Branson front grill question

[sassafraspete]

On my Branson 4020 with the Ansung loader I have what I'd call a "half protective grill/bumper". It comes halfway down from the top, then stops. It is open from the lights down to the front lower bumper. I realized I was exposed somewhat when running up to a large brush pile and raising my loader to drop some roots. Any limbs sticking out of the pile had a straight shot at my front grill/radiator area. Does Branson make a full protective front bumper? I am thinking about modifying mine to add a lower half. Anyone else see this as an issue, or done anything to improve upon?

sassafraspete

 

[DavesTractor]

Pete,

We carry these. I think they are a little under $100 for the grill protector. Your idea of modifying yours is a good one though.

I've got to head out to a church work day right now (having equipment makes one very popular on days such as this!), but I'll try to snap a photo of one and post it later this weekend.

 

[virgil]

I sell the Aldomi grill guards for that machine. they are about $200.00.

A GOOD grill guard is important only if you are concerned about protecting that $450.00 grill.

nothing wrong with welding some heavy expanded metal to the front of that loader frame.

A GOOD grill guard is cheep protection. common sence goes a long way also.

happy tractoring and be careful.

 

[sassafraspete]

Thanks for the info, Virgil. I've seen some pretty good set-ups from your fellow Texans down there...using the expanded metal to cover the grill. If mine was full length, I would do that with the u-bolts . There must be a lot of gnarly brush down your way...

pete

 

[virgil]

almost everything down here will either bite you, or poke you!

 

[ronT]

Branson 4020 Grill Guard

 

[sassafraspete]

yeah baby.... Ron that's what I'm talking about. Is that the way your's came, or was it special order, or somthing you built? Beautiful tractor you have there....and I'll take the wood pile as well. Thanks for the picture.

sassafraspete

 

[ronT]

sassafraspete

No it didn't come that way. I did it myself. Just put the grill guard back on same day I posted.

After damaging my grill I had to do something. So just added extra bars and if that's not enough will add steel mesh over it. I think this will work out though.

Also I filled rear tires with windshield washer fluid...works Great...night & day difference.

Ron

 

[jjjordan]

Ron,
What color paint did you use and how close did it match?

Thanks,
Jerry

 

[ronT]

Jerry,

Branson has a spray can of touch-up paint. "Branson Red" Dealer had it...matches perfectly.

Ron