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What is the weight and specs of the tractor? Can’t give advice until we have that information

At least get some quotes and advertise on facebook groups etc to see if you can get someone else to do it cheaper. You might be surprised. You can spend your time working elsewhere and make money while they clear the trees. If you spend a week or two clearing trees, that is time lost for other...

And they are licensed Cummins engines

Sell your Massey Ferguson and buy a Branson and do it yourself? Sure you can find a local muffler shop that KNOWS you and they might rig a muffler up for you instead.🤷‍♂️ Branson, unless the new ones produced by TYM (haven’t stayed up to date) have them, don’t have a computer. So removal or...

Don’t let any of the negative nancys get you down. Jump into it. You are living your dream. Things will work themselves out as you learn. There is one calculation that you should always keep in mind…”opportunity cost”. Some things should be hired done because you can make more money at your job...

Slight misunderstanding. Agree, for that model (made in the 60’s), 1,400 hours is low. I meant as a general rule, 1,400 is somewhere in the middle for farm tractors. Guess I also see so many compact tractors that don’t get too many hours on it that skew my view on that.

Not sure where you live but those prices are a bit outrageous 🧐 Yes, rent dozer and check out if someone is around that can work it. They probably do it for less than $1000 a day and be done in three days? Are you grading down to gravel and then filling it up with gravel for your drive? Don’t...

You would be amazed at what 100 acres of farmland can rake in… but not with your typical farm crop. Look into alternative crops. some of those alternatives leave enough space between rows to hay as well.

No clue I’ve never used a dozer either. Hire it done, they will probably have it done in 2 or 3 days…but get some estimates from contractors in the area. Of course, you are in a time crunch and they probably won’t get to yours till later🤷‍♂️ Talk to neighbors…usually someone, somebody knows, who...

Sorry I keep thinking of more things to say…, Price out your driveway and I assume you already priced out your barn? Then start from there. When the 💩 hits the fan and you have no money left for repairs….you might have to sell a few things to keep going. I assume that you are getting/have a...

I’m confused. Did i miss something here? This JD 2010? https://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/0/5/58-john-deere-2010.html 1,500 hours is not all that low…and that tractor should be WAY within your budget.

Tractor, it will do most everything you need. Sometimes not very efficiently though. Brush clearing is easy…get a root grapple and make sure there is a 3rd function/diverter valve on it. Adjust your price and size down a little. Grandparents did that much land with less tractor than what you...

The 16x16 transmission is definitely worth the extra $$. Tell the dealer to throw in filled tires as part of the deal.

My thoughts as well. I was able to be with my dad when he passed. I got a call about my mom passing just as I was driving in to see her. It is a blessing to be able to be with them.😢 I’m sure she is well on her way to heaven gsganzer🙏

Used to have Cincinnati Insurance when I lived in Iowa. Regretfully, they don’t underwrite in Alaska so I had to drop them. If there is an agent in your area, I would check them out and get a quote. They were reasonably priced and did right by me when I totaled our car a few years ago. Had them...

This exactly. People tell me I should get a backhoe. I look at them like they were crazy. Last I look, a backhoe for mine cost $6k or $7k. I would never use it enough to justify that kind of expense. Rent one for a few hundred dollars for the couple of jobs i need done makes sense.

More likely to break your FEL before you ever break your grapple. I’ve got a MTL and it, along with my 4520r Branson, has been put through the works in land clearing.

Uffda

Here are some pictures of my very useful MTL😁

I have MTL Been good, no problems, lots of use from tree stumps to heavy long logs. Most grapples will handle whatever your FEL can handle. In other words, your FEL will probably break before the grapples do. MTL is also a much better price point. So I guess I am trying to help you NOT spend...

I’ll jump in and bump this thread. Asking to confirm an alternative for my 4520R. Engine is the A2300N2. Kukje filter# EA00004647A It looks like the WIX WL 7237 fits? Which by the way is really the Napa Gold 107237 which is available here.

If the issue is primarily mosquitos, try a product called Mosquito Barrier. It’s 99.8% garlic. You spray it using a garden hose and an end of hose dispenser. Very effective in my experience and completely harmless to everything else. Makes your back yard smell like an Italian kitchen for a...

A multi-use tool!

