Pulled the trigger on a CK2610 TLB

[dieselfuelonly]

Dealer is putting together my CK2610 HST now. Got it set up with a loader and a backhoe. Hope I made a good choice, I feel like I did from everything I have seen and read.

Got them to upgrade me to the KL4010 loader no problem. Otherwise I would have probably gone with the LS XG3025. Wish Kioti had a 12spd shuttle shift model like LS did, but the HST should be fine, especially with cruise control.

For options I got the HST/throttle link pedal, cruise control, 2 remotes one detent and 1 spring, telescoping lower links, 2 element air cleaner and mats.

Can't wait.

 

[CMV]

Nice!

 

[Wilco]

If I remember correctly the rear remotes come standard with the TLB setup...? The mats nice to have..I was ready to walk from the deal if the dealer wasn't going to at least throw in a mat. What size bucket are you getting on the BH? I have an 18"bucket and wish I had gotten something smaller for trenching.
It's a great tractor...You're going to love it! Congrats!

 

[mroland72]

Love mine. Only regret is not pushing for the upgraded loader. Dealer said he would be afraid of warranty issues. Got a 9" and 16" bucket with mine.

 

[wassup8687]

Congratulations! You're going to love it. They are a real workhorse.

 

[Grateful11]

Love mine. Only regret is not pushing for the upgraded loader. Dealer said he would be afraid of warranty issues. Got a 9" and 16" bucket with mine.

We tried that with our sons CK2610 and all we could hear was a mouthy family member of the dealership owner yelling, "I've done talked to them and it'll void the warranty", repeatedly over and over. We had already read it online about others getting the heavier loader so we knew it was possible. The newest brochure for the CK series doesn't even mention the KL2610 loader and she even argued about it when I showed her their very own brochure and the print date, they show the KL2610 in the photos but no mention of it anywhere. I seriously doubt we'll ever do any business with them again. They have good prices but that's about all. Hope he never needs service.

Here's what the newest brochure says: "*Based on field inventory, previous loader models (KL2610 and KL4010) may still be available through a local dealer. Specifications available at KIOTI.com."

Basically that tells me the KL4030 will soon be the only loader available in the CK2610 and up.

The newest brochure. Not sure why it says '403 Forbidden', when I click on it it goes right to the brochure.
403 Forbidden

 

[StuartDK45SE]

Congrats !

 

[Threepoint]

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Basically that tells me the KL4030 will soon be the only loader available in the CK2610 and up.
[snip]

That sounds right, based on the current Kioti web page for the KL4030. If you scroll down to Applications, it shows all CK models checked: http://www.kioti.com/products/attachments/front-end-loaders/kl4030/ Contrast the checked models for the KL4010 and KL4020 on the same page.

If there's a question about warranty risk at a dealership, I'd just pull up the web page for them to see.

Not that Kioti ever has errors on its website. But I'd be inclined to rely on the website data before a printed brochure, which has a much longer lead time for updates.

 

[Threepoint]

Well, no longer room for conjecture on this. On the Kioti webpage for the CK2610 HST, under the Attachments tab, the KL4030 is specifically listed with this statement:

Fits the CK10 and CK10SE Series models. (CK2610/CK2610H/CK3510/CK3510H/CK4010/CK4010H/CK3510SE HC/CK4010SE HC) The KIOTI KL4030 front end loader is specifically designed for the model tractors in the CK10 and CK10SE Series, providing efficient performance with single lever joystick control. :thumbsup:

I've taken a quick look at the specs for the KL4030 compared to the KL4010. Virtually the same for those that are listed, except that the KL410 has a slightly higher flow rate at 7.1 gpm, vs. 6.9 gpm, and is 119 lbs. lighter (both measured with a 60" bucket).

However, unlike with the KL4010 (and the KL4020, for that matter) the KL4030 specs do not list reaction times for raising and lowering the boom, and dumping and retracting the bucket. Given the slightly lower flow rating and heavier weight, perhaps this is intentional. But those are standard data points for rating loader performance, so strikes me as a bit odd.

 

[dieselfuelonly]

According to the dealer what you all have said about the loader is correct - when I originally asked about getting a 4 series loader he admitted that they've had problems with the KL2610 loader (whatever those issues are, idk) and soon all the CK series will come with the same loader. They didn't fuss about letting me upgrade and it only cost $200 more for a huge increase in lift capacity.

I got a 12" bucket for the backhoe. Will see how that works with the hoe and will probably get a larger bucket in the future, but didn't want to go too big starting out.

As for the remotes, it would make sense that the hoe would already require one set of (probably detent?) remotes. But extras can't hurt . Anyone set up hydraulic top link with their CK series? What about a grapple for the loader?

 

[N2DFire]

Anyone set up hydraulic top link with their CK series? What about a grapple for the loader?

Yes to both but it's the older CK not the current CKxx10 but shouldn't be too terribly different.
What questions do you have?

 

[Blazed8]

We tried that with our sons CK2610 and all we could hear was a mouthy family member of the dealership owner yelling, "I've done talked to them and it'll void the warranty", repeatedly over and over. We had already read it online about others getting the heavier loader so we knew it was possible. The newest brochure for the CK series doesn't even mention the KL2610 loader and she even argued about it when I showed her their very own brochure and the print date, they show the KL2610 in the photos but no mention of it anywhere. I seriously doubt we'll ever do any business with them again. They have good prices but that's about all. Hope he never needs service.

