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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.

Not my weekend! Ran the tractor pretty hard Saturday with lots of stop/starts moving and cutting up a huge hickory tree that came down in a recent storm. At the end of the day, when I went to start it, I heard a rapid clicking sound and the nothing. Nothing shows on the panel when I turn the...

Was Bush hogging today and everything was normal. Raised the three point and it won't go back down. The linkage looks intact. The loader arms and transmission (HST) operate as normal. I did see that the hydraulic sight glass looks empty. No leaks seen but definitely empty. I'll get more fluid...

Was Bush hogging today and everything was normal. Raised the three point and it won't go back down. The linkage looks intact. The loader arms and transmission (HST) operate as normal. I did see that the hydraulic sight glass looks empty. No leaks seen but definitely empty. I'll get more fluid...

Anyone know the OEM part number for an oil filter for a 3725? My dealer just sold me one that is about half the height of the one he sold me for the 50 hour initial service. The one he just sold me is EA00004647A. Of course the one that's on the tractor now is turned so you can't see any...

First of all, I'm pretty sure my TBN friends are supposed to really want to help me paint my fence. Read it in a book somewhere! What paint and what sprayer should I use? Repainting white with some new fence also white. I've got a three board fence. Maybe 500 feet total. But with three boards...

Just got a 3m Work Tunes Bluetooth headset. Wish I'd gotten it sooner. Listened to Credence Clearwater Revival, Zappa and Allman Brothers today. And some podcasts. What do you listen to while you work? And, yes I know some of you are going to say distracting, want to hear if the equipment is...

A gentleman who has been in the area all his life (stable, local, etc) is offering to dig a pond on my property for free. The only "catch" is that he gets the material dug (top soil and/or clay) for his time. He sells it for fill dirt and topsoil to local builders, etc. I stopped by another site...

I'm looking at buying a grapple and the description says it is for a skid steer. That is the same as saying it has a SSQA type attachment setup - right? And, nothing in that wording would make you think it wouldn't fit my tractor - right?

It's probably simpler than I'm making it out to be (most things are for me!), can anyone tell me how to adjust the parking brake? Thinking it's the cable. Brakes work fine with the pedal. When I pull the parking brake lever all the way up the brake isn't set very firmly.

Is the "bolt" (it's threaded anyway) that supports the main weight bearing arm of the three point linkage or the back hoe a stock item somewhere or is it Brandon/model specific? I went to put on my bush hog and noticed something was off. Turns out the lock washer and nut we're gone from one of...

Spent about an hour today picking up a couple of rocks with my stock bucket on my FEL. Became apparent I'm going to need a grapple and a third function hydro control. Any tips or suggestions on the third function? OEM or third party? Assume there is a way to put it in/on the fender mounted...

What do you all figure are the hourly running costs for a CUT? Not for commercial use, just average CUT user. I'm probably missing something but I know a service costs roughly $500 every 100 hours for $5 an hour. Fuel maybe about 2 gallons an hour for another $5. Depreciation? My tractor...

That could have something to do with it. I just noticed that rocker switch the other day. Wonder if it's missing something? There is nothing I can see that would engage it. But, when I hit it manually, nothing happened either.

Got my 3725 back from 50 hour service and wanted to bush hog today. The PTO switch doesn't engage the PTO. I think I hear a faint solenoid click when I turn it to off. Found a mulit connecter that isn't connected to anything. Part of the harness goes towards the fender mounted switch so I'm...

Had to raise the door height to fit new, larger tractor.

Let me know if this is what you're looking for. If not, let me know. I'd say it is a 1 inch pin. Surprised it wasn't metric. [ATTACH=CONFIG]563587

Did the 50 Hour Service on my 3725 and found something on the back of my fan blades. Not oily but more like tacky. A little bit was slung around the engine bay too. I cleaned it off and will keep an eye on it. Any idea what it could be it or where it can be coming from?

Anyone know what the filter parts numbers are for a 3725? My local dealer sold me a sealed bucket marked 20 series. He pecked away on his computer for a while and said all the filter numbers in the bucket matched the ones for the 3725. I'm skeptical since, I believe, the 20 series is a three...

Is this the type of stuff a piranha bar is good at tackling. I haven't been too keen on backing my bush hog into it. I know there are a good number of rocks! So, thinking of getting a piranha bar to tackle it.

I'm going to build a small bridge over a creek on our property. The only use for the bridge will be a UTV (maybe 2000 lbs max loaded) and pedestrians - no tractors. Spam is about 8 feet. Will pressure treated 4x4's be enough for stringers? Decking will be some leftover 2 x 12's with 2x4 curbs...

Just bought a used RTV 500 with 750 hours on it. So far so good but fingers crossed! Couple of questions. Haven't opened it up to look but how do the diff lock and 4wd levers work? Guessing there must be belts involved? Also, any suggestions on the smallest, lightest (cheapest!) trailer i...

Anyone regret filling tires? I decided not to when I bought new and, to be honest, haven't had any problems. Dealer suggested I didn't need to, even on my very hilly ground. I did widen the tire stance by turning the tires and I bought a fairly heavy 4000# dry weight 37 HP CUT. But, are there...

