15 Years of Fixes, And A Review Of My Mahindra 7520 Tractor.

I give a review of my Mahindra tractor after owning it for 15 years, including what I like about it, why I bought it, all the problems I've had with it, and what I wish they would change. I do the annual maintenance, and fix a couple issues with it. I used to own a John Deere tractor and I give my experiences with that too. This is not a sponsored video, just giving my honest opinions. I finish with some of my favorite tips, including things to watch out for with safety, and nice additions to the tractor like a shade canopy and tool box.
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[@michaelcaprio5269]

I am shocked that the field was not bushhogged into the shape of a johnson

[@Locane256]

*disappointed

[@pogan1983]

You want to see john but witness progress. Now, decide.

[@Brynn_Wood]

I don't know man an outboard motor is a tricky shape to pull off mowed into grass

[@BuildItFixItDIY]

Or “hooters”, now that that term has made an appearance…that’d be my pick!

[@chrisoakey9841]

With 2 ponds down one end.

[@bruce5285]

Here are the common reasons why the Independent Power Take-Off (IPTO) alarm might go off: 1) Engagement Issues: If there are problems with engaging or disengaging the IPTO, such as a faulty clutch or linkage, the alarm may activate to alert the operator to the issue. 2) Overload: If the PTO-driven implement or attachment is putting too much strain on the IPTO system, it may trigger an overload alarm. This can happen if the implement encounters a blockage or experiences excessive resistance. 3) Low Hydraulic Pressure: Some tractors use hydraulic pressure to engage the IPTO. If there is low hydraulic pressure, it can lead to difficulties in engaging the PTO, and the alarm may activate. 4) Malfunctions: Any mechanical or electrical malfunctions in the IPTO system, such as sensor failures or wiring issues, can cause the alarm to go off. 5) Safety Features: Some tractors have safety features that activate an alarm when the IPTO is engaged and the tractor's seat is unoccupied. This is to prevent accidents when the operator is not in control of the tractor. 6) Temperature or Oil Pressure: Some tractors have alarms that monitor the temperature or oil pressure in the IPTO system. If these parameters go out of the specified range, an alarm may sound. 7) Low RPMs: Some IPTO systems have alarms that activate if the engine RPM drops below a certain level while the IPTO is engaged. This is to prevent damage to the equipment.

[@miltonthecat2240]

Great content, @bruce5285, thanks for taking the time to post this here! I would add the obvious, that these alarm conditions rely on sensors that themselves could be defective, such as the "tractor's seat occupied", which sounds like a sensor that could easily malfunction. When it comes to fault sensors, it might help to keep in mind that the designers of such equipment tend to think in terms of a single fault. Multiple faults tend to be a design nightmare; even if the designers think about multiple simultaneous faults, it's easy to miss "corner cases". For this reason, I would be hesitant to disable an annoying alarm, since the next sensor failure drops you into the multiple-fault condition where you really don't want to be. I once read a book that was a collection of case studies where engineering designs ended up killing people. Many of the case studies resulted from operators ignoring a fault alarm, which itself wasn't dangerous, but combined with a second/third fault that occurred later and created a lethal hazard.

[@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz]

@@miltonthecat2240 I also find that a significant number of anomalies/failures true root cause is often a logical combination like AND function. This AND that = failure.

[@texasfly9925]

@@miltonthecat2240. @Bruce5285 These are great points. It is possible that multiple alarm conditions can be generated. I used to work in a chemical plant on an oxidizer control board. We had numerous alarms on pressures, flows, and temperatures. Some were monitoring liquids, others gases. Often, there were so many alarms that would go off at once, It was hard to determine what exactly was the ‘primary’ fault and which was the secondary conditions of the first fault. Luckily, the instrumentation and electrical departments came up with a “First Out” system. The very first condition that set off the alarm would blink…… All the others would just illuminate. It was very easy to know exactly what was wrong and try to fix the condition. It would be interesting to know if there are multiple alarm conditions on this tractor and see which one is the First Out!!

[@_Mackan]

Always a good day when John uploads!

