Introduction

Hi,

This Blog is to help people interested in the Mahindra Tractor.  I have been a Mahindra dealer for over 10 years and the largest in the US over the past few years.

We also have a secure online Mahindra Parts Store at: http://billstractor.net

If you own a Mahindra, have techinal problems with one or need information about them, I hope this is the Blog site for you!

Web site is www.billstractor.com

Thanks,

Bill at Bill's Tractor of San Antonio, Texas

Comments

[Bill Davis]

Only shopping cart on line that I can find for Mahindra Tractor Parts!
Thanks

[BluestemRanch]

HI Bill,

I bought a 6500 from you last year and it is awesome! I also have a Ford 801 for shredding brush. It's worn out and I located a 575 DI with 2000 hours that runs well and the price is low. However, the PTO will not engage. In a worst case scenario, would this be an expensive repair? Could you guys repair it at Liberty Hill?

Thanks,

[bill laas]

Bill, I have a 4500 I got from you 3 years ago.I want to start shredding some Gordo grass, how big of a drag type shredder can I pull?

[Bill]

On used 575 Mahindra.
Buy it!!
If it took a clutch $1,500 to $2,000 for a basket case.
PTO drive shaft from clutch, which we have seen broken $800 to $1,000.
Even of you put three grand in it you should still have a tractor in the money.
Bill

[Bill]

On the 4500 shredder question: I have sever customers running the 3-point 8 ft. HD shredders but this might be a foot too big.

[Bill Z]

bought a 3215 gear drive,
Great tractor so far!! Looking for recommendations for an economical backhoe attachment. I can do some fabrication to convert a 3pt to a frame mount. what do you think about PTO pump vs tractor hydraulics?

[Larry D.]

I'm Looking at a E-350DI W/130 Hrs on it and 2003 Model, are there any particular Problems these tractors have.. As I'm Seriously consodering Purchasing it, The Guy wants $6,500 Thanks Larry

[kenneth]

i've had a 450 for what seem like forever a tractor that has been well used all i need is a new seat and i'll be happy again ... these tractors are really tough i would not dream of parting with my 450.........

[Ed Quesada]

Purchasing a New Mahindra:

I am purchasing 42 acres and would like some advice on what type of tractor to purchase. I am interested in Mahindra based on the reviews and price. I have compared to Kubota, Ford, Jinma, Yanmar, New Holland.
My primary uses are:
Land shredder
Mowing
Front End loader
Planting a small area

I am going to purchase a few cows for the property, but the past owner let the property go, so is has lots of weesatch, etc that needs to be sprayed.

Should I get a 4wd, or 2wd?

I have looked at the 10, 25 and 30 series and am confused on similar HP types.

Thanks,

Ed

[Bill]

Ed
The main difference in the series of tractors of about equal HP will be the weight of the tractor which equates into lifting & pulling ability. The 10 series is a compact tractor, the 15 series is a sub-compact, the "25", "30", "00", & "20" are full size (heavy) tractors. If you are going to get into cows you will prob. need to move round bales at some time. Any of the Mahindra full size tractors will handle this starting with the 3525 (35 HP) model and up. The other brands of 35 HP tractors will do this!

Unless your land is very hilly or deep sand, the 2-wheel drive should work fine.

Another way to gage which tractor besides lifting is how little of a cutter can you stand. I would say you need at least a 6 ft. HD cutter like the Dale Phillips (www.billstractor.com/eqshredder.htm) which is $1,250 at this time.

Give us a call @ 210-649-1715 and we will be happy to answer any other questions.

Thanks, Bill

[Allen C.]

I've noticed that the C-Series are no longer on your website. I'm curious if Mahindra has discontinued that model line already and if they have....why? I bought a C35 from you about 3 years ago...Love it!! Good combination of size and power and no real problems. Just curious if I have an orphan tractor now.

[Bill]

The "C" series was dropped this last year from production. Was a good tractor, just a shortened E-350 with a different body. Tractor was priced a little high for the model and it just did not sell that well. With the exception of the body parts, nearly everything is the same as the E-350.

It was replaced by the "15" series and the "10" series.

This was India's first approach to building a compact tractor, except they just used the larger tractor stuff to build it.

Will probably see Indian compacts in the future again.

Bill

[Jim W]

Hi Bill,
Thanks for the blog site. I have a four year old 6000. It's just what I need for my small beef operation. I have some concerns for the transmission. It just doesn't shift easily. On one occasion the selector came out of the yoke and I was stuck in 3rd gear. Some times I have to put the hi/low selector into nutral in order to get the gear selector to engage a gear. The clutch is adjusted correctly. A cold transmission seems to shift harder than a warm one. Any thoughts? By the way, I'm in Ohio, a little colder than Texas.
Thanks,
Jim,
Only thing I can suggest is a warmer for the transmission. Might find one to replace the drain plug or just let the tractor run a long time before use.

I have seen different kinds of warming plates or blankets for car engines.

I cannot find any lighter oil in this area that might replace the 80-90 gear oil.

