ajanders
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I am nearing a decision on my first tractor for an 11.5 acre (flat, 10% lawn 90% meadow, .25 mile gravel driveway) property I purchased. I plan to get FEL, MM or finish mower, brush hog, grater or box blade (need to decide which I need), and snow plow (or rear blade if I feel cheap). I have narrowed it down to Kubota B2650 HST or Kioti CK2610 HST. Both are around $14.5K base + FEL and implements. Similar financing currently available (0 @ 72 for Kioti or 0 @ 60 Kubota).
B2650 - Dealer at 29 miles, good interaction. I like that I get a MMM and have always been attracted to the Kubota brand. Dealer slightly closer.
CK2610 - Dealer at 50 miles, good interaction. This seems like their 3510 "in disguise" and detuned to meet the EPA reqs. I like the extra weight and PTO power, sort of disappointed about no MMM but my land is flat with no trees to move around, only need maneuverability by my house itself and a play structure, so finish mower should work. I should read more about MMM vs finish mowers at some point.
Curious for your thoughts, snarky comments, and considerations! I searched for older posts and only saw comparisons for CK2510 which I dont think compares well to B2650. I read the following post which did help:http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-buying-pricing/352126-have-you-seen-new-ck2610.html
B2650 - Dealer at 29 miles, good interaction. I like that I get a MMM and have always been attracted to the Kubota brand. Dealer slightly closer.
CK2610 - Dealer at 50 miles, good interaction. This seems like their 3510 "in disguise" and detuned to meet the EPA reqs. I like the extra weight and PTO power, sort of disappointed about no MMM but my land is flat with no trees to move around, only need maneuverability by my house itself and a play structure, so finish mower should work. I should read more about MMM vs finish mowers at some point.
Curious for your thoughts, snarky comments, and considerations! I searched for older posts and only saw comparisons for CK2510 which I dont think compares well to B2650. I read the following post which did help:http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-buying-pricing/352126-have-you-seen-new-ck2610.html