[@wraithconscience]

His Johnson, you mean? Or just the videos? Or both?

[@lwwarren]

Kubota, Mahindra, TYM and Kioti were on my list. John Deere has lost me as a customer due to their build quality and anti-right to repair lobbying. I ended up with a 50hp Kioti because of the standard options for a fraction of a similar Kubota, competitive with the TYM and Mahindra but a good dealer nearby.

[@wayneswonderarium]

Came here to say this - I will refuse John Deere anywhere and any time forever unless /maybe/ they completely reverse everything but obviously they won't, so JD can get yeeted into the sun.

[@wtfdoicare]

kioti is by far the best value tractor in my research. looking at a 2620 and it destroys the competition.

[@joelx77]

I 100% agree... John Deere's opposition to the Right to Repair is the worst in the world in my opinion

[@InLineDiesel6]

The pricing delta between Kubota and Kioti isn't fractional. I admit, you get more features at a slightly lower cost with Kioti. Around my area, SE Michigan, Kubota and Kioti are the most popular utility tractor brands. Mahindra has, several times, tried to make in-roads in my area without success. Most folks are more focused on dealer support than the brand and Kuboa and Kioti have the presents. John Deere sunk in the utility brand when they switched to Chinese-manufactured tractors and folks turned their backs on them. Other brands have also tried to make in-roads with little success, not that they are a bad brand, more because Kubota has the reputation as "bullet proff" and Kioti isn't far behind.

[@jeffs2809]

@@InLineDiesel6I cross shopped kioti, kubota, John deere & Massey about 20 years ago. Looking for a tractor around 50hp The deere dealers barely had time to give me a price since I wasn’t buying a $100k+ piece of equipment. The kubota dealer was advertising a “deal” that became much less of a deal when you actual talked to them in person. The kioti dealer was great to work with and ended up selling me a 55hp tractor. It’s had some issues, some my fault some kioti’s. The real concern I have now is, that dealer closed up about 10 years ago & there isn’t much support out there any where for this series.

[@michaelovitch]

IPTO switch and hooter are coupled in parallel to the glowplug timer relay you removed...it's on the wiring diagram you posted on the forum. If you change resistance in a circuit,or parameters required by a computer you can trigger "HOOTERS" haha Check corrosion and integrity on the manual glowplug switch.

[@thomasingramfarms230]

Change your main hydraulic filter and if you haven’t changed the hydraulic oil after 1700 hours I would recommend Changing it and inspect/ cleaning the suction screen for the hydraulics. IPTO independent power take off its clutch pack uses hydraulic pressure to engage the pto clutch pack. Hopefully this will give a little insight and help figure out the problem before it causes damage that requires the tractor to be split to repair

[@SantiagoCousido]

I think the best thing you can do is buy 20 sheep and watch them cut the grass with a beer in your hand haha, nice video John

[@slypig24]

I was thinking about secondary grazing as well. As I don't mind the odd roast lamb.

[@GeneralSulla]

That was my solution. Only thing is, they don't stop eating when Winter comes. And they love to find ways to kill themselves. Makes for good roast lamb if you catch 'em in time though. Pesky sheep. 😅

[@jdw2150]

Some TRULY excellent advice towards the end. Seen a few folks get hurt. So easy for folks to be complacent or just not fully understanding the possible dangers of certain things.

[@ClinttheGreat]

I had a 3510 Mahindra with FEL. It was an amazing tractor. It was heavier than all the competitors at a better price. It was flawless during the time I had it. Great video John.

[@ronfrance4041]

I’m not sure what model my uncles mahindra is, 2006ish 32-35 horse? Something like that. Anyways I was disappointed with it, hydraulic filters were in the rear wheel well, rubber hydraulic connections under the belly. I borrowed it to York rake some small tree debris, sent a stick through the hydraulic filter in the wheel well then another stick pulled a hose off the tube under the belly that was just clamped on. Returned it 16 years ago and never borrowed it again. Bought myself a skid steer

[@petenelson8136]

I just did the same evaluation that you did regarding purchasing a new tractor and I settled on a TYM T754HC. I wanted a cab and Mahindra didn't make one (and they are more expensive). When compared to the John Deere and Kubota, I'm right at $17k cheaper and getting a lot more extras for that price (3rd function valve, loaded tires, lights front and rear, arm rest seat, rear windshield wiper just to name a few). TYM is a South Korean made tractor. I'll having it delivered to me in about 4 weeks. Love our channel and thanks for showing and teaching about all the repair work you've done.

