2manyrocks
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If you don't get a cab, you at least need a top to protect your skin from hours of sun exposure in the years to come.
That's a good looking tractor and one heck of a tiller!
By the time I realistically get into making hay, I'll have two sons at hay throwing age. Round bales aren't super high priority.
My biggest thought with the cab is honestly health and safety. I'm prone to burning in the sun and would prefer to have my ears and lungs fully functioning as I age. Realistically I'm not going to consistently wear hearing protection or a mask when in heavy dust, and I'm known for forgetting sunscreen. The warm and dry are just gravy to me. I also have little use for the tractor in the woods, so I don't need to worry about cab damage from above.
My top looks something like this:If you don't get a cab, you at least need a top to protect your skin from hours of sun exposure in the years to come.
The T554 uses a Yanmar engine. That one is more likely to go away, imho.Pretty sure the Branson line will be going away. If TYM has a machine that is similar specs, it will more than likely can the Branson machine. I would just look at TYM personally.
TYM
BransonT554
With more power in the same compact frame, the T554 redefines what a compact tractor can do. Make more impact without compromising on maneuverability.tym.world
5520C
High performance meets efficiency in this highly customizable Series 3 tractor that has the power to support your productivity.tym.world
I can see no reason why they would keep both around in the next 5 years, can anyone else?
Pretty sure the Branson line will be going away. If TYM has a machine that is similar specs, it will more than likely can the Branson machine. I would just look at TYM personally.
TYM
BransonT554
With more power in the same compact frame, the T554 redefines what a compact tractor can do. Make more impact without compromising on maneuverability.tym.world
5520C
High performance meets efficiency in this highly customizable Series 3 tractor that has the power to support your productivity.tym.world
I can see no reason why they would keep both around in the next 5 years, can anyone else?
This is a real concern. That said, I feel TYM bought Branson for the Kukje engine. The TYM 554 runs a Yanmar which makes me suspect both may be discontinued for a later combined, but new, tractor in this horsepower range.