Century 2028

StevieWonder · May 5, 2003

Hi all, I have been looking at the TBN boards for some time now, but this is my first post. Last week i looked at a Century 2028 and was very impressed. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif I have looked at the big 3,but nothing struck me like the 2028 did. I was quoted 16,900 for a 2028 with c-30 loader. Is this list? Also the 2535 i believe is the same tractor with a larger engine. Would it be worth it to spend a little more to get 7HP? THANKS

ky4t · May 5, 2003

I also looked at the Century. I was very impressed with the C-50 loader on the 2035. 7 hp doesn't sound like much, until you consider that is a 25% increase. Also check Branson if you have dealer in your area. Here the Branson was about $1800 cheaper than a comparable Century

Anonymous Poster · May 5, 2003

( I was quoted 16,900 for a 2028 with c-30 loader. Is this list? Also the 2535 i believe is the same tractor with a larger engine. Would it be worth it to spend a little more to get 7HP? )

StevieW, that sounds waaaaay too high. I recently bought a Branson 3520 with BL20 loader, remotes, R4s, and a decent box blade for less than that. Branson and Century are made by the same company (Kukje in Korea). The models are identical, except for the numbering system and the optional Century c50 loader, as far as I know.

Compared to what you were quoted, my tractor has a slightly bigger frame, a bigger engine, and a bigger loader--plus the remotes, R4s, and box blade.

I'd shop around at other Century and/or Branson dealers, if there are any in your neck of the woods. If not, you could get a Kioti DK35 with loader for that price or less.

As far as the bigger engine goes, yes but move up to the bigger frame too. That way you can mount the bigger loader.

Kukje has a web site. It's worth a look, if you have not visited yet.

http://www.kukje21.co.kr/english/2products/product-index.htm

SnowRidge

Anonymous Poster · May 5, 2003

that price seems high for here in Mi. My dealer has a 2028 with fel for about 14500, I was quoted a3035 with c-50 fel plus options for 16500 and 3045 with fel and options for 17600

19th_VA · May 5, 2003

Ditto. The Century with a C-50 should be about $500 higher than a Branson with the Bl20/C-40 loader because it's a heavier duty loader but your price is out of line, imho. I think Bransons are generally cheaper than Century from what I've seen and read.

Pacesetter300 · May 5, 2003

Steve, that's way high. I would think you could get a 2028/C30 for closer to $14K. The 2535 is a much better deal, the extrta 7 hp will be noticed if you use anything HP intensive. The C50 is also a better bet. Snowridge, you can get the C-50 on any Century and the specs are the same. You might find the smaller tractor easier to handle. Personally , if I were to go bigger IE: 30 series, then I'd go all the way and get the Yanmar 4 cyl. Since that's what I did, I can say so! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Pacesetter

Anonymous Poster · May 6, 2003

( Snowridge, you can get the C-50 on any Century and the specs are the same. )

But, you can't get it on a Branson.

If I understand correctly, the C50 competes with the C40. The C40 is by Ansung, who also makes the C30, BL10, and BL20. I would be willing to bet that Century only offers it because of the importer's east european connection. Isn't it made in a former Soviet block country?

SnowRidge

19th_VA · May 6, 2003

The bl10 and bl20 are the exact same loaders as the century c30 and c40. Ansung makes these. The C50 is substantially heavier than the C40, though the specs are pretty much similar as the C40/bl20. In fact some of the specs are better on the c40/bl20. The C50 is made in the Czech republic, if I am not mistaken. I imagine the C50 is a result of the American Jawa's eastern european connections. However, even though I am a Branson owner, I have to admit looking with envy at the C50, which also has a much nicer joystick setup, fender mounted. One downside of the fender setup, in my opinion is that the lines have to run under the deck of the tractor, exposing them to nasty little saplings. This is a major concern on my jungle, er I mean land. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Pacesetter300 · May 6, 2003

( As far as the bigger engine goes, yes but move up to the bigger frame too. That way you can mount the bigger loader.
) I didn't realize you were only talking Branson. The statement is true for Branson, not for Century /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Pacesetter

