lk3054 stories

[wannabe20]

Please tell me about your experiences with the Kioti lk3054. I've got a used one in mind to buy, but I need to know what kinds of problems they have, or if people love them to death.
Does this model have down pressure on the 3 point? The current owner of this tractor doesn't know.

 

[DK35vince]

Does this model have down pressure on the 3 point? The current owner of this tractor doesn't know.

No,
There are no compact utility tractors that have down pressure on the 3 point that I am aware of.

 

[wannabe20]

I guess I wouldn't have thought of this tractor - at 3000 lbs and 30HP - as a compact. I think of the 25HP and lower as compact. Thank you for your reply! Might still think about buying this tractor anyway; I don't know how necessary down pressure is for what we're doing on our five acres.
Would you happen to know about the hydraulics on this machine? I think I'm learning that some tractors have more than one set of hydraulics.

 

[kiotiken]

I guess I wouldn't have thought of this tractor - at 3000 lbs and 30HP - as a compact. I think of the 25HP and lower as compact. Thank you for your reply! Might still think about buying this tractor anyway; I don't know how necessary down pressure is for what we're doing on our five acres.
Would you happen to know about the hydraulics on this machine? I think I'm learning that some tractors have more than one set of hydraulics.

No tractor, regardless of size has down pressure on the 3pt hitch. You can get implements like a post hole digger that provide down pressure, but the hitch itself won't. My 7000lbs DK45 is still a CUT, you'd have to go up a fair bit to be considered a Utility tractor.

Some tractors use one hydraulic pump and some use two. Others will say they use two pumps but it actually a dual pump. I believe the CK line uses two pumps, I have no idea about the lk3054. It's probably more likely you're referring to hydraulic remotes or ports. These are at the back of the tractor with the 3 pt hitch and allow you to provide hydraulic power to implements like snowblowers. How many you will need depends on what implements you'll be using, but on the newer tractors (CK and DK and maybe even RX), you can only get two remote ports from Kioti, then you have to go aftermarket. I have two but would like a third, but it's not worth the cost and hassle to do it. The CK and DK's also have two hydraulic filters, not sure if that may be what you're thinking about.

This may help. TractorData.com - Kioti tractors sorted by model

 

[wannabe20]

Thank you! You can tell this will be the first time I've operated a tractor. Book learning only goes so far, though, huh.

 

[kiotiken]

Thank you! You can tell this will be the first time I've operated a tractor. Book learning only goes so far, though, huh.

Very true, but it's a great place to start. I was totally confused and had no idea what to look for the first time I bought a tractor (JD 955), but that was before finding TBN, you can learn a lot here. Within 3 years I had bought three tractors, the 955, a CK30 and finally my current DK45. Buy a tractor that seems bigger than what you really need, it won't be in the end! Have fun and good luck.

 

[Coyote machine]

You haven't said what you want to use it for?
This is a valid way to determine what tractor fits your needs now and future.

 

[wannabe20]

Five acres with a large garden, horses, sheep and chickens. Moving large bales of hay, manure management, grading some slopes that need to be brought down a little, running a wood chipper and log splitter, snow removal from our driveway which has a steep grade. I'd love to be able to move some dirt around - a former owner put in a huge earth berm that blocks access to the "back half" of our property, but I've been told I'd be better off renting an excavator to do that job. I probably won't be using it to till the garden area, as we plan to have permanent raised beds.

 

[Coyote machine]

Five acres with a large garden, horses, sheep and chickens. Moving large bales of hay, manure management, grading some slopes that need to be brought down a little, running a wood chipper and log splitter, snow removal from our driveway which has a steep grade. I'd love to be able to move some dirt around - a former owner put in a huge earth berm that blocks access to the "back half" of our property, but I've been told I'd be better off renting an excavator to do that job. I probably won't be using it to till the garden area, as we plan to have permanent raised beds.

You have a lot of tasks to perform, and will need implements to accomplish them. Downforce on the 3PH is not needed. You may want to shop around for other used and possibly even some new tractors to see what best fits your particular situation. I don't know how well the 30 HP used Kioti will do with the large hay bales, but others here will be able to answer that point. I would hazard a guess to do what you want plus future use you'd be best off in the 4 cylinder 40 HP range, like a DK-40 series, or slightly larger. Shop around, ask questions make notes, keep learning/looking.

