TYM/Branson 20 Series Maintenance Videos

ptsg · Jan 2, 2023

TYM has been doing some nice videos videos about maintenance. Recently they did about the Branson 20 Series, so I had the idea of sharing it here. They also list the capacities, filters needed and the torque on drain plugs and filters. I thought it may be a good help for new tractor owners.

Oh, I also find ironic that they suggest that you lube the seal on the filters when they clearly don't do it at the factory.

If they release more videos on the 20 series, I'll add them here.

20 Series Service #6: AC Belt & AC Filter

20 Series Service #7: Radiator & Coolant

20 Series Service #8: Battery

Slowpoke Slim · Jan 2, 2023

Hey "wow", those were cool. I hope TYM brings us more good content like that.

It looked almost exactly (trivial differences) like my 25 series Branson.

Those were fun to watch.

Mods, can we get these videos on a "sticky"?

Asteral · Jan 3, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDFvoAyUOfc99RNYEXcvtvVWb8IyXOA_X

link to a playlist i made with all of them in, it should be publicly viewable

tacticalturnip · Jan 3, 2023

I really hope to see TYM continue to ingratiate itself into the Branson community; they've quite surprised me thus far.

ptsg · Feb 23, 2023

Installing a block heater:

ptsg · Feb 23, 2023

Installing loader mounts along with attach/deattach the front loader:

ptsg · Feb 23, 2023

Basic troubleshooting procedures for a non starting engine:

JonnyRed · Feb 24, 2023

I am starting to really like the aquisition of Kukje/Branson by TYM. Videos being put out by the manafacturer, a website where you can download manuals and order parts. Who would have thought these things could be done!!! Best part is, they are currently keeping the Branson models in the lineup so we know parts support will have to be there for those models for some time to come. Looks like it was a good thing for Branson owners and I don't think resale will be an issue at all.

CloverKnollFarms · Feb 25, 2023

I’m glad to see this considering what they delivered last week.

Torvy · Feb 26, 2023

I know this may be heresy, but I would kind of like them to merge the 4820/494 and 5520/574 into one model that takes the best from both. I have been diving into them as I get ready to purchase. The 20 series seems a little more refined and solid. It is wider and has more ground clearance. It also has appreciably more hydraulic flow. The legacy TYM has a larger set of cylinders giving it more capacity on FEL. Lifts more, higher and digs deeper. Breakout is much higher. It also has more standard features, 3pt adjustment lever, 2 sets of remotes, arm rests, the 3rd function is pre 'wired', and a 3pt view window to name a few.

It seems like they could take the frame of the 20 series and add some of the features from the TYM. They already have the same engine. I think this would be preferable to dropping one or the other. I propose a T4920 and T5720 be started for '24.

CloverKnollFarms · Feb 26, 2023

Torvy said:
I know this may be heresy, but I would kind of like them to merge the 4820/494 and 5520/574 into one model that takes the best from both. I have been diving into them as I get ready to purchase. The 20 series seems a little more refined and solid. It is wider and has more ground clearance. It also has appreciably more hydraulic flow. The legacy TYM has a larger set of cylinders giving it more capacity on FEL. Lifts more, higher and digs deeper. Breakout is much higher. It also has more standard features, 3pt adjustment lever, 2 sets of remotes, arm rests, the 3rd function is pre 'wired', and a 3pt view window to name a few.

It seems like they could take the frame of the 20 series and add some of the features from the TYM. They already have the same engine. I think this would be preferable to dropping one or the other. I propose a T4920 and T5720 be started for '24.

Agree. They are just competing models now. The 4820 is well constructed, but you are being asked to compromise on both units. It was a tough decision for sure.

ptsg · May 18, 2023

An Irish TYM/Branson dealer just posted a video with the procedures for the regen process. I was going to post on the "Branson dpf problem" thread where the OP had some regen issues but that seem to be disappeared (?).

Anyway, it may help someone in the future.

chip66 · Oct 27, 2024

Information on changing the HST fluid on hydrostat transmissions seems missing everywhere. I bought a filter kit for my 5520CH, and it includes the HST filter TA00043153C. I can find the drain plug for it, but where do I fill it, and how much? I assume the same THF as in the transmission/hydraulics is used.

Am I missing something, or is this completely left off the maintenance schedule?

CloverKnollFarms · Oct 27, 2024

Should be a fill/breather rear right side, orange in color. There is only one fill for hydraulics/HST/transmission… I’m certain that quantity is in my manual

CloverKnollFarms · Oct 27, 2024

It’s all in this YT video, see screenshot.

CloverKnollFarms · Oct 27, 2024

chip66 said:
Information on changing the HST fluid on hydrostat transmissions seems missing everywhere. I bought a filter kit for my 5520CH, and it includes the HST filter TA00043153C. I can find the drain plug for it, but where do I fill it, and how much? I assume the same THF as in the transmission/hydraulics is used.

Am I missing something, or is this completely left off the maintenance schedule?