Is a Branson 4520R a good tractor?

[DavesTractor]

Just curious if Branson tractors are good why is the resale on the 6530C I found on Tractorhouse so low for a MFWD cab loader tractor?

That's a bargain I think, but keep in mind it may be 5 plus years old.

 

[Tx Jim]

That's a bargain I think, but keep in mind it may be 5 plus years old.

It must not be too much of a bargain as I've seen it listed on TH & CL for several months. I sold a 2000 model Kuboto M4900/cab/2WD/loader tractor with 1500 hrs for $17,000 about 1 yr ago. Approximately how much is a new Branson that size equipped the same way?

 

[TSO]

It must not be too much of a bargain as I've seen it listed on TH & CL for several months. I sold a 2000 model Kuboto M4900/cab/2WD/loader tractor with 1500 hrs for $17,000 about 1 yr ago. Approximately how much is a new Branson that size equipped the same way?

What's a Kuboto ?

 

[Tx Jim]

What's a Kuboto ?

It's KUBOTA spelled incorrectly:dance1:

 

[Guesseral]

It's KUBOTA spelled incorrectly:dance1:

Oh I never would have guessed:laughing:!

 

[Tx Jim]

Oh I never would have guessed:laughing:!

I suppose TSO couldn't figure it out. Now he can stop wondering.

 

[Guesseral]

They're just not as mainstream or well known as some of the other brands ... just like a used Montana (built by LS) can be found with low hours for really cheap as well.

Hay don't pick on my Montana it's just a green LS! I have been thinking about this for a while now, I have been toying with the idea of getting some blue LS paint and a R4020 decal kit and painting the tractor it would be just like getting a new tractor. It still has the plate on the lower right frame that states that it is an LS tractor. Oh sometimes I get bored and have these hair brained ideas probably never do it but it would be just like getting a new tractor. Maybe someday if the engine ever needs a rebuild, oh h--l no i'll be too old by then!

 

[TSO]

Lol ... I'm always thinking too! It gets expensive...

I'm not picking on your green LS my Tractor brother from another mother

 

[arway]

They aren't bad machines, but for the same money, you could get an LS, or Kioti, with an HST tranny, and more powerful loaders. I haven't looked at the newer Branson's because there wasn't a dealer close by when I was shopping, but I think the general feeling is they aren't quite as "good" as an LS, Kioti, Mahindra, etc....whatever that means.

I own a 4520 & its a piece of junk. Besides having a hard time getting parts it cost a fortune getting it repaired. I bought a Kubota and though it cost more it is 100 times a better tractor tha Branson. Good luck.

 

[brianb88]

I bought a new Branson 5220R this year and so far I love it. It is a stout little tractor.