Debating on 2620 cab or a zero turn

[MesaAZguy]

Thank you!

Well, with work going on in the house and the little shop garage being full of stuff, I have no where to put this thing. Aside from that, I don't want the trades to think I am rich. You get the idea...Shiny delivered tractor equates to one having money and thus their bills go up!
That said, I am really looking forward to putting it to work.

 

[IH3444]

That's a good move. Do you mind me asking what your package cost, and who is your Kioti dealer?

 

[paulsharvey]

Did you get the mid PTO? I didn't even know that was available until another thread about ck2610 vs ck2620; and apparently mid PTO could be ordered on either.

Either way, you wouldn't be able to have back hoe and mower attached at same time.

 

[MesaAZguy]

I don’t think it has the mid PTO. From my understanding it is either factory ordered or the dealer can install one. My package came out to 33k out the door which includes a 4k finish mower. I put down 5k to keep it under 375 a month. Selling dealer was S&H Farm in Rogersville MO. Great service, knowledgeable staff and absolutely no pressure. I kind of knew what I wanted and what I wanted to spend.
I did get a quote for the backhoe today at $9600 so that’s gonna wait. Not that important at this time and if needed, I would be best to hire out any trenching or foundation digging.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Did you get the mid PTO? I didn't even know that was available until another thread about ck2610 vs ck2620; and apparently mid PTO could be ordered on either.

Either way, you wouldn't be able to have back hoe and mower attached at same time.

The mid-PTO is an option, but at least when I purchased my CK2610, the only available option for it was the front-mounted snowblower. Oddly enough, Bobcat makes a mid-mount mower for their CK clone, and I've always wondered how easy it would be to adapt it to a Kioti.

If I had the mid-PTO I might have looked into it, but since I don't it'll just be thought.

OP, congratulations on the new CK2620; don't let the two week wait get you down, lol, it'll go by before you know it. No, that's a lie, it's going to feel like forever- but it's worth it.

Do you know which loader it's coming with? KL4030 or KL4030C?

I kick myself for not getting the backhoe too; I didn't need it, and it's expensive- but it would never have been cheaper than to have it included from the start.

 

[IH3444]

Web site I look at.

CK2620se CAB - Nolt's Power

DESCRIPTION MAIN FEATURES Engine Gross Power: 24.5 hp (18.2 kW) PTO Type: Independent Transmission Type: HST Shuttle: N/A KIOTI Diesel Engine Power Steering Single Lever Joystick 3-Point Control Lever FEATURES KIOTI Diesel Engine The 24.5 hp (18.3 kW) diesel engine provides powerful...

buildmytractor.noltspower.com

 

[part-time-Farmer-NC]

Thank you for all the replies. While I do agree that a Zero turn would be the superior choice, I am wanting a do it all machine and the tractor would be more useful. I don't mind taking time to mow the properties. I enjoy being outdoors but not in weather hence, the climate controlled cab. As I get older, dust and pollen wreak havoc on me despite enjoying yard work. Today I signed the papers on a Kioti 2620 cab tractor with loader, 72" woods finish mower and pallet forks. This will get me started. A grapple would be nice but once the trees are cleared, it would sit so I may see about renting that implement. A backhoe would be a dream but those are up there in price. Having said all that, I will still look into a used Zero turn mower however my preliminary search has found a few that although cheap at around 3k, they are well used with the lowest at 1200 hours and all beat up including the engine plastic covers. I tend to keep my things well cared for and shiny. It will be delivered in two weeks. I have work going on in the house and do not want the trades to think I am rich and thus have their bills go up. What's the saying? "Green eyed monster?"

Looking forward to "playing" with this thing. It will be put to work almost immediately. Any recommendations on implements that can dig out woody shrubs and small trees?

Congrats on the new ride. Nothing like new machines to keep a smile on your face. I think you made the right choice. Mowing is a project based task. And while best done with the tool designed to do it faster a tractor adds so much more versatility to other things.

You'll be dreaming up ideas/projects to utilize that new ride soon enough. If you don't the wife will... or at least mine does.

 

[MesaAZguy]

The loader is not the “C” version. I’m not at all concerned since I highly doubt I’ll lift anything over 1000lbs. My bus engine is 3800lbs so this tractor is ruled out for servicing it!

I already bought fork lift attachment and a three toothed stump bucket. I’m good for a while. Well almost. I would have liked the backhoe but it wasn’t the deal breaker for now

 

[IH3444]

"C" version looks to have been recalled.

KIOTI KL4030 vs KL4030C loader?

I just picked up a CK2610 HST yesterday from my local dealer. It had KL4030C loader with a 66" bucket. He told me it was the same as the KL4030, the C just referred to where it was made. After getting it home I found on this site that the C model is the one made for the Canadian market...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[BigBlue1]

If you have any other needs besides mowing then your analysis shouldn't include the zero-turn. That said, a CUT the size of the 2620 is WAY different than a normal yard mower. Does your mowed area allow for the (lack of) maneuverability of a CUT that big? Will that tractor leave ruts in your lawn when the ground is wet? In my opinion a CUT is a horrible unit for mowing unless you're mowing large volumes of rough land like a pasture. For 3 acres I'd suggest you get a CUT and a cheap zero-turn or lawn tractor and separate the duties. If you can only buy one then the CUT wins. But generally for the cost of a CUT mower deck you can buy a cheap dedicated lawn mower.