Recent content by TomIre

Looking at different new bush hogs and need help deciding. I cut several fields but all grass. No saplings or anything thicker than Johnson grass. Around 10 acres but far from flat. One is a lighter weight Agri X. That's what I'm leaning towards. Anyone have any experience with it? Far as...

I don't burn a lot of firewood. We've got gas heat and mild winters. But had several trees blow down recently and now I've got the wood cut and split. I've never had to leave wood outside before but just don't have any place else to put it. I've got it stacked on top of cedar logs to keep the...

Now that I have a grapple, I'm bothered more by not being able to do two loader functions at the same time. For instance, curl and lift at the same time. My dealer said there is a very narrow "window" on the joystick control where that can be done. I haven't found it! Have you?

It's become apparent that I need some ballast on the back of my tractor as I now have a grapple I'm using. The question is, how much ballast? My tractor is a Branson 3725. 37hp and just over 4000 #'s dry weight. What would you suggest? I plan to use a carryall and put the weight in a 55 drum.

I have an imperfect understanding of transmission with a hydro drive. Basically once I've said swash plate - I'm done! I was bush hogging a steep bit by backing up the hill then heading down, rinse and repeat. Am I doing any damage by going directly to reverse while still moving forward slowly...

OK - wanted to give an update on the install. All done now and very pleased with the final result. In general (very general!) it is pretty straightforward. But I do have a few nits to pick. First, I don't understand WR Long's distribution model. I first called them to order. They only work...

How many zerks have you found on your Branson? Besides the ones on your loader? I've hit a couple on each of my 3 point arms but I wonder if I'm missing sone? Anywhere else I should be looking?

I need to add a powered accessory and need a hot wire. I will use a fuse tap to get the power I need. Question is, which fuse slot should I use? I would like it to be an switched fuse that only supplies power when the tractor is running. The blinker fuse is most convenient but I'm wondering...

Got my kit today and while it seems fairly straight forward, I've got a couple of questions. Installing this on a 3725h and a BL25R loader. Has anyone put this kit on this loader? The first issue is that I'm not sure they gave me the right mounting bracket. If I put it one way when I raise...

I'm installing a WR Long third function kit and need to ID the power beyond port. I do have a backhoe Branson hose "kit" installed but I don't think that makes a difference. I was told to trace the hose that goes back to the rear of the tractor. Photo show both ends of the hose I believe is...

I'm going to add a grapple to my tractor and so can specify what couplers to use. I'm thinking flat face since easier to clean and fits more skid steer accessories if I ever buy/rent anything. I'll need to add a third function as well so will be easy enough to get same fittings. But, don't...

I've got a BH 86 backhoe on my 3725. Will it fit on a 4720?

I'm thinking of selling my backhoe. It's a Branson 86 and fits my 3725. New, I paid $6200 for it. Very little use and looks new. What would you think a fair price would be? And, I know the market is limited (being somewhat tractor specific) so any ideas on how to find a buyer?

I use ethanol free and StaBil in all my small engines. I try to run the carburetor dry when I can particularly on engines that are infrequently used - generators, outboards, etc. How do you handle this and what's your thinking behind what you do?

Can anyone tell me how to adjust he hand brake on an RTV 500? I just can't find anything online and I don't see an easy way to tighten it. The brakes work fine with the pedal. The hand brake comes up easily but only lightly engaged the brake.