Bought Another Tractor

[Michael_J]

Yeah, LS used to be part of LG, same folks behind the electronics company. Back then they built tractors under the LG name and sold some here as Montana and Landtrac. Later LS split off and started LS Tractor USA, so a lot of Montana/Landtrac parts still match up. Branson was from Kukje in Korea, now owned by TYM. Kinda funny how it all circles back, not that many actual factories behind all these brands...

 

[JTKub]

2515's are nice machines. I looked at a TYM 2515H when I bought my T224. These were the only two machines he had in stock at the time. I shopped Mahindra, TYM, LS and Kioti as well. They're all different parent companies of course, but all basically the same scope of machine and all real close in price new/used. Most of the dealers were OK from a sales standpoint, but you never know what you're going to encounter during a real issue.

In terms of batteries, on my little TYM T224, you have to take the lower dash kick panel screen off. Three 10mm bolts and it pulls off to access the battery, fuel/water separator and some other stuff. The battery is a standard group 51 automotive battery which is nice.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Just remember that the 2515H is a very capable tractor, but it does everything a little slower. Don't expect things to be done fast and you'll always appreciate the capabilities!

I purchased a Kioti CK2610, but it was between that and the Branson- I really like both.

 

[ptsg]

Just remember that the 2515H is a very capable tractor, but it does everything a little slower. Don't expect things to be done fast and you'll always appreciate the capabilities!

I purchased a Kioti CK2610, but it was between that and the Branson- I really like both.

Good points. I see the OP has or had a 4815H. Same tractor, more HP. It would be indeed interesting to hear about some comparisons about both tractors regarding the power difference.

 

[Shawn T. W.]

My Massey Ferguson was built in Indonesia, I'm not positive if it was a Massey Ferguson factory, or an Iseki factory ... They are both owned by AGCO ... It definitely has an Iseki engine in it!

The only relationship between Massey Ferguson and Mahindra that I'm aware of, is my local deal just happens to sell both brands ... Marshfield Machinery Inc. - New & Used Tractors, Parts, Service, and Financing in Marshfield, MO, near Dermott and Niangua

 

[blehmann]

I can't keep track of the small tractor makers. I though LS tractors were a spin off from LG. and Branson was in there along with Montana too? Wish somebody would put together a history of the small tractor makers. Doesn't LS build some of the New Holland's and JD's? And maybe Massey too?

There is a video out there. Watched it a week ago. Switching from a LS to a Branson may not be much of a switch at all.

 

[ptsg]

There is a video out there. Watched it a week ago. Switching from a LS to a Branson may not be much of a switch at all.

About the only similarity between both brands is the country of origin.

Yes, both Branson and LG made tractors for Montana way back in the day, possibly even LS since it was about that time they were transitioning from LG to LS.

 

[walnutman]

Open the hood and sift thru the secondary steel framing to even get a good look at the battery. How do you apply a tender, or charger? A 1/2 hour usually simple job turned into a full day job (off/on/off/on). Bring a strong flashlight as the pit is dark. This is simply lousy engineering. Also had a CAN-AM side by side that was more than similar, and my body was unable to flex enough to access the battery. I learned over several years to check out the locations of critical parts prior. BTW my LS also works well. I wanted to just swap out the battery to be proactive before winter comes. 6 years on a battery up north makes me nervous.

Yooper Dave

Just put some access jumpers on it for charging or larger ones for jumpstarting.

 

[Texasmark]

What was the battery replacement issue with the LS ?
My LS is about 5 years old with 500 trouble free hours but I suppose battery replacement time isn’t to far away.

My MT2-25s hydro. has 400 hrs. Battery is right up front of the engine compartment....will be a piece of cake to replace it when the time comes. I can't think of anything I don't like about that tractor. I replaced a near new other brand that was manual shift and didn't have the operator's station consideration for a large owner plus things like a tilt wheel.

The dealer was 250 miles away and took 2 tractors in trade...the small one I mentioned and a nice Ford 2000 D....with free shipping.