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Loooks good! Did you add the cylinder on the shute or is that a factor cylinder? If you added it I'm curious about the dimensions? Might have an application for a cylinder like that.. Thanks, E.

BukitCase - how did you do the surfacing? Thanks, E.

Check your manual and set the draft control lever to the "not used" postion. That should put it out of the way I would think? You don't need it unless you're using something like a plow. Some people use it with a box blade. The 3pt lever shouldn't be so stiff that you really have to grab it with...

Downsides are going over short hills/dips the tongue of the trailer will get raised up/lowered much more than compared to the trailer being hooked up close to the tractor. also turning the trailer will swing much more rapidly. (which can be a bonus as well) E.

I wouldn't over think it... I bolted a long enough 2 by 6 to the bucket of my little CK20 and used that to raise the trusses. Did the job no problem, I was working by myself so didn't have to worry about killing anyone. (that's a joke btw...) Really the main considerations are how high you'll...

Jeff, I don't have the cx2510 (I have the previous model) and I don't have the Kioti 3rd function - made my own. But... I'll take a stab at an answer for you: First off I don't believe unless things have changed that you can have more then one set of remotes on the CX2510. That option is...

i Believe the change over to your engine was 2016. Looks like my engine was used as a 28hp version for a few of the next model larger tractors. I need to see if I can adapt that linked pedal for my tractor. Would love that option! To get back to increasing power - I don't know that it will help...

I've the model prior to the CX2510 - for the most part it's the same machine (I think) other than the engine. Well and some minor cosmetic changes. I dunno that turning the engine up will help the hydraulic pumps much if any? But hopefully I'm wrong on that guess. I think they go to relief as is...

Actually I dunno if it's putting any more significant stress the way those are made. Looks good. But that's just my 2 cents lol. Personally I dunno if I'd want that much spacing but that's just a personal preference thing - do they offer different sizes? Couple other questions - I've never heard...

I've recently noticed a big increase in adds on this forum. I'm using Chrome on andriod tablet. The most annoying is the one that is goes black across the screen and the more you scroll the more it fills the screen up with no add in it but it says click here for the add! Lol. Ya, that's exactly...

To me a hydraulic top link is the answer. You can in seconds adjust the pitch of the blower so the cutting edge rides up and won't dig into the gravel. Then as winter progresses you can adjust it back down. This is also great if you don't have a perfectly flat driveway, places where there's a...

Do it. I did it with my little CK20 back in the day. Trusses for my 20x34 carport were all put in place using it. And I was working by myself... CK20 is rated at 1100lbs at the pins so really no different. only thing is make sure you've got a counter-weight on the back depending how heavy your...

I can't see going wrong with a beverage supplying tractor! Joking aside I imagine it'll be a good machine for you. E.

I'd go block heater as well. My previous and current came with it and it works very well. Suprised yours doesn't have one! Figured all Canadian tractors would have it. lol. E.

I don't know if there's actually a special tool but ya they are a royal pain to get out. Been there done that. I had one that came out no problem and others that drove me nuts. I wonder if you cut a thin bit of sheet metal to slide in to hold the tab back? E

I don't suppose anyone has a manual for the ck2510? Never seen it listed online. Thanks, E.

If I'm understanding what you're saying correctly when it goes up the 3pt lever is also moving up at the same time without you touching it? And then you have to move the lever back down? That shouldn't happen if that is the case? Normal 3pt operation if you set the lever to where you want it and...

I recently spoke to an electrician and he said putting a float on one leg of the 220v going to the pump will work and won't in any way hurt the pump. Which was my big concern of course otherwise I'd have to look at some other way to turn off the pump. The float is a simple easy way to do it...

So I finally got around to hooking up a gauge to my ck2510 and checked the hydraulic pressure, it's maxed at 2100psi. So... The question - how to adjust it to get it closer to what the max can\should be which I believe is +-2500psi. I know on other models the pressure relief is located at block...

It doesn't seem to matter how deep the wells are drilled. Same nasty water quality.. The float switch is exactly what I'm considering, just wondering if that on one lead of the 220v submersible pump will turn it on and off or off it'll damage the pump? E.

