New Branson 2515

[ptsg]

For those wondering if Branson would still build tractors after being bought by Tym. The answer is Yes. They are still building tractors and going strong!

Here is the newly launched tractor. It's a Branson 2515 both shuttle and hydro. They call it a large frame compact tractor since it has the frame of the 15 series with a de-rated engine. But since it's a 24hp @2200 rpms, it won't have all the DPF shenanigans.

Being a large frame and no DPF, should be a really good seller.

Here is some pictures and the comparison chart, which is a bit hard to see.

 

[ericm979]

That's got better numbers and features than the Kubota 2501. It ought to be a good seller.
Is it the same engine as a 3520- 1.7L triple- only detuned?

 

[ptsg]

Yes, looks like it is. Maybe smaller injectors or something.

 

[scatterlandsfarms]

Plan on buying a second tractor this year it will be another Branson plan on keeping one at the hill farm and one here at home .

 

[Branson Bob]

Thanks for posting the pics and bringing us the encouraging news!

Again looking at the weight and the lift capacities of the FEL and 3-point, it reaffirms why so many of us opted for the Branson.

The Bransons are very robustly built.

 

[PapeCAT]

Looks great. Would be a home run if it had a true fender mounted loader valve (no push-pull cable remote setup), Tilt steering wheel, and mid PTO for a mowing deck/broom/snow blower. Most of the other units in this segment have the mid PTO with provisions for a MMM. Branson should be the first to introduce the OZKA and AgriBIB radial R1 tyre options to the USA.

 

[ptsg]

So it looks awesome like this



I love the way it looks with radial tyres.

 

[PapeCAT]

yes the looks are great, but also R1 bias ply tires have a bad reputation for weak sidewalls that puncture and slash easily. and they are too skinny. The market in the USA has no idea that RADIAL R1 Tyres even exist. Many people would enjoy greater traction of an R1 with the robust nature and wide stance of the radial.

The USA distributor of OZKA is in Florida, USA. I contacted them for a retail outlet so I can buy some of these Radial R1, however they did not have any locations to share.

 

[ptsg]

I totally agree with you. Radial tires would do awesome on the US market.

About the weak side walls, I also agree with you 100%. I had two punctures on the side wall of both front and rear tires. Luckily it uses tubes otherwise it could have got expensive.

 

[LouNY]

On the larger ag tractors radials are quite common.
We have to air them up higher then optimum traction to slow down the sidehill rolling.