Dif between 3515 and the 394 ?

[tjklein]

Hello- what are the dif. outside of engine between these tractors?? Looking to mow about 15 acres of slopey grass- Which would be better- cant see what the major dif between them are- thanks for the newbee answers

 

[Torvy]

The 15 series has a simpler engine. Both are good, but the TYM engine doesn't go into limp mode if you have a different issue.

15 is a little wider, a little heavier. It has a bit more lift capacity on loader and 3pt hitch. About 2 inches more ground clearance.

The 394 has about 30% bigger fuel tank.

A big difference may be comfort. Sit in them both and see what feels better for you. Both will do the work.

 

[jack32008]

The biggest difference for me (other than the SPECS) was knowing that TYM is no longer manufacturing Branson tractors, only their TYM line of compact tractors. I went to buy a Branson 4520R or the TYM T474H at my nearest dealer in Ocala, FL who had both models on the lot at the time (DEC-2023) .

I left with a TYM 474H based on the dealership salesman's recommendation, price difference and my gut instinct and reasoning about obtaining future replacement parts and/or maintenance for the Branson line 'may be' harder to obtain than for the TYM.

I haven't regretted my decision at all. Approx. 48 HRS on the -474 and not a single hiccup. Great upgrade from my ex-NH TC30HST. Your mileage may vary...

 

[Torvy]

I'm pretty sure that is just a rumor. TYM is still making the 15 and 20 series tractors. They discontinued one HP configuration. (For those unaware, the 2515, 3015, 3515, 4218 and 4815 are the same except engine/engine tuning. My understanding is they discontinued the 4215. I would expect maybe they would delete the 3015, too. Not enough difference to make a separate model.

I got a T574 vs the 5520 because it has some convenient features standard that weren't on the 20 series.

My guess is that when/if TYM phases out those tractors, they will blend the features of them. The 474, 4815, 4820, and 494 all use the same engine. The 5520 and 574 use the turbo version of that engine.

 

[void777]

Does anyone know what will become of Bad Dog 4035 tractors since TYM owns Branson/Bad Dog ?

 

[paulsharvey]

I will say, the 3515 is almost the same price as the 474. I dont know the reason, but I think it's only like a $1600 upcharge for the additional 12 HP. Given that, and your use, I would go with the 474

 

[paulsharvey]

Locally, TYM 3515, HST, loader $26k; TYM 474, HST, loader $28k; TYM 574, HST, loader, $32k.

 

[Torvy]

Does anyone know what will become of Bad Dog 4035 tractors since TYM owns Branson/Bad Dog ?

TYM owned Branson before the contract with Bad Boy. Bad Boy (the mower company) owns its brand. TYM just builds the tractors for them. TYM has been building tractors for other brands for many years. I would expect it to continue. Bad Boy has an established brand and doesn't seem interested in building tractors for themselves. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement.

As for the 35 HP model...for TYM it is exactly the same as the other 15 series tractors. They are discontinuing one of the HP configurations because there is too much overlap. Not sure if it is the 35. Either way, it is pretty simple for them to continue the 35 for BB as it is literally the same engine as the 3015. Worst case, Bad Boy moves up or down slightly in HP. Very minor difference. TYM makes (made) the 15 series in 25, 30, 35, 42 and 48 HP variants. The only difference was the engine and those are very similar (30 and 35 are the same, just tuned differently). Since TYM mostly uses their own (Kukje) engines, it is really not a big deal.

 

[paulsharvey]

I would expect the 2515 and 3515 to continue. I didn't realize there was a 3015 or 4015, as I've never seen one for sale, or in the wild.

 

[DynamicD]

They are still making "Branson" Tractors. (2400/2610, 15 series, 20 series, 5835R.....)
The 3015 is discontinued and looks like the 4215 is still available from the factory but probably going away too.
Torvy summed up all the other details very well.

