Branson Bob
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Nice pics Matt... nice property too!
Considering a Branson 5520H
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JM7500
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Branson does a poor job with the web site. It's way out of date. The brochures have not been updated either. They updated the model numbers to be closer to the HP when Branson made some upgrades to the tractors, like the 4 speed range. The backhoe is now the BH200 (7.5" digging depth). The loader is the BL200.
I have a 4820R and it has never been short of power. I run a 6' MD rotary cutter. Mine has the factory 3rd function (diverter type) and 2 rear remotes. Our land is 950'-1200' above sea level.
I looked at all the brands and visited several dealers before deciding on the Branson. It was the best deal and I had the best dealer experience the first time I was there. I would not hesitate to purchase again.
I have a 4820R and it has never been short of power. I run a 6' MD rotary cutter. Mine has the factory 3rd function (diverter type) and 2 rear remotes. Our land is 950'-1200' above sea level.
I looked at all the brands and visited several dealers before deciding on the Branson. It was the best deal and I had the best dealer experience the first time I was there. I would not hesitate to purchase again.
Bama67
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Glad to hear the happy experience with the 4820, I'm shopping these two models and considering the 5520 just because of how much HP the hydro sucks up.
I'm only at 2,000' so power loss would be 10-12%
So much better than the 9,400' that I moved from in Colorado, everything without a turbo was turd at that altitude.
I'm only at 2,000' so power loss would be 10-12%
So much better than the 9,400' that I moved from in Colorado, everything without a turbo was turd at that altitude.
ericm979
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Power loss is about 3% per 1000' altitude. At 9400' that'd be nearly 30%, so you'd feel it for sure.
ning
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About that 4-speed - if it's smoother than the 3 that would be marvelous; my 3sp on the 3520h is ridiculously notchy and I often have to tap the forward & reverse pedals a couple times to switch gears.
Bama67
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I would love a 4 speed on my 4015H, middle range is half useless and low is slooooow.
JM7500
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Mine shifts just as easily through the ranges (A-B-C-D) as it does through the gears (1-2-3-4). Both have the "H" pattern. I mostly use the A or B range when working. If the tractor hangs up on something, it power to easily spin all four tires. Adding tire ballast is on my list to do.
ericm979
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Mine's finally breaking in after 280 hours and shifting easier. Or maybe I'm getting the hang of shifting it. An H pattern would be so much better.
ptsg
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One thing about the new 4 range transmission is that the ranges are also synchronized, just like the main 1-2-3-4 gears and shuttle shift on the geared tractors, so it should make it easier to find the gear. Technically, it's even possible to swap ranges on the fly. I don't think anyone else offers a fully synchronized transmission on compact tractors just like Branson is offering.
Mine was a bit hard in the beginning but I'm constantly changing between ranges, so now at 300 hours, all the ranges just slide right in.
Mine was a bit hard in the beginning but I'm constantly changing between ranges, so now at 300 hours, all the ranges just slide right in.
ning
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I'm over 400hr now but to be honest I'm mostly (60%?) in M unless doing heavy loader work, and only very occasionally in H if the tractor's already warmed up and I'm crossing my land lengthwise on the flat part; I don't do much range changing which is what I'd guess would "loosen things up".
