Highbeam
Super Member
"thanks for the replies - looks like the 30 is the way to go for me - will it run for a day on one tank of gas? Also, what are "rear remotes" for and should I get them?"
No, it will not work all day on one tank. I have to add 5 gallons every 6 hours or so of real work. I think it is a 7 or 8 gallon tank. If you like to run it real low and you only work for 8 hours then your could probably get by. I always bring one 5 gallon jug of diesel and a full tractor tank when I go to work for the day. Of course this time of year we get light for 15 hours a day.
Rear remotes are extra hydraulic outlets at the rear of the tractor. They are controlled from the operators seat by levers mounted near your right hand in stock openings. I wish I had ordered two of them for the purpose of a top and tilt, and to control a front mounted grapple. Folks also use them to power log splitters and anything else needing hydraulics. Oh, and you will want at least one remote to run the backhoe. At least get that one or you'll be sorry. You chose a great backhoe, I'm already jealous.
For the purpose of lifting heavy things with the loader, if you can lift it then the front tires can take it. Kioti actually lists 700 lbs of ballast on the 3ph as needed for loader work so a ballast box or heavy implement (I use my boxblade, a backhoe will work) on the 3ph will take the place of loaded tires. Imagine a teeter totter with the fulcrum being the front axle, you need something heavy on the back to keep things working right. Loaded tires have some other benefits that don't apply to loader work.
1500 lbs is alot. If that's a real weight then I would be sure your chosen loader can do it. I don't think the CK30 can.
No, it will not work all day on one tank. I have to add 5 gallons every 6 hours or so of real work. I think it is a 7 or 8 gallon tank. If you like to run it real low and you only work for 8 hours then your could probably get by. I always bring one 5 gallon jug of diesel and a full tractor tank when I go to work for the day. Of course this time of year we get light for 15 hours a day.
Rear remotes are extra hydraulic outlets at the rear of the tractor. They are controlled from the operators seat by levers mounted near your right hand in stock openings. I wish I had ordered two of them for the purpose of a top and tilt, and to control a front mounted grapple. Folks also use them to power log splitters and anything else needing hydraulics. Oh, and you will want at least one remote to run the backhoe. At least get that one or you'll be sorry. You chose a great backhoe, I'm already jealous.
For the purpose of lifting heavy things with the loader, if you can lift it then the front tires can take it. Kioti actually lists 700 lbs of ballast on the 3ph as needed for loader work so a ballast box or heavy implement (I use my boxblade, a backhoe will work) on the 3ph will take the place of loaded tires. Imagine a teeter totter with the fulcrum being the front axle, you need something heavy on the back to keep things working right. Loaded tires have some other benefits that don't apply to loader work.
1500 lbs is alot. If that's a real weight then I would be sure your chosen loader can do it. I don't think the CK30 can.
