Did I make the right choice?

huntsman1024 · Sep 19, 2020

Just looking for opinions. When I bought my tractor (Branson 3515Ch) I was debating on whether or not to go with the 4015Ch for about $1000 more. I almost did. The only difference between the 2 tractors is that the 40 is turbo charged. Exact same engine. I have never been crazy about turbo chargers. I always looked at them as something else to possibly go wrong, and they may shorten the engines life. What do you guys think? Everything else on the tractors was identical.

oosik · Sep 19, 2020

I'm certain you will be pleased with your choice. NOW, about using that $$$ saved and NEEDING added implements..............

Jstpssng · Sep 19, 2020

Once you make a choice it's best to stick with it. No matter how much you shop around there always seems to be a better deal just after you write the check. As Oosik says, you now have enough money left to buy your first implement.

BRMyers · Sep 19, 2020

You are the only one that can pleased with your decision, doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Tractor is one part of the equation, implements are another part of the equation. Tractor without the right implements, you will be unhappy. Tractor with right implements will increase you odds of being very happy.

hdmyers · Sep 19, 2020

huntsman1024 said:
Just looking for opinions. When I bought my tractor (Branson 3515Ch) I was debating on whether or not to go with the 4015Ch for about $1000 more. I almost did. The only difference between the 2 tractors is that the 40 is turbo charged. Exact same engine. I have never been crazy about turbo chargers. I always looked at them as something else to possibly go wrong, and they may shorten the engines life. What do you guys think? Everything else on the tractors was identical.

Your lack of elevations means turbo would have less total impact for you. That being said, I love me some turbo

you will be fine.

dodge man · Sep 19, 2020

Terrible choice, drop your old one at my house and get the one with the turbo:laughing: The only reason you would miss the turbo is if you need the HP for something like a bigger mower or other high HP implement. The usefulness of a tractor has more to do with its weight and power of the hydraulics. Enjoy the new machine and post up a pic of it.

Slowpoke Slim · Sep 19, 2020

I agree. With your low elevation, I doubt the turbo would be needed. However, it also depends on what your specific hp demands are. No one else can know better than YOU what your requirements are. As long as the tractor you pick can meet those requirements (for you), then you are good.

Do you know what your biggest hp demand will be? We're talking about pto driven attachments here. And we don't know what your plans are.

I'm totally satisfied with my non-turbo tractor. But I'm also (like you) at low elevation. If I was in high elevation, I would have looked hard at the turbo engined units. So far the only pto driven tool I have is my 6' rotary mower, and I have plenty of power to run that. There is a 6' pto driven snow blower in my near future, and I'm sure I have enough hp for that too.

And yeah, post some pics of that tractor. We like pics of tractors.

huntsman1024 · Sep 19, 2020

I am perfectly happy with my choice. Love my rig. And I doubt I'll need more hp. The biggest implement that will be hooked to it will be a 6' brush hog or a 6' tiller. I appreciate all the feedback. I did put that money I saved to use. So far I got a set of pallet forks and a box blade. Been using both extensively.