VTland2clear
Bronze Member
- Joined
- Sep 12, 2015
- Messages
- 68
- Location
- Corinth, VT
- Tractor
- 2015 CK3510H, WR Long bucket grapple, 4010 loader
Greetings,
I am rounding the 50 hr mark on my CK3510 that I picked up from CCR Sales and Service in Essex Jct., VT. I sent them a picture that they liked so much that they put it on their facebook page, so I figured I ought' to share it here as well.
With the WR-Long bolt on grapple installed, along with one of their tooth bars, this is a pretty mean machine. The included picture was just a quick one to send to the dealership while I reminded them about the complimentary oil filters? Glad they like it too.
So 50 hours in and I really like this machine. The tier 4 stuff does like to be run hot like everyone said, and I blocked off the radiator per suggestions on TBN so she reaches op temps in the winter. This works well, as you can see some black smoke if you run under load in very cold temperatures before the temp gauge rises at all. For instance today was the coldest weather I felt like running the tractor, and she had no problems with a 10-12 degree ambient air temperature start. I cycled the key backwards until the glow plug indicator went off, twice, then to start. I run no additives in my Diesel, as it is already a winter blend. I had the dealership install the factory extra fuel heater - This appears to be a radiator mounted device to pre-warm your fuel before the filter, to prevent clogging. No issues today running in the low teens, and she got up to temp just fine.
Kioti Hydraulic remote kit for the rear - power beyond, was complete and easy to install. From the dealership the kit was $350, and I installed it myself with no problems. Ran long hoses from Napa for the grapple in the front. Simple and it works.
KL4010 loader is strong, and easily overpowers loaded rear tires and scraper blade. A real ballast box is needed to realize it's full potential, and even then the front tires would be maxed.
Overall the machine is great, and as Kioti owners already know, you can't beat the value. I had one regen cycle run itself automatically while operating, I had to bust out the manual to decipher the gauge lamps. It runs this while you use the machine, and does not affect performance, but does make the engine sound a little strange. This occured before I blocked the radiator so that it wouldn't run cold in the lower temperatures. This rich-condition from not getting warmed up, even in the late fall, would produce black exhaust smoke and likely lead to more regeneration cycles of the DPF. I know it all sounds complicated but I like how clean these diesels run, and fuel economy is excellent - go Daedong!
I am rounding the 50 hr mark on my CK3510 that I picked up from CCR Sales and Service in Essex Jct., VT. I sent them a picture that they liked so much that they put it on their facebook page, so I figured I ought' to share it here as well.
With the WR-Long bolt on grapple installed, along with one of their tooth bars, this is a pretty mean machine. The included picture was just a quick one to send to the dealership while I reminded them about the complimentary oil filters? Glad they like it too.
So 50 hours in and I really like this machine. The tier 4 stuff does like to be run hot like everyone said, and I blocked off the radiator per suggestions on TBN so she reaches op temps in the winter. This works well, as you can see some black smoke if you run under load in very cold temperatures before the temp gauge rises at all. For instance today was the coldest weather I felt like running the tractor, and she had no problems with a 10-12 degree ambient air temperature start. I cycled the key backwards until the glow plug indicator went off, twice, then to start. I run no additives in my Diesel, as it is already a winter blend. I had the dealership install the factory extra fuel heater - This appears to be a radiator mounted device to pre-warm your fuel before the filter, to prevent clogging. No issues today running in the low teens, and she got up to temp just fine.
Kioti Hydraulic remote kit for the rear - power beyond, was complete and easy to install. From the dealership the kit was $350, and I installed it myself with no problems. Ran long hoses from Napa for the grapple in the front. Simple and it works.
KL4010 loader is strong, and easily overpowers loaded rear tires and scraper blade. A real ballast box is needed to realize it's full potential, and even then the front tires would be maxed.
Overall the machine is great, and as Kioti owners already know, you can't beat the value. I had one regen cycle run itself automatically while operating, I had to bust out the manual to decipher the gauge lamps. It runs this while you use the machine, and does not affect performance, but does make the engine sound a little strange. This occured before I blocked the radiator so that it wouldn't run cold in the lower temperatures. This rich-condition from not getting warmed up, even in the late fall, would produce black exhaust smoke and likely lead to more regeneration cycles of the DPF. I know it all sounds complicated but I like how clean these diesels run, and fuel economy is excellent - go Daedong!
