Mike Gibson
Silver Member
My 2010 CK27 was destroyed when my shop burned down. Along with my truck and tools. The insurance company really came through for me. I was able to replace the truck & tractor with newer models. I bought it from Fischer Mill Supply in Oregon City and have been really happy with the way I was treated and Colin Dunn was very personable and helpful.
As far as likes & dislikes go I'm really happy with it. The things I'm not crazy about are small items and mostly just differences between the 2 tractors. Some of the things I like may be due to everything being new and no wear on the controls yet.
CK3510 likes
Love the HST tranny.
The wider loader bucket.
The backhoe is smoother than the old one.
Comfortable seat, and the ergonomics in general are improved over the CK27.
The smoother loader operation. Easier to feather.
Dash layout
Finally a dipstick on front axle oil level.
I don't miss the injection pump clatter a bit.
The backhoe has plenty of legroom compared to the other one.
The linked pedals. This makes transitioning from a shuttle shift to HST much easier for me.
Cruise control.
The control of movement when using the loader is great with the HST.
Things I'm not wild about. None of which is a big deal to me.
Fenders don't come close to covering mud slinging rear wheels.
Seat doesn't flip up.
I miss the operator's station guards around front edge of it. Those keep most of the front tire mud from slinging up on you.
As far as likes & dislikes go I'm really happy with it. The things I'm not crazy about are small items and mostly just differences between the 2 tractors. Some of the things I like may be due to everything being new and no wear on the controls yet.
CK3510 likes
Love the HST tranny.
The wider loader bucket.
The backhoe is smoother than the old one.
Comfortable seat, and the ergonomics in general are improved over the CK27.
The smoother loader operation. Easier to feather.
Dash layout
Finally a dipstick on front axle oil level.
I don't miss the injection pump clatter a bit.
The backhoe has plenty of legroom compared to the other one.
The linked pedals. This makes transitioning from a shuttle shift to HST much easier for me.
Cruise control.
The control of movement when using the loader is great with the HST.
Things I'm not wild about. None of which is a big deal to me.
Fenders don't come close to covering mud slinging rear wheels.
Seat doesn't flip up.
I miss the operator's station guards around front edge of it. Those keep most of the front tire mud from slinging up on you.
