It reminds me of the Massey-Ferguson models 135 and 165, produced in the 1960s, now among the most popular used tractors, especially in Asia and Africa:
"These old Masseys, like the 165 and the 135, they're so basic but they're incredibly reliable and they just keep going on and on.
We've had examples where they've literally been sitting in a hedge for 10, 12 years, people have put a bit of diesel in them, they've tow-started them and boof! - off they go - just like that.
Parts are plentiful and they are easy to fix. They have good, strong, basic mechanics."
Massey Ferguson/AGCO partnered with TAFE* of The Amalgamations group. TAFE rules the region. They then became a shareholder of AGCO and is able to export equipment everywhere. These are very fruitful partnerships. While TVS group of companies had partnerships(mostly Japanese. I am slightly familiar with how these partnerships are crafted..having audited a few TVS group companies way back when I was in India) for automobiles, Amalgamations Group had a more varied interest..ranging from tractor parts to Diesel engines to manufacturing vehicle batteries.
Amalgamations is a tremendous success story. It was founded in my hometown and we are very proud of it.
It is just my bias but I find TAFE better than Mahindra. Mahindra just seems ..flimsy?
My grandfather bought a new mf 165 in 60s. It is still going strong and used for productive work. It has even fully functional original tires! Always been stored inside and almost always handled with thought. Ergonomics suck compared to more modern tractors but it's just fine for small-scale work anyway, kinda fun actually.
My father used to operate a MF 135 on his father's farm in his youth. He bought another one a few years ago. It is now used for mowing grass and thorn at their country house, and to give the grand-kids rides and driving lessons (they love it).
Recently it stopped working, but a search quickly suggested a solution thanks to an active online community :) If I remember correctly, the intake at the bottom of the tank got clogged, which happens from time to time.
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-36479610
"These old Masseys, like the 165 and the 135, they're so basic but they're incredibly reliable and they just keep going on and on.
We've had examples where they've literally been sitting in a hedge for 10, 12 years, people have put a bit of diesel in them, they've tow-started them and boof! - off they go - just like that.
Parts are plentiful and they are easy to fix. They have good, strong, basic mechanics."