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Johnny · 02-11-2021, 01:17 PM

Does anyone here have a Bronson? I have looked at every tractor you can think of and really like the package deal I asked them about. 25hp 4x4 Tractor with FEL, cutter, box blade, tiller and trailer for $21,360. Looks like a pretty solid tractor all the way around. What y'all say?

https://bigtextractor.com/

JBJTX81 · 02-11-2021, 02:50 PM

There was just a post on here about this a few weeks ago. No negative comments about Branson. I have one. I suggest stepping up to the 35-45 hp range if you can afford it. Mine is 5 years old abt 275 hrs. only issue so far is 2 busted hydraulic hoses. Do you have anyone near you that will service and sell parts for Branson? Bigtex has great pricing.

imyomama · 02-11-2021, 02:55 PM

no personal experience, but friend of mine told me to steer clear .. he said issues with getting parts ... if something generic break you're ok , if it's their parts , word is good luck ... can't verify , i have a deere 5055e.

dclifton · 02-11-2021, 03:27 PM

I can tell you 2 things.

1.You CANNOT beat the parts availably and service John Deere provides. They will have the part you need period. I hear of so many people buying these foreign tractors and then down the road they need parts and the company doesnt exist or parts are on a 6 month BO.

2. Buy bigger than you think you need. I would buy a bigger used tractor before i bought a smaller brand new one.

asu-indian · 02-11-2021, 05:59 PM

I bought the exact package from Bigtex about 3 years ago. Couldn't be happier with it.

Spearchunker · 02-11-2021, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by asu-indian

I bought the exact package from Bigtex about 3 years ago. Couldn't be happier with it.

Where I got my package, about 4 years ago. Smaller Asian owner is a hoot. I am happy as well, no complaints. Beats its class in many areas most importantly weight, Branson builds a heavier machine.

bowhntrmatt · 02-11-2021, 07:35 PM

I just bought a 25hp John Deere with loader, backhoe, shredder, trailer for $15k. It is a couple years old with 100hrs. Keep an eye out and there are deals out there.

Bureau2 · 02-11-2021, 07:58 PM

The ones I’ve been around have been good tractors for light use around the farm.

planomustang · 02-11-2021, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by imyomama

no personal experience, but friend of mine told me to steer clear .. he said issues with getting parts ... if something generic break you're ok , if it's their parts , word is good luck ... can't verify , i have a deere 5055e.

I can speak from experience. Ever heard of Long Tractors. Originally, built in the U.S., then started importing from Europe, then re-badging the imports from Europe. The one we have was built in Bulgaria, and the manual is in Russian. The tractor is not that bad, but fixing it is a bear. Finding parts is hard, regardless what Google/DuckDuckGo tells you.

Just recently, we had the opportunity to buy a ~2004, 75 h.p. Massey Ferguson, with FEL and several implements. Less than 500 hours. $15K for the package. We still had to think hard on it, since there is no MF dealer close to us. It sold from under us, but we were not biting on that, without thinking. BTW, MF makes good equipment.

unclefish · 02-11-2021, 08:36 PM

Johnny - I bought my Branson 4815H from Epperson Tractor south of Waco last year. Couldn't be happier with it. Overbuild machine with a good warranty. Good Korean Engines like most all the other compact tractors.

I've put 70 hours on it since May without a hiccup. My dealer is very close to my place and has been outstanding.

Johnny · 03-04-2021, 10:50 AM

Great info and think I'm going to hold off a bit. Looks like I need to find a dealer close to me just in case I have a problem with the tractor. BigTex is a pretty good haul. I like John Deere but looks like a lot of plastic on them these days. Kubota is super proud of their product and the price shows. The shopping continues....lol

KactusKiller · 03-04-2021, 11:10 AM

Ive had a 35hp branson for about 4 yrs. No complaints on quality but I would have stepped up to the next size class mainly for lift capacity and would have gotten a shuttle shift instead of hydro stat trans.

roughneck266 · 03-04-2021, 11:24 AM

Mine is awesome. Have had it three years, and had not a single issue with it at all. Mine is a 47HP, and it will do way more than I have ever needed it to do.