Okay, mostly not really tractor oriented other than I'll be using the tractor in some capacity I'm sure... but regardless I'm hoping to pick some brains! Situation - my house is fed by a shallow well, water quality is excellent. Any drilled well the quality isn't good, typically high Sulphur...

I came from the old version ck20s which was much slower so this did require an adjustment on my part but I way prefer the faster hydraulics, doing loader work is much quicker now. E.

I built my own and agree with what everyone has said about position. Has to be offset back and up. Now from my experience you have to then also make sure that you'll have clearance from the front hood or brush bar when you raise or lower the loader and rotate the grapple. I ended up having to...

There's no physical size difference between the 2 tractors you're considering, so as has been said the difference is power and therefore how fast you'll get work done. With regards to weight by the time you add a loader and loaded rear tires the bare tractor weight goes up significantly from...

Just to make sure things are clear.. the old ck20 (ck20, ck20s, ck20hst etc) became the ck2510 and now Kioti puts it in its own product line - the cx2510 of which that's the only tractor in that product line. It makes some sort of sense in that previously when it was part of the CK series (ck20...

On my ck2510 I pull the doors and the 2 side windows off, no ac option either. To be honest I really like it like that! So easy to jump in and out and the sun shade is nice lol. I don't do anything special to store them other than out of the way out of the weather. E.

Hmm, I wonder if the stabilizers can be bought. Can't stand thy turnbuckle. E.

Thanks rScotty! That all makes sense. I can very briefly deadhead one of the valves in that block which will then show the flow in the gauge. Good call on the quick connect option, certainly more money but won't break the bank and then I don't have to worry about the gauge getting broken. I'll...

I'm thinking about adding a pressure gauge to my hydraulic system, mostly to make sure it's running at or near the right system pressure for my tractor. I figure if I'm going to test the system I might as well just make the gauge be permanent. So does it matter where the gauge is? I'd like to...

Ck20 then ck2510 and now cx2510. Engine changes, loader changes, hydraulic pump improvements from ck2510 onward, cosmetic minor changes, rear end pretty much the same. From what I've seen first hand. E.

Have you got it all finished up yet? E.

Correct, with the top link attached don't leave it in A or B position. Once you've lengthened or shortened the top link to the desired length then move the lever back to center. Even if that's the full contraction or extension of the cylinder make sure you center the control. E.

That's normal. The ck20 has an over run clutch internal on the pto that makes that ratcheting sound when you press the clutch in - this allows whatever is connected to continue to spin down until it stops, otherwise a spinning implement attached to the pto would drive the tractor forward until...

I ran with the ck20s for almost 10 years. Loved it. But ultimately I let it go for a hydro unit. The biggest reasons for going hydro are I do a lot of loader work and while I can work that shifter like no one's business it's no shuttle shift and no where near as easy as the hydro. Thev other...

I suggest confirming that power is going to the relay that feeds the glow plugs and that the relay is actually working. I had a similar situation (different brand tractor but the concept is the same.) where my glow plugs would work randomly. I at first thought it was my relay because when I...

I'm not an expert but I believe if you left the rear remote dead-headed long enough it will damage the pump eventually? Anyway as you noted it decreases performance of upstream hydraulics and anything after it won't work. (3pth) Something to keep in mind if you're trying to figure out "what that...

As said above - pushing the lever all the way in either direction should cause it to hold in that position. You can feel it do so. Before you move the lever that far if you let go it should spring to center. At least I believe that's the common action for the remote option. And unless you've...

I had that blower, if you haven't already, clean the chute of any corrosion, re-paint, and make it as slick as you can. The other issue I found was the clearance on the impeller - look up options to tighten that clearance. Lastly I found it worked well enough if I didn't push it too hard. 540...

I'm with everyone saying a snowblower is the only way for all the same reasons. So what about a front mount blower? Either frame mounted or on the loader arms? And there's the rear pull-type blower but I don't know how big your tractor is - if it's big enough for one of those for the depth of...

