Even though a Mahindra is made in India it is still an International. Int. had its small tractors made there for many years. When the got out of the business the Indian co. started making the Mahindra.

If you don't plan on making your living off the tractor and run it 27 hrs. a day 9 days a week any known brand will work. Check out industrial and farm auctions, esp. now that the economy is down. To find out which is better look up independent tractor repair shops. Check out highway verge mowing cos. They put a lot of hours on their equip. Construction cos. will tell you about backhoes.