Price Check Kioti Price Comparison

[hookd]

So I'm in central Montana and thinking of pulling the trigger on CK2610, my local Kioti dealer is quoting me $20k flat for one with hst, fel, and 2 hydraulic remotes. He's also throwing in a set of pallet forks since this was a demo model and has 84 hours on it. I did some shopping around online and found a dealer in Salt Lake that's advertising CK3510's for $19500? My thought is if I can get 10 more hp for the same price and a weekend drive it's worth it. Just checking if you think the first price is fair and what your thoughts are on my choices. Thanks!

 

[nards444]

Internet price checks aren't worth the time tbh, what you can get in your area is what you can get. Some guy 2000 miles away saying he got this or that matters little, stick locally to finding good prices or as far as your willing to drive.

Those two tractors have the same frame and roughly can do the same things, the bigger tractor will merely provide more HP and PTO power which isnt bad. With that said also look into emissions the 2610 I believe doesnt have any the other does.

 

[Tractorable]

I’d say stick to a local dealer. If any issues pop up then you have a relationship with a dealer to get things done. Maybe use the internet price to see if your dealer will price match it on a CK3510.

Do you need the PTO horsepower? Will you be doing a lot of mowing? Would you rather have a tractor without all the emissions junk or more HP? What are your primary tasks for the tractor?

 

[hookd]

I'm really leaning to sticking with the 2610 to keep out of emissions crap. I don't really need the extra PTO hp, I already have a 5 foot brush hog, snowblower, box blade, and rototiller. I've always been of the mindset to buy the biggest you can afford at the time so that's what brought up the question. I also like our local dealers so we'll see if I can't use it to get a lower price. I'm replacing a mid 70's Kubota L260 and am still tossing around between the ck2610 and a Kubota l2501. Price is the same but Kubota has better financing and rebate incentives, Kioti looks to have better numbers in specs. I drive them both tomorrow so we'll see.

 

[rScotty]

You don't drive specs, you drive machinery. In your shoes I'd quit internet shopping and just try them out to see which works best for you. Maybe rent one over the weekend.
To compare makes is difficult. What I do is compare dealers... and the most accurate way to do that I know of is to take a look at their service department. Ask the dealer for a tour of his repair shop. If he's proud of his service dept. he is going to be glad to do so.
rScotty

 

[sodamo]

Sounds like the Kioti has quick attach and you’ll really like pallet forks.

 

[Beeenvenue]

Base price will vary across the country but in April I looked at the three SE models (2610, 3510, 4010) all with hst. The 3510 was $2200 above the 2610 and the 4010 was $1800 over the 3510. Another way to look at it was $244/hp to go to the 3510, but $360/hp to go to the 4010. Since the 3510 and 4010 are absolutely identical except ecm changes I picked the 3510. The occasional high grass bogs my 35hp down for a few seconds so I am glad I went 35hp but the 40 wouldn’t have been much use.

As far as tier 4 emissions read all the testimonials on here - it is a non issue these days. I just had my first regen at 41 hours and barely noticed it. Instead pick the features, power, and price point for you but don’t sweat the emissions

 

[blacklion66]

I have a old 1988 Kioti that is still a good tractor and follow two Kioti forums, it seems to me that Kioti is able to undercut other tractor prices, by poor quality control , poor design and using poor quality castings. Just my thoughts ☺

 

[hookd]

You seeing allot of issues with Kioti? I have a couple friends that have them and love them.

 

[hookd]

They both have quick attach, yes that was a must for this upgrade.

 

[jgedmond]

I have a old 1988 Kioti that is still a good tractor and follow two Kioti forums, it seems to me that Kioti is able to undercut other tractor prices, by poor quality control , poor design and using poor quality castings. Just my thoughts ☺

Must not be too bad if you kept it for 31 years and "it is still a good tractor". :confused3:

I decided on an NX5010C shuttle after looking at Kioti, JD, Kubota, Mahindra, and Massey. The design, features and fit / finish of the NX series are quite good (better in many respects) than the current competition. I will have to see on the QC and longevity after delivery and a few years down the road.

 

[nards444]

Must not be too bad if you kept it for 31 years and "it is still a good tractor". :confused3:

I decided on an NX5010C shuttle after looking at Kioti, JD, Kubota, Mahindra, and Massey. The design, features and fit / finish of the NX series are quite good (better in many respects) than the current competition. I will have to see on the QC and longevity after delivery and a few years down the road.

think he was joking. Truth is green and orange charge more because of name, they have also have more overheard in parts and dealer networks.