[@woods-garage]

I bought a 38 horsepower tractor in 2019, and in that size most of the manufacturers were very close to each other in price. I ended up buying a Mahindra for many of the same reasons you mentioned. But one of the most important factors in buying a tractor should be the dealer. They need to treat you well and service what they sell. You don’t want to take your tractor 4 hours away for service if you need it. If they’re difficult to deal with in the sales process, they’ll be worse if you have a warranty claim.

[@EngineersHomestead]

I have a 2018 2538, they are basically a TYM tractor and Mahindra engine. I liked that it had no DPF despite being over 25hp. If you need parts, the Rural King RK37 has almost same chassis but Yanmar engine.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

I agree with the dealership being an important factor, when asked about chainsaws, that TS what I always say, find a real chainsaw dealer and see what they sell, then go with that.

[@eduardocarvalho1547]

I will also carry a first aid kit in any machine I'm operating. It may not stop a major bleed, but at least you can clean and patch small cuts. Thanks for the video, it has good advice and tips!

[@Hard_Right]

good advice ma'am , i'm sure the women and children will appreciate that

[@jswjr6001]

You can throw a good tourniquet like a CAT in there to be able to single hand apply a tourniquet on a limb. It could be enough to stop the significant bleeding from a significant limb injury to get you to an ER

[@KoushikPaulliveandletlive]

I watch every video of this channel, within 24 hrs of its release, and I love it, I wish these videos were more frequent, at least once a week. Bambass is my second favourite channel. Oh, and I am from India. I started my carrier with Tech Mahindra, worked a little less than 6 years there. It makes me feel good, when such apritiation comes not from the sales/marketing teams, but from the people working in the field. Mahindra is popular in SUVs also here in India, they make really good ones with decent price.

[@walteraddie7925]

Wonderfully explained your tractor without the constant repeating like other tubers do.

[@KaptainPG]

I think you should have a longer fork conection in the back of the tractor to not touch the tires when you turn

[@vxnova1]

Grew up in a farm, never seen anyone removing the arms from the 3 point before,

[@TheKajunkat]

Two biggest complaints I have heard of Mahindra's over the years is the lack of dealer support. They seem to come and go around here. The second is electrical issues. It seems like the electronic interlocks etc. are kind of secondary to the mechanical design and they have high failure rates from rubbing, component failure and strained/broken wires.

[@itsa67]

Hey John - I bought a 28HP 4WD Mahindra at almost the same time you bought yours. I did the same research and bought it for the same reasons. I have given the same info concerning Mahindra to many people who ask why I didn't buy a John Deere. It has been a great tractor for me - I love it. Taking it to our hunting property to bushog tomorrow! Very helpful video!

[@bhoiiii]

Sweet boom lift/drone shot! Enjoyed as always! Cheers man.

[@alexbuilds706]

Love the in-depth rundown. Thx!

[@lethal1370]

The one big issue with buying "off" brands, or even the less popular name brands, is finding parts, and service centers for them, which is why people usually stick to certain brands. You are mostly just paying for the name with John Deere IMHO, but they do have a lot of dealer networks, and support going for them, which can be a benefit. JD does use a lot of proprietary, and non-interchangeable/model specific parts, though, which means you have to buy directly from the dealer (which means more $$$).

[@daveb8598]

Love watching your stuff and I learn so much. Great farmer ingenuity! n/m you're really never out near the brushhog when that PTO is spinning.

[@woodsplitter]

Nice to see you again, been missing you the last 2 weeks 🙂

[@ssrattus]

Great video, thanks John and Jennifer!

[@nvlvdave]

Love the advice and stats at the end. great video!

