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prometheus303
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For me probably about $500
Kioti cx2510 vs tym264 vs Branson 2610 h
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I was figuring there would be a greater margin between the Branson and others. The Branson’s are well built and I’d still lean that way. However, for $500 difference, I’d definitely drive all three and purchase the tractor that’s most comfortable and feels the best to you. There really is no wrong choice here.
Mike
I was figuring there would be a greater margin between the Branson and others. The Branson’s are well built and I’d still lean that way. However, for $500 difference, I’d definitely drive all three and purchase the tractor that’s most comfortable and feels the best to you. There really is no wrong choice here.
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Ho much more would a Branson 2515H cost? That is the heaviest 25hp tractor in the market at almost 3000#
nrosario
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Have you been able to try any of the tractors listed!?
I would consider the CK2610 if you are looking for a good jack of all trades in a budget or the Branson 2515 if you care more for bare weight and mass.
The Kioti is more refined, but the Branson has more weight and mass.
I would consider the CK2610 if you are looking for a good jack of all trades in a budget or the Branson 2515 if you care more for bare weight and mass.
The Kioti is more refined, but the Branson has more weight and mass.
oldnslo
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I use a 5 ft rotary cutter with my 2400H on flat ground cutting grass and weeds. My 2400H published weight is 1800 lbs shipping weight. Never had a HP issue yet. I have read some posts about heavier 25HP tractors feeling a little under powered.
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Yup as an aside,The Korean workforce is supremely well motivated. Those people work like animals and have the same penchant for precision as the Japanese.
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prometheus303
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Ck2610 is 1k more in my area. Though I have thought about ck3510 to. I would have enough pto power run anything I would need
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I'd look at a Branson, their Kukje engines(License made Cummins A-series type engine) is mechanical injected and VERY simple and reliable (No common rail nor ECU required). Only ECU there is to control a flapper valve on >25Hp engines when a regen i requested. If such features are important to you, otherwise it is hard to wrong with a Kioti.
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My property is three (3) acres.
In addition to my three acres, I have approximately 1,200 ft of unmaintained County Road which will require regular box blade work, including a lot of roots. Plus I want to increase road width so two vehicles can squeeze by. I will need to remove lot of trees four inches or less in diameter.
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I consider a 2,106 pound bare weight tractor ample for three acres of property maintenance. However, your county owned, 1,200' unmaintained road alters the calculation. You will have to be willing to spend many hours maintaining your 1,200' root laced road with a box blade pulled behind a 2,106 pound bare weight tractor. Unless your soil is soft, you will only be able to move dirt when the soil is optimally moist.
Consider that engine displacement is only 71.7 cubic inches. Generating this power requires engine revs of 2,800 rpm, so the engine will likely be fairly loud and the HST may whine. The 24-horsepower gross is at sea level. If you are above 3,500' or so in altitude, power generated will be less.
This light model has 15.1" of ground clearance, so it is going to feel fairly tippy, even with essential liquid rear tire ballast, to a novice operator working a rutted/uneven road.
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Not difficult to discern the advantage of the 2515R for road maintenance. The Synchoshuttle transmission will transfer motive power to the wheels about 10% more efficiently than the HST transmission. The additional 883 pounds (+42% over Branson 2610H) and 2" of width will keep this tractor significantly more solidly planted on the ground.
With a bare weight of 2,989 pounds, motivated by 24-horsepower, I would NOT order rear tire ballast. Inflate all four tires with air. Put the rear weight into the Box Blade. There is only so much work 24-horsepower can do.
When considering a tractor purchase bare tractor weight first, tractor horsepower second, rear axle width third, rear wheel/tire ballast fourth.
In addition to my three acres, I have approximately 1,200 ft of unmaintained County Road which will require regular box blade work, including a lot of roots. Plus I want to increase road width so two vehicles can squeeze by. I will need to remove lot of trees four inches or less in diameter.
BRANSON 2610H
DIMENSIONSWheelbase | 65.7 in (1670) |
Overall Length (W/ 3PT) | 122.9 in (3,122 mm) |
Min.Overall Width | 53.8 in (1,369 mm) |
Overall Height (W/ ROPS) | 91.5 in (2,328 mm) |
Ground Clearance (4WD) | 15.1 in (382 mm) |
Min.Turning Radius (W/ Brake) | 9.61 ft (2.93 m) |
Weight | 2106 lbs (956 kg) |
ENGINE
Engine Model | A1100N2 IDI NA |
Aspiration | Natural |
Emissions Standards | Tier 4 |
Engine Gross Power | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
PTO Power | 18 hp (13.5 kW) |
No. of Cylinders | 3 |
Displacement | 71.7 cu.in (1,175 cc) |
Rated Revolution | 2800 RPM |
I consider a 2,106 pound bare weight tractor ample for three acres of property maintenance. However, your county owned, 1,200' unmaintained road alters the calculation. You will have to be willing to spend many hours maintaining your 1,200' root laced road with a box blade pulled behind a 2,106 pound bare weight tractor. Unless your soil is soft, you will only be able to move dirt when the soil is optimally moist.
Consider that engine displacement is only 71.7 cubic inches. Generating this power requires engine revs of 2,800 rpm, so the engine will likely be fairly loud and the HST may whine. The 24-horsepower gross is at sea level. If you are above 3,500' or so in altitude, power generated will be less.
This light model has 15.1" of ground clearance, so it is going to feel fairly tippy, even with essential liquid rear tire ballast, to a novice operator working a rutted/uneven road.
BRANSON 2515R
DIMENSIONSWheelbase | 65.7 in (1,670 mm) |
Overall Length (W/ 3PT) | 120.9 in (3,071 mm) |
Min.Overall Width | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) |
Overall Height (W/ ROPS) | 97.3 in (2,471 mm) |
Ground Clearance (4WD) | 14.4 in (366 mm) |
Min.Turning Radius (W/ Brake) | 7.51 in (2.29 mm) |
Weight | 2,989 lbs (1,356 kg) |
ENGINE
Engine Model | Branson A1700N6 IDI |
Aspiration | Natural |
Emissions Standards | Tier 4 |
Engine Gross Power | 24 hp (18 kW) |
PTO Power | 21 hp (15.7 kW) |
No. of Cylinders | 3 |
Displacement | 104.5 cu.in (1,714 cc) |
Rated Revolution | 2100 RPM |
Not difficult to discern the advantage of the 2515R for road maintenance. The Synchoshuttle transmission will transfer motive power to the wheels about 10% more efficiently than the HST transmission. The additional 883 pounds (+42% over Branson 2610H) and 2" of width will keep this tractor significantly more solidly planted on the ground.
With a bare weight of 2,989 pounds, motivated by 24-horsepower, I would NOT order rear tire ballast. Inflate all four tires with air. Put the rear weight into the Box Blade. There is only so much work 24-horsepower can do.
When considering a tractor purchase bare tractor weight first, tractor horsepower second, rear axle width third, rear wheel/tire ballast fourth.
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