CK2620 to CK4020 or more

[34Willys]

My warranty is up in November, so I'm interested. Bought the 2610 lower HP because I only planned on dirt work and logging winch/grapple. We ended up moving to a new property that needs mowing, tilling, and chipping...... so, interested in boosting up the power, too.
Patrick

 

[JetDoctor1]

Out of curiosity, did it quiet down any after your tweaking?

Not that I really need more power in the 2620 I recently bought. It puts the BX25D to shame just by being heavier, its primary task being backhoe usage.

Have only used the Kioti twice so far (still under 5 hrs) and some say it could quiet down a bit by itself over time.

The hydro power of these guy's are great. my next implement is gonna be the backhoe. How do you like yours?

 

[JetDoctor1]

My warranty is up in November, so I'm interested. Bought the 2610 lower HP because I only planned on dirt work and logging winch/grapple. We ended up moving to a new property that needs mowing, tilling, and chipping...... so, interested in boosting up the power, too.
Patrick

I went 3 turns out on the fuel screw and took .60mm of shims out from under the injection pump for a total of 4 deg advanced. Seems to be very happy there.

 

[34Willys]

Thanks! I'll be awaiting your dyno results.
Also, guessing from your handle, howdy from a fellow A&P.

Patrick

 

[JetDoctor1]

Add cetane boost. Diesel in North America is barely above 40. 50-55 is ideal…
My 2014 CK30HST is relatively quiet running AMSOIL injector clean&cetane boost.
I’ve Been using it for about 6 years and noticed the difference right away.

I have used Diesel Kleen (silver bottle) in both my 2004 VW Jetta TDI Diesel that I bought new in 04 and now has 420,000 mi on it and in the Kioti. With the ULSD diesels really need the extra lube and cetane boost.

 

[JetDoctor1]

Thanks! I'll be awaiting your dyno results.
Also, guessing from your handle, howdy from a fellow A&P.

Patrick

I'll get r done brother. How's the wrench turning in Oregon?

 

[Too many Kubotas]

The hydro power of these guy's are great. my next implement is gonna be the backhoe. How do you like yours?

I like it a lot. As mentioned, it's not even comparable to a BX25D (which has the same HP), but that's mostly due to the extra weight.

Now, the Kioti backhoe has many other things I prefer over the Kubota's, like that the levers for the outriggers work in the correct direction - away is down, like it should be. Built in outrigger restraints is another nice touch.

Don't get me wrong, it's not a replacement for a Case 580, but great for smaller jobs. For example, today I needed to create space for 4- as I had extended a drainage ditch culvert.

Yesterday I pecked away at it with the BX25D, just to make room around the culvert, but had I not used the Kioti today I'd probably still been out there working at it. And a Case 580 would've been severe overkill and taken longer to keep repositioning.

When you get ready to install the backhoe, PM me. It's not hard, but the instructions are dismal.

 

[JetDoctor1]

I like it a lot. As mentioned, it's not even comparable to a BX25D (which has the same HP), but that's mostly due to the extra weight.

Now, the Kioti backhoe has many other things I prefer over the Kubota's, like that the levers for the outriggers work in the correct direction - away is down, like it should be. Built in outrigger restraints is another nice touch.

Don't get me wrong, it's not a replacement for a Case 580, but great for smaller jobs. For example, today I needed to create space for 4- as I had extended a drainage ditch culvert.

Yesterday I pecked away at it with the BX25D, just to make room around the culvert, but had I not used the Kioti today I'd probably still been out there working at it. And a Case 580 would've been severe overkill and taken longer to keep repositioning.

When you get ready to install the backhoe, PM me. It's not hard, but the instructions are dismal.

Sounds like its just the tool I need. I will definitely be in touch. Thanks.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Another thing. Apparently the backhoe comes with a 7" bucket, which to me would've been all but useless.

Thankfully the dealer was nice enough to give me a 16" one instead, which is just about perfect for my needs.

 

[JetDoctor1]

Another thing. Apparently the backhoe comes with a 7" bucket, which to me would've been all but useless.

Thankfully the dealer was nice enough to give me a 16" one instead, which is just about perfect for my needs.

Oh wow that thing has enough power to scoup a 16" bucket!!!