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Read articles →This is an owner's detailed, opinionated walkthrough after buying a new Branson 2515H with loader, backhoe, third function valve, and forks. He covers real weights (tractor, loader, backhoe), loader lift capacity, comparisons to a Kubota L2501 and Deere 3025, plus hands-on critiques: bucket weld quality, outrigger footprint, backhoe seat spacing, shifter ergonomics, and cruise control. Best for buyers wanting candid long-term-ownership impressions rather than a dealer pitch.
Posted by an owner-operator on the 'when the hood drops' channel sharing hands-on impressions and critiques from actually using his own tractor.
The tractor weighs about 3,000 pounds, the loader about 1,000 pounds, and the backhoe around 1,000 pounds, putting the total near 5,000 pounds.
The front end loader lifts 2,200 pounds at full height, which the owner compares favorably to a Deere 3025 and calls incredible for the tractor's class.
The owner found the seat too cramped at its furthest back position, so he re-drilled holes to move it back an extra two inches for comfort.
A comparable Kubota L2501 with backhoe and forks was 13,000 dollars more than the Branson 2515H setup.
