looking at buying a branson
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Lunk
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Welcome to TBN!!!
I've had a 3510 for 1 year now. I've put 75 hours on it. A lot of features, great quality, great specs. I think it's a lot of tractor for the money.
Dealer's important, so be sure that yours is top-notch. If buying used, find out where the nearest dealer is, and check him / her out. I think the Yanmars are built a bit light, but if all you're doing is mowing, that wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing. The Branson and Kioti tractors probably weigh a half ton or more than a comparable Yanmar.
Be sure to get a loader. Mine has the Skid-Steer QA (BL-10S), and it's awesome! Even if you think a loader isn't important, you will find a ton of things to do with it!
Good luck with your purchase!
Lunk
polo1665
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Hi, I've had my 3510h for about a year and a half now and have 130 hrs on it. While I can't really comment on other brands (having never owned one), I can say I am very happy with my Branson. Ditto on Lunk's comment about dealers, to me dealer and warranty are as important as anything. Do your shopping wisely. If your Branson dealer is a good one, I don't think you'll regret it. It's a great tractor IMO.
Oh, and by the way, welcome to TBN. Check out the Branson forum for some more info.
Mark
Erik_in_Hoyt
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I loved my 3510 sibling (same maker, different badge)
good capacity, nice weight for ground engagement, sipped fuel.
good capacity, nice weight for ground engagement, sipped fuel.
Stimw
Elite Member
I've had my 3510 for 4 years and still LOVE IT! They have so many user friendly features. And power to spare!
If you go over the posts in the Branson forum pay attention to the lack of major repair problems. When I was looking at buying mine I went through most of the posts and almost all are minor things but a lot of happy owners.
I say 3510 hands down the best value for the money.
If you go over the posts in the Branson forum pay attention to the lack of major repair problems. When I was looking at buying mine I went through most of the posts and almost all are minor things but a lot of happy owners.
I say 3510 hands down the best value for the money.
Soundguy
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so who does branson parts support now?
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polo1665
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Soundguy
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- RK 55HC,ym1700, NH7610S, Ford 8N, 2N, NAA, 660, 850 x2, 541, 950, 941D, 951, 2000, 3000, 4000, 4600, 5000, 740, IH 'C' 'H', CUB, John Deere 'B', allis 'G', case VAC
A while back I thought I heard they had some business problems.. like a buyout or bankruptcy?..
soundguy
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polo1665
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Actually there is a bit of news that has come out in the last day. Apparently Montana and Kukje (Branson tractor manufacturer) have signed a letter of intent to partner up for North American sales. Looks like Kukje will build the tractors like they have been and Montana will handle the marketing. Hopefully this will give them a little more lasting power. Times are tough out there, especially for these lesser known brands. As far as the quality goes "so far so good" with me. I'm very pleased with my Branson.
Mark
