TYM 3515 vs Branson 3515 Minor Differences?

[Orahov]

Hello, just treated myself to a 2023 Branson 3515H. I know that TYM bought Kukje from Dongkuk in 2016, they're making Branson's now, have rights to Kukje built machines (Branson, McCormick X1's, Bad Boys, etc..).

But one small difference I noticed on the TYM 3515 is their front wheels have protected valves (they put cylindrical bracket around). The one I bought is labelled Branson, and does not have protected valves on front wheels.

Any other minor differences TYM made to the Branson 15 series that somebody else might be more aware of? Different manufacturer origin or anything? I heard they are essentially the same tractor but it's small details like these that make the tractor for me. Will probably end up welding a protective bracket on the wheels around the valve stems.

 

[ptsg]

There isn't really any differences other than paint color and stickers. The valve stem protector is most likely dependent on the tire type and whoever made the rim since the rims change between R1, R4 and Turfs.

Like you said, shouldn't be too hard to add it.

On mine, even working in the woods, mowing brush taller than the ROPS, I haven't had any issues with the valve stem yet.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Yeah, I do t think you'll find any actual engineering changes. Bolt on pieces, like a wheel rim, perhaps. I'm not a fan of the black frames, I actually liked the Branson charcoal gray paint. It happens to match my hydraulic top link perfectly