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Read articles →A very early first-impression from an owner who just took delivery of the 5520C the day before filming, trading up from a Branson 3620. The main value is his direct hydrostatic-vs-shuttle-shift comparison: he's candid about the learning curve and the near-miss moment on delivery day. Brief mentions of AC, backhoe, and fuel tank. Best for buyers considering that same trade-up scenario.
Posted by the Blackwater Polecat channel, apparently an owner sharing personal impressions from their own small-acreage property, with no evident commercial affiliation.
The 5520C is shuttle shift, requiring manual gear changes and attention, while the 3620 was hydrostatic and easy enough for a fifth grader to operate. The 5520C also has more power and a bigger fuel tank.
It is shuttle shift, meaning you have to manually change gears and pay close attention, unlike the hydrostatic 3620 which stops when you let off the fuel.
The owner says it is an awesome tractor for light farming, best suited to someone with 10 to 15 acres rather than large-scale operations.
