Any regrets.
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Loges1
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Nope. None at all
leaddog
Silver Member
I have over 130 hrs now on my century 3045 and it was the best tractor then and is still now for me. I have used it hard doing field work, loader work moving 100's of yards of sand, cutting firewood and all the other jobs you can find to do with such a handy tool. I haven't had any trouble with it and have talk other people into looking at and buying the century. I've build several tools to go on the quick attach fel and that has been a big plus.
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GEB
Gold Member
So far so good with my Branson 3820...only 20 hr's on it though.
I had a little trouble with the rear wheels being loose, no big deal.
Mine runs fine after it's warmed up, smokes a good bit until warm,
I'm gussing this is normal?
My FEL seems to hisatate a bit when going back up...is this normal?
I've had the loader off once, dont really know if it did it
before I removed it?
Over all I'm really pleased with the tractor, good power,
good looks, quailty seems to be fine.
And the price was right /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Gene
I had a little trouble with the rear wheels being loose, no big deal.
Mine runs fine after it's warmed up, smokes a good bit until warm,
I'm gussing this is normal?
My FEL seems to hisatate a bit when going back up...is this normal?
I've had the loader off once, dont really know if it did it
before I removed it?
Over all I'm really pleased with the tractor, good power,
good looks, quailty seems to be fine.
And the price was right /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Gene
MicroPilot
Veteran Member
No smoke except right at startup. This is on a Century 3035. Was doing some driveway maintenance with my neighbor who has a MF 1250 this weekend. His machine has over 100 hours on it and doesn't smoke either. I don't think it should smoke very much at all. You might want to ask your dealer about this.
carluman
Silver Member
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I've build several tools to go on the quick attach fel and that has been a big plus.
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Did you buy the attach blanks somewhere or make them? I'm thinking I'd like to make some as well.
Thanks
Carl
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Did you buy the attach blanks somewhere or make them? I'm thinking I'd like to make some as well.
Thanks
Carl
Evasive1
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I have absolutely no regrets. If I had it to do again I would buy another Century 3045.
In the first 8 hours I had two warranty items for some loose bolts and these were taken care of right away. Since then the tractor runs perfectly and has done everything I have asked of it.
The C-50hl loader is really massive. Looking at other brand loaders on other machines the C-50hl loader makes them look like toys. Almost all the hours on my 3045 are from loader work.
For the quality of build, ease of operation, weight and bang for the buck the Century/Branson lineup was an obvious choice for me.
In the first 8 hours I had two warranty items for some loose bolts and these were taken care of right away. Since then the tractor runs perfectly and has done everything I have asked of it.
The C-50hl loader is really massive. Looking at other brand loaders on other machines the C-50hl loader makes them look like toys. Almost all the hours on my 3045 are from loader work.
For the quality of build, ease of operation, weight and bang for the buck the Century/Branson lineup was an obvious choice for me.
herdfan
Gold Member
The only regret is that the dealer is a little more than an hour away.
There is a Kubota dealer 1 1/2 miles away and a Deer dealer 10 miles away.
Cost:benefit ratio outweighed this fact, that's why I have the Century.
I've had a few problems, but I'm sure botas and deers have their problems too. After all, I've only logged 120 hours over the past 4 months.
So far though, the warranty has covered the problems.
So, overall, final answer - No
There is a Kubota dealer 1 1/2 miles away and a Deer dealer 10 miles away.
Cost:benefit ratio outweighed this fact, that's why I have the Century.
I've had a few problems, but I'm sure botas and deers have their problems too. After all, I've only logged 120 hours over the past 4 months.
So far though, the warranty has covered the problems.
So, overall, final answer - No
leaddog
Silver Member
I had them made at an Amish shop. Cost me about $30 a set, but he said that he should have charged more as it took him longer that estimated. Then I welded them on the plates myself. I just tacked the top ones on and then put the attachment on and tacked the bottom ones in place so every thing lined up. worked real good. I've made forks, stone bucket, grapple bucket, snowplow, and I'm working on another set of forks.
I bought a plasma cutter this spring and I can cut 1in stock now so when I need more blanks I'll just cut them myself. The hard part is coming up with 1in scrap steel as new is WAY to expensive. if you have any questions pm me and I'll try and help
leaddog
I bought a plasma cutter this spring and I can cut 1in stock now so when I need more blanks I'll just cut them myself. The hard part is coming up with 1in scrap steel as new is WAY to expensive. if you have any questions pm me and I'll try and help
leaddog
Red_rider
Bronze Member
None at all. Bought a 3510 last year and use it for everything I can. Couple of my neighbors have been so impressed, they are planning to buy one as soon as the dealer can get what they want. Just a note -- JD outnumbers Branson in my area by more than 10-1. Dealer was one of the primary reasons I purchased Branson. JD dealer is just as close. Kubota, NH and others about 45 miles away. And I looked at all of them!
GEB
Gold Member
I guess I should have not said it smokes until warmed up,
it really only smokes for about 20-30 seconds until it clears up.
I would think this is normal?
I know diesel's smoke on start up but some smoke a bit
more than others.
My Ford PowerStroke only smokes a tid bit on a cold start up.
So how long do most of the other's out there smoke on
a cold start up?
The only reason I went with the 3820 rather than the 4020
was the 4cly cummins in the 3820.