TXUSMC · 03-11-2021, 12:44 PM

I have a 2020 5220H, got it from Big Tex. They delivered all the way to Glen Rose. My machine is an absolute beast. Anything that broke was my fault from overuse (gouged radiator, bent cowling). It outperforms my expectations every time I use it. I bought the tractor, loader, upgraded 6' shredder, box blade, pallet forks and 20' tandem axle trailer. All of that was $10k-$15k less than other comparable tractors of more well known brands. Do your homework, make a spreadsheet to compare machines across the board and you will see you get so much more for your money with the Branson. Good Luck.

BowPro73 · 06-13-2021, 05:27 AM

I've had a Branson 3520R 2wd/4wd with front end loader for several years now. It's been an exceptional piece of equipment, from brush hogging, to moving dirt, driving t-posts, drilling post holes, and toting round bales. I'm sure other uses will pop up in the future. I just changed out the hydraulic/transmission fluids and it was a pretty easy task. I haven't had any problems with it. I cross referenced the oil filter to a Fleetguard, which I order online. I get the fuel and hydraulic fluid filters online as well from ebay.

Bucknaked · 07-07-2021, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny

Great info and think I'm going to hold off a bit. Looks like I need to find a dealer close to me just in case I have a problem with the tractor. BigTex is a pretty good haul. I like John Deere but looks like a lot of plastic on them these days. Kubota is super proud of their product and the price shows. The shopping continues....lol

Plastic- the hoods? I would take Plastic over metal any day! I’ve worked my Deere extremely hard , using it for everything and a lot of land clearing with dead oak tree’s that limbs fall off of very easily . If you use a loader at some point something will fall backwards over the bucket and guess where it lands ( on the hood) . With my plastic hood it just bounces off but with metal hoods it will crease or dent and that repair can get costly! I’m not pushing Green machines on Anyone but John Deere didn’t do that to get cheap- they are doing it for better durability. The plastic hoods are Also a lot cooler than metal by far so it really helps with the temps! I need a larger tractor but I wouldn’t kick Branson’s to the curb for sure! If I can’t tear it up - it can’t be torn up lol

bboswell · 07-07-2021, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny

Great info and think I'm going to hold off a bit. Looks like I need to find a dealer close to me just in case I have a problem with the tractor. BigTex is a pretty good haul. I like John Deere but looks like a lot of plastic on them these days. Kubota is super proud of their product and the price shows. The shopping continues....lol

this is what I was about to say, nearest dealer is way too far from us!

Johnny · 07-07-2021, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bboswell

this is what I was about to say, nearest dealer is way too far from us!

Yep and that's the reason I didn't get one. I went with a Mahindra with FEL and all implements from Mahindra dealer near Cut N Shoot. Love it.

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bboswell · 07-07-2021, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny

Yep and that's the reason I didn't get one. I went with a Mahindra with FEL and all implements from Mahindra dealer near Cut N Shoot. Love it.

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Didn’t realize it was an old thread! You did well in your decision.

02-11-2021, 01:17 PM	#1
Johnny Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Conroe Hunt In: Montgomery & Houston Counties	Bronson Tractors - Any Good? Does anyone here have a Bronson? I have looked at every tractor you can think of and really like the package deal I asked them about. 25hp 4x4 Tractor with FEL, cutter, box blade, tiller and trailer for $21,360. Looks like a pretty solid tractor all the way around. What y'all say? https://bigtextractor.com/

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02-11-2021, 02:50 PM	#2
JBJTX81 Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wise Co Hunt In: Where the wife gives me permission to go.	There was just a post on here about this a few weeks ago. No negative comments about Branson. I have one. I suggest stepping up to the 35-45 hp range if you can afford it. Mine is 5 years old abt 275 hrs. only issue so far is 2 busted hydraulic hoses. Do you have anyone near you that will service and sell parts for Branson? Bigtex has great pricing.

