Bad boy compact tractors?

[3gunr]

Looked at one the other day at my Ls dealer, He told me they were made by branson,

 

[gorj]

Looked at one the other day at my Ls dealer, He told me they were made by branson,

They are made by Bad Boy. Here is a photo of the plant.

 

[K5lwq]

They are definitely Branson. Looks like the same cab as my 15 series Branson. A very nice tractor and should have interchangeable parts so that is a plus.

 

[gorj]

They are definitely Branson. Looks like the same cab as my 15 series Branson. A very nice tractor and should have interchangeable parts so that is a plus.

The manufacturer, based in Batesville, Arkansas, has been in business for 18 years. Kukje, owned by TYM (Tong Yang Moolsan), is better known to U.S. customers as the parent company of distributor Branson Tractors.

 

[dusty3030]

Bad Boy isn't manufacturing those tractors. Kukje manufactures the tractor in Korea. Bad Boy uncrates and assembles them.

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[gorj]

Bad Boy isn't manufacturing those tractors. Kukje manufactures the tractor in Korea. Bad Boy uncrates and assembles them.

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I doubt anyone builds a tractor in the US. They are all assembled here. Even the John Deere compact tractors are assembled here.

 

[K5lwq]

That is correct. Which is the same as the Branson Tractor. They are the same tractor with different color and that is a good thing.

 

[ptsg]

That's indeed a Branson 3515CH with a orange and black paint and different stickers.

To me, slapping tires and a loader on a tractor is not much of assembly but rather just dealer prep. I would consider assembled in the USA if the entire tractor was put together there, by in this case, Branson.

Either way, you have a great tractor that should serve you very well.

 

[gorj]

Yep, the Bad Boy is just a Branson with a different paint job, wheels and tires. After having it a week, it is a good match for me. It was actually less expensive than a like model Branson. Also there is not a Branson dealer as close to me as the Bad Boy dealer. The Bad Boy dealer has been around for several years selling their lawn products and seems to be committed to supporting these new tractors. Time will tell. After using it for several days I realize the 4WD lever and the range lever are an annoying place in certain positions. When I have time I am going to modify them so they are not so intrusive to my left leg and foot.

 

[K5lwq]

My 4WD lever is not a problem for me but the range lever is in the way exiting the cab if it is in low. I normally am in mid range so not a big deal for me. I am 6'2" and fit pretty good in the cab.

 

[RickB]

That is correct. Which is the same as the Branson Tractor. They are the same tractor with different color and that is a good thing.

The manufacturer, based in Batesville, Arkansas, has been in business for 18 years. Kukje, owned by TYM (Tong Yang Moolsan), is better known to U.S. customers as the parent company of distributor Branson Tractors.

Might cross over to a Mahindra too. Some of them are sourced from TYM.

 

[kittyhawk]

I looked at their stats and it shows a 2 speed hst not a 3 like the rest. I find that a huge issue.

 

[kittyhawk]

Just purchased a 4035 Bad Boy cab HST Tractor. Did some research and this tractor fits what I need it for and in comfort. As long as it performs as expected I am not to concerned as to the origin of its components. I like the layout of it cab and it is about time someone put an ignition switch on the top of the control panel and not hidden somewhere down below or on the side! Much quieter running, even with cab doors open than my previous tractors.

Just curious, if you don't mind me asking what was your price?

 

[ptsg]

I looked at their stats and it shows a 2 speed hst not a 3 like the rest. I find that a huge issue.

Maybe the specs are wrong, because the same tractors on the Branson line, they all have 3 ranges.

 

[airbiscuit]

The SCUT Branson s a 2 range Hydro

 

[kittyhawk]

I just checked the BB web site and it shows the 4035 cab tractor with a 2 speed HST. I see the closest dealer to me is in ********* TX, next time I'm over that way I'll stop in and give them a look over and report back.

 

[kittyhawk]

Here's the BB brochure 8 download.

 

[dusty3030]

@kittyhawk
You are correct they show 2 speed, but every video the dealers themselves are putting out with descriptions and reviews clearly show a 3 speed transmission in them.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

Do you like Bad Boy products?
Have you had a Bad Boy Mower?

.i worked at a bad boy dealer as shop mechanic. I saw plenty.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

It is assembled in Batesville, AR. about a two hour and one half hour drive from where I live.

Good ole Batesville.