Hate orange. Branson red is a much better color.

They are open cuff. I use them for handling the wood. I usually use something else for handling the chainsaw.

Walmart’s cheap hyper tough cowhide leather palm gloves with cotton back. They last through 10 to 20 cord of wood handling and stacking. Did i say, they are cheap too?

Thank you oldnslo and ptsg for jumping in to help👍

Never mind 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ I’m so used to just hitting the switch to my right, I forgot about the lever by my feet that shifts from 540e to neutral to 540. I kicked it into neutral.

Rechecked it. While engaged by the control, the shaft turns by my own hand. It rotated slowly due to vibration???.

It’s a 2020 Branson 4520r I’ve tried independent in neutral and auto while driving. It was warm enough regardless because I just used it to take up slack on the winch cable(no load).

My PTO is niw barely turning. Try to use it at all on the logging winch and it won’t turn it. Thoughts and help please😬 Thank you

The gentleman from Alaska Rubber called me today and explained that they were an European style (i.e. BSPP) fitting and ended up costing me $30 each. Well, at least it wasn’t as much as the metric ones would have.

Yes, I believe they are 1/2” Guess I assumed they were metric since about everything on these tractors are metric because Korean.🤷‍♂️

So metric fittings are very expensive. I assumed this was metric. Would have costed me $40 per fitting to have it made by Alaska Rubber. OEM would have been cheaper. By the way a shout out to Ronnie at Reed & Reed sales in Chatsworth, GA. He has been great to work with in the past and they do...

We have several large equipment rental and sales companies here. Likely one of them can do it. Also a place called Alaska rubber that sells hydraulic hoses and parts and they usually can make stuff. Should be able to find out today.

I’m closer to wasilla/Palmer but curious who you went to? Often there are same company shops in both areas

Branson 4520r Ta00001408B is the part number. Curious if I should just get an oem replacement or can these be built at a cheaper price? I may have to gave it shipped up here. Waiting till tomorrow for my dealership here in Alaska to open as well as a couple of outfits in the area that might be...

Check your battery? old batteries can turn over but not fast enough to get it started. The cold will cause a large drop in amps in the battery. Also, a good battery will lose much of it’s power if left to sit many days in real cold temps with out getting used and recharged. Other cause is...

Yes it is. Krpan.

He has 4 older sisters. Thankfully for him he has a little brother coming due in about 3 weeks

I would actually appreciate a Branson hat😁

I will break my front end loader before I will break my MTL grapple. My FEL will lift my back up if I’m not careful. My 4520r Branson weighs about 7k lbs with FEL, grapple, skidding winch, and filled tires. It rips out tree stumps and hauls around multiple logs that extend out a ways on either...

Was thinking about getting a canopy from them in a couple of months.

Just get a Branson. No computer to deal with. When my DPF finally gives me problems I can just take it off and put a muffler on it and the tractor will probably love me for it.

But why? I am trying to get an understanding of how quickly they wear out on gravel and how easy it is to cut and weld a new one (for welded) If all things being equal, I would definitely go with bolted.

Looking to get a 3pt snowblower by this fall. A decision I will have to make is whether I want to get one with replaceable (bolted) scraper blade or to be okay with a welded one. I have a 1/8 mile of gravel (some larger rocks) drive and a good sized gravel parking area. Might do some work for...

Interesting, was able to get a little more information on them. Found this brochure. The cutting edge is welded and not replaceable…or how easy is it to get replaced if welded on? https://jswoodhouse.com/brochures/BerVac%20BlizzardSnowBl.pdf

Looking for a 3pt pto backup type snowblower. 42hp at pto. We get on average 10’ to 12’ of snow each winter. Used a FEL for the past two years which work well but last winter I started losing places to pile/push the snow. I will likely use it to blow out other drives for a little extra cash...

I prefer -30 in winter to +100 in summer.😉 I love snow. Why we moved up here from Iowa!

Just found some prices 620 fm (60”) for about $12k and the 725 fm (79”) for about $15k. I think I will stick with a rear mount🤪. I know I would rather have a forward pull rear mount but I foresee too many times that might not be the way to go. We get about 12’ of snow each year near Talkeetna...