[@nineteenandfortyone]

Very interesting video. A number of the things you went over in the video were things I have heard about, but have never been explained. I hope it helps someone who finds themselves in the position of operating the equipment to do so safely.

[@dder5]

Been missing my weekly fix!! Do that again and I'll...well...cry and complain again.😁

[@rynoopperman5010]

Absolutely How dare he… no warning or anything 😂😂🤣🤣😜😜

[@FarmCraft101]

Sorry! I try to keep up, but...life... ;-)

[@chrissmith7655]

Hi Jon, really look forward to any of your uploads, always interesting. Many thanks from Nr Liverpool UK.

[@glenn255]

I always enjoy your content John. Thanks.

[@jer1966]

Great John, I loved your vídeos, tanks for sharing good days on the farm with us.

[@douglasknutsen]

Thanks John for another great video !

[@tylerbarrett6652]

Lots and lots of good info... to the uninitiated, one would never think about all of the things you need to think about when buying equipment like this. Thanks for sharing this...

[@youtubeRobin1]

John I might have missed it, but please fit a removable brace on the front loader 's lift cylinders while doing maintenance or repairs. Like you pointed out it is built with heavy steel, so it will crush you merciless if a cylinder or the wrong hydraulic part fails.

[@jimnaz5267]

John, you are very brave to take apart all kinds of stuff. Its putting it all back together that is the tricky part,. Your vids are always informative and interesting. Please keep up the good work and videos. Can you share more of your cattle ranching stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@carsonwashburn1]

Absolutely loved this video. I’ve always wanted to see more on your tractor.

[@johnvaluk1401]

By far my favorite channel. You are so entertaining during your videos. And the content ain’t half bad either

[@jana171]

Excellent run through here for tractor newb like myself, thanks 🙂

[@matthewstiles3963]

I have a 5570 and did exactly what you did. Checked out several different brands and did my homework for almost a year and a half. With bucket, bale spear, 7 ' brush hog, auger and tires loaded it was $12000 less than John Deere and $9000 less than Kubota which were both tremendously lighter and shorter wheel base than the Mahindra. I bought it new in 2015 and have over 700 hours with very little issues. One being a crank sensor at 50 hrs and a egr valve cleaning at around 500 hrs. It's been an amazing tractor and use it with an 81" grapple and at handles it wonderfully. I would definitely do it again.

[@erik_dk842]

700 hours in 8 years. That's not a whole lot.

[@matthewstiles3963]

@@erik_dk842 no it's not but with 5 other tractors I like to switch them up. I do most of my heavy hogging and my round bales with it and carrying three at a time makes quick work moving them. The use of a hydraulic top link makes that alot easier as well. In my smaller more level fields I find it easier to use my smaller tractors and not as heavy compacting the soil as bad.

[@mikeburton7077]

Safety useing any equipment is paramount, very interesting video,thanks

[@theoldbigmoose]

Some great tips, and an outstanding review!

[@dankenney7827]

When I was catching up on all your older videos, from the beginning to present, I got used to seeing one whenever I wanted. Now that I’m all caught up I had to wait what seemed way too long for another. I’ll adjust. As always, great content! Oh, your better half is definitely your better half! Don’t lose her. She’s a real keeper.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats FC101, on finally finding the BEEP-BEEP Sound was coming from.. Your Mahindra 7520 is a beast..

[@javig5045]

You know what John, Iv'e been enjoying your videos for quite a while, and it's about time I show some gratitude, so hell yes I'm buying some merch today. Thank's Again Brother!

[@Snooodle238]

Mahindra owner here! I got my 2555 hst in 2016 with a canopy, backhoe, loader, box, 3rd function and more for 12k less than a comparable Kubota at the time. My Mahindra has not had one issue in over 500hrs that I didn't cause. Its been a great investment and has paid for itself many time over at this point! Take care!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That mower deck is impressively powerful Jon 34:11 that beeper would drive me insane also Jon @FarmCraft101

[@VRM-uu3si]

Enjoy your videos. On your bush hog and tire scrub, most pull type bush hogs I've looked at have an angle limitation you should observe to keep from damaging the driveline. Your turns looked pretty sharp to me, even though it looked like there was a CV joint at the tractor PTO connection in addition to the U-joints. Sharp turns can be hard on the tractor PTO as well, putting pulsating and side loading on the system.

