clarkmike
New member
Hello everyone,
I've been reading this forum for a couple days and researching the purchase of a tractor for about 6-months. I'm impressed with Mahindra and I'm leaning toward one right now.
Our property is about 40 acres in southern IL. It's "hilly" for IL, but nothing like the terrain I grew up on in upstate NY. About 30 acres remain in production, but will slowly be added to a CRP tree program as that option presents itself. I've got 4 acres in CRP (wetland and waterways) that I need to maintain. When we are done with our dream, we'll have most if not all in trees. I need to maintain a 900 foot driveway (move snow and grade as needed). I want to mow the area around my wetland and plan on establishing a trail around the edge of our property for riding go-carts and running. In addition, I need to pull logs out of the treeline as I cull out the dead stuff and make firewood out if it.
I originally thought a 3510 with a bucket would be the ticket, but I've been drawn toward the 3525 with a bucket given the cost difference. In addition, I like the heavy build of the 3525. There are some other Mahindras I may be able to purchase (used 4530/loader with 100 hours for $17K) but I might just be going in that case.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Thanks,
Mike
I've been reading this forum for a couple days and researching the purchase of a tractor for about 6-months. I'm impressed with Mahindra and I'm leaning toward one right now.
Our property is about 40 acres in southern IL. It's "hilly" for IL, but nothing like the terrain I grew up on in upstate NY. About 30 acres remain in production, but will slowly be added to a CRP tree program as that option presents itself. I've got 4 acres in CRP (wetland and waterways) that I need to maintain. When we are done with our dream, we'll have most if not all in trees. I need to maintain a 900 foot driveway (move snow and grade as needed). I want to mow the area around my wetland and plan on establishing a trail around the edge of our property for riding go-carts and running. In addition, I need to pull logs out of the treeline as I cull out the dead stuff and make firewood out if it.
I originally thought a 3510 with a bucket would be the ticket, but I've been drawn toward the 3525 with a bucket given the cost difference. In addition, I like the heavy build of the 3525. There are some other Mahindras I may be able to purchase (used 4530/loader with 100 hours for $17K) but I might just be going in that case.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Thanks,
Mike