KIOTI LK3054 XS

[oldsmokey]

Hi,just found this site seems like a good place to get answers to a few questions on the used 2004 Kioti LK3054 XS tractor i just purchased. Paid 12,000.00 with FEL 500 hours.excellent condition,stored in heated garage.
Was this a fair price?
Like to install backhoe..would this tractor handle one?
Anyone with a KIOTI LK3054 XS have a few tips for me,i would appreciate it.
It will be delivered tomorrow,so i didn't work it yet,
Thanks...

 

[Muhammad]

Welcome to TBN.

 

[Briana03]

Hello & WELCOME to TBN!

I moved your thread to the Kioti Owning/Operating Forum.

 

[Patches]

Hi,just found this site seems like a good place to get answers to a few questions on the used 2004 Kioti LK3054 XS tractor i just purchased. Paid 12,000.00 with FEL 500 hours.excellent condition,stored in heated garage.
Was this a fair price?
Like to install backhoe..would this tractor handle one?
Anyone with a KIOTI LK3054 XS have a few tips for me,i would appreciate it.
It will be delivered tomorrow,so i didn't work it yet,
Thanks...

I have an '04 3054xs TLB that I purchased new in '05.As noted, mine came with a KB2376 hoe installed,and it is quite capable. My tractor was also equipped with an aluminum hydraulic pump which would not support either the FEL nor the hoe once hot, and was replaced, under warranty, with a cast iron pump.Before spending the money for a hoe, you should determine which pump your unit has installed.The only other issue I've encountered is a winter cold start issue, which I've somewhat overcome with a coolant heater. Strong little tractor

 

[oldsmokey]

Thanks for reply,i'll check the pump out first.

I had a Kubota a few years back and when i put the FEL all the way down it would lift front wheels off the ground,but my Kioti won't lift up,do that mean it's not getting enough pressure from the pump?It lifts up and down,but not very fast.
Thanks
Ben

 

[Patches]

Thanks for reply,i'll check the pump out first.

I had a Kubota a few years back and when i put the FEL all the way down it would lift front wheels off the ground,but my Kioti won't lift up,do that mean it's not getting enough pressure from the pump?It lifts up and down,but not very fast.
Thanks
Ben

Mine will lift the tractor with either the FEL or the hoe, so it would not surprise me if yours has the aluminum pump;you should be able to check by attaching(or trying to) a magnet to the pump body. Before they changed my pump out, it wouldn't lift the tractor, in fact wouldn't even curl the hoe bucket in live sand once the hydraulic fluid got hot.It would when the fluid was cool however.I was not very pleased with the performance, initially

 

[oldsmokey]

Hi,
My BH should be here tomorrow!I was checking the fluid level by opening the RED plastic covers 2 of them,one above pto and the other in the middle of my tractor...no dipsticks..seems like there's no fluid in there.Checked it with my finger and there's no fluid...the 2 red caps say OIL on them..It was serviced with only 5 hours on it since the oil and filter change,serviced by Koiti dealer...This is newto me so it might sound a bit dumb:ashamed:
The bucket will now raise up front wheels,so that's ok for now.....
Should i add fluid if so what type?
Thanks
Ben............

 

[EHR]

There should be a viewing window on the transmission just about by your right foot.

 

[oldsmokey]

There should be a viewing window on the transmission just about by your right foot.

Thanks so much for reply.........The oil level in window is down to bottom of window,can barley see it....what type fluid goes in there? I'm waiting on a manual for it..........
The little i see looks clear almost...
Ben..................:

Found This......http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/53696-hydaulic-question.html
Do i fill with Hyd. Fluid????
Sorry Posted twice..........

 

[Patches]

Thanks so much for reply.........The oil level in window is down to bottom of window,can barley see it....what type fluid goes in there? I'm waiting on a manual for it..........
The little i see looks clear almost...
Ben..................:

Found This......http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/53696-hydaulic-question.html
Do i fill with Hyd. Fluid????
Sorry Posted twice..........

Top off with "Universal Tractor Fluid",do not use hydraulic oil. Best if you could determine the manufacturer of the fluid used for the hydraulic service done by the dealer and use the same fluid