[@caseyrevoir]

To that effect, U joints do not spin in a circle unless perfectly straight. Many have probably seen this with an [older] stuck 4wd when the front wheels jerk during rotation (not to be confused with the power going from left to right from an open diff). This is amplified the further the angle the joint is put in.

[@caseyrevoir]

This video illustrates what you and my reply are explaining. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ65ZaStgcuCg7ssi=6jlBQAzbEaNsHGBp

[@woodsplitter]

If you were in India where the brand originates from they would fix it looking brand new. Those guys really know how to fix stuff. 🙂

[@lordjaashin]

lol. no. most technicians or engineers at dealerships in india lack proper training and knowledge. outside of manufacturing plant, skill is severely lacking in india automotive sector

[@richardjones5766]

All good advice. Enjoyed the video! Thanks

[@MyMikegee]

Brilliant video John, thanks

[@KerboOnYT]

That's a well-built little tractor. Impressive

[@cesargallo7424]

Nice review John, keep videos coming!

[@stevenedwards5356]

Grew up on a farm and watching this is like being back there without all the work😊

[@freddesjardins7399]

That was a terrific production I’ve learned so much from dam building to hydraulic, I have a cub cadet 30 hp that I love about the same age I’ve learned by doing with caution, thank you for all your productions. Especially this one that Mahindra is a good one agree with all you said.

[@mp3625]

Great video John

[@jotoole6170]

You should look into a quick hitch attachment for your 3 point John as many attachments that you have it would serve you quite well. Great video too

[@-Star-Soul]

Nice Tracy. Nothing like four wheel drive.

[@noahlechner1036]

Great video today, love watching your videos. One little pice of advice for 4x4 in a loader tractor is like you said you don’t have good traction in the rear you also only have breaks in the rear when in 2wd. When you put it into 4x4 you get breaks in all wheels.

[@Bluecollarspartan92]

You have an incredible ability to make just about anything entertaining and educational. Thank you for the great videos!

[@erik_dk842]

The kind of teacher we all wish we've had in school. Like Hickok45, who actually was a school teacher.

[@gsftom]

Great information. You are a guy with integrity that ppl trust. Wish I was yr neighbor.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

That was some excellent tractor safety advice thanks for sharing 🦘

[@andr0373]

Really nice video. I was a little impressed and surprised by you loading the wheel while the tractor was on a jack and jack stand. I know the wheel isn't that heavy, but I would have worried a little torque might slide it off those jack stands. Stay safe, keep up the vids.

[@pogan1983]

Louis Rossmann would be smiling and nodding hearing your honest opinion. Good job.

[@bkyardmechanic5010]

You do amazing work and great video. I've heard about 10 yrs ago that those tractors would break in half fairly often. But like anything worked hard will break

[@ritchieblackmore5204]

Hi John good to see you back missed you last week I had withdrawal symptoms 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@robertcrossley9803]

Great video , enjoyable content. Surprised the auditable warning device lasted so long. Need one of those hands you use for paint cans. thanks FOR TAKING THE TIME

[@Vigo327]

I think you got a good one there. This is how it's SUPPOSED to be after 15 years of mindful use and maintenance. I have so far only owned tractors designed in the 70s and 80s. That is my sweet spot for everything being mechanical and metal. Minimal plastic or electrical. But of course it is basically hobby use and a production/profit mindset would likely change my priorities. But, as a highly trained technician who COULD keep up with something modern, i very much enjoy choosing NOT to and expect my future equipment purchases will mostly be staying in those two decades for the foreseeable future!!

[@pogan1983]

The past had the solution, it all sorta changed due to economics and greed. The law is also tainted with bs. Why not show what works by choosing what works, right?

[@littletoze]

Just thought of your next project! A flatbed for your pickup! The rust on the box gave me the idea.

