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Discovered that I have to turn key to 'start', for @5-10 seconds without clutch pushed in so engine won't crank. This charges the glow plugs. Engine starts right up after doing this. Figured this out after some trial and error. So apparently my manual is not correct, as there is no 'left' key...

my tractor (branson 4720) is difficult to start all of a sudden. i have to 'pump' the throttle, and it spins and spins with white smoke coming out, then once it fires off it blows a tremendous amount of white smoke. It's always smoked a little upon start up. I serviced it this past summer, all...

So it took a while to take pictures. I need to know what I got and roughly what it's worth if someone knows. I've seen similar on CL for @$1000. It fits on a Branson tractor front end loader. I couldn't find a brand or any numbers on it.

my rotary cutter gearbox is leaking oil while i'm cutting grass. its not leaving spots on the concrete where i park it so i assume its goin out in the field. seal allowing some to escape i assume? i have to add some every time i use it(85W). is this normal? should i fill with grease and if so...

branson 4720i 4x4 /loader/shuttle shift won't hardly pull off from a dead stop even in low range, 1st gear. im thinking clutch adjustment maybe??? all fluids full and i serviced it @ 2 months ago. wont move at all in 2nd range. need advice.

overnight, tractor has no power, like the brakes are stuck. even low range 1st gear it wouldn't climb curbing (6" slab) to park in shed. almost seems like the clutch is slipping, but it doesn't whine or anything. i usually take off in 2 range 1st gear if i'm traveling somewhere but now it won't...

bought a new(to me) branson but still got the old ford 4000(1973?, ind. pto). needs some work but will crank and run. the pto shaft seal leaks again after i paid someone to put it in after i couldn't shaft back in. the thrust washer whipped me. i believe the inside snap ring has broken again but...

went to cut some grass yesterday and lifted mower all the way up while traveling to where i was gonna cut. went to lower mower and front of it would not lower like it was in a bind. got to looking and realized the pto shaft was not sliding. removed shaft from tractor and cutter and cut shield...

what would a barely used 60" grapple be worth? not sure of brand, but got it with several other attachments. looks like it's never been used actually. it has a single cylinder and C shaped. would fit most front end loaders i would assume.

got a new (to me) branson and several attachments, slightly used. checked the gearboxes today on the bushhog and tiller and they filled with grease. is this normal? never liked the idea of putting grease in a bushhog. could i add 90w to the grease?

going to pick it up friday. comes with spreader, tiller, harrows, forks, grapple, bush hog, rake, hay spear, and cultivator. 2008 or 09 4wd with fel and less than 100 hrs. and rear tires filled. $12500. i think i got a good deal. everything is in good shape. paint is faded a little(not shed...

still looking for a good used tractor in my price range. going to look these 2 this week. '84 ford 3910 diesel, p/s, good tires, hour meter 'shows' 1800 hrs. $6500 obo. the other is a '99 mf 231, diesel, p/s, excellent cond. 750 hrs. $6500 and he's firm. i'm tired of looking and will buy one of...

posted in buying/pricing forum but figured i'd post here. ford 2610 diesel, new tires , no leaks, everything works(guages,lights), no smoke, fires right up. overall great condition. 7000 hrs. guy bought tractor from 'people' that refurbish/restore tractors and is selling because of back surgery...

going to look at 2 different tractors friday. 1050 jd 2wd with bushhog and plow, 1084 hrs. $9000. appears to be in excellent shape and seller says everything works. #2 2610 ford 2wd, no implements, 7000 hrs but also appears to be in good shape. everything works, no smoke, good tires and some new...

i see packages advertised in my area for 38hp LS(3038) w/FEL, 16'trailer, box blade, & 5'cutter, but no prices. only thing i saw was $1500 down/ $277 a month on web, but did not state how long the loan term was. anyone know about what this package would cost? i may call this week and get more info.