Head to head · Sub-Compact

Branson 4520R vs LS Rio R50

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BransonModel A

Branson 4520R

Sub-Compact

power
47 hp
displacement
140 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 4520R specs
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LSModel B

LS Rio R50

Sub-Compact

power
47 hp
displacement
153 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full Rio R50 specs
BransonBranson 4520R
vs
LSLS Rio R50

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
4520R47 hp
Rio R5047 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

4520R is in the 86th percentile; Rio R50 is in the 86th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Rio R50 higher · +13 ci (+9%)
4520R140 ci
Rio R50153 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

4520R is in the 78th percentile; Rio R50 is in the 86th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4520R4
Rio R504
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

4520R is in the 90th percentile; Rio R50 is in the 90th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ Rio R50 higher · +4 (+33%)
4520R12
Rio R5016
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

4520R is in the 73rd percentile; Rio R50 is in the 89th · 616 models

4520R (A)Rio R50 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBranson 4520RLS Rio R50Difference
ManufacturerBransonLS—
Model4520RRio R50—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecBranson 4520RLS Rio R50Difference
ManufacturerKukjeMitsubishi—
ModelA2300N2-RS4QL—
Power Output47hp47hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement140ci153ci▲ Rio R50+13 ci · +9%
Bore3.5in3.5inSame
Stroke3.7in4.1in▲ Rio R50+0.4 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBranson 4520RLS Rio R50Difference
TypeSyncro shuttleSynchro shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBranson 4520RLS Rio R50Difference
Length130in126in▲ 4520R+4 in · +3%
Width64inNot recorded—
Height98in96.3in▲ 4520R+1.7 in · +2%
Wheelbase70.9inNot recorded—
Ground Clearance12.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight4,118lb3,583lb▲ 4520R+535 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecBranson 4520RLS Rio R50Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Tread Width

SpecBranson 4520RLS Rio R50Difference
Front Tread Width50.5inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBranson 4520RLS Rio R50Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryICategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBranson 4520RLS Rio R50Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Electrical

SpecBranson 4520RLS Rio R50Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 86th percentile (47 hp)B · 86th percentile (47 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 78th percentile (140 ci)B · 86th percentile (153 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 90th percentile (4)B · 90th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 73rd percentile (12)B · 89th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 82nd percentile (4,118 lb)B · 68th percentile (3,583 lb)
A · 4520RB · Rio R50Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBranson 4520RFull spec pageLS Rio R50