I bought off of Amazon last year, just over $200 CAD for the adapter to skid steer quick attach. As said above, cut off ears from stock bucket, etc etc. Challenge with my tractor was the spacing as it's not a big tractor. Still I got it done. Way cheaper then going to the dealer - which I did do...

Do you eat bacon? Well I do, and collected big coffee tins of the bacon fat. Never had a use for the stuff till one day it dawned on me... The perfect for starter! Take an egg carton (I'm picky now and only get egg cartons that the bit that the egg sits in I like the ones that are like a nice...

I think likely you're right although I didn't bother to look in detail, timing was crap and I was rushed to replace the beams. Note I did soak the flattened top of the first beams with a lot of preservative. Incidentally the beam that didn't rot was actually in very good condition, it wouldn't...

7 Pages already! Nice! Well 2 more cents... I had a CK20s (loaded rears with a hoe) now a CK2510 cab, loaded rears and yes the same hoe has been hanging on the back... (sometimes) so total weight is under 4000lbs. Being a cheap-ass I cut down 2 big trembling aspens (poplar - crappy wood...)...

I've dug plenty with my little tractor, tooth bar transformed it, but reality is they aren't designed for "real" digging. Without argument they can if you take little careful bites, and have plenty of time as plenty of posters have outlined. Loaders are meant to drive into piles of material...

For those of you that have posted here with solar systems in the northern states - Michigan, Maine etc - can you let us know what your systems are producing right now? I'm in southern Ontario so basically I'll get the same amount of sun, I'm curious to know real world experience on what x size...

Lol when you said kid, I was expecting someone in primary school... (Hey I suppose he could be a teacher, he speaks really well.) All joking aside, great explanation on what's going on inside a hydrostatic transmission. Presumably what's going on inside larger tractors vs the garden tractor...

Understood. I'm not idling it if I need the tractor to actually do something other than move itself around the yard. But ignoring the actual work being done, assuming no heavy load, just moving the tractor on level ground, is there any possible damage and how\why by running a hydrostatic...

Can some one explain why a hydrostatic transmission (like what's in my tractor - Kioti CK2510) needs to be operated at an engine rpm higher then idle? I'm trying to understand how the pump will be damaged at low rpm? In my simple mind I'm just thinking the pump will simply be operating at a...

I would experiment - if the engine fires up without struggling without cycling the glow plugs then I don't see a need to cycle them. Engine design has a lot to do with that. Newer diesel's will fire up almost instantly vs older technology. For example my 2014 tractor the glow cycle is what I...

There was no diesel in this mix. (2 stroke mix 50:1) big ole whump. Our goal was get rid of all much fuel as quickly as we could lol. Like I said we used much more then was needed to light those piles. But good point, I'm not suggesting anyone do what we did... Not exactly the safest move. But...

When I was a forest fire fighter (lol almost 20 years ago!) at the end of the fire season (northern Ontario) we'd get tasked to burn some slash piles logging companies made - we'd take the remainder of stock mixed fuel (remember this is gov work - that mixed fuel would be deemed too old to use...

Pretty shocked that tire popped off. I wonder if the tire chain caught something? then either getting pulled by the Hough got it off or just wheel spin? Love the Hough btw. Can't imagine why I'd need one but I still want one! 😊 Oh - and so how much further did the swamp monster end up moving? I...

Hmmm I'm gonna look at my curl cylinder size vs my 25ton gas splitter! My only concern would be those nasty "Y" shaped logs where the wood grain curves and my splitter ends up cutting thru the grain. (I've not found a single chunk of wood it couldn't split - it'll "cut" thru anything that has...

With loaded rear tires you'll get closer the the max lifting capacity of the tractor but it'll still be very light if you're lifting right at the max and likely lift a rear wheel or 2. I find for most jobs it's a none issue. (Bucket of dirt, gravel etc) Remember you'll be able to lift something...

Lol, I remove my doors and side windows for 3 seasons! (I leave the front and rear on as they are a pain to remove as I'd have to deal with the wiper/motors.) In fact I just put them back in last week. I love having the cab in the winter for snow blowing not to mention the warmth, but the rest...

