Questions on new Branson

[madpuma13]

I am totally new to tractors and have researched as much as possible but there are a few things I can't seem to find.

I have been looking at the 4720h but am unsure of the differences on the model series. What makes it a 20 series? Is it just additional weight? Is it stiffer/stronger?

I would like to purchase the backhoe with it. Obviously the backhoe will need rear hydraulics but where are they placed? Are they in a spot that makes them usable for other rear implements? Or is it one of those things where you just tell your dealer where you want them? Is it normal to have to pay for the rear remote separately from the backhoe or is it a package?

I thought I read somewhere that Branson tractors come with the loader standard. But now I can't seem to find that. Some dealers advertise that their tractor chimes with the loader as if it's not.

Are there any cooling issues with the hst in Texas summers?

Thanks for any info!

 

[Omega Woods]

I can help with the backhoe question, as I got bit by not asking the question. You can get a hoe without the rear remote kit installed. You have to break the connection that feeds your 3 point and tap into that line. Make sure your dealer orders the factory rear remote kit. It's not included with the hoe.

 

[tb8100]

I am totally new to tractors and have researched as much as possible but there are a few things I can't seem to find.

I have been looking at the 4720h but am unsure of the differences on the model series. What makes it a 20 series? Is it just additional weight? Is it stiffer/stronger?

I would like to purchase the backhoe with it. Obviously the backhoe will need rear hydraulics but where are they placed? Are they in a spot that makes them usable for other rear implements? Or is it one of those things where you just tell your dealer where you want them? Is it normal to have to pay for the rear remote separately from the backhoe or is it a package?

I thought I read somewhere that Branson tractors come with the loader standard. But now I can't seem to find that. Some dealers advertise that their tractor chimes with the loader as if it's not.

Are there any cooling issues with the hst in Texas summers?

Thanks for any info!

The 20 series weighs more than twice what the 00 series weighs, plus much more lift capacity and hydraulic flow rate.

The backhoes come with a hydraulic plumbing kit, but no spool valve. You would need a remote kit for that, which now costs half what it did just a few years ago. Their new sandwich design is very expandable too, though if going over 2 remotes, I would probably do something like FitRite's electric over hydraulic expansion.

Bransons don't come standard with a loader, but like most tractors, removing the loader only saves a couple thousand dollars, due to rebates.

We haven't seen any HST cooling issues at all. The 4720h is a favorite. We don't have any issues with the shuttles, but the HSTs are super reliable and way more intuitive to operate. I prefer them.