davitk
Platinum Member
Buy the Branson. You'll be different (red is prettier than orange), you'll save money, and you'll have it forever so resale value is mute. Go for it.
tydp said:They are exactly the same except the paint and the price. Quality, reliability, parts, resale, design, casting quality, and fuel efficiency are equal.![]()
art said:Ya, they probably built them in the same plants they just desguised the Kubota and made the weight lighter so they can sell more Bransons and make more money out of the older castings they used to build it with.
jonbravado said:another option - Mahindra - heavier machines, more lifting capacity, etc.
good value and great dealer network - this is coming from a guy that just bought a kubota - but i almost bought the mahindra - they are VERY good machines for the money - i just bought kubota because i haven't heard any of my pals complain about theirs. If i had to buy a new tractor tomorrow - i would be looking at kubota AND mahindra - parts availability and dealer reputation should be a big consideration when buying.
good luck. let us know what you do.
J
art said:Ya, they probably built them in the same plants they just desguised the Kubota and made the weight lighter so they can sell more Bransons and make more money out of the older castings they used to build it with.