Tractor Sizing New to Branson Tractors

[acrozier]

Appears that I'm the proud new owner of a Branson 4020R. Just inked the paperwork.
Haven't had any previous experience with Branson or Korean tractors. But I knew of Kukje reputation for heavy equipment.
Nice fit and finish on the Branson and well laid out controls. Very easy to operate for someone new to the fancy new compacts. All my previous tractors have been very basic with only minimal options and controls.

 

[woodchipper]

Welcome to the world of Tractoring!
Congrats on your new purchase!
Could you tell the membership why you chose this brand?
The front and rear tire ratio looks right. And if I am not mistaken, you have a second PTO speed, at 790rpm. That could prove to be a very valuable plus.
Mabe later on, when you have used it enough you could start a thread discussing its usefullness! Just my two cents here...

Bring out the pictures when you have received it

 

[acrozier]

Welcome to the world of Tractoring!
Congrats on your new purchase!
Could you tell the membership why you chose this brand?
The front and rear tire ratio looks right. And if I am not mistaken, you have a second PTO speed, at 790rpm. That could prove to be a very valuable plus.
Mabe later on, when you have used it enough you could start a thread discussing its usefullness! Just my two cents here...

Bring out the pictures when you have received it

Why I chose Branson...because my wife told me to buy the Branson!

I currently have a Mahindra that I'm selling. 10-yrs old. It has been a fantastic tractor. I looked at new Mahindra's and believe they are still probably one of the better compact tractors on the market. But closest Mahindra dealer is about an hour away. There is a Branson/Kioti/TYM dealer about 15 miles away. I knew about Kioti. Nothing about Branson. I drove both. The Branson felt well thought out and easy to use. It also appeared to be well put together.

I like the powder coating versus paint as well. Dealer had the 4020R with Tier 3 emissions and was willing to make a pretty good deal to get it off his lot. It had been there awhile. Personally, I don't want the Tier 4 emissions. I've had the pleasure of dealing with DPFs on my pickup and hate it!

I did alot of research. Mahindra is a little beefier tractor. Branson a little more well optioned or "well rounded" for the price. The 20R series is also a heavy tractor with great lift capacity for a compact. Called a dealer out of state that sold both Mahindra and Branson and got an independent honest opinion. His primary concern was getting parts. Dealer I bought from has been selling Branson's for 12 years. So, I decided to roll the dice. I prefer having a dealer close by. Being in the construction industry I also know the reputation of Kukje equipment.

Wife liked how tractor looked. So I got her thumbs up!

I will definately report on how it performs over time and post pictures after it gets home on Monday.

For what it is worth....anyone considering buying a Mahindra....it is not a bad choice.

Luckily not my first Korean purchase. Daily driver is a Kia Sorento. So far it has been a great little SUV.

 

[Stimw]

What sold me on my 2005 3510 was the Cummins engine.
Are they still partnering with Cummins for engines?

 

[acrozier]

What sold me on my 2005 3510 was the Cummins engine.
Are they still partnering with Cummins for engines?

The way I understand the relationship, Cummins designs and Kukje manufactures the engines to their requirements. So "theoretically" you can say it is a cummins engine....but reality it is a Kukje engine. You won't find a cummins name plate or sticker anywhere on the tractor. From my understanding, not many Cummins engines are built in the states anymore, but I could be wrong.

 

[mddorange]

:welcome:
To the forum. There many Branson owners here that will be glad to help if you have any questions.

 

[acrozier]

New toy arrived today. Kids have already dubbed it "Big Red".

 

[acrozier]

First two questions for the forum. Has anyone found anything effective for protecting the plastic dash from fading for tractors left outside?
Also, anyone know where a seat cover can be found for Branson Tractors? My mahindra came with a nice cover to protect the seat when not in use. I'd like to find the same thing for my Branson.

 

[bajabum]

Canvas tarp and a few bungees...

 

[Mr Bitz]

Congrats on the tractor looks awesome.. I'm envious..