I would predict the Yanmar powered models will go away eventually in favor of their own Kukje engines, but that's just my guess. (with the exception of the 3 smaller models t224, t254 and t25. Im sure they will continue. )

 

[Torvy]

TYM recently signed a new deal with Yanmar to make some tractors for Yanmar. Not sure, but I would expect it also includes continuing the Yanmar engines in the models that use them.

They use Yanmar engines in some of the smaller legacy TYM models. Some of those are also made for RK.

They also use Deutz engines in the larger models.

 

[2515R Dude]

If you look in to 3515, look firsts 2515. My understanding it is exactly the same tractors, only 2515 has detuned which can be tuned to 35HP in 2 minutes and 2515 does not have this regen BS and also cheaper.
It is why i bought 2515R. I tried neighbor's 3515H and mine feels much stronger.
If you chose TYM15 series, IMO 2515 is much better choice, saves you money and regen headache.
My $0.02 but what know. If i was buying a tractor now, i would NEVER go with TYM/Branson.

 

[ptsg]

If you look in to 3515, look firsts 2515. My understanding it is exactly the same tractors, only 2515 has detuned which can be tuned to 35HP in 2 minutes and 2515 does not have this regen BS and also cheaper.
It is why i bought 2515R. I tried neighbor's 3515H and mine feels much stronger.
If you chose TYM15 series, IMO 2515 is much better choice, saves you money and regen headache.
My $0.02 but what know. If i was buying a tractor now, i would NEVER go with TYM/Branson.

Yours is a "R", Shuttle transmission, while the your neighbor has the hydrostatic one. That's where you feel all the diference and why yours felt a lot stronger.

 

[2515R Dude]

As much as I understand the real difference between 25 and 35 is felt only on higher RPM. So, there is no advantage in 90% of use. I don't think one would feel any difference between 2515h and 3515h unless pull extreme load. "R" have 12 speed transmission which helps to mitigate miniscule disadvantages in HP. Ok, It will take 2 seconds longer to climb that hill with 10 ton load, but it saves ton of money buying, then ton of time while regen, and ton of diesel spent on regen.

What i want to say, if one goes for 15 series, IMO it is better to go with 25HP, but opinions like elbows, most have two

 

[2manyrocks]

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With 15 acres to mow, one issue to me is having enough HP to run a wide enough cutter to get the job done in a reasonable amount of time.

 

[paulsharvey]

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With 15 acres to mow, one issue to me is having enough HP to run a wide enough cutter to get the job done in a reasonable amount of time.

So, and this is just me, I would want as much HP as I can reasonably afford, because you might come across a 8 ft mower for $600 on Marketplace. If you get the 35hp, that's really nit gonna work, but if you had the 49hp, maybe it bogs, or you drive slow, but it opens options. If the TYM is what your want, I would definitely look at the 474/494. It's just more versatile. Heck, the 574 is a step up un price, but it's not a big step.

 

[2515R Dude]

So, and this is just me, I would want as much HP as I can reasonably afford, because you might come across a 8 ft mower for $600 on Marketplace. If you get the 35hp, that's really nit gonna work, but if you had the 49hp, maybe it bogs, or you drive slow, but it opens options. If the TYM is what your want, I would definitely look at the 474/494. It's just more versatile. Heck, the 574 is a step up un price, but it's not a big step.

Right, or if go with former Branson models, TYM 4820 is better tool for the job.

 

[Torvy]

So, and this is just me, I would want as much HP as I can reasonably afford, because you might come across a 8 ft mower for $600 on Marketplace. If you get the 35hp, that's really nit gonna work, but if you had the 49hp, maybe it bogs, or you drive slow, but it opens options. If the TYM is what your want, I would definitely look at the 474/494. It's just more versatile. Heck, the 574 is a step up un price, but it's not a big step.

There was maybe $1500 difference for me to go from 494 to 574. Since it's the H, I wanted the extra PTO HP for mowing and potentially a chipper in the future.

No issues so far.