Kind of what I thought. I see Erskine make a front mount snowblower that works off the rear pto. Didn’t see any pricing on that but I can only imagine 😯

Just curious if anyone here has any knowledge about whether a 4520r (year 2020) can have a mid pto? I doubt if I would ever put one on but the thought crossed my mind. I could not find any information on this from just browsing the internet so I thought I would ask here. My thought was a...

Biggest reason I purchased a Branson was for a lack of computers and the ability to eliminate the DPF because of the lack of a computer. Branson was getting a name for itself for being rugged and simple. I’m willing to bet that they will screw this up. but all of this is still rumor….for which...

When we lived in Iowa, I found them through Craigslist advertisement. Only reason I found them. but I moved to Alaska before buying one and found the Krpan instead.

If it 20 degrees Fahrenheit….don’t worry about. If it’s -10 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit like here in Alaska…worry about it. a 10w or 15w at -20f is not lubricating your engine because it is nothing but a gel at those temperatures. The qualities of the oil that provide lubrication within those...

Interesting I purchased my 4520r in August 2020. Not sure if the manufacture date. Do you have more info on this? I am also understanding more of what you are talking about. We can gut/remove the DPF but just can’t disconnect the warning light on the dash for newer models. Again I am curious...

Your Branson doesn’t have a computer. The tractor won’t care. You might want to just remove the whole thing and replace with a muffler. This has been done before. You may want to hold off till tractor is out of warranty?

Give these guys a call They are in Irma Wisconsin They carry Igland 3501 is 440 lbs plus cable weight and is for tractors 30hp and up. Might be still too big for yours but HP recommendations is for getting the most “use” out of the winch’s ability. A 25 HP can still run it, but just not as...

Shipping was never upgraded by FedEx. FedEx was horrible. Finally got the part on the 12th of January. It is fixed. Lots of lessons learned. One of them is to ask a lot of questions and be on top of it as far as making sure the parts are ordered correctly and how it’s being shipped.🤦‍♂️

My dealer, actually any dealer, is over an hour away for me. I do all my own maintenance and so far my own warranty work. Takes too much time (time = money) and energy to take it to them. My warranty work consists of replacing third function joy stick and a broken knuckle arm.

I looked that up too. Owners manual says nothing about it but the service manual says CG. CG is a higher rating than CF. CG is for engines meeting 1994 emission standards. CF is 1990. As I started researching this more it became clear the main difference between these standards is emissions and...

So a little update I was going to return the expensive John Deere oil but one of my kids had apparently opened one of the jugs.🤦‍♂️ My next change will be the Castrol. I would like to say that the John Deere 0w40 starts like a charm at sub zero temps. Much better than the 5w40 that was in there...

I purchased my Branson prior to moving to Alaska. I called and talked to one of the main guys that run the dealership up there beforehand to make sure they would be “okay” with that. He said it was not a problem and he meant it. They have been good people to work with when I needed them. We have...

I strongly recommend changing your oil to at least a 5w40 if not 0w40. Your battery will turn it over much easier and the engine will thank you it.

I would like to make sure the OP understands what tractor he is getting if he goes with Bad Boy. It’s a Branson tractor. Just different color and stickers. They are cheaper, but not built cheaper. They are generally heavier than the comparable tractors of other brands. There is NO computer on...

Shipping has been upgraded so it should arrive on the 6th

I would change the oil for you for doing that…lol Friend plowed our drive a couple times now and loaned us her good sized snow blower which she doesn’t use. Already have 6” on ground from overnight and more coming down. Usually takes me 2 hours to plow us out with the tractor….🤦‍♂️ So on...

I’m sorry too🤦‍♂️ I’m not really mad with the dealer here. But I am puzzled about why he didn’t order the part right away. He said he was waiting to see if the part they had on hand matched mine. What that hell, he was going to wait till I was hauling it to Anchorage on Jan 5th for the...

Update…. Part that Branson sent out was the same as what my dealer had. So won’t work. Part came in this past Monday. The North Pole location, where the gentleman is located who does the ordering, has been socked in by multiple snow storms this week. Finally had a chance to talk with him this...

To clarify, I am talking about Edge as K5lwq provided a link to the pds

I just figured it was not appropriate for use in a diesel, let alone a tractor diesel. I started to rethink that and decided to ask to make sure.

