Compare/Branson 3515CH vs Unimog 30

Branson 3515CH vs Unimog 30

Verdict: Branson 3515CH vs Unimog 30

The Branson 3515CH and the Unimog 30 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 30 hp. Branson 3515CH is the lighter machine (1,661 kg vs 2,222 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Unimog 30 holds more fuel (41.2 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Branson 3515CH is the newer design (2021 vs 1956). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Branson

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Unimog

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

30 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Branson (a part of TYM)Reference

Unimog (a part of Mercedes-Benz)Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1C used for pull test.Reference

Drive

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4x4 4WDReference

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

41.2 LReference

Engine

26.1 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Displacement

2.3 LReference

1.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 94 mmReference

75 x 100 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4Reference

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Power

26.1 kWReference

22.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2550Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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18.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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21.2 kWReference

Compression

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19:1Reference

Oil capacity

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6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.1 LReference

Belt power (max)

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21.2 kWReference

Max power

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18.7 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Pump flow

42.0 lpmReference

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Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift

1499 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

560@2600Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

166 cmReference

171 cmReference

Weight

1661 kgReference

2222 kgReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

7.50x18Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

7.50x18Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Industrial front

28-8.50Reference

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Industrial rear

43x16-20Reference

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Length

330 cmReference

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Width

141 cmReference

15 cmReference

Height (cab)

226 cmReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Ag front

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7.50x18Reference

Ag rear

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7.50x18Reference

Height

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205 cmReference

Operating weight

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2222 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3052 kgReference

Front tread

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128 to 149 cmReference

Rear tread

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128 to 149 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

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31 cmReference

RPM

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1080Reference

Speed

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1066.80 meters/minReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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8.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2180 kgReference

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.