It will only be flat to the ground when the ground travelled over is flat - by that I mean if the driveway starts to slope upwards (uphill) then the ground in front of the tractor (under the blade) is higher then what's directly under the tractor, to compensate the loader will have to be raised...

A hydraulic top link transforms a rear blower. first few times I clear the driveway I tilt the blower back until the driveway (crushed asphalt in my case) is frozen, blower never digs in. then once the ground is frozen hard I can tilt it back down. I also clear a trail where the ground is...

I've the ck2510 cab - previous model but pretty much the same. Loaded rears - I didn't opt for the beef version lol - anyway jokes aside I've no issues with it working on slopes, I've cut a steep slope on one of my hills that's at least a 20% grade, handles that no problem. I used to clear a...

Check with Home Michigan Iron & Equipment Morrice, MI (855) 265-4590 I've no affiliation with them (hell I'm in Canada! lol) - but I have found them to be very helpful - I've found tons of info on my tractor from them and I've seen plenty of others on this site have been helped by them. E.

I made one for my Kioti CK20s and now use it on the CK2510 that I replaced the CK20s with. the grapple is on the front more than the stock bucket. From logging, to moving brush to moving stumps, rocks, well anything I can grab it makes jobs so much easier and quicker. If you can afford one my...

Be fun if you could work with that half size one and toss it in the bog as well, looking up to it's big mommy... lol. Looks like a fun project, nice work! E.

I would swap the loader quick connections for the bucket quick connections. See if the problem remains the same or not. If it stays the same then the problem is likely with the cylinders as outlined. If the bucket functions properly and now the loader arms don't move then the problem is with the...

At least on the CK2510 it's just a standard relay you can get anywhere. More importantly in my case is why the relay failed - turned out it was the plug that the relay goes into. (I never expected that - given there's nothing to the plug!) So if your relay fails check that plug - one pin wasn't...

I strongly advise you to look at the plug that the relay(s) connect to. I had the exact same problem - tractor suddenly became hard to start when cold, replaced relay, everything was fine, then next day not... Changed relay, all good, then not... Tested the relays, all good, swapped them...

Check with your electrical provider - mine sends me text updates, I think I signed up for that but it's been so long I don't even remember doing it now! Anyway they text as soon as there's a problem that could be impacting my service, text with update on expected repair time and text when it's...

That won't work then. Loader is only rated to lift 1835lbs. E.

If the loader has the capacity to lift it even an inch off the truck bed then it can be lowered in a controlled manner assuming the operator knows how to feather the controls lightly. Also depending how close to the limits of the loader you're at when moving pallets - if you can tilt the pallet...

Be confident with what you choose, sounds like the Branson will be a winner. Don't worry about resell - it's not a car, you won't be selling it any time soon! Reality is likely if you do sell it one day you'll do well vs what you paid. E.

Personally I'd strongly not recommend anything larger then the original selection!!! 3 acres is tiny, and even the potential extra 4 acres doesn't add much. The unmaintained road after you've done the hard work the first time all you'll be doing is basic maintenance to it that won't be much work...

Hmmm quick google looking for pics of the mower I don't see those brackets on the underside of the deck? I wonder if your deck has been modified? I'd definitely go back to the dealer and get confirmation. Ultimately if you want that deck to cut lower something has to be changed - either the...

I don't have a finishing mower so I'm not of much help but I'd suggest asking the dealer you bought it from to confirm what the height range is for that mower deck and see if that is the same as what yours can do. Secondly see if those wheels are the stock ones that came on the deck? Maybe they...

not the greatest pic but there ya go! The black relay near the top center of the photo below the green tag is the one I replaced, the blue one a little below it is the other one. Hope that helps. E.

The relay is generic so you could get that anywhere, likely cheaper then the dealer. Not sure if that's the case with the glow plugs. I'll check my invoice - they were something like $47 CAD? That's per plug, I don't remember exactly! Under $50 each. When I get home I'll try to remember to snap...

Lol yep. Well the dealer said they would take them back if I didn't open the package. For what they are worth I might hang on to them. Save me the trip one day in the middle of a winter to go get them from the dealer! (Or find out that they don't have stock.) E.

