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What the Humpolec loaders have is the Euro style quick connection. As shown in the pics, it is a more solid connection than the skid steer connection. I have both on my tractors. You can buy adapters, at least some years ago you could. I have also seen some CNH tractor loaders with the Euro...

One thing not mentioned is whether you have draft control on the tractor. That makes a real difference in how the tractor performs when plowing. Also what type of soil do you have? Sandy versus a hard clay? Many factors to consider when evaluating plowing performance. I know from experience...

Years ago we had a Ford 3000 that was seldom pulled extremely hard except when it was hooked up to a silage blower to fill silos. Each year it was part of the farm routine to run the first load into the silo at night to watch the excess carbon in the exhaust stem go up the exhaust pipe as...

I have plowed hundreds of acres with a 2 bottom ford roll over plow pulled by a Ford 3000. Weight on rear tires was critical. Ours were filled and we had wheel weights also since that tractor was a 2wd with a front loader. We were plowing heavy sod in late fall/early winter when there was...

We had one years ago on the farm. Wish I had kept it. But it was sold when my dad stopped farming. I like it better than a hydraulic model. The biggest maintenance issue is the drive wheel and I do not know if parts are available for it. We never had problems and drove a pile of posts with...

Good comment about the aviation rusting. My friend actually used the term "cold weld" to describe bonding of the metals that occurred. All I can say is I have had good luck with the product. W Jones

Any of you ever hear of a product called Mouse Milk? ( Real name of product) It is as effective or better than acetone and ATF and was developed for aeronautic industry. It is the best penetrating oil I have ever used on rusted bolts and nuts. It is expensive but you can buy it online. Rusted...

Great news indeed. Glad you are back in business!

With the number I gave you they should be able to reference a current number. Hope you can resolve this. W. Jones

That is great. Keep us posted as to how this turns out. The packing is a piece that fits between the starter and block and has the same number. Thanks for the update.

Eddie, I have a parts manual for my Century 2535. I also includes part numbers for the 2028, 3035,3040, and 3045 models. For the starter it has the part number HA 15010000B1. That starter fit all of the three cylinder models for that year (2004). This parts list was published by American...

In thinking about the route the twine took between the twine box and the needles on the underside of the baler, I seem to remember some tubing guides and tension plates on the side of the baler. As ZZ points out if there is no tension coming from the twine box the twine could flop around and be...

Southernspeed, what type of hay are you baling. Often first cutting grass hay will be on the soft side if it does not have a lot of stems. We had the same baler and the first cutting hay was never as tight as later cuttings. But that was due to the nature of the hay and not the baler. I see...

Just another comment, I have the Euro connector loader on a 2004 Century 2535 (Branson 3510) and a couple of Kubota's with the SSQA. I have already straightened and reworked the front loader SSQA frame on one of the Kubotas. Give me a Euro hitch any day. W. Jones

All he has to do is rotate the starter cord frame so it pulls in a different direction.:unsure:

Ditto on rear remotes!! If you ever get a hydraulic top link you will wonder why you waited! W. Jones

That is a good first option. As has been said many times diesel engines like to run hard under an appropriate load. I have the same tractor and use it a lot, but I also add Diesel Kleen to my fuel. That seems to help keep the system clean. I only get white smoke on startup and then during cold...

Go for it! I have had one for years. Neighbor was the first to have one. It will make 3 pt hitch implements much more efficient because of the fine adjustments you can make the go. Especially when grading this makes a big difference. Also if you ever get a set of 3pt forks for the rear you will...

Such wild weather everywhere. Key months when rain was needed it was dry. Dry fall now wet again with this extreme cold (for Central Va) and high wind. And yet overall total is near normal! Thankfully the subsoil moisture is pretty near normal here. But it is definitely tough for crops when the...

Great to see its repaired! Looking forward to hearing how it runs. W Jones

Check your glow plugs. I had the same thing happen and it was the plugs. W. Jones

So you do not like the dirt blown up by a 2535 either? That is the one design flaw that is aggravating. But those lil tractors just keep on getting the work done. W.Jones

There was a used one sitting on a Kubota dealers lot in Lynchburg VA a few weeks ago. It looked like it had been used hard or at least had been stored outdoors, but I do not know what kind of mechanical condition it is in. You could try contacting kubotaoflynchburg.com (434-239-2421) to see if...

