Cuz-Pat
Well-known member
Folks,
I am about to purchase a new 4 WD tractor with a loader on it. After looking at several brands I have narrowed it to Kubota and Mahindra. Both have basically the same 3 year warranty. The Kubota I am looking at is the M6800 4 WD, 68 hp, with the hydraulic shuttle shift (no clutching when going from forward to reverse, wet clutch system). Here is a link:
http://www.kubota.com/h/products/m.cfm
The Mahindra I am looking at is the 6520 4 WD, 65 hp, with a synchro shuttle shift (dry clutch, must clutch between forward & reverse, do not make a hydro model). Here is a link to this tractor:
http://www.mahindrausa.com/Products/df_ ... ?proid=134
Feature to feature, the Mahindra has more to offer for the money. This particular model is an open platform model (nothing between your feet, all controls are console mounted). There is quite a difference in the weight of the 2 tractors. The Mahindra far outweighs the Kubota. Can purchase either tractor for about the same money.
Very familiar with the Kubota tractor and their reputation. Know very little about the Mahindra line but like them. Great looking tractor. Plan on buying to keep so resale is not a real big issue unless I got stuck with a lemon. Hard decision to make so I sure would like some feed-back from you good folks who may have experience with either brand.
Thanks much!
I am about to purchase a new 4 WD tractor with a loader on it. After looking at several brands I have narrowed it to Kubota and Mahindra. Both have basically the same 3 year warranty. The Kubota I am looking at is the M6800 4 WD, 68 hp, with the hydraulic shuttle shift (no clutching when going from forward to reverse, wet clutch system). Here is a link:
http://www.kubota.com/h/products/m.cfm
The Mahindra I am looking at is the 6520 4 WD, 65 hp, with a synchro shuttle shift (dry clutch, must clutch between forward & reverse, do not make a hydro model). Here is a link to this tractor:
http://www.mahindrausa.com/Products/df_ ... ?proid=134
Feature to feature, the Mahindra has more to offer for the money. This particular model is an open platform model (nothing between your feet, all controls are console mounted). There is quite a difference in the weight of the 2 tractors. The Mahindra far outweighs the Kubota. Can purchase either tractor for about the same money.
Very familiar with the Kubota tractor and their reputation. Know very little about the Mahindra line but like them. Great looking tractor. Plan on buying to keep so resale is not a real big issue unless I got stuck with a lemon. Hard decision to make so I sure would like some feed-back from you good folks who may have experience with either brand.
Thanks much!