Fyi for anyone troubleshooting a difficult to start ck2510 (or I'm sure other models) - my dash would show the glow plug light, it would stay on the typical amount of time, but then turning the key right afterwards the engine would have to turn over a lot before finally stuttering to a start...

Lol poor Tacoma! But that aside great real world demo. You could see when he had it lifted where there 4 foot width was across the forks the loader was working but well in it's limits for the height raised, and could easily go a fair bit higher. When he switched it so the 4 foot length was in...

I'm in the same boat! I bought a new (used) tractor and couldn't resist the deal for the blower that came with it - my old tractor also had a blower which worked fine but it's circa 1970's at a wild guess vs the new (used) blower that's likely less then 10 years old... The newer blower has a...

While I haven't made a study of all Kioti Tractors I don't believe your tractor didn't come with float!!! I would contact another dealer to confirm this. But given my first Kioti (2012 CK20s - at the time the smallest and without question one of the simplest machines out there!) had float, and...

If anyone has a CK2510 cab unit and has the Kioti backhoe on it could you snap a couple pic's of the bracket that the backhoe frame hooks into at the front of the frame? (the bracket is at the mid-point of the tractor, attached to the loader frame.) I'm trying to understand how they add the...

I keep wondering about putting one in place of a backhoe bucket... You'd want it to be able to rotate as well though. E.

Regarding your stacking area as Gordon Gould said having a method of keeping this year and next separated is key - myself I'm stacking between carport posts which are just over 8' apart. My suggestion looking at your storage area would be do something similar to what I do - I use wood pallets...

Your comment about being challenged to get ahead of more than the season - For myself the answer to that was having more than enough place to store multiple years in advance. With that in place (and easy to fill) as others have mentioned a regular splitter (gas stand alone unit that goes...

I believe the only option to get it functioning properly again is to pull off the rear remote, disassemble, clean and reinstall. All of which other than time consuming isn't a big deal assuming you're comfortable working wrenches. Just make sure once you've got the remote out that you do the...

Great post thanks! So to sum up the bigger cylinder takes twice as much time to move but that allows it to apply twice as much force assuming the remainder of the hydraulic system remaining the same. So theoretically if one were still interested in playing the game you'd look for a cylinder that...

LD1 - some good info there, thanks. One question - so just because the cylinders are capable of pushing 24500# vs the stock 12300# is the hydraulic pump capable of getting the cylinder to that maximum? Showing my ignorance here - I understand that a cylinder would have a max it can push but I...

Curious if you actually got the kit? If so do you mind letting us know how much? Thanks, E

I'm surprised there isn't a crazy long slew of replies here lol! Both the kind interested in what you did and those condemning the whole idea... (Although you clearly outlined all the dangers!) Sooo all that aside, I'm curious to know how it's been working for you, have you done any tests to...

Keep us posted if you do the work yourself. Mine aren't leaking but hey things happen! I did have a leak on my rear left axle which I dealt with myself. I'm sure like the front it's simply a seal that needs replacing. because I had it apart I replaced the 2 bearings at the same time. Minimal...

Well damn. I had to fire up the googlizer. I was convinced it was code to install outlets ground down. But that doesn't appear to be the case. (unless it's a local by-law in the odd place here or there) Plenty of arguments for both ways. Without question I guess it's safe to say the "normal"...

I made my bridge 8 years ago, took a couple large trembling aspen trees to make the 2 main logs (maybe 12-14 foot span, can't remember) chainsawed the tops flat, laid 2x6 across them and then laid another 2 lines perpendicular to those. (basically where the tractor tires go) heavily coated the...

I've pretty much finished making one myself and I've only simple tools. (Old ac tombstone stick welder, torches, angle grinderd, drill press and determination to learn lol) I followed the euro global design but only did due to specific reasons in my situation. If you're planning on getting...

I built mine 5 years ago, but only 8' under the trusses. 6x6 in ground 4', at the base 2x6 scabbed on the sides - building inspector explained those act as anchors. 2'x2'x 9" concrete footing, no concrete around posts - per inspector that only acts like a bucket around a post - holding water and...