2020 Branson 4520r. Cummins engine, no turbo, and the emission is a simple passive catalyst style. I live in Alaska and my area is normal -25f at night and I use the tractor when it is still -10f and it sits outside, so the 0w40 is necessary. Only decent choice is John Deere Plus 50 II 0w40. So...

Part is coming in this Monday or Tuesday. Just putting it on myself and not bothering to bring it in. Mechanic is looking into getting me the Chevron 75w90 XDM gear oil for me as part of warranty service so I can change that out too. I have been very happy with White Spruce Trailers , the dealer...

No 0w40 T6 available. I went with John Deere plus-50 0w40. Expensive at $45 a gallon but a lot cheaper than my alternatives here in Alaska.

Head Anchorage mechanic met me at a local gas station on his way to North Pole dealer. I brought my knuckle and and compared. Not the right part😕. Will have to wait on Branson for the part(which they already ordered. Had the welder fix it again so I can get it on the trailer. Checking with a...

Or not….. Broke again while trying to push some snow. Talking with dealer mechanic Can bring it down to them so that they can confirm it is the same part as the one that has been sitting around for a few years. I can then take the new part home with me and put it on. This way I can use it...

My Branson 4520r is all metal except a few smaller, unimportant things, like the cup holder….wait the cup holder is actually VERY important!

Glad I did it yesterday This mornings temp Truck started right up (had to help neighbor out who was stuck). Glad I have a good 0w oil in. Didn’t have time to plug it in.

K5lwq, thank you for the tip. However, the dealer will be putting on the new one. I will keep the repaired one for future use though. Surprisingly, I wasn’t all that cold. Just dress for it.

Yes sir, Fahrenheit. I enjoy the cold, just dress for it. We live south of the Alaska Range, so it’s not nearly as cold as the interior (north of the range). -20 to -30 is common for us here but not usually this early in winter. I’m in a microclimate as well where cold air settles in.

Here are several short videos of me taking the knuckle off for a weld repair. Sorry about having so many short videos. I should have combined them. Welder did a good job. It’s working well for now until the dealer replacement. I’ll keep the repaired piece for any future breaks. Welder noticed...

I may as well give MY review as well. I ended up purchasing the 3.5 as well from Picken’s in Canada. It’s the only dealer for North America so not much choice. Good dealer to work with except for shipping to Alaska. More a problem of US customs not recognizing my address. I could only find...

Thank you!

19mm is too small

Can’t find the size info in either the manual or service manual. Find torque specs though 😁. Removing the knuckle on the front left of my 4520r. I don’t have the right socket size for the tires and need to get one. Any help? Thank you!

Update: They are sending down the parts. Waiting on Brando’s for warranty okay. Can’t get it in till Jan 5th If I get the knuckle off, a local guy will weld it for me for “little or nothing “. So I have a functional tractor till it can get fixed. Think I will try that…in the snow and the...

Get the John Deer Plus 50 0w40. Craig Taylor has it in stock at a decent price. I went from a factory fill 15w40 to T6 5w40 last winter which made a huge difference. However I will be switching to the 0w40 shortly. Also, do you have a 75w90 synthetic gear oil in? I assume it takes a 90 weight...

Just talked with the mechanic. Gave me his personal phone a while back. Multiple good news. They now have mechanics in Wasilla and Anchorage. He said they’ve seen this before. Several years ago, they ordered the same parts for their 4520 shop tractor. While waiting for the parts, he welded it...

Another picture Looks like it is pulling up the ??? I’m afraid this needs to go to the dealer so they can see what else is damaged. Mechanic lives and works at dealer’s North Pole location which is 4.5 hour drive. However they have two other locations in Anchorage and Wasilla which are 2.5...

Storm is here and thankfully my neighbor will plow me out today. Frustrating to be without my tractor. Broke the knuckle arm yesterday while pulling logs out. Not doing anything severe or stressful but the temperature was a little below zero. Waiting for a call back from selling dealer...

Here is a video of my tractor with the edge tamers. I have just two on (recommendation was three) Gravel drive.works well in light and fluffy or in heavy snow too.

I used these last year and they work very well.