 

[nards444]

Like I said in other forums, almost bought a kioti really came down to the dealer just not answering calls or having anything in stock to look at, so went next door and got a Kubota. I was set on Kioti and started teetering towards Kubota was pricing. Kioti had attractive pricing up front on the base, but did notice that Kioti was more pricier when you started adding each one compared to JD or Kubota. Also pricing is a game on tractors difference can be thousands of dollars, or a lot per month difference, depending on what kind of pricing you take, reality is they also sort of come out equal either way. Point being though is by the time I added everything I wanted to the Kioti price gap was getting closer to the Kubota, the lots of money cheaper, turned into a few money cheaper. So keep that in mind, spec wise the tractors were very similar and the Kioti seemed quality to me. I did pay a little more for the Kioti but also got somethings that werent offered on the Kioti, so there was value.

 

[jgedmond]

think he was joking. Truth is green and orange charge more because of name, they have also have more overheard in parts and dealer networks.

I guess I am too literal, his dry humor flew right over my head :confused2: :mur:

Since I was paying cash, the free Kioti loader and cheaper options (2 remotes and 3rd function) made total cost out the door the lowest.

Glad I chose Kioti. :thumbsup:

 

[blacklion66]

You seeing allot of issues with Kioti? I have a couple friends that have them and love them.

Just this past week the casting on a backhoe, but a lot of this could be operator error. 1st time tractor operators often don't realize their machine is not indestructible.

 

[sodamo]

I have a old 1988 Kioti that is still a good tractor and follow two Kioti forums, it seems to me that Kioti is able to undercut other tractor prices, by poor quality control , poor design and using poor quality castings. Just my thoughts ☺

I’ll respectfully disagree. Last month I sold my 2005 CK30HST. I pretty much went thru it front to rear. It had been worked hard over the years and not as pretty as once. A constant was my telling my wife how well made. Sold it for about 90% what I paid for it.

 

[hookd]

Thanks for all the tips. I did not care for the Kubota tredle pedal and brake being on the same side. Along with the loader control position, and the 2 sets of hydraulic remotes sealed the deal for the Kioti. I got the local Kioti dealer to come pretty dammed close to the Salt Lake dealer on the CK3510 so I also got more hp than I originally planned. Can't wait to get it home and get to work!

 

[Robin Veerman]

I’ll respectfully disagree. Last month I sold my 2005 CK30HST. I pretty much went thru it front to rear. It had been worked hard over the years and not as pretty as once. A constant was my telling my wife how well made. Sold it for about 90% what I paid for it.

Good to hear it was a great tractor for you. How many hours on it, and what were some of the problems that you had over the years? (what to watch for on mine)
Thanks, Dutchy

 

[Beeenvenue]

Thanks for all the tips. I did not care for the Kubota tredle pedal and brake being on the same side. Along with the loader control position, and the 2 sets of hydraulic remotes sealed the deal for the Kioti. I got the local Kioti dealer to come pretty dammed close to the Salt Lake dealer on the CK3510 so I also got more hp than I originally planned. Can't wait to get it home and get to work!

As my first tractor I have had good luck through 60 hours with my 3510SE. As I said before - first regen at 40 hours was a non event, 10 minutes while I was at 2400 rpm anyway and except for the lights (and perhaps it dog bog down a little more in the high grass) I might not have even known. Based on how often I see my rpms drop I think I needed the extra HP more than I realized. Welcome to the club!

 

[sodamo]

Good to hear it was a great tractor for you. How many hours on it, and what were some of the problems that you had over the years? (what to watch for on mine)
Thanks, Dutchy

819 hours

Problems 2005-2019:
Breached sidewall of front tire, had to replace
Backhoe control valve o-rings had to be replaced twice
Replaced ignition switch twice
Replaced thermostat and fan belt
Emergency stop cable rusted, but cleaned up
Throttle linkage got sticky, but freed up
Parking brake light switch didn’t always release
Bottom of front grill rusted out, likely result of tree branch puncture.
Seat tension adjuster rusted to non usable
Broke off the hydraulic filter housing once and replaced
ATI quick attack handles got sloppy had to disassemble, clean, reassemble.
Bottom of loader bucket deformed from pounding fence posts.
Plastic PTO lever cover broke when I stepped on it, replaced.
Headlight lens got cloudy
Replaced battery twice

As you can see, 14 years of problems, problems, problems.
Probably should note that I bought the tractor in Ga and shipped to Hi just weeks after, so never truly had dealer support. Did own servicing and maintenance.

Wouldn’t have hesitated getting another Kioti but when I was ready no local (Maui & Oahu) inventory but local (BI) dealer had the LS I wanted in stock.

Best of luck with yours.