Anyone with a Branson 5835R having opinions of comparables?

[Stokkeland]

Not trying to start a discussion about what is best, i am in the process of finding something new and just trying to find comparisons that make sense.
So far i have the Branson 5835R as a good fit and good value - compact utility 58hp with good lift capacity and weight. So i want to just get my eye on a couple comparable ones, like what are comparable models from other brands - is Kubota M6060 a comparison?
Was hoping for someone who has one or was considering one to weigh in if possible

Also interested in if anyone had any issues with the 5835 (or 7845 which was big brother/mother).

 

[K5lwq]

I wanted to bump your thread for you.

We do have some members that will chime in soon so be patient.

I can tell you that the Branson is a good design and a more simple machine over others in this size. Kubota obviously is a good tractor as well but with more complexity and cost. My advice is test drive all of the ones you are considering and take your time.

 

[Stokkeland]

Thank you "K5" - yeah i want to test the feel of the loaders, if they let me fill the bucket with something heavy it be great - leaning strongly to this one but want to look at and test drive others - have just found it tricky to figure out exactly what is comparable

 

[jeff9366]

BRANSON 5835R
Specifications

Drive System 4 wheel drive
Steering Power Assisted Hydrostatic
Clutch Wet multi disc
Battery NA
Brake Wet Disc
Engine

Model A2300T
Type Vertical, water cooled
Combustion System Swirl Chamber
Aspiration Turbo
Engine HP-Gross 58
RPMs 2,600
No. of Cylinders 4
Bore x Stroke 88/94 mm
Displacement 2,287 cc
Compression Ratio 21.3:1
Air Cleaner Type Dry Element
Capacities

Fuel Capacity 58 gal
Cooling System 1.6 gal
Crankcase 1.2 gal
Trans & Hyd. System 11.4 gal
Front Axle 1.8 gal
Tires

Front Tread 29 x 12.5-15
Rear Tread 44 x 18.00-12
Agricultural Front 9.5 20
Agricultural Rear 14.9 28
Industrial Front 10.5 / 80 -18
Industrial Rear 16.9 24
Dimensions

Overall Length With 3P 138 in
Overall Width 68.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS 102.8 in
Wheelbase 78.9 in
Min. Ground Clearance 18.11 in
Min. Tum Radius, w/o Brakes 640 mm
Rollover Protection Standard ROPS
Weight 4,299 lbs
Transmission

Type Power Shuttle
Number of Speeds 12F/12R
Max. Travel Speed 7.8 mph (?)
Brakes Wet Disc
Steering Power Assisted Hydrostatic
PTO

Type Independent PTO
PTO Control Electric/Hydro
PTO Mid-Option 2500 RPM
PTO rear 584 RPM
PTO Shaft Diameter
Hydraulic System

Pump Type
Implement Pump Cap. 11 GPM
Steering Pump Cap. 5 GPM
3-Point Hitch Category II
Hitch Lift Capacity 4,409 lbs
At 24 Inches Behind Link Ends 3013 lbs
Lift Control Type Position Draft

 

[North to Alaska]

I would say the L5460 seems to be closer in specs than the M6060. M6060 is considerably heavier where as the L5460 looks to be just a little lighter.

I have the 4520r Branson. These a pretty well built tractors. They are simple. There are NO computers on them. If the tier4 emissions become a problem, you CAN cut them off and replace it with a regular muffler and it will run just fine. Of course I am not say you SHOULD...lol
With any other tractor, the computer would shut the tractor down.
Simple design and easy to work on. No computer diagnostic either.

My one regret is not getting the hydrostatic version. I use the loader and grapple a lot and my left leg gets tired from the clutch peddle pushing.

Definitely get the tires filled on the 5835. My 4520 is not much lighter than the 5835 and the loader can lift the rear up pretty fast. I finally have fluid ready to go to put in my this weekend.

 

[jeff9366]

I would say the L5460 seems to be closer in specs than the M6060. M6060 is considerably heavier where as the L5460 looks to be just a little lighter.

L5460 is a deLuxe Kubota 'Grand L', with a deLuxe price.




Kubota M6060 tractor
2013 - M60 Series
Utility tractor
Previous model: Kubota M6040
Series next: Kubota M7060

Manufacturer: Kubota

Variants:
M6060HF: 2WD ROPS
M6060HFC: 2WD Cab
M6060HD: 4WD ROPS
M6060HDC: 4WD Cab

Kubota M6060 Engine:
Kubota 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
Kubota M6060 Power:
Engine (net): 63.5 hp [47.4 kW] ~~ NET not GROSS HORSEPOWER
PTO (claimed): 56 hp [41.8 kW]

Capacity:
ROPS Fuel: 18.5 gal [70.0 L]
Cab Fuel: 23.8 gal [90.1 L]

3-Point Hitch:
Rear Type: II/I
Control: position control and top-link draft sensing
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 3307 lbs [1500 kg]
Rear Arms: telescopic lower link ends

Power Take-off (PTO):
Rear PTO: independent
Clutch: electro-hydraulic
Rear RPM: 540 (1.375
540/540E (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires:
2WD Wheelbase: 84.4 inches [214 cm]
4WD Wheelbase: 83.1 inches [211 cm]
Weight: 5005 to 5358 pounds
Front tire: 7.5-16
Rear tire: 16.9-28 (2WD)

Kubota M6060 attachments:
front-end loader

Mechanical:
Chassis: 4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: hydrostatic power
Brakes: wet disc
Cab: Two-post foldable ROPS. Optional Ultra Grand Cab with air-conditioning. Optional air-ride seat and AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system.

Hydraulics:
Valves: 1 to 3
Pump flow: 11 gpm [41.6 lpm]

Electrical:
Ground: negative
Charging system: alternator
ROPS Charging amps: 45
Cab Charging amps: 60
Optional Charging amps: 100

Battery:
Number: 1
Volts: 12

Page information:
Last update: December 27, 2018
Copyright: Copyright 2018 TractorData LLC
Contact: Peter@TractorData.com

 

[redman135]

Hello Stokkeland, some tips for loaders. 1) make sure your elbow is slightly bent at full extension (on the joystick), as on extended loader work you will get a sore elbow.
2) Some buckets are hard to fill. Some are easy to fill, the difference is in the floor length. In my experiance, short floor length buckets just don't seem to fill full as well as longer floor buckets.
3)Where is the measure point for max bucket load? Bucket PINS or bucket LIP/cutting edge. BIG DIFFERENCE in numbers and can be quite misleading. Know which is which.
Happy testing.

 

[Stokkeland]

Thank you everyone - good info. I was unaware of TractorData.com that is a great resource for some paper comparisons, much easier than browsing all these websites

 

[North to Alaska]

Did a little checking for the fun of it
Looks like the M5660 would be the best comparison?

 

[Stokkeland]

Did a little checking for the fun of it
Looks like the M5660 would be the best comparison?

good call thank you - quite many similar things there