TYM 494 or Branson 4820

[CloverKnollFarms]

This sure hit the spot, I am in the same boat, 4820 or 494. They both have pros and cons but the pros seem to lean more to the 494.

They are both solid units. I drove both, and ended up with the 4820 obviously. The 494 does have a larger foot print, quite a bit longer actually. The 4820 is noticeably more compact

 

[Torvy]

Roughly 14" longer, but 1" narrower. The choice can really depend on how you plan to use it. My dealer priced them the same. The 494/574 was still a bit cheaper because the remotes are standard.

 

[fishbones]

Roughly 14" longer, but 1" narrower. The choice can really depend on how you plan to use it. My dealer priced them the same. The 494/574 was still a bit cheaper because the remotes are standard.

28,900 for the 4820 and 30k for the 494 but like you said, it has the rear remotes and a much cleaner / easier 3rd function kit which are big plus to me.

 

[Torvy]

28,900 for the 4820 and 30k for the 494 but like you said, it has the rear remotes and a much cleaner / easier 3rd function kit which are big plus to me.

Interesting. Initially, the 20 series was more expensive by about 3k. My dealer was a Branson dealer and preferred those models (had them in stock). High volume dealer.

Only mistake I made was not paying the little extra for the OEM 3rd function kit. They used the WR Long kit. (Uses less metal tubing). Dealer preferred the Long kit.