New 3510i Owner

[20AcreDave]

After months of deliberating and comparing, I decided to go with a Branson 3510i. I've had it about a week and have been impressed so far. Dealer still had one in stock at the "old" price so I pulled the trigger. If CUT sales are as slow as some are reporting on this fourm, I may should have waited for the May financing deals but there's no point looking back now. Thanks to all who post on this site. So many people on this site willing to share info. I probably won't be on this site as much as I'll be out playing with my new toy.

 

[gldwing57]

I have had my 3510 since January and really like it so far. I have only put 27 hrs on it but everything does really well. I tilled the garden yesterday and was real impressed. I had been using my Ford 2000 but it is way to fast, you have to make several passes to get the soil right.

I am not to impressed with the management at Branson. When I 1st bought the tractor I had some issues regarding customer service and financining. I was given a rate on financing then when I went to get the tractor it had went up a point. There was also a problem with pricing the dealer and I had some intense moments before we finally came to a deal. Bottom line was he was asking way to much for the tractor to start with then after I shopped him he came down and blamed the quote on the company for not letting him in on " the specials" they were having. To make a long story short I tried to contact the company via email twice and never got any type of responce back. If this is any indication of what will happen down the road if I have a real problems i dread it.

But for the tractor ;no complaints or problems thus far. I am getting ready to put some real hrs on it soon.

 

[Lunk]

Welcome aboard Dave. I too am a new 3510i owner. I have the BL10s Loader with the Skid-Steer type attachment plate. I look forward to picking up some implements to use on the front. Immediate plans are for a snow / dozer blade, and some type of pallet fork / bale mover.

Enjoy your machine!

 

[20AcreDave]

I have determined one thing for sure, operating a tractor is much more fun than shopping for and purchasing a tractor. I only have 15 hrs in the seat so far, but love the machine. Gldwing, fortunately for me I haven't had a reason to contact Branson yet and based on your experiences, I hope I don't have to in the future. I was impressed with my dealer, hopefully he will be able to resolve any problems that may arise.

I'm already starting the wish list of additional implements. Leaning towards buying a box blade next, we'll see.