Finally Pulled the Trigger!

Lunk · Apr 7, 2008

Hi All,

I've been lurking here for a few years now, and finally found a reason to post.

After 3 yrs of looking and drooling, this last Saturday I took delivery of a 2008 3510i with a FEL, and a new Befco 6' BB.

After using an 8N, a TO-35, and a '65 2000, it feels great to have such a user-friendly tool in the shed. I put about 5 hours on it cleaning up lawn damage from the winter, and general dicking around. This Tractor and I are going to become great friends!

The dealer was knowledgeable, and a peach to work with.

TBN played a large role in my decision making - Many Thanks!

kongs3510 · Apr 7, 2008

First of all, let me welcome you to our little corner of TBN. Congrats on the new purchase. You will get many great yrs. of use out of the new toy. Mine is an 05 and has been trouble free, and I've not taken it easy on it. These are just wonderful tractors. You'll be finding jobs to do just to get it out of the barn...Brian

Lunk · Apr 7, 2008

Thanks Kong.

I was following in my Grandfather's footsteps, buying old tractors that "kind of" did what I wanted, when I decided that I was going to buy something new while still young enough to work it. Gramps got sick shortly after biting the bullet and getting himself a 40 hp Kubota with all the bells and whistles. When he died, I think he only had put about 20 hrs on it himself. I'd like to use mine a bit before worrying about that.

Power steering and the Loader alone are worth the price of admission. Everything else is gravy.

I'm actually looking forward to "work" around the Property. My FIL owns the adjoining 90ac, and I mow trails / shooting lanes on that too.

Erik_in_Hoyt · Apr 10, 2008

Welcome, congrats, and good luck!
I've had great luck with mine as well.

Lunk · Apr 10, 2008

Thanks Erik!

I wish things would dry out around here. It's been raining every day for the last 3, and it's supposed to rain for the next couple too. I feel a powerful need to work my new tractor, but really don't want to tear up the yard in the process (although it would create more seat-time for me).

20AcreDave · Apr 10, 2008

I've been lurking here for several months and think I've just about decided on going with the Branson 3510i with FEL and 6' shredder. I really like the tractor and the price for the features offered.

Congratulations on your new tractor and I hope the weather cooperates so you can get out there and put it through it's paces.

Erik_in_Hoyt · Apr 11, 2008

Lunk,
I'm with you on the rain thing!
last night we got hail with it and tonight they're calling for a chance of snow!
all I want is a couple of dry days near the end of the week so I can get more gravel delivered!
last few weeks the pattern has been warm & sunny Mon-Tues, cloudy, cool, and wet Thurs-Sat, then at least dry Sunday to tease you about how nice it'll be Monday! (for example - high of 44 today, frost and snow tonight, but forecast for sunny and 65 on Monday!)

Lunk · Apr 11, 2008

I have to leave for Portland OR tomorrow morning. I don't suppose I'll see any rain out there...I'm there thru next Wednesday.

Worst thing is, my FIL returns from FL on Tuesday, and if I don't hide the keys, he'll have broken, dented, scratched, abused, and/or stuck it in the mud before I return on Wed night.

If he was an American Indian, his name would be: "He Who Breaks Other People's Stuff." (no offense intended to those of American Indian descent).

I hate to say it, but I think I'll miss the tractor more than family while gone - Am I sick or what???