Texasmark
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- Joined
- Apr 24, 2012
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- Location
- N. Texas
- Tractor
- Ford: '88 3910 Series II, '65 3000; '07 6530C Branson with FEL, 2020 LS MT225S. All Diesels
I bought the 2021 LS Mt2-25s at the recommendation of the dealer. I traded in a 2016 other brand in the deal. The differences were larger operator station, step for entry which turned out to be handy,Well, it is a TYM. TYM is manufacturing them now. It’s not “rebranded” like say a RK tractor. Yes, it is a legacy Branson model, being built by TYM today and carrying the TYM badge. I see a larger footprint, namely width, as stability. If your ground is flat, then that’s maybe not a concern. It has 50% more HYD flow than the 264, several hundred pounds more weight, and a slightly larger width.
TYM could discontinue the 264 next year. Or the 2610. Or the 2515. Fact is, they own all of those models and manufacture them under the TYM banner today. That said, I bought the 4820 during the merger of Branson and TYM, after driving the 494 and the 4820. I felt the overall fit and finish of the legacy Branson was better overall. It’s a gamble, I suppose, to see what the future of any model is, so I get that. Good luck in yoir search.
Tilt steering wheel allows me to have the wheel in my lap when running but out of the way for in and out movements.
Yanmar engine although the engine in the trade in was a premium engine. Yanmar engines are popular in JD machines for a reference on their quality.
The hydro over the stick (of which the trade in was) is really convenient for chores around the farm....reason for that sized tractor. And I like the 3 ranges and the side by side pedals.
Quick attach bucket on the FEL made it convenient for me to use the FEL implements that I use on my large tractor.
Independent PTO which the trade in had the tranny driven PTO was a real plus.
Seat was premium with tension adjustment and arm rests, made by a popular tractor seat maker.
Price was very competitive and the dealer took 2 tractors in trade and drove 250 miles one way from his dealership to my farm for free.
I haven't seen the other tractors you mention so I can't comment on them.