If it is just one or two tractors, I would suspect the clutch is not fully releasing. Getting any growling?

We have shifter problems on a lot of brands of tractors when different operators use them, since everyone shift and holds the shifter differently.

Thanks, Bill

[Don Parker]

My new 2615 was delivered today and I spent a very pleasurable afternoon moving dirt. I will probably trade for a bigger tractor in a year or so, but this one works hard and is great. It is 4wd.

[Don Parker]

Hi,
Do you know where I can get a service/repair manual for a 2615 Mahindra 4x4?
Thanks,
Don

Don,
We can supply you with one from our shopping cart at www.billstractor.net.
I am in the process of putting the books on the shopping cart.
Bill @ Bill's Tractor

[Larry]

I am sorry I missed talking with you at the stock show. I am considering a purchase of a backhow. I like the idea of being able to just drive out from under it when I want to use another empliment. I am wanting a tiller, rock rack, box blade, rottery cutter,4WD, ft end loader, post hole digger that pressure is applied too, electrostatice to slow down for certain jobs, and, of course, a front end loader. Used is OK, if it is in good condition. I don't want something I will have problems with. I will be using it to clear trees, dig trenches, put in fences, landscaping and, maintaining a road and maybe put in a pool. I would like to be able to dig six foot deep anyway, if needed, but, like most people, I don't want to spend any more than I have too. I have been looking and pricing. What can you do for me.

[Paul]

Bill,
I have a 5500 with 25 hours. The tractor starts missing at full throttle once the tractor warms up. I have clean the Air Filter, drained the fuel system, but the problem still occurs. The tractor is great and don't know what I would do without it. I look forward to your recommendations.
Thanks
Paul
Paul,
Try this:
After it is warmed up and starts missing at full throttle, turn the key off and then back on quickly. This resets the timer relay. If it clears up for a while it should be the Blue KSB electrical relay/timer that mounts on the left side of the engine toward the back.
Bill

[ronnie gass]

i also have a 5500 i had it about 2 months now it has 44 hrs on it great tractor but once it warms up it will start missing between 1800rpm to full throttle the exaust smells real rich any ideas on the possible problem ronnie
Ronnie,
After it is warm and missing, at full throttle quickly turn the switch off and then back on which will reset the timer.
If it clears up for a few minutes and then does it again, it problably be the blue timer/relay on the left side of the back of the engine.
Have it listed on my shopping cart under electrical/timers & sensors.
Thanks, Bill

[Steve Reiff]

I have a 2007 Mahindra 3525 with front loader and would like to add a backhoe attachment for light digging but have been advised against this because the model 3525 is said to have no subframe and I have been told a 3 point backhoe attachment may break the tractor frame. Does this mean the 3525 is unsuited for a backhoe attachment and if so is a subframe in the making for this model?
Steve,
If you have a choice of frame or no frame on a backhoe setup, pick the one with a frame. Backhoe companies usually supply a sub-frame if the tractors require one. Most of the smaller frame tractors really need one but the "25" series of Mahindra, the 3525, is about the largest frame on any 35 HP tractor.

We have put a several non-subframe units on these tractors and also the "00" series 2-wheel drive models. We have not had no problems.
Bill

[mickey murphy]

I have a 3525 and did not get a loader on the tractor when purchased, I was thinking about putting one on it now is this something that is easy to do.
mickey
Mickey,
It is really nothing special, just nuts and bolts. I would think anyone with mechanical experience should be able to handle it, just not in an hour or two.
Bill

[Eddie Godina]

I have a 2615 4WD. Its about a year old. It is bogging down all of a sudden, and not always under stress. It can happen when I'm shredding or using the lift. I step on the clutch to let the engine rev back up, but sometimes it comes back up slow. Am I having a fuel problems? This is my first diesel.

[James]

Bill, I have a Minindra 5500 that shift fine for the first 30 minutes then when I depress the clutch it does not seem to want to dissengage the transmission. Any ideas?
James,
The clutch peddle should have about 1/2 in of free play before you feel resistance of the clutch, if not adjust. If this does not help, possibly be could be oil on the clutch disc. Next step would be to look at clutch, TO or pilot bearing.
Bill

[Allen C.]

I have a C35 and the hour meter has stopped working. I was wondering if this is possibly an easy fix that I can take care of.
Allen,
The hour meter is electrically supplied from a small wire on the alternator and an enclosed unit in the dash.
Loose wires is the only easy fix.
Bill

[Bill of Bill's Tractor]

The biggest problems with Mahindra and nearly all brands of tractors is: The customer does not keep the OUTSIDE OF THE RADIATOR CLEAN & allows WATER AND TRASH GET INTO THE FUEL TANK! We see this time and time again when they bring them in for service or repair!
Bill

[Paul]

I just purchased a 4110. I can't wait for it to be delivered! I am planning on using synthetic motor oil when the break-in period is over. Any thoughts on this subject?
Paul,
I don't think there will be any problem but if you had problems, I just would not broadcast it.
Bill