Just Purchased CK2610- My Initial Thoughts

[George2615]

Welcome to TBN and congrats on your new tractor..

When your bucket is level use paint and paint a band around the rod. If you cut it then it may not be long enough to stay in the tube and tape around the rod would soon disappear.

Others have answered about the stiff range selector. Being in 4WD may also cause it to be hard to shift but most probable is it is new.

Most don't come with a 4WD indicator light but if you're a handy DIY'er one can be added with a switch, gauge and some wiring. I added one to my LS and also a digital voltmeter. Same can be said for adding a switch and light for the parking brake. Without a light it will be easy to forget and drive off with the brake still on...

The PTO will probably have a dash light come on when in use.

 

[DaveNJ]

I looked really hard at the CK's when buying and it ended up a solid #2 on my list for functionality and value. Local dealers for Kioti and LS were both good. Pricing and standard features on the LS XJ were slightly better but I have no doubt that the CK would have served me just as well.

 

[Dieseldash]

I didn稚 know you could get the upgraded KL4010 loader with the ck2610. How did you work that out with the dealer?

Nice looking tractor!! How do you like the Turfs so far?

 

[crfowler]

Just got mine today... it's pouring with rain today though :confused3:

 

[cphilip]

I pulled a stuck Chevy 2500 out of the mud with mine today.... hauled up about 200 feet up a slippery slope.

 

[3rd Coast]

I looked really hard at the CK's when buying and it ended up a solid #2 on my list for functionality and value. Local dealers for Kioti and LS were both good. Pricing and standard features on the LS XJ were slightly better but I have no doubt that the CK would have served me just as well.

I'm with ya. Honestly the XJ is all I really needed. Could have gotten the back ho with it for less than I paid for the Kioti setup. It all came down to dealer for me.

 

[3rd Coast]

I didn稚 know you could get the upgraded KL4010 loader with the ck2610. How did you work that out with the dealer?

Nice looking tractor!! How do you like the Turfs so far?

I didn't know that either until the dealer asked if I wanted it. $400 for the massive additional capacity...seemed like a no brainier. As for the turf tires it was really the only option for me. My entire yard is grass. Can't really compare them to anything else though. Dealer said it was the best bet for 99% of buyers.

 

[wassup8687]

Congratulations on the new tractor. The paint idea is a good one if you need a guide post. I wouldn't cut it because if your not sitting level or digging into dirt you may want the extra length sticking up out of the tube.

 

[3rd Coast]

Just got mine today... it's pouring with rain today though :confused3: View attachment 542105

We had just gotten like 5" of rain here in South West Michigan and I couldn't stop myself from trying it out. My back yard is all rutted up now

Just noticed you have your rops up in the garage...I've got a standard 7' door and with the rops down I'm maybe an inch from ripping off the door!

 

[3rd Coast]

Congratulations on the new tractor. The paint idea is a good one if you need a guide post. I wouldn't cut it because if your not sitting level or digging into dirt you may want the extra length sticking up out of the tube.

Yea I never planned to cut it. Paint pen seems like a logical choice. I've used it for a few more minutes since my initial post and honestly it's not that bad. I just know ball park where it needs to be and that good enough.