 

[kiotiken]

I have to agree, it sounds like you need something bigger. Large bails are going to be a problem for the lk3054, especially on hilly terrain. I think you'd be going down the same road I did, buying your first tractor only to trade it for something bigger right away.

For new tractors, it would come down to Kioti and LS for me. LS has been selling tractors under their own brand for a few years now. You'd have to look into who they made tractors for before that if you wanted something older, it's been shifting around a little. I'd also take a quick look for left over Bobcat tractors (CT440/45/50). They're made by Kioti (Daedong actually) with a different loader. They're getting out of the tractor business so you may be able to find a great deal on remaining stock if you can still find it. Kubota are nice, but you need to be in the L4240 range or greater to get something for your needs, and that may be a little spendy, I'm not sure what LXX30 model (previous generation) or LXX60 model (next generation) would be equivalent.

 

[ksbrdmkr]

The last tractor I remember with 3pt down pressure is some John Deere's like the 520/530 from the middle fifties. They had a spring that could be attached. Moving the big bales the weight of tractor and lifting force is more critical than HP.

 

[Oaktree]

Please tell me about your experiences with the Kioti lk3054. I've got a used one in mind to buy, but I need to know what kinds of problems they have, or if people love them to death.

I have an LK3054xs and I'm generally pleased with it (the xs is the newer version with somewhat wider track on the front wheels, a larger hydraulic pump and they moved the shift lever). I bought it used with ~600 hr. on it, at 750 now with no problems. The 3ph could be a little smoother operating, but that's about my only complaint. I have loaded R4's on mine. Very stable-feeling on hills.

 

[wannabe20]

Very helpful post - thank you. I'd read in a repair forum that someone had trouble with Kioti because of plastic mechanical parts. I had read that the 3pt was a little rough, so its good to have that from two sources.

 

[wannabe20]

I got the same info from a mechanic I talked to - he told me to find out the model number on the loader, and he could tell me the lift capacity. Is lifting force different from the lift capacity of the forks? "Lifting force" sounds more like a function of the tractor hydraulics, and whether its a sound system or has leaks. I'd love to hear more! Thanks for posting.

 

[JoelD]

LK3054xs will lift somewhere around 1K with the bucket. Strong tractor. I've had no issues with my 2004. I run snowblower, backhoe, tiller, box blade all without a hickup. Nice tractor.
Large enough to load a one ton but not too big to get transported around easily by a 1 ton. I have yet to hit something I can't lift with the loader (well a 60 foot oak doesn't count, does it?).
Joel

 

[Boss 302]

No tractor, regardless of size has down pressure on the 3pt hitch.

That's not entirely true, I have a Belarus 310 that has down pressure, very handy feature makes you wonder why it isn't a standard feature these days.

 

[kiotiken]

I stand corrected, but very few modern tractors have down force on the 3 pt.

 

[DandyDon1937]

I just purchased a used Kioti LK3054 and when I tried it out all of the dash light functioned as they should, but when I unloaded it from the trailer the light that looks like a radiator stays on. I do not have a manuel so could someone tell me what the light is for?

 

[Patches]

I just purchased a used Kioti LK3054 and when I tried it out all of the dash light functioned as they should, but when I unloaded it from the trailer the light that looks like a radiator stays on. I do not have a manuel so could someone tell me what the light is for?

Low coolant Check the surge tank; there is a coolant level line on the side of the bottle

 

[DandyDon1937]

I just purchased a used Kioti LK3054 and when I tried it out all of the dash light functioned as they should, but when I unloaded it from the trailer the light that looks like a radiator stays on. I do not have a manuel so could someone tell me what the light is for?

Thanks, I checked the radiator and added coolant and light did not go off and I then filled the plastic container that solved the problem so evidently there is a sensor in the container. Sure is a nice tractor and it has everything on it that I wanted on a tractor and unless something unforeseen happens this one will be my last.
I am planning on ordering a manual so if anyone has the info from a website please let me know. Also, the last three digit number is 277 so does anyone know the year it was made for sure?

Thanks for your help