Kioti CK2610 front loader ?

[Mercracing]

Hello everyone. I’m in the process of looking for a larger tractor and the Kioti is a front runner (currently have 2016 Kubota BX2370). The dealer near me has the CK2610 HST with the KL4030 loader. According to the salesman with proper ballast this combination is capable picking up a pallet (with forks) with 2000lbs on it. Can anyone substantiate this claim? I don’t need to lift that kind of weight to full height, just high enough to pull a pallet off a trailer (two feet maybe) and move it on smooth ground.

I would also appreciate any feedback on your experiences with your CK2610 any problems, regrets, options you love or wish you had gotten. Do you wish you had gone with more horse power?

Thanks in advance.

 

[mddorange]

:welcome:
To the the TBN forum Mercracing. You have come to the right place to get answers.

I don't have the specs for the KL4030, but I do know that the KL2610 will only do 1275 lbs. at pin and the load will be about 500mm farther out which means even less lift. I would make the salesman prove it for the CK2610.

 

[Mercracing]

Thanks for the reply. I told the salesman I would need to see the tractor in action prior to pulling the trigger (he said he would have to check with his boss).

 

[mddorange]

Good for you, since some sales people will say anything to get a sale.

When you test it, make sure that it properly lifts the amount of weight you need plus some extra.

 

[LMychajluk]

Specs on Loader - http://www.kioti.com/products/attachments/front-end-loaders/kl4030/

Claim is 1835# @ 60"... Not sure how that may translate in real life to lifting a 2k# pallet w/ a pair of 400# forks.

 

[cphilip]

I don't think it would do it. I believe the salesman is a bit optimistic.

 

[DK35vince]

Never happen.
I'd have to see to believe.

 

[Mercracing]

Thanks to everyone for replying. I will report back if things make it as far as a trial.

Anyone have any other feedback on the CK2610 HST? Do you feel the power is adequate (I will mostly use the tractor for tree limb/brush clean up, driveway maintenance/expansion, some ground engaging work)?

 

[atsah]

Never happen.. He is probably confused with lift and breakout force or dumber than a box of rocks..

 

[Coyote machine]

Look up the actual specs on Kioti.com
I highly doubt that model, with that loader can do a ton, even with adequate ballast.
But I'm willing to admit, I am not looking at the spec sheet, nor the web site at the moment. They should have a brochure that gives all the details, or a loader owner's manual to show you the specs. Make them prove it to 'ya!:thumbsup: