Re: Thoughts On A Branson Tractor

Posted by Texasmark1 on April 22, 2019 at 05:27:27 from (172.242.9.56):

In Reply to: Thoughts On A Branson Tractor posted by vicinalvictor on April 21, 2019 at 17:57:29:

I bought a 6530C , 4wd as most all are these days, with loader in the fall of 2007 after having shopped all the popular colors in that HP range that spring and giving up. 3 things that made the sale: Air, high back deluxe seat, Cummins 4 cyl naturally aspired engine and 3 controls back at the 3 pt for connecting implements when working alone. Course then there is the flip switch that lifts your 3 pt. at the end of a row and returns it to it's original position, and not only tilt steering wheel but telescoping also, and 3 PTO speeds selected with a switch and on and on.

In 2916 I decided it was time for a second FEL tractor, more of a mobile crane if you will to do the small jobs around the farm that couldn't be done by larger machines and to support larger machine operations...like loading seed and bag fertilizer without having to lift it.

I didn't shop around. Called the local Branson dealer looking for a 24hp 4wd, FEL. He sold the 2400 and at the time was sold out. Said a truckload would be in Wednesday of the following week. I was there, paid cash and away I went. Am I sorry.......I don't think so!

Will warn you about this: Small tractors are rough riding mainly due to the large rear tires like the 2400 wore 12x16.5, 6 ply R4s rated at 2400+# at rated air pressure. Considering the tractor weighed out at around 2000 or so with loader, with less than half on the rear with tire capacity of 4800#, it's a bouncy ride.....you can only let so much air out before the tire falls off the rim.......... If you go with R1s and run them at half rated pressure you will save your back a lot of headaches. Also there are softer springs available for under the seat.....

"https://www.troybilt.com/equipment/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&productId=1876255&urlRequestType=Base&langId=-1&catalogId=14102"

While you are at it, buy yourself a pair for your riding lawn mowers also.....sure beat the "engine valve return springs" that most OEMs put under their seats!

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