That seems a little on the high side, but the 50 series loader is a very tough unit made by Humpolec. That actually was what made me purchase my century 2535 (c-35) in 2004 instead of a Branson 3510. Identical tractors, but with different loaders. At any rate, whether labeled Branson or Century, they are solid tractors. How close is your nearest Branson dealer? W. Jones