Moderator, please delete this thread….🤦‍♂️

Changed my oil and hydraulic fluid a year ago. Put on 70 hours but much of that was short runs. (Turn it off frequently to keep hours and fuel consumption down) Depends on quality of fluid and what you are doing. I plan to change it shortly from the 5w40 rotella t6 to a 0w40 John Deere plus-50...

Best cold weather synthetic for the price here in Alaska is John Deere. I use 0w40 and their cold weather rated hydraulic fluid. Everything else is very expensive. Will likely use 75w90 Amsoil Severe gear in the gears.(I still have three quarts left from doing the vehicles. Best extreme cold...

Clearance is a little less than 1” between tire and fender. I believe the rims are set to their widest. The Aquiline and Tryggs both look promising. I do forget just how expensive chains can be😬. I did try basic roofing screws last winter and they worked very well for grip…until they eventually...

Did a little scouting online but found nothing. I have to little clearance for regular chains. My other options are studs and cable chains. tire sized are 16.9x24 12x16.5 not sure if cable chains would hold up under the stress of a 7,000# tractor anyway. hoping for any insight thank you!

I would not say that I was passionate about by Branson. I am glad I have one. It is tough, heavier duty than most, and has no computer. Nearest dealer of any kind is an hour and half away. So simplicity was important for fixing things myself. I beat the tar out of it in logging and snow...

My two cents. I live near Talkeetna AK Little different weather. (Average 10 feet of snow) I strongly suggest a snow blower and make sure you have plenty of shear pins. my dealers are an hour and half away but at least I can haul my tractor there. You probably can’t even do that. Do you intend...

I’ve had a MTL grapple and forks for about a year. I’ve beaten the grapple hard by ripping out tree trunks and roots. Nothing has been damaged yet. I have a 47 hp that weighs about 6,500 to 7,000 lbs with filled tires and skidding winch and the loader can almost lift the rear up. Grapple still...

He is burning the beetle kill spruce. Mostly dry already. Saved the wet stuff for his next year pile. He’s used to having to wait with other suppliers till late…and it’s wet.

I’m not a fan of stacking either but I have a couple of kids that can hand them to me so I don’t have to bend down much. Goes quickly.

He uses 10 cord per year. Local (major) supplier usually don’t get his delivered till the fall…and it’s wet. There is such a high demand up here and too little work ethic. He wanted 10 cord for this year and another 10 cord for next year to get it really dry. Just finished with someone else’s...

Clearing trees for someone that wanted a better view of their lake. Branson 4520r and KRPAN 3.5e winch. Was also splitting and stacking 20 cord for them too. The splitter is a DR k22 kinetic splitter. Very fast. Had some issues with the motor (they replaced) and some factory settings but it’s...

Branson does not have a computer. Tier 4 emissions is a simple cat style exhaust that burn the particles as you are driving. Does have to maintain a high heat which can be difficult in cold winters. on the other hand, they are easy to swap out for a muffler. Since no computer, the tractor could...

Curious if anyone else had this? Did the first time grease of my 4520r with bl-200 fel. Several of the zerks on the fel were not screwed in tight. You may want to check them

I would greatly appreciate a one year review ;)

Are you losing power or bogging down in the higher rpms? this fellow had that problem https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/branson-6530r-loss-of-power-and-white-smoke.434298/

He can put the emissions stuff right back on. They might notice the cut and weld on the exhaust pipe, but I doubt if they will give a rip. Most Branson dealers know about the dpf delete and probably don’t care.

His tractor has no ECM. It has no computer.

thanks to the picture of the joystick above, I now have that same joystick being shipped to me. I bought my 4520r from a dealer in Oklahoma. The joystick was cutting the diverter valve wiring at it’s base....twice. The wire for the switch to the diverter valve ran down through the stick and came...

Anyone know anything about these? They now offer 350 and 450 so no quick way of finding out anything about them. Someone near me is selling there used one. Horse power rating, years made, 3pt hitch category? Thank you

Curious if anyone used the John Deere hydraulic fluid in their Branson, more specifically J20D low viscosity? I’ve been researching price and availability of different hydraulic fluids, especially winter/cold temperature viscosity fluids. Coastal J20d equivalents from NAPA is $108 for 5 gallons...

