Comparison Mahindra 6065 vs. Massey 4707 vs. Kubota M6060

[TCB66]

So after much review of the three and the idea of just bringing mine bck home with the new engine I decided to buy The Mahindra 6065 Cab/ Loader for the following reasons in no particular order:

Power Shuttle = Less lower back pain for me.
Air Ride Seat
Buddy Seat provision
Low engine speed for 540 pto and also 540E
Heaviest weight
Cat 1 & 2 Three Point
No DPF, running an engine more to reduce emissions just doesn't make any sense to me.

The fact that The Dealer, Grove Equipment was very responsive to my needs and loaned me a tractor while they had mine. Has always been courteous and helpful even though my 2555 was not bought from them.

Mahindra Customer assistance prioritized my new engine shipment to resolve the situation fast and then offered me an additional $1500 trade assistance for my discomfort. I had a positive response from everyone I contacted in the company including the President and Darren White, Sr. Manager, Customer Satisfaction & Dealer Development

The deal on the Mahindra was just great. $6900Cashback/discount, $25k trade allowance for 2015 2555, $1500 from Mahindra netted a difference of Just $17000.

Any Tractor can be broken, but I am convinced that my dealer and Mahindra America value my business and do everything they can to keep it. They have already proven it.
I had them add radial r1 tires, third function and buddy seat. I'll post pictures when it gets here. Thank you all for the great advice!

 

[majorwager]

It seems that all the advertising in the world does not and can not equal the results of one very positive personal experience.. It may not be so simple to armor the underside of the tractor however? Most surfaces are not flat. Would you remove existing bolts for retention?
Those bolts require a specific torque and reinstallation through expanded metal could prove difficult? . Rigid hydraulic lines and filters contribute to a skewed plane. Don't wish to weaken component connection strength?. To be effective, armor must be very rigid. If an existing bolt penetrates a reservior, yikes? Could you effect your warranty? Cover over drain plugs? Guess this application would require careful thought and layout.

Different models likely to produce their own set of challenges. Caution against permanent welding. Just some thoughts.

 

[TCB66]

It seems that all the advertising in the world does not and can not equal the results of one very positive personal experience.. It may not be so simple to armor the underside of the tractor however? Most surfaces are not flat. Would you remove existing bolts for retention?
Those bolts require a specific torque and reinstallation through expanded metal could prove difficult? . Rigid hydraulic lines and filters contribute to a skewed plane. Don't wish to weaken component connection strength?. To be effective, armor must be very rigid. If an existing bolt penetrates a reservior, yikes? Could you effect your warranty? Cover over drain plugs? Guess this application would require careful thought and layout.

Different models likely to produce their own set of challenges. Caution against permanent welding. Just some thoughts.[/QUOTE

Those are all great thoughts, We have a body shop and neighbor with sign shop also has every metal equipment known to man. It will all be bolt on except maybe some tabs welded to the loader frame.

 

[rngrrymd]

Congrats on new tractor and sounds like you have a great dealer.

 

[TCB66]

It seems that all the advertising in the world does not and can not equal the results of one very positive personal experience.. It may not be so simple to armor the underside of the tractor however? Most surfaces are not flat. Would you remove existing bolts for retention?
Those bolts require a specific torque and reinstallation through expanded metal could prove difficult? . Rigid hydraulic lines and filters contribute to a skewed plane. Don't wish to weaken component connection strength?. To be effective, armor must be very rigid. If an existing bolt penetrates a reservior, yikes? Could you effect your warranty? Cover over drain plugs? Guess this application would require careful thought and layout.

Different models likely to produce their own set of challenges. Caution against permanent welding. Just some thoughts.

 

[TCB66]

It's here!

 

[TCB66]

And officially broken in!

 

[oosik]

Nice tractor - - unfortunate location for a tool box???

 

[Bigpuddie]

The tool and battery box locations on the Mahindra were part of the decision to rule them out. Just not that well of a thought out tractor IMO

 

[Trillium Farm]

Data TAg on Massey read"Made in China"

The MF "Global" line is made in China, I don't know where the de luxe version is made, having said so I'd not worry as even the chinese made tractors have to meet MF spec and quality

 

[Bigpuddie]

The MF "Global" line is made in China, I don't know where the de luxe version is made, having said so I'd not worry as even the chinese made tractors have to meet MF spec and quality

The Global series is just that. Made all over the world: tires- Norwegian, transmission and cab- Italy, Engine is designed in Finland.
Tractor is partially assembled in China at AGCO factory. Loaders are made by Quicke in Tennessee. Tractors imported to US come into Port of Baltimore and final assembled in Aberdeen, Md ( loader, tires, etc).

 

[Trillium Farm]

The Global series is just that. Made all over the world: tires- Norwegian, transmission and cab- Italy, Engine is designed in Finland.
Tractor is partially assembled in China at AGCO factory. Loaders are made by Quicke in Tennessee. Tractors imported to US come into Port of Baltimore and final assembled in Aberdeen, Md ( loader, tires, etc).

I like MF and I think it's an underrated tractor IMO.

 

[majorwager]

Trillium Farm,

The Massey isn't really underrated. It is a new model and as such needs a few seasons to acclimate into the farming community. The china origin has skeptics, folks curious about durability. Like all brands Massey has both strong and weak geographic sales regions.

I don't know how well the 4700 is selling and this is NOT really a farming forum. But AGCO invested an enormous $$ in the design and I have NOT seen negative rewiews. There were a few initial hiccups, quickly rectified.

I have driven the tractor at a farm show, there is much to like. Massey dealers have an awesome line-up these days w/ mid-range tractors.
The 5700 XL is also PREMIUM machine w/ features not generally found on the 100-120 hp range.

The underrated label is disappearing, unfortunately so are the smaller family farms that purchase these tractors.

 

[AllDodge]

Really not a lot wrong with China stuff, they help bring over industries from around the world. Then "borrow" the designs and turn around and make the same stuff under a different name. Don't even need an R&D shop