Thoughts on this tractor?

[Omnipotent]

Tractor John Deere 750- 3 cyl diesel engine with 800 hours of use
8-speeds fwd - 2 speeds rev / locking differential / 2 wheel drive
Rear P.T.O / 3-point hitch / front P.T.O.
R.O.P.S. (roll over protection system)

Front-end bucket loader (JD mod 70) - 5 ft
Belly mower (JD mod 160) - 5 ft
Weight box on rear

Asking $6500.

 

[manganos]

I would not own a 2wd tractor with a loader. Especially that small.

 

[nybirdman]

A lot depends on what you are planning to use a tractor for;with two wheel drive and looks like turfs it won't work in mud very well....if you are just going to cut grass and lite loader work it might be fine.Can't buy much for that money today.Check prices for this model on Tractorhouse.

 

[Thomas]

Notice any leaks or take it for spin w/mower running plus try fel.
What would be your main use or general clean up/puttering...set rear tire chains can make big traction.

 

[teg]

With two wheel drive I would have been stuck a bunch of times, scrach that... I would not have done a few things that I wanted to try... It's not a bad price... as long as you know you'll have some limitations to think about. How is your land??? Hilly by chance? Two wheel drive going down hill on wet grass or even gravel (if you have a load in the FEL) could be an "issue".

 

[rekees4300]

Probably okay to use primarily as a mower on a large yard. For other tasks, be really careful using a FEL with 2WD (especially on slopes).

 

[Omnipotent]

Thanks all...main uses are finish mowing, brush hogging, some woods work, maint of gravel drive, snow plow....general CUT type work for 15 AC land.

It's not very hilly at all but thanks for the advice on this one.

Now a new one...how about this? I've never really heard of Branson, but upto about 1 month ago I didn't know what FEL, RFM or PTO stood for either :ashamed:

2007 Branson 4720 Tractor with only 146 hours. Runs perfectly no dents or scratches. 4x4 forty seven horse power PTO 42 horse power diesel. Only used for dragging arena and brush hogging no heavy use. paid $15000 with 37 hours. $9500

 

[manganos]

I wouldn't buy a Branson. Not that I have experience with them but I'd opt for one of the bigger name manufacture. Go to Wallace Equipment Ltd. and get him to price you some units.

 

[rekees4300]

Branson tractors are built in South Korea. Looks like a nice tractor for the money. Parts could be a problem. Check their website to see if there's a dealer near you.

Branson Tractors - Home

 

[Omnipotent]

Nearest dealer is 40 miles...not too bad...but I actually travel to South Korea several times a year for work...maybe I can get my parts wholesale Kidding of course.

I've been looking at ALL tractors, and to be honest I'm just trying to get the most bang for my buck (10K). I looked new, with all the 0% financing and stuff, but for 30-40hp tractors with FEL it puts me in the 25K range...more than I want to spend for a tractor that's basically just going to make my life easier....it's not that I NEED a tractor...more that I WANT a tractor.

So thanks for all the input thus far...any others are appreciated.

Also, I need to buy something fairly soon as I move in at the end of Oct and the yard and pastures are completely overgrown, so I'll probably add a couple of more pics and tractor listings into this post to get feedback.

 

[RPW]

A lot of people will recommend 4wd regardless of use. You really need to determine your needs and what your budget is. I've got two tractors one is a JD5103 2wd with FEL. Does everything I ask it to do. I also have an older PK 14HP with FEL. For it's size it works very well also. With it I do have to keep the front tires inflated more than the other but with it I can use the FEL ok. Best thing I could say is try it out and see if the owner will let you move a couple of mounds of dirt to see how it handles. As to the Branson I've done some reading on it and it seems to be capable machine. Size for size a bit lighter than an equivilant sized JD. Dealer support is most important with any brand.

Good luck

 

[teg]

Spend some time reading in the Branson's section... I would guess you would not abuse the machine and it would out last you... but it depends on what the other owner did It's a BIG tractor... a work horse... sometimes they can be too big. Do you have trees that you have to mow around? I am guessing that this is a gear tractor instead of HST... if it wide open mowing, it will work but if you have to shift gears a bunch, it gets tiring...

 

[Qapla]

Knowing where you are located might help for several reasons:


*The prices of used tractors vary with different parts of the country.

*Some members can/will recommend a particular dealer to use/avoid - and this advise can be very useful.

*Different areas also have their own issues. "Hilly" can describe land in Florida as well as Iowa, but these two places are quite different. In Florida, you will not need a snow plow but Iowa does not have near as many swamps.

 

[blueriver]

I would not be scared of the Branson. I own a 5530C and my neighbor owns a 4720i ... the only parts I have needed was an a/c pulley, filters and the dealer had them available.

Nice heavy powerfull tractors ...

 

[Omnipotent]

Knowing where you are located might help for several reasons:


*The prices of used tractors vary with different parts of the country.

*Some members can/will recommend a particular dealer to use/avoid - and this advise can be very useful.

*Different areas also have their own issues. "Hilly" can describe land in Florida as well as Iowa, but these two places are quite different. In Florida, you will not need a snow plow but Iowa does not have near as many swamps.

I live in Maryland Suburbs....snow = yes, though not terrible. Hills = not really at least on my property.

Closest dealer is accross state line in PA about 40 miles away...Deutz Boys.

 

[Brad_Blazer]

That looks like a good deal on the Branson. Go check it out. If you like it....

 

[NBmojo]

My uncle has a Branson about the same size as that one, but with a cab, and swears by it. He works it hard in logging and snow removal and has had no problems that I'm aware of. And the price seems pretty good too.

Moe