hogging, they pull pins. Luckily found this one lying on the pto cover, the little spring was nearby.
Anyone want to guess where it goes?

roll over bar

 

[DaBear3428]

It's not substandard. It's considered temporary. I mean you gotta have something in there for it to move from assembly to stock yard. Its simply one of those unspoken manufacturer's particulars you never hear of. I heard it because I work at a tractor place or else I wouldn't have either.
It simply does not have the extent of protection ingredients of the better quality oils and is why they recommend you getting it out sooner than later.
Tractor makers use thousands of gallons of oil so as to keep costs down, they'll use a cheaper oil just to get the tractor to you. Why put in $200 oil if $50 oil will suffice for that job and wanting you to flush it out anyway to get contaminants out?

As you infer, it is impossible not to get some water in a hydraulic system. You really cannot compare your example of water infiltration however, to a tractor sitting out in the elements for who knows how long before it gets to you.
Hydraulic systems often involve small orifices, which can cause cavitation and thus, localized boiling. This cavitation has the same effects as boiling and can cause pitting damage to the components near the cavitated region so the less stuff to burn off, the less chance of damage.
90% of hydraulic system failure, relates to water in the system.

I've given you the substantiated reasons for all of this but as I've said, it's your tractor to do with whatever you wish.

I get you and will replace my hydraulic oil at the next opportunity, but i do not agree with you assessment about water in the oil. the only defence against water accumulating in the oil is running it and getting it hot, if the first 50hrs of operation did not do that then it will not for the next 300 so i would be stuck with replacing the oil every 6 months (not happening).

I respect your opinion and listen to it, but in this case i do not agree with you on this point.
thanks for the info about the use of breakin oil at the factory, i had assumed they used the recommended hydraulic oil for the factory fill and my dealer did not think that it was an issue.

 

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I get you and will replace my hydraulic oil at the next opportunity, but i do not agree with you assessment about water in the oil. the only defence against water accumulating in the oil is running it and getting it hot, if the first 50hrs of operation did not do that then it will not for the next 300 so i would be stuck with replacing the oil every 6 months (not happening).

I respect your opinion and listen to it, but in this case i do not agree with you on this point.
thanks for the info about the use of breakin oil at the factory, i had assumed they used the recommended hydraulic oil for the factory fill and my dealer did not think that it was an issue.

Ok that’s fine you cannot agree. My thoughts came from studies on hydraulics l’ve had the opportunity to study at the dealership.
Water indeed in systems, causes the most failures in said systems. Our tractors before we got them, were outside in all kinds of elements from monsoons, tropical storms, the ocean moisture and humidity.
My tractor is inside. I’ve had no problem changing out hydro oil every 500 hrs in this New England climate. It lives a different life from whence it came so take what l say and know with a grain of salt. I have.

 

[Silverback3]

Just joined up here. I bought a 5155 Monday from East Rutherford Equipment in Ellenboro NC. Super nice folks to deal with. I've got 6 hours already just Bush hogging. I'm super impressed so far with this tractor. Seems to be very well built and tough as nails. I appreciate all the info on this forum.

 

[Andy1969]

Just joined up here. I bought a 5155 Monday from East Rutherford Equipment in Ellenboro NC. Super nice folks to deal with. I've got 6 hours already just Bush hogging. I'm super impressed so far with this tractor. Seems to be very well built and tough as nails. I appreciate all the info on this forum.

Awesome and welcome! Every time I use mine I’m glad I bought it. It’s a real brute but it handles very well. Keep up updated as you get more seat time.