Bye, Bye Branson???

[tradosaurus]

I'm glad I made the 4-5 hour drive up to Dave's Tractor to pick up my 4020R and trailer. Very good experience overall. Impressive inventory and great service.

Dave I believe I briefly met you while I was sitting at the desk with Josh (hope I'm remembering his name) signing papers. Was a Friday afternoon. Had my wife and youngest daughter with me (she was checking out the big US states map on the wall).

This reminds me. Gotta call and order the filters for my 50 hr service. Hit 54 hrs Friday afternoon. Forgot to buy 'em when I was up there purchasing the tractor.

What are you going to do if you need service?

 

[arnoldziffel]

Am I correct that new Bransons don't really have warranty coverage on the emission system?
I just read the warranty and it appears at least some of the parts that I think would address emissions are excluded.
Hope I am wrong.

 

[finn1]

The emission system would have a separate warranty from the standard tractor powertrain or bumper to bumper warranty. Emissions system warranties are part of the emission certification compliance requirements. There should be a separate subsection published by the manufacturer to cover the emission warranty.

 

[airbiscuit]

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[Jstpssng]

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Don't bother, I've already found space to store it.

 

[Aaron L]

What are you going to do if you need service?

I do my own maintenance and scheduled services. I order the filters and such from the dealer, and buy the fluids locally.

I have a trailer. and a diesel pickup to pull it. If I have a warranty issue that needs addressed at the dealer I will haul 'er in. A pain, but not insurmountable. If it's something minor, I'll contact Dave and fix it myself. I don't anticipate having difficulty obtaining parts from Dave in the unlikely event that something fails.

Also, we're planning on moving out of state in the next year or so. That'll make the 'local dealer' question moot.

 

[Jstpssng]

How often does a tractor actually need warranty work? They tend to be pretty reliable.
It's a two hour drive to get to any dealer from here, so that aspect doesn't matter to me.
Longer, pulling a trailer.
Then I have my choice between Kubota, J-D, Kioti, M-F, TYM, or LS. (But no Branson)

 

[arnoldziffel]

A question regarding a possible Branson 4225h purchase:

I'm getting kind of serious about buying a larger tractor to replace our Bobcat ct230. I've narrowed options down to similar sized TYM, Kioti, Massey Ferguson, LS and Branson machines.
TYM is about $1,500 - $2,000 LESS than Branson. LS is at a SIMILAR pricing point as Branson. Kioti about $2,500 - $3,500 MORE than Branson. Massey Ferguson about $4,000 - $5,000 MORE than Branson.

This will probably be a tractor for the next 20 years. Chores are primarily 25 acre brush hog work on level, (partially high water table), field and occasional snow management.
Good dealers selling each brand.

I'm stuck on the value of better known brands such as Massey, Kioti and maybe LS. But I also have a lot of respect for the engineering and quality of the Branson brand.

I know it's my decision. Nonetheless, I thought I'd throw it out here for any objective thoughts from those of you with much more tractor experience than I have.

Candid comments encouraged and appreciated.

 

[LouNY]

I can't tell you what would work best for you.
One of my major considerations was clearance for tire chains,
I was looking closely at an LS but it was a long way to a decent dealer, and they where talking about raising the cab for chain clearance.
When I decided on the Branson I was looking at two models the 8050 and the 7845;
the 8050 was over a thousand pounds heavier, with 4 less transmission gears and only 2 speeds for the pto,
the extra weight was visible in the front axle and rear end housings.
I know the supposedly the TYM's and Bransons are the same now, I haven't looked them over closely.
Also I under stand that Rural King tractors are also TYM's.
I am mostly satisfied with my Branson.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

A question regarding a possible Branson 4225h purchase:

I'm getting kind of serious about buying a larger tractor to replace our Bobcat ct230. I've narrowed options down to similar sized TYM, Kioti, Massey Ferguson, LS and Branson machines.
TYM is about $1,500 - $2,000 LESS than Branson. LS is at a SIMILAR pricing point as Branson. Kioti about $2,500 - $3,500 MORE than Branson. Massey Ferguson about $4,000 - $5,000 MORE than Branson.

This will probably be a tractor for the next 20 years. Chores are primarily 25 acre brush hog work on level, (partially high water table), field and occasional snow management.
Good dealers selling each brand.

I'm stuck on the value of better known brands such as Massey, Kioti and maybe LS. But I also have a lot of respect for the engineering and quality of the Branson brand.

I know it's my decision. Nonetheless, I thought I'd throw it out here for any objective thoughts from those of you with much more tractor experience than I have.

Candid comments encouraged and appreciated.

This one might need it's own topic started.

If it's possible, try to operate as many of those as you can. I don't think any one of those would be a "bad" choice. Hopefully, as you test drive them, one (or maybe more) will stand out to you as a favorite?