I have owned a Kioti DS4110 for about 8 years. Best tractor I have ever owned. I am upgrading to a higher horse power with an enclosed cab. Need the a/c for summers and winter due to my age. I am upgrading the seat to an air ride aftermarket.
I'm a skid steer man myself. But, both are good. One negative of the skid steer is I can tear up the ground with the tires. Do you have that trouble with tractor? PS if you had a grapple, you'd say: "how did I ever make it without one" lol
I've had mine for 9 months. (Kioti CK2610) 55 hours on the meter. I live in the city limits of a big city. People thought I was crazy for buying a tractor. My property is between 1 and 2 acres. I had 3 huge trees fall. With the help of the tractor I cut up all three trees and hauled the pieces to the ditch in front of my house where the city picked it all up. I bought a box blade, a grapple and it came with a bucket. I have used the grapple SO much. It cost $1250 and was worth every penny. It has paid for itself 3-4 fold. If I hadn't bought the tractor when I did, I would have had to pay someone 8-10K for work I've done myself. Would I buy it again ... HELL YES. A few things to do. Check all the bolts when you get it home. Mark every bolt with a silver sharpie to visually check for bolts that loosen. The grease fitting bolts especially. Several of them loosened. I torqued them back down and they haven't loosened up since. I checked the fluids religiously and at the 50 hour service, everything was great. It picks up all the weight it needs to but if you push the limits like me, you need to have an attachment on the back for extra weight or fill the rear tires with a mix of water and methanol. The most weight I have moved with mine is between 1600-1800 pounds. short list of minor problems 1) Bolts loosening .. including the seat back. 2) A stick came up from the bottom and knocked the lower radiator hose off. (Not the tractors fault. 3) Front tire puncture, repaired with plug. (also not the tractor's fault. By the way, the box blade rejuvenated my gravel driveway and also 3 neighbors. They all look like they have had fresh gravel spread. I wish I had bought a tractor 20 years ago. Oh yeah .. the one I have is the 25hp one. You don't have to mess with the DEF and it still has plenty of torque. I keep adding to the post. Get a grapple.
Thank you for your review of your Kioti CK 2610. I got mine in February and have not used it much yet. The property I plan to use it on is all ice right now so I am waiting for a little warm up. Glad you are doing well with your Kioti.
I have an NX5010 Kioti. I bought it for the lift capacity also. I've had mine 4 years and it's a beast of a machine. It does everything. Lots of power. Great Video. Thanks Dan!
Thank you for making this video. Just a suggestion, you may want to put torque seal or use a paint marker on your bolts to use as a quick visual guide to see if your bolts are loosening up.
Dealt with my seat safety switch by disabling it. Can ease up out of the seat to see pallet forks tips to align much easier. Don't tell the safety Sally's
Have one, the lift capacity is amazing. You absolutely need to fill the rear tires and I found it helpful to add a concrete filled ballast box on the rear too for another ~800lbs of weight.
You will always have opinions on what color your tractor should be! You said it right just do your research and pick what’s right for you! We are in the market for a compact this spring and I’m researching now. Thanks for sharing! B😎
There's plenty you can do with the grapple that you can't do with the forks ..... get the grapple. You will find all kinds of things through experience. There's also things the forks can do that the grapple can't. That's why we own them both.
For the seat issue, wind down/ loosen the front crank or like I did use use a jumper wire to the seat plug so you can start it without having to climb up just to start it. Not a safety issue because it still needs to be in neutral to start.
I bought a CK2610 HST last year, havn't had any problems with it at all, I am very very pleased with it. Plenty of horsepower for pulling logs, liffting logs with thumb. Backhoe has plenty of digging power.
Wood hounds are wizards at what they do . Wizard the wood hound . Wood hounds are always buzzing thru wood . Buzz the wood hound or buzzy ! You don’t need a third function . Two hose plugged into your rear remotes routed up too loader and along loader arm and four Quick connects . Way cheaper and easier . You do well with the forks but if you ever used a slide on bucking grapple for your forks you will say the same thing as you said about your tractor . How did I ever do with out . Cutting logs off the ground at waist high down too the last 16” piece is the ultimate way too go . Good review on the Tractor . 👍
We own a CK4010SE cab and have both forks and a grapple. Honestly if you would have told me after spending the money on the grapple, that I would use the forks to move logs around as much as I do, I would have called you crazy. Just seems to be on the tractor a lot. One place though that a grapple is far superior is stacking/unstacking log piles. Being able to set them versus rolling them into place makes a big difference. Great video!!!!
Wolfie the woodhound, and the grapple is the best thing that I ever did on my tractor you won't be disappointed you have so much more control than you do with the forks
Great Video!!! When I was researching tractors, I was really interested in the Kubota's, but I couldn't get over the pedal. My JD lawn tractor has two pedals for forward and reverse. The other JD tractor I have used had separate pedals. That was a deciding factor for me to go to the Kioti. Seat - There is a bypass for that seat. Disconnect the wiring harness and run a jumper wire between the two connections. I have tested it and it works, but I have not implemented it, yet. I'm used to putting on the parking brake and putting it in neutral. Loader bolts - Manual says every 25 hours to check them for my 3510. I checked at 50 hours and about 50% were loose. Lights - I am going to move my lights to the fenders and then install some work lights in that location for night work. Tractor supply has some pretty bright LEDS. I would like to install the 3rd function valve at some point. My intention is keep the tractor a very long time, and who knows what my needs might be in 10 years, but who knows if the parts will be available at that time for the 3rd function valve install. I certainly would purchase the Kioti again, but I only have 70 hrs at this point.