02-11-2021, 02:55 PM	#3
imyomama Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas	no personal experience, but friend of mine told me to steer clear .. he said issues with getting parts ... if something generic break you're ok , if it's their parts , word is good luck ... can't verify , i have a deere 5055e.

02-11-2021, 03:27 PM	#4
dclifton Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lindale Tx Hunt In: Lindale Tx, Crowell Tx, pearsall Tx	I can tell you 2 things. 1.You CANNOT beat the parts availably and service John Deere provides. They will have the part you need period. I hear of so many people buying these foreign tractors and then down the road they need parts and the company doesnt exist or parts are on a 6 month BO. 2. Buy bigger than you think you need. I would buy a bigger used tractor before i bought a smaller brand new one.

02-11-2021, 05:59 PM	#5
asu-indian Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lake Fork Hunt In: Texas, Kansas	I bought the exact package from Bigtex about 3 years ago. Couldn't be happier with it.

02-11-2021, 07:35 PM	#7
bowhntrmatt Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wimberley Hunt In: Comstock	I just bought a 25hp John Deere with loader, backhoe, shredder, trailer for $15k. It is a couple years old with 100hrs. Keep an eye out and there are deals out there.

02-11-2021, 07:58 PM	#8
Bureau2 Six Point Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Corsicana Hunt In: Wilbarger	The ones I’ve been around have been good tractors for light use around the farm.

02-11-2021, 08:36 PM	#10
unclefish Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Katy, TX Hunt In: Central TX, Elk in NM	Johnny - I bought my Branson 4815H from Epperson Tractor south of Waco last year. Couldn't be happier with it. Overbuild machine with a good warranty. Good Korean Engines like most all the other compact tractors. I've put 70 hours on it since May without a hiccup. My dealer is very close to my place and has been outstanding.

03-04-2021, 10:50 AM	#11
Johnny Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Conroe Hunt In: Montgomery & Houston Counties	Great info and think I'm going to hold off a bit. Looks like I need to find a dealer close to me just in case I have a problem with the tractor. BigTex is a pretty good haul. I like John Deere but looks like a lot of plastic on them these days. Kubota is super proud of their product and the price shows. The shopping continues....lol

03-04-2021, 11:10 AM	#12
KactusKiller Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Midlothian, TX Hunt In: Seminole co OK, Navarro co TX	Ive had a 35hp branson for about 4 yrs. No complaints on quality but I would have stepped up to the next size class mainly for lift capacity and would have gotten a shuttle shift instead of hydro stat trans.

03-04-2021, 11:24 AM	#13
roughneck266 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Lufkin Hunt In: Apple Springs	Mine is awesome. Have had it three years, and had not a single issue with it at all. Mine is a 47HP, and it will do way more than I have ever needed it to do.

03-11-2021, 12:44 PM	#14
TXUSMC Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Glen Rose, TX	I have a 2020 5220H, got it from Big Tex. They delivered all the way to Glen Rose. My machine is an absolute beast. Anything that broke was my fault from overuse (gouged radiator, bent cowling). It outperforms my expectations every time I use it. I bought the tractor, loader, upgraded 6' shredder, box blade, pallet forks and 20' tandem axle trailer. All of that was $10k-$15k less than other comparable tractors of more well known brands. Do your homework, make a spreadsheet to compare machines across the board and you will see you get so much more for your money with the Branson. Good Luck.

06-13-2021, 05:27 AM	#15
BowPro73 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Huntsville, TX	I've had a Branson 3520R 2wd/4wd with front end loader for several years now. It's been an exceptional piece of equipment, from brush hogging, to moving dirt, driving t-posts, drilling post holes, and toting round bales. I'm sure other uses will pop up in the future. I just changed out the hydraulic/transmission fluids and it was a pretty easy task. I haven't had any problems with it. I cross referenced the oil filter to a Fleetguard, which I order online. I get the fuel and hydraulic fluid filters online as well from ebay.