Compare/Branson 3515CH vs Branson 3520R

Branson 3515CH vs Branson 3520R

Verdict: Branson 3515CH vs Branson 3520R

The Branson 3515CH and the Branson 3520R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Branson 3515CH leads on rated power with 30 hp against 29 hp. Branson 3515CH is the lighter machine (1,661 kg vs 1,838 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Branson 3520R holds more fuel (35.2 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Branson 3515CH is the newer design (2021 vs 2011). In short: choose the Branson 3515CH for outright pulling power, or the Branson 3520R if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Branson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Branson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

30 hp

29 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Branson (a part of TYM)Reference

Branson (a part of Kukje)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

3515R

shuttleReference

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3515H

hydrostaticReference

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3515C

cabReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

35.2 LReference

Engine

26.1 kWReference

Displacement

2.3 LReference

1.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 94 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4Reference

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Power

26.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel use

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7.9 l/hourReference

Pre-heating

—

glow plugsReference

Compression

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21.3:1Reference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

syncro shuttleReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

12 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

21.6 kWReference

Pump flow

42.0 lpmReference

33.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

18.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

1499 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/790 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

560@2600Reference

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Mid valves

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2Reference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear Arms

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telescopic lower armsReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

166 cmReference

180 cmReference

Weight

1661 kgReference

419 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

9.5x16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

12.4x28Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

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Industrial front

28-8.50Reference

10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

43x16-20Reference

420/70-24Reference

Length

330 cmReference

Width

141 cmReference

162 cmReference

Height (cab)

226 cmReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

32 cmReference

Ag front

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9.5x16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4x28Reference

Lawn/turf front

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25x10.50LLReference

Lawn/turf rear

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LSW610R470Reference

Height

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248 cmReference

Front tread

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128 cmReference

Rear tread

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110 to 152 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Branson 3520R attachments

3520R Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Branson BH76C Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Branson 7540X BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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233 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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314 cmReference

Loading height

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198 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Branson BH7620 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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228 cmReference

Bucket force

—

1288 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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900 kgReference

Branson 7540X Backhoe

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.