What have you done to your Branson today?

[K5lwq]

Well, last weekend I had to park my tractor because the steering cylinder was leaking pretty bad. Did some research and I got some bits n’ pieces that Branson has an “updated” cylinder that is better designed so I called Dave’s Tractors in Red Bluff to order a replacement. Anyone else ever have leaks/issues from the steering cylinder? Mine’s a 3520h.

Hope to get it very soon so I can replace it and do the 500 hour hydraulic oil & filter, engine oil & filter, belt, air filter, and get her back out working ASAP.

I also plan to weld tabs on top of my Titan forks and drill & install 3ph lower pins to enable me to use it on both ends of the tractor so I can move IBC totes for firewood.

There was a cylinder that Branson will send out under warranty. It is for the 20 series but I do not know how to tell which one. You might ask Dave if it is the one they are replacing at no charge. I do not think it includes labor.

 

[Aquamoose]

There was a cylinder that Branson will send out under warranty. It is for the 20 series but I do not know how to tell which one. You might ask Dave if it is the one they are replacing at no charge. I do not think it includes labor.

Even if it’s out of warranty?

 

[K5lwq]

Even if it’s out of warranty?

Yes

 

[K5lwq]

@Aquamoose read this thread. It talks about this problem.

branson 4720H leaking steering any one every had that issue ? how to fix

branson 4720H leaking steering doesnt seem to be leaking around the chrome rods but back a little bit on the body of the steering oring ?

www.tractorbynet.com

 

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I haven't seen anything obvious on mine (410 hours) but I'll look specifically there for leakage...

 

[Branson Bob]

Well, last weekend I had to park my tractor because the steering cylinder was leaking pretty bad. Did some research and I got some bits n’ pieces that Branson has an “updated” cylinder that is better designed so I called Dave’s Tractors in Red Bluff to order a replacement. Anyone else ever have leaks/issues from the steering cylinder? Mine’s a 3520h.

Hope to get it very soon so I can replace it and do the 500 hour hydraulic oil & filter, engine oil & filter, belt, air filter, and get her back out working ASAP.

I also plan to weld tabs on top of my Titan forks and drill & install 3ph lower pins to enable me to use it on both ends of the tractor so I can move IBC totes for firewood.

Aquamoose, my 2016 3520H also has the leaking cylinder. My dealer wouldn't warranty it so on principle I refuse to order and pay for the replacement... yet. So it continues to leak as I get used to the idea of paying for something that was a known defect. Maybe I'll call them again and plead my case.

Regarding mounting the pallet forks on the 3-point, I bought the adapter from Titan simply because I don't have a welder and other metal working equipment. Another someday thing. I think the adapter cost about $140. Here's the pallet forks on the 3-point... you can see some IBC totes to the right in the distance. They're wrapped in black plastic so algae doesn't grow in the water that's stored in them.

 

[YanmarFever]

Hey Bob,
Do you have a link for that 3 point hitch kwik attach adaptor?

 

[Branson Bob]

Hey Bob,
Do you have a link for that 3 point hitch kwik attach adaptor?

Oh damn Ernie! I was WAY OFF on the price!

3 Point to Universal Quick Tach Adapter Skid Steer Tractor

Titan Attachments has made it much easier for you to use universal quick-tach implements on your tractor.

www.palletforks.com

The above is why I need to buy some welding and fabrication tools.

 

[Branson Bob]

Bushwacking and pulverizing poison oak into the ground in advance of the new deer fencing, moving brush piles and logs from a tree takedown, and using the FEL to lift the Cub so I could change the belt:

 

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*pulverizing* poison oak? that sounds lethal.
I usually pull it out (try to get as much of the running roots as I can, keeps it from coming back) and wash up quick, I'd be concerned that some juice would get aerosolized or something

I just changed the (drive) belt on our lawn tractor a couple weeks ago; jacked up the rear end and put a few blocks under the front wheels... and then still had to lie on the ground to do the job...