Recent content by Jesser02Ex

Fellow Branson owners, I have a 5220r with just over 100 hours. Today I was doing some grapple work stacking tree limbs in a burn pile. It was regular work like I致e completed many times previously. What got my attention was when I parked the tractor in the barn. I noticed I had some fluid...

RESOLVED: My issue is resolved. My FEL and Branson are new to me. For some reason a hydraulic line was disconnected at the valve under the deck. I looked last night but didn’t see it. Today, I did and I reconnected it. All is good again in the land of tractor world. Thank you for listening...

Branson 5220r FEL issue - RESOLVED Hello everyone, I have an issue with the front end loader of my 5220r. The past few days I have been disking so I have not used my loader much at all. Today I needed to pick up some branches and that is when I realized my loader would not go higher than 18-24...

I live in North East Oklahoma. It's an awesome fly-over state. My original grapple weighed 800 lbs, and the new EA Wicked Root comes in at 400 lbs, so this grapple saved me half the overall weight and much better functionality. Original grapple:

I wanted to provide an update on my FEL lift issue. Simply, the grapple sold by my dealer was to heavy. My new EA wicked root grapple arrived and I quickly found the tree that I was unable to pick up with my tractor. Well the new combination works perfect! I am pleased with my new toy (tool).

No photos of the real work, but my 5220r learned to work with its new prosthetic, an EA wicked root grapple. The log in the photo couldn稚 be picked up with my old grapple. The EA product is awesome!

I have read several posts here about widening the rear tires on my 5220R. My tractor has a dish/rim combo that allows the most flexibility for width. Since I have not done this before, I wanted to seek validation before I tackle this task. Once widened, I will fill the tires with a 50% window...

Thank you all. I was able to complete my 50 hour service today. The engine oil was easy, no mess. The factory really spins on the filters. The Oil filter was not too bad, but the hydraulic filter was a pain in the b$&&. To get the 9+ gallons of transmission/ hydro oil, I did buy a hand pump...

It is time for my 50 hour service. I plan to complete the project next weekend. The one thing holding me back is refilling the 9.7 gallons of transmission/hydraulic fluid. I do not want to hold the five gallon buckets to pour in the little hole in the rear of the tractor. (I believe this is a...

I don't believe my FEL is getting the stated lift. I have a 5220R with the BL25R loader. I understand the factory rating (2100lbs) is taken at the pivot pins and I using a front grapple with the tractor, but is there a way to check the pressure and adjust the relief valve? I just don't believe...

I'm having trouble trying to disengage 4wd on my 5220. I put the L-M-N-H in neutral, shuttle is in neutral and the gear selector is in neutral and I can't get it to budge. I don't want to put too much force on it because I've been known to break stuff, but, I want to switch it to rear wheel...

Community, I need help to identify a replacement coolant for my 5220R. The manual calls for a D4985 compatible coolant, however the governing body recommended in 2016 to mark this coolant as obsolete and discontinued. They claim it addition of SCAs causes it to have a very high silicate...

I was surfing YouTube for info on Branson tractors and found a review, in a different language, on the F47R. The unit had a self-leveling bucket and factory quick attach (think Pat's quick attach) rear lift arms. Both are super sweet! I didn't see a self leveling bucket when I got my 5220R, and...

Pulling up an older thread as I prepare to take possession of my new 5220R. When looking for premium tractor fluid, Tractor Supply seems to have an option. Can anyone comment on their fluid? Traveller Premium Universal Tractor Trans/Hydraulic Fluid at Tractor Supply Co. Their site doesn't...

Howdy all, I am a new member from NE Oklahoma, outside Tulsa. I have used the forum to help answer questions about my old Massey MF50 and make my most recent purchase of a new Branson 5220R. I look forward to participating in the group. /Jesse