Really know nothing about equipment trailers. Found a used one. 10 foot, single axle, 6,500 lb axle, wood deck in good shape, tilt bed, good tires with spare, break away brakes. $1000. Seems like a good deal. What do you say? Tractor weighs 4400 lbs dry and I'd also haul a Kubota RTV side by...

I was watching an Air Force training video on backhoe ops (what can I say, it's an exciting life i know!) and they made a point of using the stabilizers to lift the back tires completely clear of the ground. The reason they gave was "it saves the tires and suspension". Can't argue that. If they...

Anyone know a ballpark cost? Not many (!) dealers near me and would just like to know if I'm getting value for my $$'s.

Any one know what size socket I need for the lug nuts on my 3725?

Hope I can ask this clearly. This is a new FEL on a new 2017 3725 on case that makes a difference. Should I be able to both lift the bucket and curl at the same time? Or, lower and dump? I feel like I can only do one operation at a time - lift the curl. Is that the way the valves are setup...

I need some help with assembly! Anyone know if it is shiny side up or down? Reason I ask is there's a groove in the shiny side. Started assembly with shiny side up before I saw the groove. I think the groove is to allow it to bend down at the edges. So I'm thinking shiny side down. I think...

Traded in a 67 year old Ford 8n on a new 3725. Feel like I'm driving a Cadillac! Mostly got caught up on my bush hogging so far but have lots of plans for the backhoe and loader. Tomorrow will be a general tidy up. Need to clean up some areas which I haven't been able do anything with...

Any rules of thumb about how much PTO Shaft should remain inserted when the shaft is extended? Hope the question makes sense. My RC shaft is 24 inches when fully collapsed. Let's say it is in two parts when it is extended to 48 inches. What's the max size you would want it extended to?

Had my RC in it's side to sharpen blades and while it was there I drained the old gear oil out. Then filled it back up. It is a Big Bee RC and the drain bolt hole is high and on the side of the gear housing. Happened to come across the manual and it says "Caution do not overfill". 1) how do I...

I "upgraded" from a Ford 8n to a Branson 3725h and couldn't be happier. Just decided I wanted a warranty, reliability and some modern engineering. First thing I did was take the back hoe off and get to work bush hogging as I lost a couple of spring weeks selling old and getting new. Fields are...

Just upgraded (to say the least) from an 8n to a new 3725 Branson diesel. With the 8n I'd do a circuit around the tractor and check oil (add oil, it burned a bit), attach battery cable (had a draining short somewhere), turn the fuel petcock on, check radiator level, check hydraulic level and all...

What are the pros and cons of teeth on an FEL? I'm guessing there are situations/tasks where teeth are an advantage and times where they are not? What should I consider?

How can I determine what size shield I need? PTO connects a 5 ft Big Bee rotary cutter, if that helps. The old one was knackered. I did keep the rings from it, thinking it might help with sizing, etc.

How can I determine what size shield I need? PTO connects a 5 ft Big Bee rotary cutter, if that helps.

What "extras" do you regret when buying new What extras do you regret - either that you bought or wish you'd bought from the dealer when you got a new tractor? I'm thinking extras like Rimguard, 50 hour service included, manuals, third function remote, etc. What should I ask for / pay for when...

I've had one dealer say all Branson's have a Cummins diesel and another one say they aren't. First one said that's how Branson got into tractors. Cummins asked Kukje to make some engine blocks for them. Cummins then threw the diesel bits on. Kukje then got into tractors in part because they had...

I'll have a frame mounted backhoe on a 35 HP tractor - so a good bit of weight, 1500 lbs? I expect it to be off the tractor most of the time as I use a bush hog. I only have a grass pasture to offload it on/store it. Should I throw down some pressure treated 4x4's under the frame and call it...

Anyone know where / who makes the 2638? I.E. TYM, Mitsubishi, etc.

Looking at two very similar tractors - Mahindra 2638 vs Kioti CK 3510. 2638 is 20% heavier for 10% more money and with my hills, that's needed weight. I revisited dealers today and am happy with both. Slight nod to Mahindra on service. Any suggestions / advice on what and how to compare would...

Looking at two very similar tractors - 2638 vs Kioti CK 3510. 2638 is 20% heavier for 10% more money and with my hills, that's needed. I revisited dealers today and am happy with both. Slight nod to Mahindra on service. Any suggestions / advice on what and how to compare would be appreciated!

How is the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst different / better than a DPF system? I was told by Mahindra dealer that a DPF system cost $6k to replace and that it had a finite life. Does DOC last forever? Not having a high heat generating DPF sounds good to me but why does everyone else use it? Maybe...

I've gone to two different dealers and told them the same thing. They have both advised almost identical size tractor in terms of HP. Love to know what you suggest. I have 20 acres with the majority in pasture grass so bush hogging is the main thing. None of it is flat with one or two quite...

Buying my first new tractor from a dealer. Any advice on negotiating? When I buy a car\truck I price shop the heck out of it with multiple dealers. Harder to do with tractor dealers being fewer. Dealer offered some discount (written offer) on my first trip to the shop. But, I'm sure there's...