Two new models from Mahindra’s co-owned Japanese factory have been released offering even more competition in the crowded compact tractor market.
The Indian tractor giant is attacking the market head-on with a range of compact, price sensitive models aimed at the hobby or lifestyle owner.
The latest releases - a 25kW 8x8 Synchro Shuttle 1533 and 27kW hydrostatic 1538 join the 30kW 4025 4WD model launched back in February 2015.
“We’re suitably excited to be re-entering the 30-35 hp (22-25kW) segment of the market with two excellent products built in our Japanese factory after a brief hiatus in 2014 with the last 3316 units being retailed that year,” Mahindra sales manager Satish Chandra said.
Stephen Bird, National Aftersales Manager said the tractors came with a solid warranty.
“Importantly for our customers we offer three-year, 2000 hour powertrain warranty standard on all of our tractors, for no additional fee.
“Our parts warehouse is located in Brisbane for central access to the east coast of Australia and our network of 48 dealers across the country is ready and prepared to support our customers’ needs as they grow.”
The new Mahindra 1533 and 1538 offer Tier IV engines, tilt steering columns, a semi-flat operator’s platform with rubber mat, hood for ease of engine access and ergonomic controls.
The company reckons the hydrostatic 1538 model is a better spec but similar price to the competition, while “the full synchro shuttle 1533 hits the market at the more traditional horsepower point with easy to use forward reverse shuttle and a great price.”
“The important thing is these tractors are the size that small acreage owners are looking for but built with the same strength that the more utility focused 4025 4WD offers,” the company said.
Both models offer a range of optional attachments including factory self-leveling loaders, 4in1 buckets, backhoe, finishing mowers, slashers, and carryalls.
Mahindra reckoned the standout feature on the new 1533 and 1538 Tractors is the Safe Working Load of 350kg for the self-levelling loaders.
“This gives customers in the hobby space a true feed out tractor for their small animals, without having to pay the price of a bigger tractor,” Mr Chandra said.
“Likewise nursery operators and landscape contractors can enjoy a big usable bucket capacity for their materials handling.”