[@wayneswonderarium]

22:22 "that's not going anywhere" 😂

[@neilmeadows]

John, love your videos. Grew up on a farm myself. Traded driving tractors for using a stethoscope. You've got a lot of trees lining your property. Don't know if you find yourself having to do some trimming on those to keep them from encroaching on the open fields or to keep limbs from falling on fences, but you can purchase tree trimmers that attach to your front end loader. My brother loves his. Thanks for the great content!

[@samstone2007]

Did you check the air filter? My tractor has an alarm if it is restricted.

[@_vvv444_]

As usual, thanks for a great video! It was interesting to see some farm operation related stuff beside only the technical equipment aspects :)

[@scottbalak7123]

Glad to see you back after your Dam break. :) When I needed more from my tractor I moved from a Kubota B3030 (Japan) to a Kioti DK4710SE (Korea). Sounds like your reasons were very similar to mine. I didn't have any problems with my Kubota, but the the price delta between Kioti and Kubota for similar performance was >$10k. I didn't even look at JD in that mid size tractor because in all honesty it's their weakest product. JD is on the high side of price, they don't even make them (Yanmar), and their focus is really creature comfort not performance. I wanted >2k lb lift capacity on the FEL and the Kioti does that all day long. I've had it for ~5 years and she's been pretty flawless. I do think your Mahindra is at the sweet spot of diesel reliability since it's pre-emissions. I haven't had any problems with the Kioti, but fuel economy on an emissions tractor is IMHO ~20% lower. The FEL on my Kioti does eventually leak down, but it's over a 24hr period so I find that acceptable. I would say the same about dealers. Kioti, like Mahindra, isn't the best but the internet and ebay solve a lot of that if you're a DIYer.

[@ncphenom2309]

Lol literally just checked this morning for a new video

[@iammattjones]

I've got a compact Mahindra 2555 with forks and a loader, no backhoe. This thing has been a work horse. I too do a little logging and milling on my property. It was able to lift 12 foot, 38", very wet, red oak logs. Barely, but it did it.

[@supertrooper7403]

Love the videos John. Thanks!

[@sebastianso1]

Love your channel man, i enjoy that all your content is in 4k, it gives me some sort of justification for having bought a 4k display 😅

[@MarkKelly1307]

when in highschool, a farmer I worked for got his bib coveralls caught in a PTO. thankfully it was so violent of an encounter that it simply ripped them off, splitting the seams right up the middle. A lesson i've never forgotten.

[@rpetty]

Incredibly helpful.

[@clintonmississippi2108]

Very enjoyable video. Keep up the good work. Sam

[@blessonjoe1939]

I'm an Indian and I can say they're very reliable and very heavy duty. The ones they ship out of India are even better quality than we get over here

[@redelm3119]

Another good tip for pulling, never pull from any part of the tractor but the drawbar, Enjoy your videos Thanks

[@artk6177]

Really interesting video. Thanks for doing this. About a year ago I decided to upgrade my John Deere 3032e. The only reason I looked in to Mahindra was because of FarmCraft101. I figured if you bought one, they must be ok. Found out they were the most popular farm tractor in the world. If there were more dealers around I probably would have gone that direction. I ended up buying a Kubota L4701 HST. Very happy with that so far.

[@tedtalotti332]

John, as always, you make a great video

[@dustcommander100]

Wonderful video! I concur on the value of Mahindra, I was impressed by it when I was shopping 15 years ago. I did end up with another brand, but I was looking for a compact tractor and the price difference wasn't great in that case. Unfortunately, my local Mahindra (and New Holland) dealer closed up later. I watched most or all of your dozer videos, and was really surprised to see "made in Japan" cast into very heavy components. Never saw that coming..... lastly, nearly every seal on my backhoe attachment failed with a 6 month period. I also wondered if there was something I had done wrong, but I figured they were old. I bought the backhoe attachment used, and it could be older than the tractor. Interestingly, of the six cylinders on the backhoe, five use the same seal kit. About $60 each from Kubota.

