Mahindra 3616
A new growing season is on the horizon and planning for the coming year often points to the need for a new tractor or other machinery to make jobs around the orchard and farm easier. This year, it’s time to look to an equipment partner that is dedicated to Canadian businesses and continually offers new and improved machinery designed for the unique agricultural needs of B.C. producers.
Mahindra is the number one selling tractor in the world in the under 80 Power Take-off (PTO) horsepower category for numerous reasons. Not only does every piece of Mahindra machinery come with a free seven-year power train warranty (with zero deductible), it is also superior-constructed, solid equipment offered by local dealerships with extensive training.
Two of those dealerships are Noble Tractor and Equipment in Kamloops and Armstrong, B.C. Gord Noble owns both locations and is proud to be a long-term member of the Mahindra family.
“We’ve been in the business for over 50 years,” Noble says. “Not many dealerships can say that. We’ve seen a lot changes in the equipment available over five decades plus we have a fully-stocked parts department and a well-versed group of service technicians who keep our customers’ machinery running at its best.”
One of the things Noble is looking forward to this year is the introduction of the Mahindra 2545 Shuttle Cab Tractor, coming just in time for the 2017 season. Mark Potter, Regional Sales Manager Mahindra Canada, explains why the 2545 are expected to be popular among growers.
“It’s a narrow tractor with a factory installed cab complete with air conditioning and heat,” he says. “It’s been designed for complete ease of operation, so everything is convenient whether it’s the A/C filters, ergonomic placement of the controls, foldable mirrors or the cup holder.”
The 2545 engine is tier IV without urea or DPF, no high heat or burn off required, it will come with industrial or optional agricultural tires, the ability to attach necessary equipment and all the functionality expected from Mahindra products. But perhaps what will be most appealing is the shuttle transmission in the narrow-width body.
“The shuttle transmission gives the operator a constant speed, which is important when spraying a row of vines or mowing the alley between trees,” notes Potter. “Keeping the width down and the reliability up is very important to Mahindra in meeting the needs of our agricultural customers.”
It isn’t all about width and power though. Sometimes it’s about keeping things local and one of the aspects Noble is proud of is that Mahindra is doing more in Canada to invest in the local economy.
“There is a new distribution centre in Quebec and the three-point implements are Canadian-built,” Noble says. “It’s great to see Mahindra investing in our country and helping dealers like us carry Canadian-made products.”
If the new 2545 Shuttle Cab isn’t the right fit, Noble Tractor and Equipment carries a wide range of other options including the Max 26 HP tractor. It’s a mid-compact tractor with the agility of a compact, but the heart of a mid-sized machine, making it strong, yet agile – perfect for berry fields, orchards and vineyards.
“It’s a well-laid-out tractor,” Noble says. “It’s only 26 horsepower, but it has applications for orchards, vineyards, hobby farms and even homeowners. It will outperform others in this size range.”
Talk to the Mahindra-trained experts about your unique agricultural needs and see the range of what Mahindra has to offer from new tractors to implements at the two Noble Tractor and Equipment locations in Kamloops and Armstrong, B.C.