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Help.... I have a Branson 4520 with a steering cylinder that leaks from both ends. its a steady drip when its running. The cylinder is captured between cast end caps that are bolted to the axle. When the steering wheel is turned the cylinder moves a small distance between the end caps...

To all that are interested.... I have finally had a chance to put my woodmaxx flail to the test. Mowed about 2 acres of heavy grass/weeds, and part of and also some grass/clover cover crop. My unit has the side shift and duck foot blades. I'm very happy with the performance over all. It will...

Hello all its been a while since I posted anything... I had researched weight barrels and made on myself. I thought I'd add it to the list so others may get some ideas for themselves. Materials are: 55gal Plastic open head barrel $15.00 TSC Cat 1 3pt Draw Bar $37.00 TSC Swinging Draw Bar...

I added a Woodmaxx Flail mower to my 4520R. More details in the Flailmowers thread, but specific to Branson owners I ran the unit with the PTO in the 790RPM setting with the engine throttled back per the Tach to give actual output of 540RPM. This worked well for me allowing me to slow the...

Woodmaxx FM78H Flail. I got my Hydraulics hooked up today and the side shift works very well. See the pics for full left/right. I think it will work out nicely. I mowed a little in my field, its been awfully dry so its not much of a challenge, but it leaves a nice cut. I also mowed some...

Well it really does exist!. It will be next week sometime before I can get it mounted and tested, but its a step closer! Sneak Peak....

Now I need to put this one to work for real!

I've spent the past few days spare time adding the 3rd function valve to my 4520R. Yesterday the 66" dual lid EA Wicked grapple arrived. Here you go...

I have about 3 acres of forested land that I need to clear to make a horse pasture for 2 horses that were "donated" to my wife and kids... 1. We know almost nothing about horses but are learning fast. 2. I need to expand the pasture area for them and do it fairly quickly. The small trees I can...

I've got a Branson 4520R with a BH76 made by Ansung. I'd like to find a narrower trenching bucket for it probably 8-9in is as narrow as possible. Anyone have a source for buckets?

First time trenching with my Branson 4520R and BH76 roughly 90ft 16in wide 30in deep for power and telecom cable for new workshop/office. It started out a bit rough but I was much smoother by the end.

Here are some photos Hopefully they help you... I have to make a small adjustment to one of the levers to get it centered up but other than that it went together quite easily. One tip... Assemble as much of the lever assembly as possible then get it loosely in place before installing the...

Can anyone identify this old disc plow? The pans turn fine, but there is some looseness in the bearings. I have no idea how to get this apart. I'm sure i can figure it out, but advice from those with the knowledge already is always welcome! The furrow wheel bearings are shot. This looks to be...

Today I added the factory rear remotes using the Branson RMK2-20 kit from my Branson dealer. I paid $550.00 for the kit which isn't too bad for remote pricing. Installation wasn't bad either. Only normal hand tools were needed. They recommend removing the right fender, seat pan, and rear dust...

I've got a new 4520. The loader doesn't float... This has the fender mounted loader control that is connected to the valve body by cables. When I dump the bucket there is a spring loaded over travel, but it's not in any other position, and it doesn't have the detent of a float. I'll be asking...