RPott
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I just ordered a 2016 Branson 3515H. I hope I made the right choice.
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Infinite Wisdom
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I'm sure it will be fine.
Good luck.
Good luck.
mddorange
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To the TBN forum RPott. We are glad that you decided to join with us here. That is a decent sized tractor. What will you be using it for, how much land? Please post pictures when it arrives.
To the TBN forum RPott. We are glad that you decided to join with us here. That is a decent sized tractor. What will you be using it for, how much land? Please post pictures when it arrives.
sidecarist
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It will be fine. I picked up a 4520R a few months ago and am quite happy with it. Had a kubota for 20 years as well and the Branson is a much heavier machine. Wight = Traction
Enjoy
Enjoy
LincTex
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CONGRATS!
Someone on here was giving advice (for making the right choice of model) to sit down and make a list of all the things you would like to do with it. If you are married, your wife will likely enjoy operating the "H" model you ordered, as well.
The 1.7 liter A1700 engine is a Cummins product. It starts easily & runs smooth. You will find it has far more power than the chassis really needs!
At 3,014 lbs., you may consider adding some weight to the tractor if you will be working it hard. The loader adds about 700-750 lbs? A "ballast box" (basically, a box or drum filled with rocks/gravel) in the rear will offset the loader bucket when carrying heavy loads. It won't be needed if all you ever do is mow lawns, though.
Mine almost always has something attached to the back: Box Blade, Post hole digger, carry-all, boom pole, pasture shredder, trenching ripper, etc. etc.... I use it almost daily!
Someone on here was giving advice (for making the right choice of model) to sit down and make a list of all the things you would like to do with it. If you are married, your wife will likely enjoy operating the "H" model you ordered, as well.
The 1.7 liter A1700 engine is a Cummins product. It starts easily & runs smooth. You will find it has far more power than the chassis really needs!
At 3,014 lbs., you may consider adding some weight to the tractor if you will be working it hard. The loader adds about 700-750 lbs? A "ballast box" (basically, a box or drum filled with rocks/gravel) in the rear will offset the loader bucket when carrying heavy loads. It won't be needed if all you ever do is mow lawns, though.
Mine almost always has something attached to the back: Box Blade, Post hole digger, carry-all, boom pole, pasture shredder, trenching ripper, etc. etc.... I use it almost daily!
coralhead
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Put some RimGuard in the rear tires to give you the extra weight on the back of the tractor. The extra weight does not add extra bulk to the back as carrying around an attachment for weight would. Invisible weight.
LincTex
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Rim Guard is a great product, but it is quite expensive and becoming harder to get.
Here's a great thread on adding liquid to your tires:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/century-branson/60159-water-tire-question.html
Here's a great thread on adding liquid to your tires:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/century-branson/60159-water-tire-question.html
Cougsfan
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I went down to Walmart when they had a sale on -20 windshield washer fluid and bought 100 gallons for filling my rear tires. Your tractor would take less. Windshield washer fluid is little less weight than Rimguard, but just a fraction of the cost. Cheaper, safer, and about the same weight as anti-freeze too. It works just fine for ballast. Filling the tires wasn't that hard to do. Go to the Rimguard website to figure out how much fluid your tire size takes. I used the pto pump on my 3 point herbicide sprayer to fill the tires, but you can get a cheap pump at Harbor Freight if needed. The fittings to fill tires are fairly common too. Just look up a Slime 20073 Air and water adapter on Amazon.
By the way, You will love your Branson!
By the way, You will love your Branson!
sidecarist
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Did you get the loader with it? Adding weight will help with loader work and you can choose 3pt mounted weight, load the rear tires or both. If you are going to drive on the lawn much 3pt mounted weight has the advantage of being easily removeable. Loaded tires offer hidden weight but it's always there.
I'm not loading my tires as I need to drive across my lawn a fair bit and will use a weight barrel. My old Kubota never saw grass and had loaded tires. The choice is yours and it depends a lot on how you will be using the tractor.
Thanks for the responses. I will be using it mostly for dirt work with a 500lb gannon on the back. I have a 2 acre hobby farm and a 5 acre parcel up in the forest to develop and maintain. I will be doing some new road building on the forest property. I also expect some type of grapple attachment for the front may be useful in clearing the forest property underbrush. I chose the 3515 over the 3520 for the smaller dimensions to better navigate around and through my barn and stall buildings.
sidecarist
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That will be a pretty good set up. Take your time to learn the tractors abilities and you will figure out how to use what you have, and what you may need. The grapple is a good tool to have. Mine gets used more than the bucket!
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Congrats! I'm sure you'll be very happy with your new Branson. Welcome to TBN and to the Branson family!
As the others said, you might want to add some weight to your tires.
As the others said, you might want to add some weight to your tires.
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What are you implying? :scratchchin:
My wife likes operating the "R" model just fine. :cowgirl:
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I paid 195$ to have my tires filled with RimGuard - 50gallons. Bobcat CT225. Some advice I received on TBN that has been a real help - your tractor is not a bulldozer. Enjoy it - I loved the Branson when I was looking, but couldn't pass up the deal on got on my CT225
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I liked the 6530 well enough after 9 years of ownership to make Branson the supplier of my 25 hp purchased in January. The 3515 is a good general usage tractor.....just the right size for a stand alone machine. H or R depends on how and who uses it. I chose R on my 2400 for my usage intentions. I have ZTs for my H needs.
On filling the rears, I used RV potable water antifreeze from WW.
Hope you enjoy your new purchase.
On filling the rears, I used RV potable water antifreeze from WW.
Hope you enjoy your new purchase.
Mr Bitz
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You did. The new 15H series is a favorite of mine. You'll love the "hydromax" on it. It makes driving it so smooth easy to drive. You'll love it.. Get us some pictures when you have it.
LincTex
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I hope not. Maybe there's a list of items the dealer must prep before delivery. Maybe he had family issues yesterday - who knows.
Mr Bitz
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Looks awesome. Hope the dealer will take care of you. That's 90% of the purchase, dealer support. That 3515H is an awesome tractor I can't find anything bad about it, is set up near perfect. Enjoy it.
Texasmark
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Guess i'm an odd ball. On the 6530 I bought the tractor and the guy delivered it and picked up 3 trade ins. Went back later for a service manual. That was that. On the 2400 I called and asked if he had one. He said no but another load will be in next week. Next week I take my trailer, bought the tractor, loaded it up and came home. so much for that.
