Going To Buy A 3520H ... any advice?

[Slowpoke Slim]

I don't know about price increase, not sure if the dealers would even be allowed to tell us if they knew. They do have rules they have to abide by. It wouldn't surprise me though, I mean when was the last time you heard of a manufacturer (tractor, car, truck, etc) lowering prices? They go up all the time. I don't think I would let that sway me either way. Buy what's right for you, when it's right for you to buy it. And good luck with your purchase, and post pics when you get it.

We like tractor pics.

 

[MaximizerMatt]

I don't own a Branson, but would definitely check them out if I were in the market and had a dealer close by. The 3520R/H seems to be an excellent value compared to the overall market today. Really impressed with the loader lift capacity. Years ago there was an elderly man in the community who sold Bransons part time along with some off brand implements. I had the chance to operate it (think it was an older 10 series) and remembered being impressed with the heft and quality of the tractor, for being a Korean unit. Very similar to Kubota in terms of layout and fit/finish in my memory. Hopefully the brand will stick around for many years to come.

 

[jackqm]

I have had the 3520H for a couple, going on 3 years now. Been a great tractor, get the larger bucket. Recently I had my first issue with it, steering cylinder started leaking like a sieve. Dealer is so backed up he cant get it in for 3 weeks so will wait and see if they take care of it under warranty or not. Looks like a real pain to get to.
Other than that it has been excellent, got it with the hoe (the larger one), I think out the door in April of 2017 it was $25,200.

 

[Dan Lamb]

I have the 2400h with loader , backhoe with cab and heat ,the cab is great since we get 6 to 8 ‘ of snow Dec 1 thru April .If I did one thing different I would have ordered it with a third function or diverter valve from the factory for a snow blower or a grapple , depending what you will be using your tractor for , but I think your dealer support is as important as the tractor you choose, I have a very good dealer , DAVES TRACTOR IN RED BLUFF CA , I have worked my 2400 hard and only had one issue in 2 years and Daves fixed me up quick , I am maybe partial to Branson but I have had good service from my 2400, good luck with your search for a tractor they are a blast to operate Nor Cal Dan

 

[Asteral]

the 50" bucket is designed for the 00 series of tractors, the 61.75 is designed for the 15 series tractors, the 72" bucket is what is supposed to come with the 20series buckets, these are now the standard of the 20 series, if your dealer gives you the option i would choose what you feel is best but don't let them tell you the smaller bucket is the original one because it isn't( i'm a parts and service manager for a branson dealer in texas) your 3520 should have the 72" standard.

 

[fried1765]

I have the 2400h with loader , backhoe with cab and heat ,the cab is great since we get 6 to 8 ‘ of snow Dec 1 thru April .If I did one thing different I would have ordered it with a third function or diverter valve from the factory for a snow blower or a grapple , depending what you will be using your tractor for , but I think your dealer support is as important as the tractor you choose, I have a very good dealer , DAVES TRACTOR IN RED BLUFF CA , I have worked my 2400 hard and only had one issue in 2 years and Daves fixed me up quick , I am maybe partial to Branson but I have had good service from my 2400, good luck with your search for a tractor they are a blast to operate Nor Cal Dan

Heard lots of good about Dave's Tractor.
Seems like Dave's may be approaching West coast equivalency of Messick's.....though I do think Messick's absolutely does own the top spot nationwide.