[@Umagunna]

That was awesome footage. Reminded me of slot cars.

[@markbrown6236]

Great video, learned a lot about tractor.

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

Well I was going to bed early tonight till I got on your channel to catch up... Enjoyed , Great videos .

[@BuildItFixItDIY]

Informative as always. I have a new appreciation for the Mahindra brand as I didn’t think they were that good, quality-wise.

[@janklaas3242]

I wish we had that feature on the 3 point hitch when I was a kid.. My dad often gave me a hard time when I did not back up perfectly haha.

[@jaysmith3361]

IPTO Hooter got me and I had to look it up. Found this on a forum. "The term IPTO means the PTO is independent of main clutch. The power is transmitted to the PTO shaft through an IPTO clutch which can be engaged or disengaged by the IPTO clutch lever. The IPTO clutch is always to be kept in the engaged position. The horn (beeper in my book) will sound each time the IPTO clutch is disengaged. If you leave the IPTO clutch disengaged for any length of time, bad things will happen to the guts of your IPTO clutch. So if you don't get a horn when disengaging the IPTO clutch...................go get it fixed. So to use your PTO takes 3 movements. Disengage the IPTO clutch, shift the PTO to ON from the OFF position, then re-engage the IPTO clutch. "

[@dlaitch]

Always educational and a learning journey. Not to nit pick but at minute 38:25 at lower left the outside wheel needs replacing or maybe traded with an inner wheel as it seems to be crucial in controlling the bush hog height. Love all your videos ! 👍👍👍

[@alphonsotate2982]

Thank you for the great safety review😍😍😍😍😍

[@charleskloentrup9153]

You can use an old tire innertube cut in 1/2 and sling it under the P T O shaft for the bush hog or a sickle bar to keep tall grasses from getting warped the around P T O shaft!

[@PebblesRanch]

Hey John, I was wondering if it would be worth getting some older haying equipment and making those fields into bales for the winter. Would that be worth it? Since you have a hay barn to store it all. Love your channel!

[@andersonvargas2029]

Here where I live, we use a metal plate and screws to repair the tire when it's cracked like this, it works great.

[@getyerspn]

I'd recommend casting a concrete counter weight or two for the 3 point hitch coupled with quick hitch kit they're really handy.

[@dennisfahlstrom2515]

I used to follow a KZbinr over in Illinois who strongly promoted the Branson brand of tractors. Like a fool I didn’t do due diligence to see where the nearest dealer was and bought 78 hp model with a cab from the cheapest dealer I could find. He was located 250 miles west of me in the Tulsa area and the tractor was delivered free. When I soon had a problem I found the nearest dealer who did service was 120 miles south of my place in Arkansas. Bad mistake on my part # 1. Then 3 years later with low hours on the tractor Branson goes out of business. Now I can’t sell it locally because no one with sense wants a tractor they can’t get parts or service for any place close. Mistake 2 but I had no way of foreseeing that happening except that if I had scoped out the scarce location dealers in advance I wouldn’t have bought this brand in the first place. I was somewhat lucky to hear that TWM is going to support the brand for a while so I was able to trade it in on a smaller model of the well regarded brand with service within 50 miles. I took a beating on the trade but I deserved it for being dumb up front. I enjoy your videos. They are informative and enjoyable to watch. Keep them coming!

[@davidfitzgerald5861]

John, I always enjoy your videos. I also have a Mahindra I bought in 2006 brand new. I bought a 6000 a little smaller than yours. Wish I would have gotten a 4 Wheel Drive. I was talk out of it by my local dealer who had inventory on the 2 Wheel Dr. models. I agree with you for the money It’s been a great tractor.

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Interesting video John, we can thank Harry Ferguson for the Hydraulic Three Point Hitch System, his tie up with Henry Ford was an interesting story in its self. P.S. Farming is one of the top industrial killers here in the U.K. Many reasons, Farm workers are usually working alone, lack of supervision, & training. Confined space entry. Lack of structured Work Plans & Risk Assessment.

[@tonythorne4623]

Really love your videos brilliant keep them coming best wishes from the other side of the pond.