Kioti CK3510HST Reviews

Tractor Has Been Trouble Free
Model Year: 2018

I have read some negative reviews on the 3510 Kiotis, but mine has worked without issue. I waited more than a year of ownership to write a review. I use the loader bucket to do chores around the home including lifting anything I don't want to lift the hard way. The front-end loader is very functional, and I have moved and graded several hundred yards of soil using the front-end loader and grader. The rear hydraulics are somewhat jerky, but you can adjust how you operate it.

Pros: Strong tractor, good design for the operator
Cons: Rear hydraulics could be better

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Poor Quality Control
Model Year: 2015

I came to Kioti only because my Kubota dealer doesn't keep on hand enough parts and ordering takes two weeks . Other than that, the Kubota is a much better machine with over seven thousand hours and still going strong . I've had nothing but problems with the Kioti. Take your foot off the pedal and it still goes for another 5 to15 feet and even more. It has caused at least a thousand dollars damage to my shop and truck. Bolts are falling off this machine almost daily, even after tightening every bolt I can find Now I'm using lock-tite on everything! That should never have to happen. The brush guard is a joke. Buy again ? Not a chance. I'm considering taking it back to buy another Kubota .

Pros: Size and power
Cons: Not enough time

Will Not Warm Up
Model Year: 2015

I've owned perhaps 15 diesel engines , mostly for marine applications, and have been tough on them . The CK3510 I bought new on December 20, 2015 and have approximately 80 hours on this rig . It's been in the shop for the second time and still no real solution . They replaced the EGR and something else . This tractor should have about 180-200 hours by now . I use factory block heaters, which this one has, but not a heavy duty .I am trying the heavy duty now . I don't know what to do when you can fast idol for 15-30 (radiator blocked) minutes sometimes and never see the needle move . If I work it at operating speed using a three-point cultivator, it warms but takes awhile . I've never worked a cold engine , not good ! I am still using my Kubota 26 horsepower . The hour meter on it broke at 9200+ . You almost have to look for an emblem to know what it is . It cleared about 15 acres of heavily timbered land and I use it around the farm .A lousy front end is all , design failure .

Pros: Comfortable for it's size
Cons: Only one step down , get off my horses on both sides, no floor mat