I had a Branson 2910i for the last two years. In that time, the Branson did all that I asked of it. I use my tractor for general chores - PHD, road grading, pasture management, snow removal, etc. I've since upgraded to a JD 4520. My biggest complaint was that it was difficult to start when cold (< 50 deg F). I didn't have a block heater, but I did install a lower radiator hose heater (which helped some). It wasn't a bad tractor, but I needed more power, capacity, capability, etc. What sold me on JD is that there are several very good dealers close to me that have been around for decades. One in particular worked hard to earn my business, and I respect that. What really turned me off about Branson was that although there are "dealers" within an hour of where I live, they mostly sell trailers with tractors being an afterthought. I don't want to sound like a snob, but I always got the impression of "here today, gone later today" when talking to the Branson dealer.