Here's what the newest brochure says: "*Based on field inventory, previous loader models (KL2610 and KL4010) may still be available through a local dealer. Specifications available at KIOTI.com."

Basically that tells me the KL4030 will soon be the only loader available in the CK2610 and up.

The newest brochure. Not sure why it says '403 Forbidden', when I click on it it goes right to the brochure.
403 Forbidden

What dealer in NC has good prices on CK2610? I live in Roanole, VA and both dealers here are at $17,150 on an HST

 

[CMV]

Probably a good 2 hrs from Roanoke, but I thought my dealer was more than fair with prices. http://www.reedycreekequipment.com/index.html- talk with Matthew, not whoever answers phone.

Also - make sure you are getting cash or financed prices depending on what you're doing for $. Was roughly $2k difference on the smaller Kioti's cash vs 0% finance. Some dealers might be quoting the cash price to you and you won't be expecting the higher price if you plan to use Kioti finance.

 

[mroland72]

Reedy Creek is where I purchased mine. Matthew is great to deal with. Just wish he would've let me upgrade to the bigger loader. Best price I could find within 100 miles.

Probably a good 2 hrs from Roanoke, but I thought my dealer was more than fair with prices. http://www.reedycreekequipment.com/index.html- talk with Matthew, not whoever answers phone.

Also - make sure you are getting cash or financed prices depending on what you're doing for $. Was roughly $2k difference on the smaller Kioti's cash vs 0% finance. Some dealers might be quoting the cash price to you and you won't be expecting the higher price if you plan to use Kioti finance.

 

[Grateful11]

What dealer in NC has good prices on CK2610? I live in Roanole, VA and both dealers here are at $17,150 on an HST

You don't want to deal with the dealer my son dealt with. The tractor itself is fine but when a dealer gives you a price and tell you right up front it's cash or financing and then they pop an extra $1000 on it for qualifying and choosing 0% without telling you I think is kinda crappy. Our son signed the papers after taking delivery late one afternoon after he had been clipping pastures all day and didn't look over the paperwork very well. Once he signed the papers it was his. He trusted that everything would be as he was told on the final price. After talking to a few others $1000. on top of the final price was actually very low for doing 0% but not being told about it and the dealer claiming they did was a slap in the face to us. Considering the size of his operation it was a bad move on their part because he's already said he'll never deal with them again.

 

[Grateful11]

What dealer in NC has good prices on CK2610? I live in Roanole, VA and both dealers here are at $17,150 on an HST

The price you got is pretty good. The price our son started at was $16.995 with the KL2610 loader. Here's what he got:
Kioti CK2610HST
K2610 Loader with a 60” bucket
R4’s Goodyears 8 ply rears and 6 ply fronts, rears loaded.
Linked accelerator pedals
WR Long 3rd function
Telescoping Draft Links
Telescoping Stabilizers.
Floor Mat
Horn
$18,758. plus the extra $1000. they tacked on.

 

[mroland72]

Dealer wants $4400 for the KL4030 loader and isn't sure what he can offer for my KL2610. I'd probably be better off trading the whole tractor for a 3510. Mine only has 50 hrs. Lol

 

[prof fate]

Congrats on your new traktor.

I got a CK3510HST about 3 1/2 weeks ago - 1800 more over the 2610 and got the bigger loader of course, and more HP.
Loaded tires, horn, mat (all free) and added rear remotes, mirror, link pedal and cruise, arm rest (total $624). Free delivery.

Plan to add a hyd top link soon - just sold my old tractor last night, will get paid sunday then can go shopping for it.

I don't mind the 'twistem' lower links. Have some cat 1 implements from lat tractor and got a cat 2 brush hog (main use for tractor is brush hogging horse pastures), more HP let me go to a bigger brush hog (72").

Am considering haying next year..still doing research on all the aspects and investment needed.

Backhoe was $7500 option..don't need it often enough to justify it. Have a friend with one (on a 45hp NH boomer) or can rent an excavator fairly cheaply.

The loader is IMPRESSIVE! Moved some logs and lumber and a very big rock (yesterday) and it cares not - will lift beyond what the rear end can 'carry' (had to go into 4WD to backup...)

Have nearly 39 hours on it so far and not a single issue.

Well..the 4x4 dash light and parking brake light do not function...but then my last tractor had no lights on it.

Wasn't aware of a price diff on cash vs loan..but 0 down made it possible for me to get it, so OK, they gotta make money just as my employer has to make money.

Insurance was $993 for the 6 years, and he did the deal as a farm purchase so no sales tax (we have a horse farm and do boarding) so that saved a few bucks.

I didn't haggle..shame on me perhaps? But having looked around here this was a good deal $3500 less than a similar Kubota. Paid 22451 out the door.

 

[dieselfuelonly]

Here she is! Dealer said the KL4030 will go on all the CK10 series from them now. Very happy with it so far. Love the throttle link pedal.

 

[wassup8687]

Here she is! Dealer said the KL4030 will go on all the CK10 series from them now. Very happy with it so far. Love the throttle link pedal.

Nice looking tractor. You're going to love it.