So just heard back from dealer. There is no holes because bolts/studs are already in it. If you look at picture closely, you will see two of the studs have nuts on them.:thumbsup:

Forgive me for my continued ignorance as I am learning more everyday about my tractor. Was thinking about doing liquid ballast but considering that when I have a flat, etc, I will need to pay for more and for that matter, when the tires need to be replaced, there will be a cost of pumping out...

Due to some low temps here in Alaska, I have been going though the process of selecting good replacement lubes for the 4520r. It痴 already sluggish when I start it up until it warms up the gears. Found a good distributor of Chevron (and other brands) and I値l be using there good hydraulic...

I was strongly encouraged by a local John Deere parts guy to not put chains on the front of my tractor. While he was not sure about mine, John Deere does not recommend them since too much stress can tear up the front end. Any thoughts? Since the Branson 20 series is a bit more stout than most...

I live in the Talkeetna area of Alaska. Temps will routinely get down to -20 or even -30 at night but -40 is rare. My 4520r is going to be outside (need to order the block heater dang it...) Only 20 hours on it so far but I want to get fluids changed for winter temps. Local dealer mechanic...

I did a bunch of looking and I can稚 seem to any info on How cold the coolant is rated for? Yes, I need to get a tester but until than, anyone have a knowledge on this?

Okay, bit of a problem. We have just received about 15 of snow. Transmission never did seem to shift very well. Now it will not go into any gear.... Anyone else have this happen? Thoughts before I call the dealer in the morning? Thank you It is under warranty but it痴 a pita to have this...

Had a glitch with ordering but they made it right....as right it could be made. Started my order with MTL for single hydraulic, 54 grapple. Texted right away when I realized I made a mistake and wanted the dual hydraulic (dual grapple) Wanted to cancel and reorder. Received a call immediately...

Chains that fit on the rear tire of a 4520r? The fender looks to be toooooo close to the tire for chains to fit? Help please? Thank you😶

Wondering if service manual can be had for Branson? Also, anyone know where the block heater goes on a 4520? Plan to install before winter. Attaching pics of my new 4520r👍 ....I have a phone picture issue. Shows right side up on my phone but loads upside down for two different forum sites....

While this probably won't dissuade me from my purchase...but. Awful lot of exclusions in the warranty. Fuel pump and lines excluded? Question...no "bumper to bumper"? Looks like just engine and power train? So I pull off the lot and the fender falls off (like that's actually going to happen lol)...

Just curious about what you lifted with your BL25 loader. I know the specs of the BL25 vs the BL200...just like to see some real life experiences. Looking at a really good deal on a 5220r that has the BL25. I will be doing considerable loader work with tree clearing, logging, firewood, etc. I've...

I'm moving to the Delta Junction area this summer....provided the coronavirus crap clears up. I will be purchasing my (used) tractor in the lower 48 and hauling up with me. I know there are Kubota and John Deer in Fairbanks and Anchorage area. LS in Wasilla (Dave's Tractor). A New Holland dealer...

I would greatly appreciate any help on this guys. U.S. standards (some states vary) is if gcwr of tow vehicle and trailer is under 26,000 lbs you don't need a CDL... Correct me if i am wrong. So lets say I am pulling a 12k trailer behind an F250 (12.5k tow rating), I should ve okay. But it...

Hi all! I will be getting a roughly 100 hp tractor for small farm work. Approx 200 acres or so in Delta Junction area of Alaska. Tractor mechanics are few are far between. Two main dealers and service providers for the Delta Junction and Fairbanks area are Deere and Kubota. Interestingly their...

What year did Kubota start using the EGR valve in these models? Or did did they have it for all years? I am looking at purchasing something in this range in the next year or two. I want to purchase used but not too old. I also want to keep the emissions standards as simple as possible. I believe...

Hello everyone and thanks in advance for your help. Raised in rural NE Iowa (pretty, hill country) and now living near Ames, IA. Both the wife and I love country living, hunting, and the cold and snow. Weird, I know. We are looking at moving to Alaska after a couple of years. We are...

Hi everyone. New here and my first post. Foregone conclusion that in a couple of years or later, my family and I are going to move up to Alaska, Delta Junction area. And farm... Yes we are crazy lol. In the meantime I have time to research and target our crops etc. One interesting thing...