Branson brand to be discontinued?

[Torvy]

It may be regional by brand. We have a 2 plus hour drive from here to our acreage. Get to see many dealerships along the way. Only my local [AFFILIATE=1, nofollow=true, newwindow=true, title="Kubota"]Kubota[/AFFILIATE] dealer seems to be low on inventory. Some were missing loaders, but most had them. I see many different brands, even other [AFFILIATE=1, nofollow=true, newwindow=true, title="Kubota"]Kubota[/AFFILIATE] stores have inventory.

My guess is that some people have purchased because they had to wait due to low inventory. Now that inventory is recovering, we have some people waiting for prices to drop or maybe interest rates.

Personally, I'm really close to placing my order, but I need my contractor to finalize my garage/shop so it can be secured. Need power hooked up for big doors and hardware installed on people doors to lock it up.

 

[Torvy]

It may be regional by brand. We have a 2 plus hour drive from here to our acreage. Get to see many dealerships along the way. Only my local [AFFILIATE='1, nofollow=true, newwindow=true, title="Kubota"']Kubota[/AFFILIATE] dealer seems to be low on inventory. Some were missing loaders, but most had them. I see many different brands, even other [AFFILIATE='1, nofollow=true, newwindow=true, title="Kubota"']Kubota[/AFFILIATE] stores have inventory.

My guess is that some people have purchased because they had to wait due to low inventory. Now that inventory is recovering, we have some people waiting for prices to drop or maybe interest rates.

Personally, I'm really close to placing my order, but I need my contractor to finalize my garage/shop so it can be secured. Need power hooked up for big doors and hardware installed on people doors to lock it up.

Hmm, I never noticed that before...apparently, when you mention that OEM, it creates a link to their webpage.

 

[kantuckid]

It's not gonna be regional by brand. It is a transition from two brands to one. many dealers have commented toward this on the FB Branson Group page. Tym is it down the road, brand wise.

 

[airbiscuit]

 

[tacticalturnip]

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Gross.

 

[ptsg]

Wondering who sent that info to TractorData, specially put together in that way in particular...

Anyways, looks like TYM will be supplying some models to Yanmar America.

TYM signs ODM agreement with Yanmar America, to begin supplying tractors in 2023

<strong>- TYM and Yanmar to offer a more diversified and expanded product lineup with all-new 37 and 74 hp tractors.</strong> <strong>- TYM plans to actively respond to customer needs in North America by supplying products that meet higher standards</strong> <strong>- The mutually beneficial...

tym.world

 

[airbiscuit]

It will be great for TYM if they can put the Yanmar IMHT transmission (Integrated Hydro Mechanical Transmission) in their tractors. Also, as stated in the article TYM expects quality control across the company will improve by supplying products and parts compliant with Yanmar America's strict Quality Management System (QMS).
Should be win/win

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Got quoted $29.5k for a 4820 Hydro with dual remotes today. Hopefully heading over to take a look at it this week. That’s what another dealer asked for the T494

 

[airbiscuit]

Which model do you like better, and why?

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Which model do you like better, and why?

The 4820. Rear transmission case and axle housings are a lot heavier. Nicer welds. 8 bolt rear hubs.

 

[5030]

Guy up town has a lot full. Problem is, none are big enough for my needs.

 

[Torvy]

It's not gonna be regional by brand. It is a transition from two brands to one. many dealers have commented toward this on the FB Branson Group page. Tym is it down the road, brand wise.

Sorry for the confusion. The "regional by brand" comment was referring to dealer inventory across all OEMs and was not specific to TYM.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Got quoted $29.5k for a 4820 Hydro with dual remotes today. Hopefully heading over to take a look at it this week. That’s what another dealer asked for the T494

That sounds like a good deal to me.

 

[PeteN]

TYM USA, Branson Tractors merge, Georgia becomes NA hq

TYM USA and Branson Tractors have merged and rebranded as TYM North America; the merger has resulted in the launch of a revamped tractor lineup.

opebusiness.com

 

[airbiscuit]

I'm trying to figure this out. TYM gets 3 Yanmar models to add to their lineup. They already have some redundancy with the (former) Branson models. Maybe looking to get that cool Yanmar IHMT transmission, or looking to gain some cred with the Yanmar name? I expected that there would be some pairing of models at TYM after the merger, but if they are adding Yanmar models, will there be even more discontinued models?

 

[Torvy]

Not really gaining cred, TYM has already had a few models using Yanmar engines. Yanmar is actually getting some TYM models. I expected them to drop Yanmar. I'm guessing that this was mutually beneficial as Yanmar stood to lose some business. The only real advantage for TYM is if A) they don't feel they can keep up production with only their own engines or B) they can get use of the IHMT.

 

[Cougsfan]

The Yanmar/TYM joint venture proceedings are certainly nothing new in the tractor industry. In fact it would be hard to find a tractor company that doesn't do outsourcing from what some might view as a competitor for everything from individual components to entire tractors.

 

[airbiscuit]

I actually like joint ventures - obviously both parties think it is beneficial for them. I'm just trying to figure out how this will affect TYM's range of models (given all the overlap they already have). It will be a coup for them if they get the IHMT transmission.

 

[KennJ]

Here's a FYI and shout out to TYM and Dave's Tractors.

I bought my Branson in late May of 2022, and was disturbed when I found out that they were being sold; under new ownership, how well would they support my product? Well, I found out.

I had barely used my BH150 backhoe until the past two weeks when I started one of my big projects. About three or four hours in I noticed a substantial leak just below the joysticks. I tried to research valve repair etc., but finally broke down and called Daves. Warranty on the backhoe is only a year, so it was out of warranty. I told them that I had barely worn the paint off of the teeth, and that it had less than 8 hours on it... he said "I'll call Branson and see what they will do." I said "you mean TYM, right?" He told me that TYM still has a Branson division open .

After he spoke with Branson and told them about my low usage, they agreed to replace the valve under warranty! That would have been an expensive fix.

Thank you TYM and Daves for standing solidly behind the Branson product! This (as well as the fact that my tractor model has been retained by TYM) has set my mind at ease!

 

[airbiscuit]

From what I see on TBN, Dave's tractors has a good reputation.