Went to get a T494 but ended up getting 4820CH

[stoyan79]

Dealers in my area are getting more aggressive on pricing, and the Branson models are becoming cheaper than TYM models.
The T494 was $32,500 and I went to my local dealer to get one, but was offered 4820CH for $29,500.
These models are pretty much identical, so I took the deal on the 4820CH.

My biggest fear is Branson models getting killed once parts run out...

Did I make a mistake?

 

[TractorTYMe]

No, I think you did the better choice

 

[tacticalturnip]

That's an awesome price! I should go see what I can get in trade for the Kioti, maybe I can squeeze myself into a cab- physically and financially.

I kid; seriously though, that's a really good price on an awesome machine- and an all-season cab to boot. The legacy Branson machines are extremely stout, and are known for their hydraulics and engine. The latter of which, I think, is shared with the T494?

 

[stoyan79]

That's an awesome price! I should go see what I can get in trade for the Kioti, maybe I can squeeze myself into a cab- physically and financially.

I kid; seriously though, that's a really good price on an awesome machine- and an all-season cab to boot. The legacy Branson machines are extremely stout, and are known for their hydraulics and engine. The latter of which, I think, is shared with the T494?

Yes, same engine. The Kukje engine was major selling point for me as I was told its the only mechanical engine offered in the US, and very easy to defeat the emissions.

 

[tacticalturnip]

At that horsepower, yes. They're damn good engines too.

 

[scootr]

Congratulations on the new machine! Keep us posted on your impressions.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Oh, not to mention the 4-range hydrostatic!

 

[2manyrocks]

They are advertising $32K for the T474cab shuttle and $35,650 for the T494cab HST in middle Tennessee. Where did you find the TYM T494 for $32k?

 

[stoyan79]

Michigan

They are advertising $32K for the T474cab shuttle and $35,650 for the T494cab HST in middle Tennessee. Where did you find the TYM T494 for $32k?

 

[2manyrocks]

So their assembly plant is in Rome, GA roughly 3.5 hours from Middle, Tennessee, and yet you were apparently quoted a better price from a Michigan dealer.