4020 Branson, tractor ****....waiting

[Zork]

Nice tractor Pete. What size hoe is on your tractor? That looks like the rig that I want!!!!!! I mean, need..lol... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Congratulations Pete. Franz

 

[grayson1]

Pete, I tried my tractor out for a few hours today. I am happy to report that I really like the tractor! It will be a huge asset on my 95 acres.

Like you, I debated over the 3520 or 4020. I had a hard time justifying the 4520. My dealer was about $700 more for the 4020, but if it were around $400, I would have probably bought the 5 extra hp. I too was sceptical about a turbo charger. I was concerned about reliability, but I believe turbos have come a long way.

I only get to use mine on the weekends, so I am looking forward to more time in the saddle.
Regards,
Grayson1

 

[sassafraspete]

Franz, the backhoe is the B7620 Branson, made by Ameriquip. It is 7 1/2 feet. Is that just a toy... I don't know, but I am sure going to have fun with it. Well, kept the tractor clean 1 day, then decided it was time to get dirty. Although conditions not ideal for digging in the dirt today, I managed to start work on an area that I am leveling off for a utility shed. First order of business....to dig out a couple of small stumps. My wife was right, it will start looking like we have big moles around here. Let's see now, what RPM should I be running at...get that manual out again!

 

[sassafraspete]

Grayson1, with 95 acres....you're going to have a lot of fun with that machine. Since you got a tiller, I assume you do some gardening. That piece of equipment is on my list also, but for now my neighbor helps me out with his. I am attaching a picture showing the turbo. Can't see it very well, it is in the upper center of the attached picture...has a shroud around it. Other than that, our tractors are the same. I just make sure I give it plenty of warm up , and cool down time.... Maybe it wil last a long time.

pete

 

[sassafraspete]

Hmmm....why does that turbo have a shroud around it? Heat protection for the hood? ...or to keep parts from flying? Well, attached is a picture of my buddy getting tucked into his new temporary bed for the night. Picture taken at night, thanks to new halogen lights.

 

[grayson1]

Pete, I will be using my tiller to create some food plots for game. I have about 15 acres of tillable area. I doubt I will till that much, but I do plan to create several smaller food plots.

Your tractor looks good! I almost went with the 4020. The turbo looks simple enough and I doubt you will have any trouble with it. That extra five hp may come in handy once in a while.

 

[Zork]

Pete, I thought that In. was flat? I've heard of a city on a hill, but how can you see my place from there? lol....... No its not just a toy. I have done some pretty serious work with some small equipment before. Big is good for large jobs, clearing, doing work away from the hazards of doing damage to existing structures and a good operator can almost put a large piece through the eye of a needle....almost. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif but many not all large equipment owner/ operators have confessed to a desire for a smaller piece. I hesitate to share this today, since the paperwork is final. However, I have committed to purchasing the 3520 fel with 7620 hoe yesterday. I'm excited. I'll go in monday to complete the paperwork. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[sassafraspete]

Franz, congrats. That is one beefy little machine. I still marvel over mine. I had to go out this morning and figure out what I could do with it. So I moved some roots, etc and put them on a brush pile. Had to do a little fel work. As for Indiana, the glaciers came down across the state and stopped at the northern edge of our county. Yes, I am a hillbilly....unless my wife's fears come true and I turn us into flatlanders with that new backhoe.

Pete

 

[sassafraspete]

Ok, for those of you who are visually oriented....some more tractor ****, er I mean pictures......

 

[sassafraspete]

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