Buying Advice Branson 2800h or LS XJ2025

[Hunter77]

Hi everyone this is my first post. I'm looking to buy my first tractor. I'm looking at a Branson 2800h and the Ls XJ2025 both have fel. I don't know anything about tractors other than what I have read. I'm looking for help. the Branson is 2013 I can buy it for 12,000 plus tx. The LS XJ2025 is 12,900 plus tax. Are these good prices and are there any Pros/cons to either one. I will be taking care of a long gravel drive/snow removal/rear finish mower/brush hogging/wood cutting. Any thoughts on either would be welcome.

 

[vacman]

Hello and welcome to the forum. I can't offer anything on the Branson but I did test out the LS when I was comparing tractors. That price seems pretty good from my memory assuming it has the FEL too. I liked the LS quite a bit. It fit me well and was comfortable. I like the fact that the loader controller is adjustable. It has a strong loader and I hear that now it comes with a SSQA.(for me, that became my #1 priority). The one thing I didn't care for was the 3 point hitch control is not position control (even though their literature says it is). Ultimately, I chose a Kubota B2650 which is has a bigger frame with better specs for lift.

Good luck on your quest.
John

 

[antlers125]

I own the LS 2023. Pretty much the same as the 2025, just a few cosmetic differences & it has been great. LS has been making tractors for New Holland for a long time. They started selling under their own name in 2009. The price you were quoted is definitely a good 1. I don't know much about Branson so can't help you there. To me it comes down to lifting capabilities & dealer support between the 2 tractors. I know LS carries a 5 yr. Warranty. FEL lift capacity is around 1250lbs. Rear lift is around 1450lbs. Hope this helps. Forgot to mention, You said the Branson is a 2013 so this may cut you short on the Warranty If it is new, considering it is 2 years old.

 

[Hunter77]

Thank You for the replies. The Branson is new just a left over 13. The dealer did say a full warranty comes with it. But I better ask how long and if it is from day of purchase. I like both units. Branson is all metal hood and fenders. the ls is all plastic, but dose have the ssa on the fel witch I like. both dealers are about 45min. away from me. What other tractors would compare in size and cost. I have a JD dealer 10 miles away and kabota 20 also kioti 15 what do you guys think of these units. Again Thanks for the info.

 

[TimberXX]

Personally I wouldn't take a leftover 13, it sat just too long, but that's me.

I wouldn't go Deere. Too many problems with tranny failures on the 2210 and 2305, with no support.

Kubota is excellent, but your paying another 2k at least.

 

[paulfun9]

lots of happy Kioti owners around also. Check them all out and find the one that fits you and your needs the best!

 

[oldnslo]

Branson has 4 year warranty but I would verify that it starts at time of sale. I would test drive them both and see if one "fits" you better. For me the Branson 2400H was the best choice but your taste may be different.

All of the rtactors this size require extra weight on the rear to fully utilize the FEL. I have my rear tires filled with rim guard and a heaped full bucket of dirt will make the rear very light.

 

[katoomed00]

Look at TYM also.

 

[Hunter77]

Thank You all for your replies. I'm still looking at the units you suggested. I have a 48" box blade for added weight in the rear and I am going to make a 3pt weight box. I plan on trying that before loading rears, I would like to try to keep the weight for mowing. When I decide on a unit I will be buying a 5' finish mower for my 3 acres I will be mowing. What TYM unit compares in size and lift capacity of the Branson 2800h and XJ2025. Again thank you all for your comments/replies.

 

[katoomed00]

TYM
T233hst-23hp
T273hst-27hp
T293hst-29hp