If you're only occasionally swapping the bucket for something else I'd stick with the pins. I did for almost 9 years. (Now I'm just finishing building a quick attach system, but I've now got enough stuff that I sway back and forth between that it's worth it.) If I'm correct your tractor isn't...

I "made" mine - bought the teeth, 1/2 flat stock, couple bolts (one per side to hold it in place) crank up the ole stick welder and done. Real easy to take on/off, as mentioned prior digs a lot more with teeth on but some jobs you want a flat edge so nice to have both options. Most of the time...

If your loader is rated for less then 2k then buying forks that can lift more than 2k is not only a waste of money but will also further limit how much weight you'll be able to lift as the higher capacity forks will be heavier robbing you of load lift capacity. Well at least that's how I'd look...

I don't have either but I did put a different brand hoe onto my brand tractor. Basically look at the weight comparison between the stock hoe for your tractor vs what you're looking at, and compare the operating spec's. If all of the above are similar then aside from fabrication skills you should...

Does Yanmar have an adapter to go to skid steer? Or see if there's an aftermarket company that makes an adapter to go Yanmar to SS - then you can hook any ss attachment to your tractor plus keep your tractor/bucket as stock. The above adds a bit of weight/offset to your loader which would...

Green Dealer as in JD I'm assuming? Thanks, E.

If my understanding is correct then if the backhoe doesn't have a low pressure return to tank line as well then you have to run it off the rear remotes as that valve return to tank low pressure line will handle those needs for the backhoe valve. Plus what I was saying earlier is that if you...

That prop shaft has a collar like you said - and yes there's supposed to be a spring pin in it mine was either missing or broken can't remember anyway - replaced the pin and problem fixed. Otherwise it won't fully engage or can slip off or not engage at all.

I'll second what KOua said - my Kioti has a hook to hold the clutch when it's not in use and my manual states to always use it when the tractor isn't used. Not a big deal if you're using the tractor daily but if it's parked for any length of time it would be very important to use. Second to that...

If the backhoe only has 2 high pressure lines and no return to tank line then I'd simply hook it into one of your rear remotes. Therefore permanently plumb the high pressure lines for the valves. Idle thought - how about a 4 valve block instead of 2 and add a joystick kit to 2 of those valves...

I'm assuming you've got quick disconnects for the loader and bucket. swap the 2 circuits so that the valve that rotated the bucket now lifts/lowers the loader arms. If the loader still acts like before (getting stuck) then as indicated above it's the quick connect male end going to the loader...

While only slightly more expensive - an alternative is a hydraulic top link - I tilt my blower back just the right amount at the start of the season and can easily adjust as I blow to accommodate any dips etc and I can also tip the other way later in the season. And of course it's something I...

Good question Tractor guy, to be honest I didn't even look at the John Deere system before I got into this because of the cost. I'd have to adapt it to the Kioti given I'm sure the loader arms wouldn't be the same width. After I'd started building and was looking for other info I did see more...

The weight issue was a big one that took me to building my own system given my tractor is small and I don't want to loose any more lifting capacity then I need to. Plus I think once it's done my bucket won't sit any further away from the arms than when pinned on. Again helping with lifting...

Thanks, yes that all makes total sense. I've got a lot of it built, I was debating about the hard stop option but ya makes sense. I'll set it up so whatever is attached will bottom out and then the pins can slide thru with no resistance. The only time the pins take force is say back dragging...

I can't say I've even considered it? To begin with when I don't have the top link attached to anything I have it fully retracted as I don't like to leave the shaft exposed if I don't have to - which means when I do touch it\hold it I'm holding the body, not the shaft so in no way can I pinch my...

Thanks guys! Ptsg - on your bucket you've got what looks like a bumper - does that make\stay in contact once it's attached? I see on the forks it looks like the only points of contact are the 4 connect points? Redman135 - so like above the only contact points are the 4 mount points? Ya I was...

Awesome thanks, much appreciated! E.

Oh the hydraulic is way way easier to hook up! I hook up the 2 lower arms, then holding the top link I extend or retract the top link till it lines up, pop the pin in and done. Alternatively I've also hooked the toplink up first, then retracting/extending it as needed to help align the lower...

