Mahindra tractors

[2manyrocks]

I just traded in a Mahindra 3525 with 780 hours to a used tractor dealer because the brakes failed due to leaky bull pinion shafts and couldn't get my dealer's service department on the phone to even talk about repairing it for months on end. None of the dealers for other brands in my area would work on it and none of the new tractor dealers I spoke with would take it on trade, either. One of them said they wouldn't work on Mahindras because their experience had been "getting parts is a nightmare."

Your experience may differ from mine, but the lack of dealer service is what made me get rid of mine.

 

[Deleted member 371759]

I absolutely LOVE my 5155... it really is a workhorse. NO frills, just solid old school with a new look.

I just traded in a Mahindra 3525 with 780 hours to a used tractor dealer because the brakes failed due to leaky bull pinion shafts and couldn't get my dealer's service department on the phone to even talk about repairing it for months on end. None of the dealers for other brands in my area would work on it and none of the new tractor dealers I spoke with would take it on trade, either. One of them said they wouldn't work on Mahindras because their experience had been "getting parts is a nightmare."

Your experience may differ from mine, but the lack of dealer service is what made me get rid of mine.

To be honest if its not covered by warranty anymore I would not let anyone but me work on it anyway.

 

[2manyrocks]

I thought about it, but was concerned about getting hurt doing the repair which involves having to remove the ROPS, seat, hydraulic box sitting on the transmission, and loaded rear tires (480 lbs) to access the bull pinion carrier inside the transmission case. When I pulled the brake drums, it felt like I was getting into more than I could personally handle, and I don't have a good shop building to work in.

 

[DaBear3428]

Thank you for your service to our country. Mahindra makes a beast of a tractor. The series you own is another class of beast. Almost 2 ton FEL capacity. We were very close to buying a old tractor and just fixing it because of all the features we did and do not need. I have never even had my tractor in high gear and only 4th gear once or twice. I spend all my time in 1-3 low either with something on the forks or dragging something. Our land is not close to flat so putting it in 2nd and heading down hill is super easy. Cant be a hillbilly with no hills.

I thought about it, but was concerned about getting hurt doing the repair which involves having to remove the ROPS, seat, hydraulic box sitting on the transmission, and loaded rear tires (480 lbs) to access the bull pinion carrier inside the transmission case. When I pulled the brake drums, it felt like I was getting into more than I could personally handle, and I don't have a good shop building to work in.

I understand your decision and applaud it, always know your limits and respect them. but where i'm at, my dealer has no problem with servicing them and parts are not an issue. I also intend to keep mine forever so resale is not a consideration for me although they resale like hotcakes here.

 

[Deleted member 371759]

I thought about it, but was concerned about getting hurt doing the repair which involves having to remove the ROPS, seat, hydraulic box sitting on the transmission, and loaded rear tires (480 lbs) to access the bull pinion carrier inside the transmission case. When I pulled the brake drums, it felt like I was getting into more than I could personally handle, and I don't have a good shop building to work in.

I totally understand. You can only do what you can do. No reason to smash yourself.

 

[Sgt Slag]

I just traded in a Mahindra 3525 with 780 hours to a used tractor dealer because the brakes failed due to leaky bull pinion shafts and couldn't get my dealer's service department on the phone to even talk about repairing it for months on end. None of the dealers for other brands in my area would work on it and none of the new tractor dealers I spoke with would take it on trade, either. One of them said they wouldn't work on Mahindras because their experience had been "getting parts is a nightmare."

Your experience may differ from mine, but the lack of dealer service is what made me get rid of mine.

Do you have any independent tractor repair shops in your area? I have one, and they charge a fraction of the cost of the dealer. I've ordered parts for my sub-compact without issue -- the first time was during the COVID shutdowns, and I had no problems, or delays in getting them shipped to my house. I ordered one part, a plastic, belly PTO shaft, fan, through my dealer, without issue, just post-COVID. My independent mechanic installed it.

By the way, my independent mechanic provided old-school customer service which blew the doors off of my dealer, who gave me good service, just not up to old-school standards. My mechanic just retired, but his sons are running the business now. I expect they will follow in his footsteps, next time I need their help.

There are shops outside of dealerships. They are no different than independent auto mechanic shops. Dealerships are not your only choice.

I would explore all of my options, before I would get rid of my Mahindra. I enjoy it too much. I got more tractor for my Dollars, from Mahindra, than I could get from any other maker -- I looked for weeks, and Mahindra blew away the other used tractors in my area for features, function, and price. YMMV. Cheers!

 

[2manyrocks]

No independent shops in my area. I have a friend who sells hustler mowers to the tractor dealers in area and knows them better than I do. He recommended a mechanic who did work outside the dealership on the side. The guy had shoulder surgery and wasn't able to do the job, either.

All in all, it's been frustrating to have a simple, uncomplicated tractor that is otherwise in good condition, to know what's wrong, to know the repair procedure, and not be able to find someone to do the repair.

 

[hiddentacocatneddih]

I wouldn't recommend a mahindra and I own one.

Parts are not as common. Dealers are mostly lawnmower shops.

I wouldn't buy a JD either. Going thru that pain with a family member.

 

[Torvy]

Most of the Mahindra dealers around me also sell NH.

 

[Deleted member 371759]

Most of the Mahindra dealers around me also sell NH.

Our dealer sells Mahindra, LS, Bad boy, a few small MF and some giant $90-100K+ MF

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[bridge4]

My local dealer sells Mahindra and Bobcat. They recently have only had a couple Mahindras on their lots, and by recently I mean the last two years, maybe just 18 months. When I bought, I made sure they planned on still carrying them for a while so I wouldn't get left in the cold with parts or service.

Well I asked the guys a few weeks ago, "What gives, tons of bobcats and almost no mahindras, are you quitting selling them?" Well it turns out they cannot even get tractors from Mahindra anymore basically. They keep delaying shipments and if they can't get them, they can't sell them.

I've been very happy with mine, just hitting 300 hours, but I would love to see "The biggest dealer in the world" get their stuff together in the USA.

 

[Btown]

My local dealer sells Mahindra and Bobcat. They recently have only had a couple Mahindras on their lots, and by recently I mean the last two years, maybe just 18 months. When I bought, I made sure they planned on still carrying them for a while so I wouldn't get left in the cold with parts or service.

Well I asked the guys a few weeks ago, "What gives, tons of bobcats and almost no mahindras, are you quitting selling them?" Well it turns out they cannot even get tractors from Mahindra anymore basically. They keep delaying shipments and if they can't get them, they can't sell them.

I've been very happy with mine, just hitting 300 hours, but I would love to see "The biggest dealer in the world" get their stuff together in the USA.

The tractor dealer in my town sells Kioti and Mahindra. They have plenty of Mahindra’s on the lot. Probably 20-30.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Our dealer has a lot full of Mahindras, large cabbed to small SCUT

 

[bridge4]

The tractor dealer in my town sells Kioti and Mahindra. They have plenty of Mahindra’s on the lot. Probably 20-30.

Our dealer has a lot full of Mahindras, large canned to small SCUT

Looks like mine just doesn't want to tell me they are moving to bobcat ha!