Kukje Machinery Branson K78
Built: 2016-2017 · Series: Branson
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Kukje Machinery Branson – Korea's compact tractors from Okcheon: 2900h to 6225, the first digits as hp class, h for hydrostatic, C for cab, R for roll bar, K78 as the largest model, Kukje's own engines, 21 to 54 kW
Branson is the export brand of Kukje Machinery of Okcheon in South Korea, one of the three Korean tractor makers alongside Daedong (Kioti) and LS; since 1998 Branson Tractors of Rome, Georgia, has sold the machines in North America, where they compete in the compact-tractor class with Kubota, Kioti, Mahindra and the small John Deeres. The type logic: the first two digits give roughly the hp class – 2900 about 29 hp, 3625 about 36 hp, 6225 about 62 hp – the last ones the model generation, h stands for the hydrostatic transmission, C for the cab version, R for the version with roll bar and no cab; the K78 is the largest model at about 78 hp. The engines are Kukje's own three- and four-cylinder diesels of 1.2 to 3.4 litres – unlike most competitors, which buy engines in.
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The register lists 9 versions with 20.5 to 54.4 kW from engines of 1,175 to 3,409 cm³, unladen weights from 925 to 2,921 kg, gross weights from 1,700 to 4,116 kg, lengths from 3,066 to 4,117 mm and widths from 1,124 to 1,893 mm.
Branson tractors are the machines of hobby farms, horse farms and small holdings in the USA and Canada; in Europe they are represented through importers in Germany, Poland and Scandinavia. In 2023 the brand was absorbed into TYM in North America after TYM and Kukje merged.
On used tractors, operating hours, the condition of hydrostat and clutch, front loader and hydraulics, four-wheel-drive clutch, on C models the cab and air conditioning and parts supply, which runs through TYM and the Branson importers, are what count.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Kukje Machinery Branson, Branson Tractors (Kukje Machinery, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 54.4 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,409 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,117 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,893 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,921 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 4,116 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.6 kW/t (54 kW / 2.9 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 51% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Kukje Machinery Branson K78 have?
The Kukje Machinery Branson K78 delivers 54.4 kW.
How much does the Kukje Machinery Branson K78 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,921 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Kukje Machinery Branson K78?
4,116 kg.
What engine does the Kukje Machinery Branson K78 have?
4 cylinders, 3,409 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Kukje Machinery Branson K78?
4,117 mm × 1,893 mm.
When was the Kukje Machinery Branson K78 built?
Production years: 2016-2017.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
BRANSON 3625h
Branson 2900h
Branson 5025C
Branson 5025Ch
Branson 5825C
Branson 6225C
Branson 6225Ch
Branson 6225R
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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