Got my first tractor last Thursday and Branson was an easy choice.

[hallj86]

I bought a 3515H with forks a grapple, and a box blade. I have never owned a tractor, but I'm in love. I think my wife is jealous it was dropped off Thursday and I have 15 hours on it already. I have been watching these forums for a week and appreciate all the info. The 2 main reasons i bought it are limited electronics and the loader lift capacity.

I can walk to a LS dealer from my house and passed on the savings and the proximity to the dealer once i saw all the negative inline content.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Looks capable. Nice size wheels. Play safe.

 

[ptsg]

Welcome to TBN. Congrats on the new toy! Looks nice!

Sometimes dealers can overlook things during the pre delivery inspection, so don't forget to check the loader mount bolts and lug nuts and here is a list of all the zerks as the manual only displays some of them:

- 1 for the left tie rod
- 1 for the right tie rod
- 2 for the front axle pivot blocks
- 1 for the clutch pedal
- 1 for the brake pedals
- 2 for the release bearing clutch pivot shaft (one on each side) These two are kinda hidden and are a bit of a pain to access with the grease gun, so they can be overlooked by the dealer.
- 1 for the top link draft linkage ( I don't think this applies to US models)
- 1 for the adjustable side arm
- And of course, loader ones.

Remember, with great loader lift capacities, comes great responsibility.

Although it's a heavy tractor, I would still consider getting the rear tires filed and/or attaching a implement on the 3 pt.

Enjoy the new toy. :thumbsup:

 

[hallj86]

Will I have all those fittings if Mine is a hydro?

 

[ptsg]

Will I have all those fittings if Mine is a hydro?

Not all but some.

You probably won't have one for the clutch pedal but you may have for the hydro pedal linkage.

 

[K5lwq]

Welcome and congratulations on a fine tractor! Have fun!

 

[Omega Woods]

Congrats and Welcome! Take care of her and she'll take care of you. I would reiterate the importance of keeping safety in mind at all times. As a new owner, your "butterflies" will subside in a short time. When they do, Murphy and his law will come looking for you. I almost removed my ear with a branch that got hooked in my ROPS about three months after I got my Branson. Check out "Tractor Mike" and others on YouTube.

Enjoy! And load those tires!

 

[desertdog71]

awesome, congrats. Just got mine home yesterday. Smaller unit but I'm ready to put it to work.

 

[scatterlandsfarms]

congratulations on a fine tractor!

 

[Branson Bob]

Congratulations and welcome to the family!