Overview
The Mahindra 6000 is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Maharashtra, India, between 2001 and 2008. It is powered by a 3.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 59 horsepower, available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. Depending on the drive type, the unit features either an 8/2 constant mesh or an 8-speed synchromesh shuttle transmission with weights ranging from 4,966 to 6,250 pounds.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The 3.2L Mahindra NE457 diesel engine is rated at 59 engine horsepower and 50 claimed PTO horsepower at 2100 RPM.
Transmission and Mechanical Layout:
Two-wheel drive models utilize an 8-speed constant mesh transmission with dry disc brakes, while four-wheel drive variants feature an 8-speed synchromesh shuttle with wet disc brakes.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The tractor is equipped with an 11 gpm open center hydraulic pump and a Type II/I rear hitch capable of lifting 3,968 pounds.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Maharashtra, India |
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| Manufacturer | Mahindra |
Engine
| Engine type | Mahindra 3.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.70x4.53 inches (94 x 115 mm) |
| Compression | 19.4:1 |
| Description | Mahindra NE457 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 194.7 ci (3.2 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power | 59 hp (44.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Drive type | The 8/2 transmission was used the two-wheel drive version of the Mahindra 6000. / The 8-speed shuttle was used on the 6000 with four-wheel drive. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 8 forward and reverse |
| Transmission | constant mesh / synchomesh shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed |
Mechanical
| 2WD Brakes | dry disc |
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| 4WD Brakes | wet disc |
| Description | Power steering / Two-post folding ROPS. |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 11 gpm (41.6 lpm) |
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| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift | 3968 lbs (1799 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| 2WD Rear PTO | live |
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| 2WD Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| 4WD Rear PTO | independent |
| 4WD Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 96 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 36 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Length | 137 inches (347 cm) |
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| 2WD Weight | 4966 lbs (2252 kg) |
| 4WD Length | 150 inches (381 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 6250 lbs (2835 kg) |
| Width | 77.4 inches (196 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9x28 |
| Front tire | 9.5Lx15 |
| Weight | 4966 to 6250 pounds |
| 2WD Industrial front | 11Lx15 |
| 2WD Lawn/turf front | 27x12LL-15 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5Lx15. Rear: 16.9x28 |
| 4WD Industrial front | 12.5/80x18 |
| 4WD Lawn/turf front | LSW305x521 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.2x24. Rear: 16.9x28 |
| Industrial rear | 19.5Lx24 |
| Lawn/turf rear | LSW570x648 |
Mahindra 6000 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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References
| Description | 00 Series published in 2004, by Mahindra / 00 Series published in 2007, by Mahindra |
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