Photo comparison: NH, Kubota, Branson, JD, etc

[Bob_Skurka]

Here is another Branson shot, again this is taken from a differnent angle, I think it is fair to say that the Branson bucket is an "L" shaped bucket.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Here is the FEL valve area on the Branson.
The hoses are exposed above the hood/loader arm and unprotected.
The valve is loader mounted.
The operation of the valve uses vertical movements.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Here is a picture of the Branson's right side. The operator is blocked from entering or exiting the tractor from the right because of the positions of the levers.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

The following pictures are for Kubota B7800 and B2910s. As both tractors are essentially the same, I am only going to point out differences, some photos will be 7800's others will be B2910 but I won't post duplicate photos since operators areas are identical.

Here is a close up my B2910 bucket, it is a standard duty bucket because it has a welded reinforcement on the sides. The top is folded for rigidity.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Here is a B7800 bucket on a brand new unit. This would be classified as a light duty bucket because it has neither the side plate reinforcement or a welded in reinforcement on the top lip.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Here is the B7800 bucket again, the shape is substantially the same as the B2910 bucket. I think it is fair to call this an "L" shaped bucket.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Here is a valve picture of the B7800. As the B7800 and the B2910 use the same loader and valves what is said here would apply to both tractors. The valve is "loader" mounted. The operator uses "vertical" motion to actuate the valve. The hoses are "protected" and come to the top of the hood/loader, but are kept at that level or below.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Here is a final shot of the B7800/B2910 operator platform. It is generally an open platform and the operator can access the tractor from either side of the machine. (this is my B2910)

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Here is a New Holland TC33. This is a "standard" duty bucket. It has a welded in piece of tube steel under the top lip of the bucket the sides are not full lenght reinforced. The bucket shape is "C" shaped.

I do not have a second picture of this bucket and this photo is pretty bad, sorry!

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Here is the NH TC33 valve area. The hoses are "protected" the operational valve is "fender" mounted and the operator uses "horizontal" arm movements to actuate the loader controls.