Which is better B7510, JD2210, JD4010 or CK20?

[jkm]

Which is better B7510, JD2210, JD4010 or CK20?

 

[JayC]

As far as which is better, they are all good, but they do have their differences. The 2210 is the smallest in your lists. The CK20 is the heaviest while the B7510 will be the lightest (maybe the 2210 will be lighter or about the same, I'm not sure). The 4010 is probably the middleweight.

For mowing purposes, the 2210 will probably be the best (it is a SubCUT, the rest are small chassis CUTs), with the 7510 following close behind because of its weight. The CK20 will be best suited for FEL work or other ground type work because of its weight. Depending on your soil type rutting may be a problem. Also, be sure to check out each one because they are all ergonomically different. The Deeres will have the two pedal HST design, while the 7510 and CK20 will have the treadle pedal.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

I agree with JayC, he summed it up very very well. Let me add that some of these tractors are designed for totally different type of tasks. The B7510 and the JD2210 are very likely going to be great suburban lot mowing machines for up to maybe 5 acres, yet both of those are still radcially different in stature with the B7510 offering ground clearance not found on the the 2210 so if a bit of the land is wooded or rough, then the 7510 would have some advantage in those areas of the property while still being very soft of the lawn due to its light weight. On the other end of the weight spectrum is the CK20, it has the most capable front end loader and weighs more than most tractors even larger than its size, it will be slightly better at pulling a small box blade or grader blade due to its weight. Many homeowners use FELs for pretty light duty tasks like moving mulch or similar things, those tasks are easy, even for a light duty FEL. So much of the issue is how the tractor is to be used.

However, I think that really you have 3 tractors (B7510, JD4010 and CK20) that are reasonably able to be substitued for each other for most every homeowner with typcial chores. If you are mowing, I'd opt for lighter weight due to my clay soil (yours might be different). If you are pulling logs out of the woods, then the heavier tractor would do better. If you are using a Tiller in a garden, using a Post Hole Digger, or using a Snow Blower, then I have found that both light and heavy work equally well.

So are you mowing the lawn or are you loading rock into a pick up truck? Etc?

As for pricing, I suspect the JD4010 would cost a bit more than the JD210. The CK20 and B7510 are both virtually the same in price (some folks who priced both head to head report one cheaper, other folks report the other to be cheaper) And all pricing seems to be pretty regional so I tend to take it all with a grain of salt.

For your 1.66 acres, I'd be inclined to look at the smaller machines, favoring the JD2210, a Kubota BX, or maybe the B7510. The smaller machines will get under the trees easier (lower overall height) the seat is less likely to put your eye at the level of the lower branches. The smaller machines will mow better. The smaller machines will turn tighter around your landscaping, fit in between things better, etc.

 

[RalphVa]

I test drove the B7510, 2210 & 4010 and priced them. The 4010 and B7510 were almost identical in price, both about $300 less than a 2210 (tractor, FEL & 4' bush hog). Not even sure where a CK20 dealer is around here.

Both the 2210 and 4010 are right at 1400 #. Don't recall the weight of the B7510.

The 4010 was the only one that easily fits underneath both my garage doors and double doors in basement of carriage house. Its fixed ROPS was 1" lower than on the 2210, both with turf tires. I liked this and the HUGE WIDE rear tires on the 4010.

Liked the ergonomics much better on both 2210 and 4010. Can't understand why Kubota needs a clutch. Without it, they could put the brakes on the side opposite the hydro pedals like JD do.

I bought the 4010 and love it.

The 2210 is better for the MMM, as it has a position control for that. 4010 has cruise control and more powerful hydraulics and about 4-5" more ground clearance.

Ralph

 

[KiotiJohn]

All good tractors. I will say that keep in mind that you MUST price the tractors with everything on them that you will need. For instance, the CK20 will come with a joystick and hydraulic valve body already included in the price. Usually, the others charge extra. this will allow you to save a little on the loader since the joystick is included.
The CK20 is a much beefier tractor with mostly sheet metal construction and a wonderful platform operator's station.
Check them each out for YOUR comfort, and make sure you price them as equally equipped as possible. John