Recent content by LHB_Texas

Thanks. Very informative. Thanks to everyone else as well. I'll keep working the problem.

3rd function was installed by dealer at time of purchase. Two buttons to open/close grapple. Grapple opens and closes as it should, just issue with curl/dump. Some bubbles in hyd fluid after running, but wouldn't call it 'foam'. Dealer said that shouldn't be an issue, but that was not in the...

I have a Branson 3520h. Dealer installed 3rd function valve for grapple work. I'm having trouble curling and dumping in a smooth fashion. FEL will raise and lower as it should without problem. Problem occurs when I try to curl or dump the bucket. Just can't get it to do so smoothly. It 'jumps'...

Trying to figure out if there is a 'relatively' simple way to determine which cell service has the best signal in my area. I've been using Straight Talk (CDMA) running on Verizon network for several years. I have property in Milam Co. Texas. Signal has always been weak but passable. I installed...

Looking at Branson 3520H w/ FEL & backhoe plus 64" grapple w/ 3rd function, 5' landscape rake, 5' standard duty box blade. Dealer has tractor w/ backhoe advertised for $26,500. Previously offered to knock off $500. I'm considering an offer of $28,700 for all. Does this sound reasonable...

Looking to take the plunge. I have 30 acs. in central Texas near Rockdale. The property is mostly wooded and situated in the Post Oak Savannah region. Soil is sandy loam, but top layer is fairly shallow. Beneath this is occasional clay, but mostly very fine sand, often several feet in depth...

2007 L3400 on Craigslist with FEL and backhoe. No hours given. Industrial type tires; Hydro - Asking price $11,000. Sounds way low to me, but I'm not really familiar with the used market. Opinions?? Thanks.