Gwtx I have the same tractor and do the same thing you do. At the rpms that are needed for cutter it is just too fast and rough to use the lever. I would ask the mechanic to explain why he recommended what he did. I have never seen a tractor damaged by being gentle with it. W. Jones

I have my original battery in my 2004 Century 2535 (Branson 3510 equivalent). The tractor was made in S. Korea and has been very reliable. I will on occasion put a battery minder on it to allow it to trickle charge and desulfonate the cells. The tractor stays in an open shed but we seldom...

I made a winch similar to Sawyer Rob's for my band mill. That is the safest and easiest was to turn the big logs. By rotating the logs against the dogs on the mill you have much better control. More control = safer situation. W.Jones

Per my operators manual on my 2004 Century 2535 you are supposed to have between 3/4 and 1 1/4" free travel on the clutch pedal. If you have too much it will not allow the PTO fully disengage. Adjustments per manual: 1. Stop engine (remove key);) 2. Depress clutch pedal slightly by hnd and...

Something no one has mentioned is the impact the width of the rear wheels has on stability on a hillside. larger tractors tend to have wider wheelbases and that translates into more stability, especially if weighted properly. That being said, as others have noted, you will never regret at 4wd...

I have the same tractor and while mine has not been as hard to shift in and out of park as yours it did take some getting used to. The motion is not intuitive as Elsmootho said. But it does sound like you have it resolved. Hope you will enjoy it. Quite a versatile tractor. W.Jones

A heavy duty weedeater with handle bars will handle the heavy grass. I have a 250 Stihl brushcutter with the handlebars that I put a .105" string string head on. I can cut about 20 ft per minute or more of 2ft tall grass under a HT fence. I have a 1.3 mile section of electric fence that I...

I did the same and use them at least 50% of the time. Rear forks are incredibly versatile. W. Jones

Dang! That thing looks like a baby forestry mulcher! :oops: Does a beautiful job. W. Jones

I will echo what astral says about using the kukje filters. In other much older posts there were problems mentioned on non brand filters, especially the hydraulic filters. My hydraulic hoses for the loader are routed under the tractor. That was done by the dealer, and there are many grease...

Wilkija, I have the 2004 model of the same tractor and loader combo with ag tires. and almost 1700 hours on it. I religiously use the Kukje filters to avoid any issues. Even today the engine uses no oil between changes. Glow plugs, and other misc items do wear out, but it is a tough tractor...

Well I am a member of the DIY club. My wife and I built our home over 40 years ago and did all the work except for grading, well and septic. We actually sawed the beams for a modified post and beam house. One thing we learned is that if you want to do something you can do it with enough work...

And it still is a good wet seeping spot maybe leaking a teaspoon a month? I may fool with it at some point in the future, but it is not that big of an issue after 1600+ hours. The clutch is the item I am watching. :) W Jones

Yes twisted torque tube. As others said, cut it and reweld. I had that happen on a Kubota MX 5200, welded and reinforced it with angle iron. Works fine now. W. Jones

2004 Century 2535 ( Branson 3510)- with the humpolec loader - 1600+ hours, original battery, Have only replaced the glow plugs, power steering tank, 3 pt hitch piston seals,(my goof), front tires and fuel pump. Will be needing clutch in future due to extensive loader work. A stout, dependable...

It is impressive to say the least! W. Jones

Is that ram off an old caterpillar loader, say a 977 or something similar? That is one heavy splitter!!

Have any of you used a hydraulic top link on your winch? It will allow a bit of extra slack in the cable if you find your logs are not quite loose enough to unhook. W.Jones

Another voice to this ruckus - I purchased a Century 2535 ( think Branson 3510) in 2004 and now have 1600+ hours on it. Because the rear end was designed to work with larger motors than my 35 pto HP, it will do serious heavy work. For comparison, it is just as sturdy as the rear end of our...

Ok here are the parts from my parts manual. probably there is a different number, but a dealer should have the change.

Ok give me a bit of time today to go get the manual and scan the relevant pages. I have replaced the glow plugs on mine, but have never touched the injectors.

