MF254
New member
G'day from New South Wales in Australia! I am considering upgrading from my 1980s Massey Ferguson 254 (50hp AWD) and am looking at Kubota MX5100H or Branson 5220R plus 4-in-1 front end loader. I've had an ancient Massey Ferguson 40 loader backhoe for the past few years and have really worked it hard. I don't need a backhoe but still have plenty of hard work for a loader. I can afford a new Branson but the Kubota would have to be second hand (local dealer has a 2-year-old with 250 hours on it). Kubota prides itself on reliability, service etc but Branson is, to me, an unknown, although I've read some good reviews on this forum. At the risk of going over old ground, does anyone have some advice? With thanks, Chris