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I did the same thing this weekend. I ordered a terror XVIII. A 2 ton excavator delivered to the house for 11200, you can’t beat it for the price.

Check out K&R equipment. Or micro trackhoe.com. They seem to have great speced out machines at a good price.

I also was looking at paramount fab but haven’t found anyone who seems to have one. Loader Tractor Mini Root Grapple

All good choices. I also am looking at precision manufacturing and paramount fab. So many choices what a time to be a tractor owner.

Now that it looks like an EA wicked grapple doesn’t seem to be an option, what direction would someone go to for a new grapple for a compact tractor that’s strong and around 400 lbs or less? Homestead, MTL, or another option?

Thanks for all the replies. I bought a cheap grapple when I got my tractor and I have bent it up pretty good. Can still use it but I don’t have a huge tractor a Branson 3515 h but I think my grapple is more suited for a sub compact. I like the clamshell style. I was thinking of a replacement...

I am looking for a new grapple. The one I first got for my Branson 3515h did not hold up. It is bent up from the soft steel used in it. I was looking at EAs wicked 55 but since that company is in limbo right now I have been looking at alternatives. EA uses ar400 I believe but I found a nice...

Check out microtrackhoe.com. This could relieve some of the headaches of trying to import it yourself.

Does anyone have experience with K&R equipment mini excavators? I have been very interested in their products. Seems like you can get a decent supported mini ex for not much more than a backhoe tractor attachment.

check out K&R at microtrackhoe.com

You might want to check out k&r equipment. They seem to have a good selection. I have been looking at them pretty hard. Check out the YouTube vids they have.

I have a set of 42 inch forks from Express Steel that I am very happy with.

I bought a Branson 3515h last year now it’s the tym 3515h. I live in the same area as you , with 25 acres. I got mine at BigTex Tractors in caddo mills and had it delivered. I think a 2515h would fit in your budget. It one of the biggest framed 25 hp tractor out there and about 2/3 the price of...

I had a field that was really rough due to wild hog damage. When I finally got my tractor one of the first things I did was use a tiller to level them out. Worked really well. It’s about 5 acres. I have a 35 hp tractor with a 5 foot roto tiller. Now when I get ruts I just use the box blade...

I am in north east Texas on 25 acres of mostly wooded property. I have a Branson 3515h that I love. I have a rotary cutter which is ok in the heavy brush and saplings but I’m thinking a flail mower would be more suited for making and maintaining trails and keeping the blackberry and small trees...

I was using my grapple and pulled the fitting out of one of the cylinders. Got a new fitting but the threads on the cylinder are stripped. What would be the best fix and how much should that cost on average?

Could it be that branson will eventually be bad boy? It would be logical for dealers to have a brand that sells tractors and zero turns branded the same. Just like kubota.

There are a lot of great branson dealers. I went to Big Tex tractors. I know Waco tractors really helped me on this forum and I appreciated their input on here.

I know everybody says go bigger but I still get the 35 hp in a more compact size than the 20 series. If I was cutting hay or doing actual farming this bigger tractors would be awesome. For my applications the smaller should be more nimble for cutting trails in the woods and cutting my way to...

Ok just a update on my thread. I ended up finally on a branson 3515h. I went to Big Tex tractors in caddo mills texas and I would recommend to anyone interested in a branson to check them out if you can. They are about 1hour 45 min from my house in East Texas. I went to the dealership to...

Really good post. Hydraulic pump specs are definitely something to consider. A lot of people say that they don't care about the extras on a premium tractor. I'm starting to search smarter. Weight instead of just horsepower, horsepower to pto ratio and now hydraulic flow not just lift...

I will check out that branson dealer in caddo mills. Both the kioti and massey dealers are in Longview and I have a kubota dealer close in Atlanta tx

You are right. I just wanted to hear if there were a ton of horror stories with one particular brand. Now phase two go test drive. I really appreciated everyone's opinion on here. Some really great info. I made my tractor hunting much more clear on what I should be looking at.

It is hard to choose. Those Dks are nice. That is definitely on my list to look at.

I'm just wondering what the most reliable cost effective 40 to 55 hp tractor that I can get with the implements I need.

Things always change. At one time kubota was where kioti and branson even the new masseys are now. If you didn't have a deere or case or any other American made tractor you were looked down on. Heck if you didn't drive an American made car you were sneered at. I can still remember made...

Those Do you like your branson?

Thank you Waco branson. That will help me a lot in my decision. I used to work on farms and tractors all through high school. But I'm so far away from that time in my life I'm basically a unlearned tractor buyer. I appreciate the info.

I do have a zero turn but 2 things hinder it. In the spring we get a lot of rain which by the time the field dries out the grass is above 2 feet. Second is hog damage. My field will almost buck you off the zero turn in some places. So I need the tractor to combat those two factors. I have a...

Well I do need trails knot so much for the 4 wheeler but to remove logs for firewood. I also had the plantation pine thinned a few years ago and there is a lot of cleanup to do. I have no brand loyalty but I'm trying to get the best tractor to fit my situation. No doubt kubota is a great quality...

I meant the 5400

That is not much difference. I do like the lift capacity of the mx better. I have been researching but so many choices can be underwhelming. It a great time as far as choices go to be shopping for a tractor.

Your situation sounds a lot like mine. I want to be prudent money wise but I dont want to make a major purchase and not have enough tractor and implements to do what I need. I need a Swiss army knife tractor and implements but I don't want to overspend for my needs. It's a hard decision to...

Checked out the branson dealer online and he looks like a good place to start. You were right about being worth the drive.

Thank you for all your post so far. I like the MX 5400. That's a great choice. The two things is size and price of the mx. How much more price is it over a l4701? Is the mx gonna be nimble enough in the woods for cutting trails and logging and with all the implements I need with it will it be...

You might be right Finn.

Thanks Torvy. I will check them out. I'm sure you will enjoy the move. Got transferred out here about 10 years ago from Dallas and love it.

No I haven't visited any dealers yet. I do not want a cab due to a lot of work in the woods. I'm considering a hydro bit I think I could make due with a shuttle shift. I am leaning toward ag tires.

I'm in between marshall and texarkana

Thank you. I'll check them out also. I know there is a branson dealer in carthage

I have 25 acres in East Texas. I am looking for a new tractor. I have about 5 acres to mow. Sometimes in the spring it rains a lot and by the time the field dries the grass gets 2-3 feet tall. My zero turn mower is getting beat up pretty bad. I have mostly woods but I tried to put trails in...