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robert koch · Feb 28, 2012

I'm not here to bad mouth any brand tractor and i have looked at a lot of different brands and i am looking to buy a new one to be honest is mahindra as good as the top brands you know green red & orange i am having a hard time buying.

Hollow · Feb 28, 2012

Yes they are, I have an uncle who uses one around his business and loves it.

balernbud · Feb 28, 2012

just plan on keeping it forever because there is no resale on them

buck12 · Feb 28, 2012

balernbud said:
just plan on keeping it forever because there is no resale on them

I will have to disagree. In my area used Mahindras tend to hold value about as well as other brands. This is likely due to the fact that there are a couple of good dealerships. One of these dealerships happens to sell another brand in addition to Mahindra. It has been my experience that Mahindra makes a great tractor.

AchingBack · Feb 29, 2012

robert koch said:
I'm not here to bad mouth any brand tractor and i have looked at a lot of different brands and i am looking to buy a new one to be honest is mahindra as good as the top brands you know green red & orange i am having a hard time buying.

Robert, Mahindra is a top brand, and it is the world's largest selling tractor. Most are not aware of this fact. Have you been to their website? Mahindra USA Tractors - World's #1 Selling Tractor including Compact tractors, Sub-Compact Tractors, Utility Tractors and Farm Tractors with Loaders, Backhoes, Implements, Mowers and more.

I have owned my Mahindra for almost seven years, and I am a very satisfied owner. I also have a great dealer nearby. I recommend you go with the tractor that reaches out and grabs you. Feel, fit, finish, price, dealer proximity, and warranty are all things to consider. Resale value was something that never entered my mind. Sure, you might get a bit more for certain colors on a trade or resale, but those colors probably cost more to buy too.

I researched, and shopped all of the brands in my area. Mahindra was an easy choice.

Hollow · Feb 29, 2012

Well, as far as resale goes. I went to an auction to buy a 6000 series a couple of years back. I can't remember the exact model but it was a 2wd, no loader or anything. The story behind it was that it was bushhogging along side another tractor when the other tractor slung something that struck the oil filter and busted a hole in it. The operator didn't notice and ran the engine dry of oil. That tractor with 300+ hours and a burnt motor went for $6800 at auction. I couldn't believe it... I though Mahindra was still considered an off brand, I thought I was going to be able walk off with that thing cheap. Boy was I wrong.

weldingisfun · Feb 29, 2012

balernbud said:
just plan on keeping it forever because there is no resale on them

Hmmmmm! Could that be because once you have a Mahindra, you are totally satisfied and don't want to sell it? Just asking.

gar05 · Feb 29, 2012

Mahindra Tractor is good quality best warranty in the business all heavy duty

Hollow · Feb 29, 2012

weldingisfun said:
Hmmmmm! Could that be because once you have a Mahindra, you are totally satisfied and don't want to sell it? Just asking.

Once you drive one their priceless

Navy GSCM · Feb 29, 2012

You can get them for much less, so if you ever wanted to resell you could ask for less I guess. I for one plan on using mine like it was a Ford 8N and keep it for 50 years...

charliepff · Feb 29, 2012

Hi, I owned a Kubot and have spent the last 6 months looking at machines to upgrade too. The mahindra is a night and day difference to the orange brand. Besides the longer warranty, there is a lot more weight and metal to the Mahindra. You will not regret the purchase. Take a close look at the ratings of the three point hitch and loader. I will say also that the orange brand is getting rediculous with there prices like the all time favorite green brand. You are getting a lot more machine for your buck with the Mahindra.

Dougw133 · Mar 2, 2012

balernbud said:
just plan on keeping it forever because there is no resale on them

Has to be one of the most useless and inaccurate posts I've seen in awhile. If you have brand loyalty that you cannot contribute without bias, then stay on that side of the fence.

DavesTractor · Mar 9, 2012

balernbud said:
just plan on keeping it forever because there is no resale on them

Round me up a few of those worthless used Mahindras and I'll send a truck from California to get them. Resale in our area is very strong.

But in an effort to see both sides of this, I think resale is weaker if you have no dealer in your area and if they are still relatively unknown in your area. People might not know a Mahindra from a Belarus if they haven't done any research and do not have local dealers.

jwcinpk · Mar 9, 2012

Dave send a truck this way with an 8560 cab and I'll send you a low hour 6000 mfwd in trade...lol

Texan4Life · Mar 10, 2012

DavesTractor said:
People might not know a Mahindra from a Belarus if they haven't done any research and do not have local dealers.

lol so true.

Wish a mahindra dealer would open closer to me. we have Kubota, CNH, and JD in one town!

DavesTractor · Mar 10, 2012

jwcinpk said:
Dave send a truck this way with an 8560 cab and I'll send you a low hour 6000 mfwd in trade...lol

I'll just need a check or a signature. Will load it Monday. Careful for what you wish for!!!

DutchHenryBrown · Mar 10, 2012

I had a Kioti/Orange and a Montana/Green and now have a Mahindra/Red liked them all but I REALLY LIKE my Mahindra. I do have a dealer near by which was a big buying point for me. Like others have said go with works for you and that you LIKE.

flusher · Mar 10, 2012

Mine is a 2008 Mahindra 5525 with the ML250 loader. Just made the last payment. It's a fine tractor, simple, heavy, strong. So far no problems. Just do the periodic maintenance on schedule and the Mahindra with keep on going.:thumbsup:

bindian · Mar 11, 2012

balernbud said:
just plan on keeping it forever because there is no resale on them

Why would you want to sell it?

Brandi

MtnViewRanch · Mar 12, 2012

bindian said:
Why would you want to sell it?
Brandi

I can't figure that one out either. I see all the time about guys getting 4,5 or more different tractors over what seems like only a few years. These are not money makers for these guys, new purchases each time. Common to hear that I had this or I had that several tractors ago. Either these guys have money to burn, or they just can't figure out what size it is that they need. :confused2: Most of the stuff I buy, I plan on having it the rest of my life, resale is not even a consideration.