Branson Cummins engines

[Texasmark]

Yup, Cummins in name only, but that doesn't mean they aren't a good diesel engine...

SR

Are you squaking that yarn again? Slanderous response. Being licensed isn't Cummins in name only. That implies a "shell" operation and being licensed to produce a companies products is not name only. Again, had you worked in industry you would know just what being licensed means!

 

[john reeder]

As someone said above Cummins is world class company and a renowned diesel engine manufacturer. I don't know anything about the little engine being talked about in this thread but if Cummins put their name on it I would not hesitate to buy it no matter who initially designed it. It if weren't up to the task Cummins would not have kept it in their inventory. Just my opinion. My little Kubota has a Kubota engine but had it had the little Cummins I would have bought it anyway, mebby quicker.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Are you squaking that yarn again? Slanderous response. Being licensed isn't Cummins in name only. That implies a "shell" operation and being licensed to produce a companies products is not name only. Again, had you worked in industry you would know just what being licensed means!

How many "Cummins" diesels does brasnson make for over the road trucks? How many dozers get those diesels? How about FARM tractors?

They are a light duty diesel for light duty tractors that Cummins lets them use it's name. lol I mean, that's what it REALLY boils down to...

Like I said above, that doesn't mean they aren't a good small diesel for light duty use...

SR

 

[Sawyer Rob]

if Cummins put their name on it I would not hesitate to buy it no matter who initially designed it. It if weren't up to the task Cummins would not have kept it in their inventory. Just my opinion.

Do you feel that same way about the Onan engines of today???

When it comes to "longevity", they aren't even near the engine they USE to be!! And, guess what name is ALSO plastered on them??

SR

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Rob,

There's a difference. Now before you get all huffy again, stop, listen, and think about this. The "Cummins license" is to build the Cummins engine, to Cummins spec (with a couple of ENDORSED mods like solid cast block with no sleeves, etc). By being licensed by Cummins to build this product, they have to build it the way they agreed to to get the license. Most replacement parts can be had locally at a shop that sells/services Cummins products.

It does NOT mean they just get a box full of Cummins stickers, and get to slap them on the sides of any old chincy-cheap low grade engine that the sticker will fit on.

You are implying the latter. And I think you are doing so with deliberate intention.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I'm not implying anything... I stated it straight out...

I never said they were junk, but they sure aren't up to the legendary standard of the "B", like many Branson owners "imply"...

SR

 

[ptsg]

I'm not implying anything... I stated it straight out...

I never said they were junk, but they sure aren't up to the legendary standard of the "B", like many Branson owners "imply"...

SR

And why not? Have you ever seen a Branson tractor at least? What makes you think that they aren't up to the "B" engines?

Lots of Branson tractors here in Portugal with over 2500 hours of pure abuse in the land clearing work with big mowers that use chains instead of blades to eat everything you can run over it. They hit rocks, stumps and all kinds of crazy stuff where all the shock is transferred to the whole drive train and engine, some will run with clogged radiators till they can get home to clean it better, yet there is absolutely 0 complains of failed engines or tractors.

I have no doubts that these A series engines are up to the "B" engines... You get an old school engine without all the electronics to run it.

And let's face it, the only think that kill engines nowadays, it's all the emission crap and electronics they put on the engines, other than that, they'll run forever.

 

[Cougsfan]

I don't see this thread of much value, mostly just :stirthepot:

 

[Sawyer Rob]

And why not? Have you ever seen a Branson tractor at least?

Quite a few years ago, I was interested in Branson, so I found out my dealer that was hours away. A friend and me, drove to the dealer and it ended up being a car dealership.

We looked the tractors over and went inside, and in the "garage" part of the building there was two Branson's. Both of them had broken bell housings, essentially broke in half! Since then there's been two guys that have come in here, with broken bell housings, last one a year or so ago.

So, YES I have seen a Branson! And this isn't the first time I've mentioned all that, in here either...

As for the rest of your post, you are kidding right??

Keep in mind, I'll repeat it for all of you that don't read ALL of my post. I'm not saying they are a bad diesel...

SR

 

[Texasmark]

How many "Cummins" diesels does brasnson make for over the road trucks? How many dozers get those diesels? How about FARM tractors?

They are a light duty diesel for light duty tractors that Cummins lets them use it's name. lol I mean, that's what it REALLY boils down to...

Like I said above, that doesn't mean they aren't a good small diesel for light duty use...

SR

We've been down this road before. Educate yourself!