Hi all, I'm building a quick attach system for my tractor, and I'm basically using the same method as Euro/Global as I like how it functions. (Ya I know why not SS? My choice, I'm going custom made by me because it'll be lighter and I already have everything I want so not likely to rent an SS...

Depends on how your backhoe is hooked up to the tractor - if the backhoe uses a set of your regular rear remotes then yes but if you've got a dedicated connection I would think not? I've not had personal experience with those but my understanding is they are essentially a power beyond connection...

While cruising this great forum I came across a discussion about front hydraulic snowblowers - biggest issue for smaller tractors being the lack of gpm at the pump to even consider such an option. Then along comes this company: Sheyenne Tooling & Manufacturing - Compact Tractor Snowblower And...

Has anyone disassembled their rear remote valve on a kioti? Mine is sticking when moved in either direction It has detent feature which still works but when I try to return the lever to center it takes a huge amount of force to get it to move - once it is moved fractionally it springs back to...

Hi all, I needed new tires for my JD 318, need decent traction given some of the areas I mow plus I use the tiller as well so I wanted the bar type (ag) style tires. Looked around, including the local dealers and there was nothing reasonably priced. Of course being in Canada means some of the...

Hi all, just wanted to post up a quick comment to say I got the firewall insulation kit from John Lang, and he does a great job. Very good directions, good prompt service. And for those you that haven't replaced or looked at the state of your firewall insulation it's a good idea to check it. I...

Anyone have any experience with a Universal 453? (4x4 version think maybe it's called a 453dt) Going to go look at one for a friend. What's the good\bad\ugly about these tractors? Thanks, E.

For those like me that want more than the one rear remote on a CK20 there's no option other than to do it yourself. So I did. The below pic shows where the hardline comes from the loader valve to the rear of the tractor to feed the rear remote and 3pth, my index finger points to it, and my baby...

Here's another vote for finding a good hydraulic shop when doing this kind of project!!! I took the connector pictured in my previous post and much to my surprise and pleasure they had adapters to hook onto my hardline end!! So I've now got a 90 to go from the above pictured connector back to...

As tomorrow doesn't look like a good day for working I pulled out the connector that is between the hardline at the back and the 3pt. Going to take it to a hydraulic shop and see what they can do to marry it up. I agree that trying to match up something to the end of the hardline could be tough...

Thanks N2DFire! Great write-up. For some reason I didn't get notified that you'd posted up so I'm only seeing this now. I pulled my seat up as I couldn't remember accurately how things looked there since it's been years since I added the rear remote. The one interesting thing I noted (see...

Here's a drawing - shows the loader valve and the hard line that goes back to the remote valve. #6 is the remote valve So as I see it the only way I could really do this would be to cut that hard line, then connect a line to it go to the new valve, then out that valve and connect to the other...

Hi all, I just picked up a 3 spool to add 3 remotes to my tractor - Kioti Ck20s. Currently it's got the stock one remote (no factory option for more) which I use for the hydraulic top link or the backhoe when mounted. My plan is to hook up the 3 spool just like the backhoe hooks up - I'll hook...

Ok so I like working in the heat lol. Nothing like cutting and splitting wood to get a good sweat going. Also making my little ck20 sweat pretty good. I'm working in my maple forest where I make a little maple syrup. One good sized maple died so I brought it down for firewood. The chunk in the...

Does anyone know if there's such a valve? 3 spool, spring return to center, and indent at full application that will hold each valve open until manually pulled out of the indent? Thanks, E.

Finally got to cleaning up some of the ice storm damage from a storm we had in April. I've just build the skidding attachment which is supposed to have my hydraulic winch on it as well but that's temporarily outta commission due to bad solenoids. Still the skidding logs worked out really good...

Well as luck would have it the solenoids on the winch need replacing so until I can order/get those the winch is out of action. So I unbolted it and used what I'd made to skid a bunch of logs. Wow did it ever work great. Having the hydraulic toplink makes it really work well though. That...

