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Read articles →A buyer's-journey explanation of how this owner chose the Branson 3015R over Kubota, John Deere, LS, Coyote, and others. The deciding factors, dealer proximity and reputation, tractor weight (3,200 lbs), wider wheelbase, and a 2,200-lb loader capacity, are each explained with specific numbers. He also shares the full package price ($30,000 with blade, bush hog, and trailer) and notes the TYM/Branson corporate relationship. Best for shoppers still weighing brands.
An owner-operator sharing pre-purchase research and early impressions from their own rural property, with only about 10 hours on the tractor at the time of filming.
Dealer proximity and reputation were deciding factors. Nearby Kubota and John Deere dealers had mixed reviews, while the Branson dealer offered a good package deal within budget.
The loader has over 2,200 pounds of full lift capacity, compared to around 1,100 to 1,600 pounds on many competing tractors in its class.
TYM is the parent company that bought Branson years ago, but they remain separate tractors. TYM is lighter duty, more like the Coyote brand.
The package included the 3015R tractor, a six foot angle blade, a five foot bush hog, and a 20 foot dual axle trailer, all for $30,000.
