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GuiltySpark
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"The Branson's look well built, but I've no exposure to them. We have a good dealer (so I read) that's sold them for a while, so that's a plus. For not a bunch more money, I can step up into a 47hp package deal with practically every implement I need. It's very tempting.
Yes, I'd consider most all of them too small for round bales on the FEL. The Bransons are the only ones on paper that show the lift capacity with any wiggle room, and they are over a foot wider too.
I circled back to the JD 4044M and Kubota MX4800HST and they sit nicely against the Branson 4520R, and the quote was comparable IF you throw out the TILLER, AUGER, BOX BLADE AND 20' TRAILER in Branson package deal. (!?!?!?)
At that point, I'm buying the dealer. I'm not saying that's a bad idea. That's what I'm wrestling with."
Texas is probably Branson's largest market. You have enumerated plenty of good reasons to go with Branson.
Precisely what Branson model or models are you considering?
LINK: Branson Tractors - Home
I've been considering a 3015R, 3520H, and a 4520R. Just trying to balance HP and capacity against my budget. When you look at the totals, it still feels like a big difference price wise. But payment wise, we are talking $75-$100 per month between the 3. Anything bigger, and I've spent more than I care to. For reference, here are the quoted prices:
$22,395 - 3015R w/ BL15 FEL, 60" rotary cutter, 60" tiller, 60" box blade, auger and 20' trailer
$26,995 - 3520H w/ BL25R FEL, 72" rotary cutter, 72" tiller, 72" box blade, auger and 20' trailer
$28,195 - 4520R w/ BL25R FEL, 72" rotary cutter, 72" tiller, 72" box blade, auger and 20' trailer