Been wondering how to make one for my 2535 century. Good inspiring idea. W. Jones

Do you think it is possible that it was a much larger one that someone cut down to make a cultivator? That is a heavy frame like you would see on a wider, say 7 ft unit. W. Jones

I have the Century manual for a 2535 and the shop manual for it. Mine is a 2004 model. It is not bound so that it can be easily scanned, but if there is a particular section you need let me know and I will try to scan it. I have had good success with the universal tractor hydraulic/ transaxle...

Just take a dremel tool with a small sanding drum and polish the inside of the holes. When you put the pins back in, put anti-seize on the pins and they will go in easier and gradually loosen over time. With the anti seize you won't have worry about rusting. W. Jones

I recently purchased a PDV 500 Cosmo from Carver Equipment in NC. Great unit. Good price. But for anyone who has one, you had better spend time at the end of the spreading season disassembling and thoroughly cleaning it. I tried the pressure washer midway and you would be amazed at how many...

Yep that is some creative engineering for sure. On a more mundane level, here are pictures of a wooden / metal V plow I made about 10 years ago. Here in Central VA we just do not get the really deep snows that last all winter so this works quite well on our mile long dirt road. It will handle...

Do any of you have experience with the Rotella T-6 oil in your Branson? I have been using the T-4 15w-40 in my Century 2535 for years and thought about trying the T-6. The tractor has 1170+ hours on the motor. Thanks W. Jones

Ok, I really don't have a Branson per se. But it is a 2004 Century 2535 with over 1100 hours. I was doing some work at church on a playground and had to move some pallets of rubber tire mulch. Since I have 2 tractors, the Century (35 hp) and a MX 5200 Kubota (50 hp), I figured I would use the...

Lets try these pictures again.

Please take a look at the attached photo. To the left is a screen under a cover that needs to be taken out by unbolting three bolts. In the center is the drain plug that has yellow paint on it. To the top right you will see the blue hydraulic filter that needs to be replaced. Be aware that...

Lets try this again.

The brush crusher for a smaller tractor like your kioti, will cost much less than that. I paid about 1300 for a smaller set. They can be a pain to hook up, but they handle brush and logs very well. here is a picture of my set on a 35 hp tractor moving a 20 ft log. The amount of brush you can...

I have a set of the brush crushers and they do a good job handling logs as well as brush. Mine are mounted on a c-50 loader on a 2004 century 2535. You do not need a third function valve to operate them. The down side is that you do have to remove pins and manually install on each separate...

And here is another home made and handy front blade that fits on the loader. it is on a 35 HP Century (Branson). The best blades are front mount as you can see what you are doing with out all of the turning. I can open the road easily in one trip then make two more passes to widen it slightly...

Here is one I built using treated plywood and some old angle iron I had lying around. It fits on the quick attach frame on my Century/Branson tractor. I originally plowed an 11 ft wide track, but I narrowed it to 10 ft to make it more maneuverable. I can send more pics of the construction...

I have a Norse 350 from Labonville, mounted on a 35 hp Century (Branson)with the hinged plate and it is very useful. Especially if I need to pull the wagon behind it to haul logs. W.Jones

I thought I would resurrect this OLD post and provide an update on my experiences. 12 years and 967 hours later my Century 2535 (Branson 3510) is still going strong. It has been used for just about everything imaginable, gardening, bush hogging, skidding logs, clearing brush, hauling firewood...

After 900+ hours and 12 years of bouncing over the creeks and through the woods the main support shaft on the seat suspension of my Century 2535 decided to break on both sides. :mad: To be honest the seat suspension, as has been noted in other posts, was not that good and I am trying to decide...

Louie, I have had the winch for about a week. So far it appears that it will meet all expectations. For example, I have the winch attached to a 35 HP compact tractor(Century 2535) and was dragging a 16 ft oak log on Saturday that was almost 30" on the butt end. That is all I want to pull and is...

Has anyone replaced a loader hose for a C-50 Loader? I have a bucket hose that is leaking and need to find a replacement. The loader is on a 2004 model2535 Century. One more question, are the fittings on these hoses metric? Thanks Willie Jones

Here in Central Virginia we do not often get snow, maybe once every 10 years or so we will have a large snow. It is not uncommon to go several years with out a snow that exceeds 3 to 4inches in depth. This does not justify a lot investment in snow removal equipment. But what about those years...