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Yesterday, I hopped on the Branson for the first time in a couple of months. Jumped her with my portable starter and she fired right up but the fuel gauge and tach aren't working. The panel lights all work fine and the temp gauge is working. This morning, I pulled the panel fuse which kills...

Last weekend, Mrs. Omega and I took a 7 hour drive to Kaufman Trailers (thanks @Hay Dude !) to pick up our new equipment trailer. We left after work on Thursday and stayed in Asheville NC for the night. Bright and early on Friday morning, we packed up the truck with our suitcase and I hit the...

I am considering purchasing a 1988 International Harvester dump truck with a DT466 engine. It runs well and the price is fair but the telescoping dump cylinder is leaking significantly when raising the bed. I am a reasonably skilled mechanic and I’m not afraid of trying new repairs but I’m...

I recently discovered a huge, multi-national land developer bought 200 acres directly across the road from my 17 acre farm (which has lake frontage in the summer time) and is planning to develop the property into 400 to 500 single-family homes. It's not for sure that they will move forward and...

I have a 4520 Branson that has no problem lifting 2000# and just bought a skid steer (ASV RT-50) with a similar weight capacity. I'd like to find a grapple for $3k or less that will work well with either of them. I'll mainly be moving brush and small logs and generally picking up stuff. Any...

I'm looking for a compact track loader to round out my equipment stable for my newly formed excavation/land services business. Anyone with first-hand experience with ASV loaders? They look pretty compelling for what I'm looking for (move dirt, light brush mowing, cleaning up debris with...

So, I've purchased a RAM 2500 with a Cummins diesel and a GVWR of 10k. I need a trailer to haul my Bobcat E50 (approx weight 11.5k). I'd prefer a gooseneck but can go either way. I've found a couple of trailers with 15k ratings and 12k payloads but they're bumper pull so I'm asking you fine...

On a different thread, I've discussed possibly getting a small truck, trailer and mini excavator and the feedback I've received has been very helpful. Now, I have a specific question regarding weights and CDL requirements. If I have a class 6 truck (GVW 19501-26000) that have a bed empty...

About a week ago, DW was mowing while I was moving wood chips with my tractor. We stopped to talk to each other for a minute and when she restarted the mower (Toro Timecutter SS5060, 2014 model) it would not move. It started fine and the mower would engage and disengage but the hydrostat drive...

So, my BX and RTV are both at about 30 hours. I work them both fairly hard and am thinking about doing the 50 hour service on them early. Can you think of a reason I should wait another 20 hours before I do this very important work? If I wait until 50 hours, it'll be August and miserably hot...

I feel kind of dumb about this but I'm sure I'm not the only person this has happened to, so I thought I'd pass it along. I took off my backhoe today. Put the three-point arms back on. Moved the lever forward to lower the arms and hook up my landscape rake. Nothing. Stood on the arms...

So, I have a Branson tractor, which I love. I have a couple of issues that I am trying to resolve with a single solution if possible. Issue 1: I hate not being able to raise/lower and dump/curl at the same time with my Branson. This is really one of the only things I dislike about my tractor...

This is a mostly hypothetical question but I have a couple of issues that I am trying to resolve with a single solution if possible. Issue 1: I hate not being able to raise/lower and dump/curl at the same time with my Branson. This is really one of the only things I dislike about my tractor...

Anything worth doing is worth overdoing. Went to the semi-local dealer on Saturday and bought a BX2380 and a RTV X1100C. I love my Branson but we need something smaller for my wife to feel comfortable on. I'll use the X1100C to move things around and get into my woods more. Great for hauling...

Started up my 4520R on Christmas eve to haul some stuff out of the garage to the dump pile. I let it warm up for five minutes before driving it, it was probably 40 degrees outside (I live in east TN). As I drove up the (gravel) driveway, I noticed the steering was very heavy. When I got to...

I have a 2015 Branson 4520R with hydraulic steering. This morning when I went to do a little cleanup work around the place, I noticed that the steering was very heavy. This is normal for cold startup but it didn't seem to get better after a few minutes. When I stopped, I noticed a two drop...

I found several pdf manuals (though not the service manual) out on the net. Maybe it will help someone. If everyone already has these, please forgive me. I didn't, so here they are. Branson Manuals

I just rolled over 50 hours on my 4520R and have obtained oil and hydraulic filters to do the 50-hour service. Any advice from anyone who does their own maintenance? Products you prefer? Things to consider or be aware of? Thank you!:D

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It's not much but it'll prevent my backhoe from pressure locking again. The fittings from the hoe will connect into the corresponding fittings on the device. On the bottom is a simple ball valve with which to release any pressure buildup in the lines prior to reconnecting it to the tractor. I...

My new 4520R was delivered today along with some implements. I am so excited! :cool2: Now, for my first question (of many, I'm sure). I have looked for an answer but can't find the info I'm looking for, if there's a thread existing, please let me know. I think I've figured out how to remove...