Branson brand to be discontinued?

[airbiscuit]

Type in https://bransontractor.com/ and Here is what you get

 

[Torvy]

Type in https://bransontractor.com/ and Here is what you get

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They should have just linked it over with an explanation page. This is an improvement over what I was seeing for a while yesterday. It was just a generic error page.

 

[Torvy]

TYM sight shows Agassiz sales in Buxton, ND as a dealer. Looks like close to MN border north of Fargo.

They are a legacy TYM dealership (also sells big Versatile AG tractors). The one in SoDak is a legacy Branson dealer (also sells LS).

Unfortunately for people living in the Central/Western parts of both states, most of the population lives East River.

 

[tacticalturnip]

They should have just linked it over with an explanation page. This is an improvement over what I was seeing for a while yesterday. It was just a generic error page.

The Branson global site redirects to TYM, I don't know why the North American site doesn't.

Also, I miss Texas.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

I can’t wait to hear what comes from the dealer meeting this week

 

[two_bit_score]

I can’t wait to hear what comes from the dealer meeting this week

I'm sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

A couple dealers said to expect a formal communication soon, but they were impressed and very excited about the direction TYM is heading. Also, they said the 4820 will remain... with a TYM badge.

 

[Cougsfan]

I just had a log chat with my old Branson dealer who is now a TYM dealer. He said he reality of the change is really not as big of deal as some people make it out to be. The old Bransons are now badged TYM but they are the same tractor. The merge gives him access to a wider range of tractors to sell, and all indications are that the models that were previously labeled as Bransons will continue to sell the best.
He said that TYM moved their headquarters to the Branson headquarters in Georgia, so the people he is working with for parts, warranty and other issues are the same people. From his dealer's perspective it seems more like Branson absorbed TYM in every respect but the name. One thing they did change was the parts inventory software and he is still learning how it works. He feels it will be an improvement once he gets comfortable with it.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Id really like to get my hands on a TYM badged 4820 soon

 

[Torvy]

Id really like to get my hands on a TYM badged 4820 soon

You are welcome to make a trip down here to DFW area. Big Tex is just a few miles out of the city. Even the ones that still say Branson also have a TYM logo.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

You are welcome to make a trip down here to DFW area. Big Tex is just a few miles out of the city. Even the ones that still say Branson also have a TYM logo.

Well, I have three dealers within 45 minutes as it is now

 

[Torvy]

Ok

Well, I have three dealers within 45 minutes as it is now

Ok, it seemed like you hadn't seen a 4820 nearby. My bad.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

You guys stop hogging up all the dealers!

Send one my way please.

 

[Torvy]

What options do you have? I would guess the Bismarck area would be mostly dealers that focus on big AG, versus CUT.

My mom's brother lives in Minot. (same uncle that owned an IH dealership with dad). If you want to come down here and shop, I may be persuaded to help you drive your new tractor back to the Northlands.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Ok

Ok, it seemed like you hadn't seen a 4820 nearby. My bad.

Not with the TYM hood badge

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

What options do you have? I would guess the Bismarck area would be mostly dealers that focus on big AG, versus CUT.

My mom's brother lives in Minot. (same uncle that owned an IH dealership with dad). If you want to come down here and shop, I may be persuaded to help you drive your new tractor back to the Northlands.

Most every brand is here, as far as "selection" goes. Most are centered around larger equipment and Ag, but we have some SCUT/CUT choices. Our local big green dealer split their dealership up between the "real Ag" side and the SCUT/CUT market a few years ago. I think that was a good move for them at the time.

We just don't have a Branson (anywhere) or TYM dealer (only one is way on the eastern edge of state). There are a couple independent equipment shops here locally, but none of them seem interested in the small sized equipment services. They do stay pretty busy with big equipment.

I'm not really looking for a new tractor, just some service support for the one I have.

 

[Torvy]

We just don't have a Branson (anywhere) or TYM dealer (only one is way on the eastern edge of state). There are a couple independent equipment shops here locally, but none of them seem interested in the small sized equipment services. They do stay pretty busy with big equipment.

I'm not really looking for a new tractor, just some service support for the one I have.

I see a lot of Kioti and/or LS dealers that also carry TYM down here. Maybe if you have one of them they could be persuaded to add another line. I get the feeling that once the 'merge' is complete, TYM will be looking to expand its footprint in the US.

The problem with living in the central/ western part of ND or SD is the population is mostly in the east. SD's only dealer is in Sioux Falls. Even though I grew up East River, I like West River better.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

I see a lot of Kioti and/or LS dealers that also carry TYM down here. Maybe if you have one of them they could be persuaded to add another line. I get the feeling that once the 'merge' is complete, TYM will be looking to expand its footprint in the US.

The problem with living in the central/ western part of ND or SD is the population is mostly in the east. SD's only dealer is in Sioux Falls. Even though I grew up East River, I like West River better.

I'm sure they are. So, hopefully we end up with one over here, that would be nice.

 

[5030]

Really don't matter to me as I'd never own one.

 

[K5lwq]

Really don't matter to me as I'd never own one.

Sure you will. As I understand TYM will be making all tractors for all brands next year. So if you want parts you will have to get them from TYM.