Gene
it really only smokes for about 20-30 seconds until it clears up.
I would think this is normal?
I know diesel's smoke on start up but some smoke a bit
more than others.
My Ford PowerStroke only smokes a tid bit on a cold start up.
So how long do most of the other's out there smoke on
a cold start up?
The only reason I went with the 3820 rather than the 4020
was the 4cly cummins in the 3820.
Gene
MicroPilot
Veteran Member
Mine only has a couple of puffs of smoke right at startup. I'm sure there would be more in colder tempatures.
sassafraspete
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My only regret is not having the Branson for the last 20 yrs....especially when I built my own home. It's been a lot of fun having it around to help me out. Best money I've spent in a long time.
To Gene....are you getting white smoke at start up? Assume you are fully cycling your glow plugs before starting? If you are, and still get the smoke, I would discuss with your dealer. They may have a tweak for this, either through changes to the glow plug system or injector pump timing.
sassafraspete
To Gene....are you getting white smoke at start up? Assume you are fully cycling your glow plugs before starting? If you are, and still get the smoke, I would discuss with your dealer. They may have a tweak for this, either through changes to the glow plug system or injector pump timing.
sassafraspete
dkb1215
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Branson/Century the best tractor for your money PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
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GEB
Gold Member
White smoke, I'd say it's closer to blue smoke.
I do cycle the glow plugs by the light time, I've even tried
to cycle it twice before starting to see if that would help.
I'll give it a bit more time to brake in before I contact my dealer.
20 hr's may bit a bit soon but getting close?
Now the bad thing is it's a 2 1/2 trip oneway to the dealer,
lets see.....thats 10 hr's of driving total, so I'll give it
a few more hr's .
If any thing I think it may be the injector pump needing
adustment also, or maybe a bad glow pulg?
Seems real rich and it stumbles at start up, only cold.
Runs great after about 1 min.
I do cycle the glow plugs by the light time, I've even tried
to cycle it twice before starting to see if that would help.
I'll give it a bit more time to brake in before I contact my dealer.
20 hr's may bit a bit soon but getting close?
Now the bad thing is it's a 2 1/2 trip oneway to the dealer,
lets see.....thats 10 hr's of driving total, so I'll give it
a few more hr's .
If any thing I think it may be the injector pump needing
adustment also, or maybe a bad glow pulg?
Seems real rich and it stumbles at start up, only cold.
Runs great after about 1 min.
I came down to this when I got my Century.
1. I could have goten a used tractor, but just try to find one in good condition that has power steering, four wheel drive, and a loader. Trust me the choice is slim.
2. I could get one of the big names but they pretty much average $20,000 and up. Thats out of my budget.
3. I could have gotten some chinese tractor, but by the time you get the loader and all that the price is close to the Century and the quality is not there.
So the choice was simple for me and as it's been said many times in this fourm, "you cant get a better tractor for the money".
1. I could have goten a used tractor, but just try to find one in good condition that has power steering, four wheel drive, and a loader. Trust me the choice is slim.
2. I could get one of the big names but they pretty much average $20,000 and up. Thats out of my budget.
3. I could have gotten some chinese tractor, but by the time you get the loader and all that the price is close to the Century and the quality is not there.
So the choice was simple for me and as it's been said many times in this fourm, "you cant get a better tractor for the money".
MicroPilot
Veteran Member
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I came down to this when I got my Century.
1. I could have goten a used tractor, but just try to find one in good condition that has power steering, four wheel drive, and a loader. Trust me the choice is slim.
2. I could get one of the big names but they pretty much average $20,000 and up. Thats out of my budget.
3. I could have gotten some chinese tractor, but by the time you get the loader and all that the price is close to the Century and the quality is not there.
So the choice was simple for me and as it's been said many times in this fourm, "you cant get a better tractor for the money". )</font>
I agree %100. these are the same conclusions that I came to while tractor hunting. Locally there is a 1986 MF 450(?) tractor with a loader, forks, and Land Pride finish mower for sale. This tractor has 2900 hours on it and looks like it. They are asking $14,500 and have reduced there price from $16,000!!!
1. I could have goten a used tractor, but just try to find one in good condition that has power steering, four wheel drive, and a loader. Trust me the choice is slim.
2. I could get one of the big names but they pretty much average $20,000 and up. Thats out of my budget.
3. I could have gotten some chinese tractor, but by the time you get the loader and all that the price is close to the Century and the quality is not there.
So the choice was simple for me and as it's been said many times in this fourm, "you cant get a better tractor for the money". )</font>
I agree %100. these are the same conclusions that I came to while tractor hunting. Locally there is a 1986 MF 450(?) tractor with a loader, forks, and Land Pride finish mower for sale. This tractor has 2900 hours on it and looks like it. They are asking $14,500 and have reduced there price from $16,000!!!
Felix
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Wish I had more time to be on it...
Zork
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No. The money I saved sits very well in my bank than someone elses wallet. I have a 3520 and a backhoe. I would recommend buying the backhoe if you can swing it. My backhoe was the best addition to the whole thing. I've got 56 hours on it and use it firmly. I would also recommend adding a belly pan to protect hoses and fittings underneath. However, you must be happy with the brand you choose- if you only feel comfortable with the top names, then those are your choice. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
