CK2610 FL2610, CK2610 FL4030, or CK3510 FL4010?

[bzincoto]

Need input on my direction regarding what tractor to go with. I scored a deal on Craig's list for a 2018 CK2610 HST with a FL2610 loader, 58 hours and the 50 hour service was done. $12,500, too good a deal not to grab. I really want the FL4030 but it will cost about $4,800 to upgrade. I can trade my unit for a 2017 CK3510 HST with a FL4010 loader that has 62 hours on it, I would need to add about $3k to make that deal. I am still waiting to see what it would cost to trade my unit for a new 2019 CK2610 HST with a FL4030, but it would be an option. My use is just road maintenance, I have about 80 acres but no mowing or PTO driven stuff, just moving gravel/road base and using a rear blade to grade and move snow. I'm guessing I don't need more HP, and I'm not sure if the emissions are an issue. but thought I'd ask for input. My driveway is pretty steep in places, but I'm guessing in low range the 2610 will work fine.

 

[bzincoto]

Question answered, ended up trading in the used 2018 for a new 2019 CK2610 HST with the FL4030. $16,375 with a 6' rear blade. I think this is the best solution to my needs, tractor arrives in two days. Excited!

 

[PEJ5]

Have fun with that new tractor. The bucket has a much higher quoted capacity but you will need to install ballast or a counterweight on the 3point hitch in order lift the 1800lbs quoted. I learned that mine would safely lift about 50% before the rear tires wanted to lift. Once I installed a concrete counterweight I was much more stable and comfortable moving loads around.

 

[bzincoto]

Thanks, rim guard is in my near future.

 

[DK35vince]

Why are they rating these loaders differently.
The FL2610 is rated at the pins at full height (the way most everyone else does)
The FL 4030 is at 59 inches (what the **** is that, playing games with the lift numbers)

http://www.kioti.com/products/attachments/front-end-loaders/kl2610/
KL4 Loader | Kioti Tractors

 

[PEJ5]

Why are they rating these loaders differently.
The FL2610 is rated at the pins at full height (the way most everyone else does)
The FL 4030 is at 59 inches (what the **** is that, playing games with the lift numbers)

http://www.kioti.com/products/attachments/front-end-loaders/kl2610/
KL43 Loader | Kioti Tractors

Interesting. Something has changed. I am confident that it used to say 1830lbs at full height. I bet someone can share the spec page from their KL4030 loader owners manual with specs that differ with the current website information.

 

[bzincoto]

 

[BrkMstr]

Nice unit - I believe you are missing a bracket that sits below you HST Pedals - it holds the hoses up against it - you can see where it attaches, The bracket came with my 2610 and my 3510 so I'm sure it standard with the loader

 

[bzincoto]

Thanks for the reply, I noticed that and wire tied them up. I contacted the dealer, he said the bracket is there but the zip tie must have broken. This is the "correct" picture he sent, is this like your setup?

 

[BrkMstr]