100 HOURS AND 1 YEAR LATER MAHINDRA MAX 26 XLT REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Is the Mahindra Max 26 XLT the best compact tractor? Check in to see what issues I have had during the first 100 hours of use in my first year of ownership with this tractor and how they were fixed! Spoiler alert, I continue to be impressed with this tractor and would recommend it to anyone looking for a stout well build tractor. The biggest thing is to make sure your dealer can support the needs of your equipment. This little guy always fights above its weight class!
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I had a 2019 Max 26 XLT. Loved it, but traded it last fall after 200 hours for a skid steer. I’ve missed it ever since. The Max 26 is a fantastic tractor the clearly “punches above its weight.” Reason for this comment is that I had a tire do exactly the same thing. I described it to my dealer and they suggested that it happened sometime when the tire was spinning in place. In other words, my fault. Kept using it that way till I traded it, but now wish I had looked into it more. Thanks for the good video.
It really is a great tractor and is well rounded for its size. Unfortunately dealers seem to want to wash their hands of warranty work and I am lucky to have a great one. They sent pictures to the dealer and they sent a new one directly to me as a replacement. Would it have been fine, likely but a tire shouldn't do that. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for stopping in!
Keep up the good work with the videos. As a first time tractor owner, I recently purchased a new Max 26xlt HST 4x4 and learned a lot from your videos. Love the quick attach bucket as I remove mine when I'm mowing.
Appreciate the feedback, glad I could help! 🍻
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Customer Service is a big deal. I found one of these tractors used but it was 2 states away. The stats on it lead the pack. Great job!
Thanks as always! Extremely impressed with mine!
I have a 2017 Max26XL and just hit over 200 hours. I love mine as well. I am in South Central Iowa.
Here in eastern iowa! Stay warm and thanks for stopping in!
I love mine. Have the hoe also . 160 hrs . Used for snow with a utv warn fabricated plow blade on loader . Stump removal . Fork loading . Dug out an inground pool. Electrical trenches. Saves my back .
They really are a back saver!! Thanks for stopping in
Sounds like you have a great dealer. Both that I had sucked. Still have the same starting problem I have had since new years later. Three dealer attemps and the same problem still
That is very frustrating, ive been very lucky with my support
I’m considering a new one. I like your ammo box upgrade.
It's been one of the best purchases I've made! Thanks for stopping in
I also had the missing floating loader, which the dealer fixed. The only nagging issue is the sluggish/stiff HST treadle that does not self-return to neutral - still working on this.
I have the occasional HST creep but I rrally see this issue when it's really cold out. In the spring and summer I make sure to keep it lubricated and I haven't had to much of an issue! Let me know when you get it fixed!! Thanks for stopping in!
I've had the same issue with the treadle on my Max 26 HST. Not often but occasionally.
Looking at a new one today at a local dealer..........its a brand new 2020. They offered a $2 discount over a current model. No hours.....they said they will detail and deliver at no extra charge. I think I am going to purchase it in the morning.........
Mine is an absolute tank and love it. Exciting stuff! Thanks for stopping by
Solid video. Great presentation.
Thanks Mr RM3D! Now to 3d print some "attachments"
Love to see a video on how to
Add the light bars on the ROP
I did do a video! Take a look in my library of videos and you should find it. Thanks for stopping in!
I have a 2019 26xl. It has been pretty good so far. My diff lock does not work and the hydro pedal sticks a little. Sometimes I wish it was bigger, but oh well.
Good Day Sir 👍 Outstanding Mahindra tractor Sir 👍😊 Great review Sir and it show the importance to have a great dealer 😊👍 Yes in deed maintenance is the key for sure for keeping long time for any tractor maker 👍😊 Great informative video Sir 😊👍Cheers !!!
Thanks as always! Stay warm
@@k6outdoors 👍😊
Dang the year gone by fast. I remember the movie about this.
Time flies!
Great video! About to buy a 2021 used same model. 7yr warranty transfers from owner to owner, correct? Also Iowa is where my parents are from, so always good watching the great people of that state.
From what I understand about the warranty, you will want to notifiy a authorized Mahindra dealer to make sure it gets switched to your name, it should easily be transferable. I love my Max 26 XLT, it has been a great purchase and think youll be very happy with it!
