Sell me on Branson

[desertdog71]

Branson is on my short list of tractors to purchase. I'm aware of the potential dealer problems. Don't care that it's Korean.

Most likely going to be a 2400 or 2510. That may change and if I go bigger that only helps the case for Branson because their real value is in the 35+HP tractors.

Would like to hear from a 2400 or 2510 owner for sure. If you have a mid deck mower even better.

 

[Roadworthy]

it appears to me you're already sold on Branson. They may be Korean but so are many other current compact tractors.

 

[K5lwq]

I looked at a good number of tractors before settling on my Branson. It was a good fit for my needs. There are a lot of good brands out there. Not knowing your needs, it is hard to say.

Having a good dealer is very important. If you have a Branson dealer, go check them out. If not, what do you have local?

 

[desertdog71]

There's a good sized dealer about 90 miles away. Everything is 90 miles away for me anyways. The Tractor Yard in Oklahoma. They have good reviews. I haven't checked them out yet, just narrowing things down. I have Kubota and JD in my town but hate both dealers.

 

[jeff9366]

Yes I travel a lot, I'm gone 16 days then home for 2 weeks. I have tons of time on my hands for projects. I'm somewhat mechanically inclined but I have no desire to wrench on machines non stop to keep them running. I'm beyond that part of my life. I want to fish and drink bourbon, not work on machinery.

90 miles away?

Tractor dealers often charge $2.00 per mile for tractor transport in Florida.

90 miles X 4 segments (one round trip to pick up, one round trip to return) = 360 miles X $2.00 = $720 just for transportation by dealer.

 

[desertdog71]

I have a truck, why wouldn't I just take it there? You're making something out of nothing. I also shouldn't be making 2 trips a year with it, unless it's a pile of junk.

 

[jeff9366]

$720 is for one dealer transport. Two laden segments, two unladen segments.

Few do not bend/break their first tractor in the learning process.


You do not know what you do not know.


I think that is why you are posting today.

 

[Dan Lamb]

Hey DD71,
I have a 2400h TLB w/cab , I have plowed snow ,dug up to 8 stumps and have done a ton of work with it . I have worked it hard and I am very happy with, it痴 a
Workhorse for its size. I broke a tie rod end which was covered by warranty . I have an exceptional dealer in Dave痴 Tractor in Red Bluff Ca NOR CAL I have a trailer so loaded r up and headed to Dave痴 130 miles one way , didn稚 bother me a bit knowing the work would be quality and warrantied , best tool I own Dealer support is very important. Good luck , sorry didn稚 get a mmm but my 2400 is set up for one .Its a2018 w/ 300 hrs, Dan

 

[K5lwq]

There's a good sized dealer about 90 miles away. Everything is 90 miles away for me anyways. The Tractor Yard in Oklahoma. They have good reviews. I haven't checked them out yet, just narrowing things down. I have Kubota and JD in my town but hate both dealers.

They probably are a good dealer. Worth checking out for sure. My son lives in Wichita and told me there is a Branson Dealer there. Not sure if that is closer or not. Good luck in your search!

 

[ptsg]

You can also try to get any info from the Dealer on the Branson 2515. It's the 15 series which makes it a CUT with 25HP and no emissions gear going on. They launched it about a year ago on the big dealers meeting, but haven't seen one for sale yet.

It most likely won't have a MMM though but it will offer huge lifting capacities for the loader and 3 pt.