drs1023
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Hi all, First post here. I owned a JD Model M (late 40's model) for 15 years and a Belarus 31 hp (AS250) since it was new in '89. I made a mistake when I bought the orange tractor, though. I didn't pay the additional $700 for power steering, and with my 60+ years of age and 400 lbs. of suitcase weights on the front, I need to upgrade something - my arm strength, the steering on my Belarus or to a tractor with a few more modern amenities.
I found a 2005 Branson 3510 with a bad engine. I talked to the owner who bought it new, and it needs a complete short block and head rework due to a thrust bearing problem. This tractor only has 70 hours on it, so it looks like the current owner just got a lemon - and Branson won't talk about replacing it since the warrranty is out.
Is there a reputable tractor salvage yard in the southeast that may have a decent running engine for this tractor? Or is there a place for a new or rebuilt short block? I'm in Georgia - about 65 miles north of Atlanta.
I found a 2005 Branson 3510 with a bad engine. I talked to the owner who bought it new, and it needs a complete short block and head rework due to a thrust bearing problem. This tractor only has 70 hours on it, so it looks like the current owner just got a lemon - and Branson won't talk about replacing it since the warrranty is out.
Is there a reputable tractor salvage yard in the southeast that may have a decent running engine for this tractor? Or is there a place for a new or rebuilt short block? I'm in Georgia - about 65 miles north of Atlanta.