Nice. Love the simplicity. My only question (and keep in mind I'm not an expert here!) is how well that toplink will handle the forces put on it? I kinda feel your setup is stronger then a 3pth setup but not as strong as a typical subframe setup? Only because the rear doesn't have a solid frame...

More progress yesterday, and as usual couple steps forward one step back... I got the "arm" built, test fitted was all perfect. It's designed to drop down and then pin on. it pins on separately from the winch which also pins onto the frame. The reason everything can come off is I'm making the...

Well after earlier posts about winching logs etc we had a bad ice storm in my area so I decided it was time to build something I've thought about for years. Namely take the hydraulic winch (10,500 Milemarker) off my Jeep and set it up for use on my tractor. (Ck20s) Yep I know it's not a fast...

Here's the pin on attachment. not the greatest shots but hey it's pretty simple you'll get the idea. Really the only annoying part is making the bit with the "ears" that holds the Kioti Pin in place from turning. E.

I'll have to snap a couple better pic's all I could find was the one below. I'm assuming since you have a Bobcat your loader and the pins are identical to mine - the trickiest part of making the pin on fork frame was accommodating the pins since the one side fits into a slot which keeps them...

I also started out using lumber as a simple fork, works decent enough. Eventually though I wanted to pick up pallets and that means thinner forks so time to upgrade! Given you've got hooks on your bucket already you can consider the route I took. (which was an idea I got from another member on...

No way my little cut will lift any of those pallets lol. Mine will lift a little over a quarter of a full cord, and to get it to full height not more than a 5th of a full cord. (hardwood like maple/oak with say 25% moisture in it.) That's been the first time I've been just a little disappointed...

Thanks KG, here's a crap pic of the rear bracket: Not a great pic sorry - but if you can make it out you'll see I followed Kioti's example and added to the stock pull-bar bracket and made it similar to Kioti's backhoe frame bracket. The big difference is that if you can make out the tip of my...

New Holland Backhoe blues that is! :) I found a good deal on a NH 915 backhoe - it came with the subframe for a NH tractor. After checking it out I figured it was close enough in spec to what the Kioti CK20s normally runs for a backhoe so I went for it. Then the obvious challenge of making it...

Could some one give me measurements from the bottom of their backhoe frame to the ground both at the front and the rear. (The low point at the rear not where the frame steps up) I picked up an NH backhoe with it's own frame I'm just debating if it's worth modifying the frame for my tractor or...

All ready for the winter here. (got this done last month) Been a bit of a process: The long term goal is a large carport (waiting on permits) where all the wood is stacked, and then the perimeter will get stacked 2 high with the firewood "cradles" that I made out of 3 pallets each. (there's a 2...

Hi all, I've been searching and will continue searching for a post that some one here posted up of a set of forks he made that went on his bucket and on the 3pth - as I recall it was a set of forks that at the top he put a bar across just behind the top edge and that then he could curl the...

So I go thru a fair amount of wood each year (when I'm home it's the primary source of heat in the house) and usually I'm happy splitting with an axe - I generally don't get stuff that too large so the amount of splitting isn't crazy, well except the last load of butt end logs and other crazy...

I've been using my Ck20s (gear shift model) for close to 2.5 years now, and one thing I'd resisted getting was a snowblower for it thinking that given the lack of live pto and the minimal reverse gear speeds it wouldn't work that good - so I'd been using a blade on the back along with the...

Anyone with a ck20s (manual) using a snowblower? I've been using a blade on the back but have been debating getting a snowblower. But I'm wondering how well it will work given the reverse gear ratios? Wondering if low will be too slow and hi will be too fast? Anyone with experience? Thanks, E.

Hi all, I'm making one of those concrete filled barrels as a counter weight for my tractor - an opinions on filling it with concrete - do it all in one go or do it in stages and let the concrete set up in each stage? Thanks, E.

Ok, ya, I apologize, another can of worms here... So I'm at 200hrs with my ck20s (manual) and according to my manual it says change filter at 200hrs and if I remember right in one part I think it also said do the hydraulic oil as well? (But not in that maintenance schedule graph) I find it odd...