Hey! First poster! Just purchased our first tractor (if you don't count an old 41 Farmall m bought since I don't know when) this last week and am off and running! Bought a 2008 Mahindra 4530 used with 275 hrs. Got it from a local dealer who deals Mahindra and seemed to get a good deal since it was hard to find something used in our price range around here. So far seems to be exactly what we wanted! Havent had time to put it thru its paces but im sure ill have more to share we I do.
I have zero experience with maintaining tractors and diesel engines. I do consider myself mechanically inclined but still worried to ensure I maintain the tractor properly. Is maintenance on this make and model difficult? The dealer has yet to get me the owners manual but when he does I intend to go thru it thoroughly. The tractor was regularly maintained at the dealer and had not issues other than regular maintenance. My only concern at this point mechanically with the tractor is getting into 2nd gear seems to be more work than it should be. I noticed it when testing but when I started switching gears back and forth it seem to loosen up and become a non issue. Although after driving the tractor for an extended period in another gear switching back to 2nd seems hard until I loosen it up as before. Any comments appreciated!
All and all very excited! Glad to be a member. This site proved vital to me in the endless sea of tractor shopping!
Jeff
I have zero experience with maintaining tractors and diesel engines. I do consider myself mechanically inclined but still worried to ensure I maintain the tractor properly. Is maintenance on this make and model difficult? The dealer has yet to get me the owners manual but when he does I intend to go thru it thoroughly. The tractor was regularly maintained at the dealer and had not issues other than regular maintenance. My only concern at this point mechanically with the tractor is getting into 2nd gear seems to be more work than it should be. I noticed it when testing but when I started switching gears back and forth it seem to loosen up and become a non issue. Although after driving the tractor for an extended period in another gear switching back to 2nd seems hard until I loosen it up as before. Any comments appreciated!
All and all very excited! Glad to be a member. This site proved vital to me in the endless sea of tractor shopping!
Jeff
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