scsims
Silver Member
I bought my 5525 this year but am thinking it may be last years model. How can I tell. The SN is SRCN 1185
What Year Is my Tractor?
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485didriver
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Call the 800 number on the back of the owner's manual, and hit "0" to talk to the operator. She'll probably be able to hook you up.
I have an older Mahindra, and when I called, they TRIED to look it up, but didn't have the data from their old systems (??). So I was out of luck-but mine's a '98 (or '99, she couldn't get any closer than that). Good luck!
BTW, think that the mfg date is on the engine block also, but dang if I could ever find it on mine!
I have an older Mahindra, and when I called, they TRIED to look it up, but didn't have the data from their old systems (??). So I was out of luck-but mine's a '98 (or '99, she couldn't get any closer than that). Good luck!
BTW, think that the mfg date is on the engine block also, but dang if I could ever find it on mine!
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scsims
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Alright, I just found out from Mahindra that my dealer bought my tractor in 2007!! I though I was buying a 2009 model. I never asked because they were selling as new.
Do I have any options to go back to the dealer and have them take the tracotr back.
The loan paper work says 2009 Mahindra 5525. So the information is wrong. Maybe it can be voided??
Do I have any options to go back to the dealer and have them take the tracotr back.
The loan paper work says 2009 Mahindra 5525. So the information is wrong. Maybe it can be voided??
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485didriver
Bronze Member
Is the loan from Mahindra, or from your bank? I'd guess if it's your bank, then the bank might have some issues with it as well. Have you looked at the bill of sale/title to be sure they didn't have the correct year on it? If so, have you called the dealer to ask why you were sold an '07 tractor?
AchingBack
Elite Member
I would agree to keep the tractor - if there was an agreement to give you a huge rebate. If not, I would ask for a new tractor. Think about resale value, if that is an issue. You won't be able to resell it as a 2009 tractor, because you would be lying. Someone lied to you. Sorry to hear about this.
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scsims
Silver Member
I talked to the dealer today, he said he would look into it and call me back. He called back a little later and said that the invoice for my tractor that Mahindra was refering to from Dec 2007 was for 48 tractors and mine was part of the order. He said he got it on the lot in 3rd quarter of 2008. But insured me it was a 2009 model. I told him if it wasn't I wouldn't be happy as I was under the impression that a new tractor on a lot in July of 2009 would be a 2009 model and if not I should have been aware of it.
With that said I came home today and looked my tractor over and noticed the information on the tractors engine. It states that it complies with 2007 model year US EPA requirements..... Does that mean it's indeed a 2007 MODEL???
With that said I came home today and looked my tractor over and noticed the information on the tractors engine. It states that it complies with 2007 model year US EPA requirements..... Does that mean it's indeed a 2007 MODEL???
485didriver
Bronze Member
My question is: at any point did he or a sales representative of his tell you outright that this was a 2008 or 2009 tractor? I know it's not right, but legally, I suspect he has a little wriggle room here, unless you can cite in paperwork that he sold it as a newer model. Have you checked the paperwork (title) yet?
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scsims
Silver Member
I don't have a title, but the loan paper work doesn't state anywhere the year. Seems odd. But This is my first tractor, cars boats and trailers all have their lableded all over everything.
EFC
Veteran Member
tractors are not like cars or boats they are built in a series which may be two months or 6 years long. Since they do not have titles they are no different than any other implement. As long as your tractor was not previously sold then it was "new". The only part that would be suspect is if they had an older model with different specs and represented it as the new model. When I do a trade in and I need to look up a tractors "blue book" I go by the year the customer originally purchased the tractor
Buck
Buck
EFC
Veteran Member
tractors are not like cars or boats they are built in a series which may be two months or 6 years long. Since they do not have titles they are no different than any other implement. As long as your tractor was not previously sold then it was "new". The only part that would be suspect is if they had an older model with different specs and represented it as the new model. When I do a trade in and I need to look up a tractors "blue book" I go by the year the customer originally purchased the tractor
Buck
Buck
When I bought my 2006 3215 in Dec '06 the model year of the tractor was never mentioned on any of the sales invoices just the serial number. However on the Agricredit financing paperwork both the tractor and fel are listed as 2006 with the matching serial numbers. If I sell the tractor I can always use this to show to the buyer.
