Overview
The Branson F3550 is a compact utility farm tractor produced from 2000 to 2004, featuring a 35.5 hp Mitsubishi 1.8L four-cylinder diesel engine. It is equipped with a 12-speed partially synchronized transmission, four-wheel drive, and a Category I rear hitch rated for 2,580 lbs of lift. The machine's configuration includes wet disc brakes, a live rear PTO with dual speeds, and multiple tire options including Ag, Industrial, and Lawn/turf.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Ratings:
The Mitsubishi S4L2 liquid-cooled diesel engine is rated at 35.5 hp with a claimed 30.5 hp available at the live rear PTO using a two-stage clutch.
Transmission and Drive Layout:
The mechanical system features a four-wheel-drive configuration and a partially synchronized transmission providing 12 forward and 12 reverse gears.
Hitch and Hydraulic Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with a Category I rear hitch lifting 2,580 lbs at the ends and a hydraulic system with a total flow of 8.2 gpm.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Branson (a part of Kukje) |
Engine
| Engine type | Mitsubishi 1.8L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.07x3.62 inches (78 x 92 mm) |
| Description | Mitsubishi S4L2 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 107.3 ci (1.8 L) |
| Power | 35.5 hp (26.5 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 30.5 hp (22.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
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| Transmission type | 12-speed partially synchronized |
| Type | partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | Wet disc brakes / ROPS. Foldable ROPS optional. Canopy optional. |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | power |
Hydraulics
| Total flow | 8.2 gpm (31.0 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift (at ends) | 2,580 lbs (1170 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live (two-stage clutch) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 8.3x16 |
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| Ag rear | 8-18 / 13.6x24 |
| Industrial front | 10x16.5 |
| Industrial rear | 420/70Dx24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 33x12.5x15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 14.9x24 |
| Ground clearance | 12.2 inches (30 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 88.5 inches (224 cm) |
| Length | 126.8 inches (322 cm) |
| Weight | 3,530 lbs (1601 kg) |
| Width | 60.6 inches (153 cm) |
| Rear tire | 8-18 |
| Weight | 3,530 lbs (1601 kg) |
Speeds
| Description | With 12.4-28 rear tires. |
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