If you ever decide to change the flush and change the Rad fluid, please post of a video of that maintenance. I am at 200 hours and need to learn how to do that. I am considering adding a Prestone Flush T on the hose that is used to drain the fluid so that it becomes easy to drain (just unscrew the cap). Any thoughts on doing this ?
Its been on my list of stuff to look in to, I have been checking the quality of it for freeze protection but haven't changed it yet!r
Weeeee it’s another k6 movie. !
I'm looking at purchasing the 26xlt very soon. I was wondering what you may think about the shuttle shift I send of the hst?
My opinion is if you are going to be using rhe loader alot get an HST. If you plan to pull alot of implements in long stretches, a shuttle shift might be more ideal. I personally like the HST. I hope this helps!
On mine , I took block apart only two shims, where as manual called for 4, I think they left two out so you can’t break tractor and have excessive warranty issues
Im hoping to get ahold of the manual myself so i can look into more of this! Where did you get the shims?
@@k6outdoors I called mahindra dealer and told them there was only two shims and the manual calls for four. They informed me that everyday owner wouldn’t notice any performance issues. I figure it was done to keep anyone from overloading machine. When I get back tomorrow I will copy and paste to you. After five hundred hours. I am having starting issues now.
It’s a 2016 max 26
@@matthutchinson3139 naturally thats how ot works! What a pain!
Hey tried to paste photos of manual for the hydraulic, won’t let me
Nice job!
Appreciate it!
Have you been successful with having most of your implements fit your quick hitch? I had a John Deere that really didn’t fit much and now I’ve got a Pat’s that’s always floppy and the top link is too short. I love my Max 26, but the differential lock quit . I’ll have the dealer address it in the Spring when he services the hydraulic system. Mine creeps a bit too
So far everything I have bought fits on the quick hitch. All of the implements I have bought claim quick hitch compatibility. Thanks for stopping in!
Can you elaborate on the cable adjustment needed for the float fix? I have a similar issue.
The loader handle has cables that run to the valves and needed loosened and tightened to allow the valve to move into float
@@k6outdoors thanks!
Love your videos, So when you said the dealer fixed the problems did they pick it up and return it to you? Or did you have to bring it to the dealer for them to fix it? Thanks
The first time they picked it up and dropped it back off at my house. The 2nd time I took it in and had the 50 service completed and they did some warranty work then. I have a great local dealer. Thanks for stopping in!
@@k6outdoors Great videos you have.
@@nagazinafireworks7594 appreciate it!
It seems likes very minor issues. Mainly adjustments that were incorrectly set when assembled. Any rear remotes or third function valve now on the machine or planned for the future?
Agreed minor issues! I plan to do both in the future. First will be rear remotes with a hydraulic top link!
sweetbeef or iwehgian sweetcorn what hyrdo fluid u use mahindra or hytrans
Does anyone know if there difference between the 2020 and the 2021
Nope, they are the same. Thanks for stopping by!
How much did you pay for it?
I paid around $18,000 for the tractor and loader. Location and availability definitely with drive cost differences
All Mahindra tractors are manufactured overseas, either in India or China. The only two people that Mahindra gives a job to is the salesman and the mechanic that keeps fixing them. Buy American and give your kids or grandkids a job. Buy a John Deere that is made in Augusta, Georgia, John Deere employees thousands of Americans.
Unfortunately thats not 100% true. Most of the tractor components for this specific tractor were built in Japan by mitsubishi and are shipped in pieces to the United States were they are assembled at one of many assembly plants scattered throughout the US. Items like the loaders are being fabricated in the US. A good example of this is that the loader for the Max 26 xlt is made at "kansas metal works". There are no compact or sub compact tractors in the US that 100% domestically build. As much as I like john deere, they even use engines from Yanmar and other components to build their tractors. Its really all relative to what your buying. Being from Iowa John Deere seems like a logical choice but when testing them out i still migrated back to the Mahindra. I appreciate the input!
@@k6outdoors Just like John Deer who's compact tractors are made out of country, and all use Yanmar motors. Hoods are made of plastic. I will NOT support a company who claimed to be American and sells out their employees to increase the pay of their CEO
@@jefflove406 couldn't agree with you more, thanks for stopping in!