Just going from what information you have, I would imagine you have a 2007 tractor. Why would they list meets 07 emissions on anything newer. Also, does it take 3 quarters of a year to get product. I find that hard to believe. Also, since you don't have other dealers jumping in here to explain, or to support your dealers claim, I don't think that helps with your hopes of having a 2009 let alone a 2008 model.
Fortunately as people are suggesting, if no major changes have been made does model year really matter. I know hours on the tractor does. It still isn't a great way to start off with a dealer who may have to mislead in order to close a deal.
Just going from what information you have, I would imagine you have a 2007 tractor. Why would they list meets 07 emissions on anything newer. Also, does it take 3 quarters of a year to get product. I find that hard to believe. Also, since you don't have other dealers jumping in here to explain, or to support your dealers claim, I don't think that helps with your hopes of having a 2009 let alone a 2008 model.
Fortunately as people are suggesting, if no major changes have been made does model year really matter. I know hours on the tractor does. It still isn't a great way to start off with a dealer who may have to mislead in order to close a deal.
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scsims
Silver Member
Yeah, I agree and am surprized that some of the dealers on here have not commented on wether this is an issue or not.
Although I feel like it is a 2008 since it was requested in Dec of 07.
Although I feel like it is a 2008 since it was requested in Dec of 07.
EFC
Veteran Member
Depending on the program and the manufacturer it can take up to 18 months to get product.
I guess I don’t count as a dealer
Buck
I guess I don’t count as a dealer
Buck
DavesTractor
Elite Member
So now you guys went and hurt Buck's feelings....
Buck said this correctly. Tractors go by model series, not year models. While it is true that they all have a birth date of sorts, the year sold is the year we use as the model year. There are exceptions. If a newer model is already out or in the works, the customer needs to know that and that "ages" that model.
The 2007 tag means the engine was built in 2007. They build production runs of engines in quantities, so you know that the tractor is never older than the engine, but it could be newer by months or even a year or so.
The tractor in question was probably built in India in 2008 sometime with a 2007 engine. Emission standards changed in some areas the first of 2008, so I think a lot of manufacturers built quite a few engines at the end of 2007. That makes them compliant, even in newer tractors (there are limits I am sure, but all Mahindra tractors brought in are 100% compliant). I think the dealer is being square with you.
If everyone actually knew the month/year that their tractor was born, many would find that they are a little older than they thought. That is the tractor world, it differs from the car world. If you ever re-sell it, show the buyer the invoice showing you bought it new in 2009 and all is well.
Now be nice to EFC, he's sensitive.
DonWorrell
Gold Member
My Mahindra 3325 was made in India. The plate which shows the serial number has behone the serial number in another box A6. My tractor was sold to me in July 2006 to be a 2006. What does the A6 mean?
Example:
Mahindra
EMAN1077 A6
Don
Example:
Mahindra
EMAN1077 A6
Don
Charlie175
Gold Member
On our Allis tractors you can look up the serial number and determine what year it was made in, why is that so hard with Non-US brands?
My Mahindra dealer said the same thing, it's a 2015, doesn't matter what year it is, just what year it's sold in. I disagree with that
My Mahindra dealer said the same thing, it's a 2015, doesn't matter what year it is, just what year it's sold in. I disagree with that
expressfish
New member
I too just bought a used 2015, seller told me it was an 2006. It sure looked clean enough and for the right price right at $7200 I thought it was a steal with a fel. I call the 1-800 number to try and verify the year and they could not help me. I was told that they dont have records that far back. That being said I called the dealer in Tomball Texas and they were able to look it up, turns out the tractor is an 2004 !!!! Oh well, I like it anyway.
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BobG_in_VA
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As far as I can tell, the "older" an engine design is when you buy it "new" the better....the new epa specs on engines is horrific....I bought my '02 6000 Mahindra NEW in May of '03...I think it had 2 hours on the engine...What did your's have?...As someone already stated, tractors are not cars...I don't buy tractors for their resale value either...let me see, I wonder what my '57 Farmall 230 is worth on a trade in? As Dave said, you buy the series tractor; as long as the clock reads close to "0" and it hasn't been sold before, it is new. If it was me, I'd just enjoy my '07/08/09 tractor.... BobG in VA
