Over the last 35+ years I've owned John Deere, International Harvestor, Case, Massey Fergusion and Long tractors. Almost all very bought new, but that was several years ago (use to be a dairy farmer). In 2003, I bought a Mahindra 4X4 6500. With the exceptoion of the hydraulics, I have been exceptionally pleased with this machine. It is extremely rugged. About 70% of my use is skidding out logs. I'll make a very bold statement: "With the exception of a Zetor, I seriously doubt there is any other tractor in the 65 hp range that can begin to pull what the 6500 does. I've only got about 400 hours on it. With the exception of the first 50 hours and the time to travel into the woods, this tractor is under serious stress!!! You don't need a spec. sheet to tell you where torgue maxes out. It right above 1,400 rpm. I have a bucket loader with grapple and the suit case weights attached. In second gear, going up hill with good traction (dry or frozen ground), the front end will start lifting slightly but she (or he) never has died. I got to tell you though that while your climbing that hill you can watch the temperature gage rise (not to the danger zone, but pretty close). A few minute at the landing brings it right down.
**** good tractor at a **** of a good price. Thats what globization is all about!!!
Bob