Anonymous Poster · May 6, 2003

( I have to admit looking with envy at the C50, which also has a much nicer joystick setup, fender mounted. )

If it weighs more but doesn't perform any better than the Ansung built loaders, then what are you getting for the extra dollars---weight? Joysticks can be replumbed and moved. It would be a bit of a hassle, I expect, but if you really want it.......... /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

SnowRidge

Anonymous Poster · May 6, 2003

( I didn't realize you were only talking Branson. The statement is true for Branson, not for Century )

I understand that the smaller frame will mount the C50 loader, but will it also mount the C40? On Bransons the equivalent loader (BL20) requires the bigger frame. I would assume the same is true for Centurys. Not so????

SnowRidge

SHIFTY · May 6, 2003

The C40 will only fit the larger chassis series,The C50 will fit either with the proper mounting kit,the C30 and C40 are the same loader assemblys except for the mounting configuration

Chipperman · May 7, 2003

Hello Guys (and Gals)

What you are getting is a substantially stronger unit as well as a midmount loader. In addition it comes on and off much faster. If you use your loader alot in the long run I believe the C-50 will stand up better. For average use the the C30/40 should work fine. As for the concern about runing the lines to the joystick. They are control cables not hydraulic hoses.
Chipperman
PS: And yes it is made by the same company that makes the Zetor loader. I believe the company is called Humplec.

19th_VA · May 7, 2003

Shifty,

Are you sure about them being the same loader (the C30 and C40, that is)? The specs are not the same. Thanks for that info, Chipperman, about the control cables vs. the hydraulics. That makes sense. I concur with Chipperman (much as I hate to admit anything that would make Branson less attractive to a buyer) about the C50 loader. However, none of us have used the two loaders (C40/BL20 and C50) side by side and none of us have owned one long enough to figure out what the extra value actually is. Really the main advantage is the sturdiness of the frame, though I'm not sure it justifies the extra $. I suppose the fact that the C50 can me mounted on the smaller 10 series tractors is also somewhat of an advantage.

Anonymous Poster · May 7, 2003

Does the C50 have a quick disconnect bucket (not entire loader) like the BL10/C30 and BL20/C40 do? If so what options are available for it?

Inquiring mind(s) want to know.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

SnowRidge

Pacesetter300 · May 7, 2003

( Does the C50 have a quick disconnect bucket (not entire loader) )

Yes, it does. Instead of a lever on the top, there's a handle you pull from the side. In the brochure Century lists a bale spear and pallet forks. There's also a set of blank attachment plates that you can weld up to your own attachment. There are aftermarket attachments available, but I'm sure not the selection if it were "skid steer" compatable. Century only lists a bale spear for the C-20/C-30.
Pacesetter

19th_VA · May 7, 2003

Pallet forks are also available for the bl 10 and 20, according to Branson's site.

Anonymous Poster · May 7, 2003

( Pallet forks are also available for the bl 10 and 20, according to Branson's site. )

My dealer wanted $600 for a set ordered with the tractor. I probably should have coughed up the bucks, but that would have put the total over $17,000, and I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

I really like the idea of a blank attachment plate to weld your own implement to. Branson ought to look into that. Branson DEALERS ought to push Branson for it (What say, Dave?). /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

SnowRidge

Anonymous Poster · May 7, 2003

I am having a local Amish toolshop cut me out the ears and I have the plates and I am going to make up the brakets for my snow plow and pallet forks. He said that he could cut out the ears and drill the holes for 4 sets and I have the plate steel to weld them to and then all I have to do is weld them to my attachments. A set new is about $125 and I'll have less that $20 a set in them.
I made the pattern of the ears by tracing them off my loader bucket and when I go to weld them up I'll put them on the loader and weld the plate to them so I'll get them aligned
I'll send a pic when I get them done but it will be awhile as this is my busy time.
leaddog

dancce · May 7, 2003

Any attachment available on the market can be adapted to the Century quick attach system. $100 to $125 a set for the mounting plates is about right.
We just installed a HY-REACH clipper tree shear attachment to a customers Century 3045.
See www.precisionmfg.com
About $3500 for everything --installed --including adding an extra set of remote hydraulic outlets.

dancce