"Seat - There is a bypass for that seat. Disconnect the wiring harness and run a jumper wire between the two connections." Ohio Wood burner was discussing this issue with his Bobcat, but was told that doing this would invalidate the warranty.
Good review. I love mine as well. Very well built machine. Do yourself a favor and get a grapple. Once I take my plow off it's the grapple I have on most of the spring, summer, and fall. I'd name him Foxy.
I’ve had a few compact tractors, and let me tell you the third function is absolutely worth it. You’ll get it and a year from now you’ll be doing a “was it worth it” video and you’ll be wondering how you lived without it.
I bought a similar Mahindra 1635 last summer. I am also very happy with my purchase. I do bush-hog a few fields, and got a deal on the larger hp in the same frame. I filled my own tires with RV Antifreeze and put on some hub extenders, but I do not have much flat ground and both helped tremendously.
Morning Dan! I think Woody the Woodhound has been eating his spinach! LOL. Nice overview of the tractor. Agreed - game changer for your property and tasks. Have a good one!
I have a 100 HP John Deere 4230 two-wheel drive tractor with a 265 level-action loader. I finally added a grapple fork to the loader bucket and teeth to the bucket. That was like adding a thumb to your hand. You would be _amazed_ at what you can do from the tractor seat with it. The log loads are far more secure and you can bunch up slash wood piles with zero effort. I would highly recommend having grapple forks. For your mascot, how about "Chip", like a chip of wood from an axe. 🤠👍
I have a NX5510 Kioti that I do the same wood work with as you. As others have stated, the 3rd function and grapple are worthy upgrades. Moving logs with forks is doable, but clearing and stacking brush with them SUX. The grapple does a much better job, in a fraction of the time. No worries about being in the center of the log and it flipping off the forks either. Just grab it wherever is handy, clamp on it, and away you go! I can say the only time my forks are on now, is if I'm moving totes or pallets around.
My feelings were the same as yours on the Kubota. And your channel helped me make the decision to buy a CK2610HST. I am just under 50 hrs now and love it. Forks are on my short list. I did have 2 sets of rear hyd installed when I bought it. The idea is to get the Pat's Hitch and hyd top link. I bought the box blade so the top link will just making adjustments so much easier. The Kioti is a great tool!
We are in the process of potentially buying a 2610. I have 8 acres of wooded land, a pole barn and I need the ability to move downed logs, grade the driveway, move dirt, and dig post holes. We are looking to move into the barn after we finish it, sell our house, and then build a new house further back on the property. Zero percent financing right now. Looking at one Thursday.
My ck27 was the best power to weight ratio tractor I ever owned.... it has the same capability as my Kubota L3940 but in a much smaller frame. It’s also very well equipped for the price you pay.
Forks vs grapple, the eternal debate (or struggle). I did haul 16' logs for years with forks and I did ok with it. Last year, I installed a third function valve on my loader and bought the lightest grapple I could find (Land Pride). Man! It's a game changer. You are at least twice mor efficient with the grapple. Picking the logs is far easier. Hauling it too. It doesn't slide or bounce like the forks. You can drop the load much more precisely. I suppose it's safer too. It would be harder to have the load coming back at the operator than with the forks. I only see advantages for that kind of work. And, of course, I still use the forks frequently to move things around (pallets, IBC totes, etc.). The right tool for the right job, I guess.
Could you do a video of the kioti carrying a load up a decent hill in low and med gear. Then report about how much the engine strains accomplishing this.
You can get a bypass switch for the seat ignition lockout off ebay for $10-20. I had the same issue. Also allows you to get off without the tractor turning off.
Hey Dan (Shifty) a no brainer here , the name must be "Timber Wolf" because of the wood use and a bigger than a kioti's name sake. Looked fer a 25-26 tractor as such as the kioti 2610. Have a 21 21hp M-F, a 36hp M-F 1736, a 54hp TLB MX5200 kubogy, but not a comparable ( like your rig) in sight. If the 2610 had turning brakes & a rocker pedal ( in the hydro) l might be persuaded. The 3510se gear drive is my real choice, want the back how Atachment but don't like the kioti underbelly drag on the ground system. Your rig is a Great choice for your application. I am just leaning to the Massey-Ferguson 1825e with a back-hoe ( just 4000$ more) than all others. Just have to compromise on the "handy-dandy" fender mounted loader valve. Thanks for the great vidio & insight. Happy safe tractoring "Shifty".
Hey Dan! Good honest review! Tractors are just like cars and trucks. what feels right to one person feels totally wrong to the next. I'll never forget the time I rented a BMW x5 SUV for a trip. Worst vehicle ever drove in my life! Uncomfortable and totally not intuitive when it came to controls. Yet there are people who will only ever drive a BMW! On a side note, I would have some concerns about a manufacturer who tells you to regularly check your engine mount bolts! Yikes what's up with that? Looking forward to livestream tomorrow night! 💪
I think when you get good with the forks there is no need for a grapple. For your application I think you have what you need. I really like the wood hound idea and can’t wait to get the t shirt.very informative video thanks for sharing Buddy!🚜💪😎
Great video, I use to own a GEHL 4060 series skidsteer and it was awesome to have.. just not economical did the type of jobs I do so I got rid of it. Keep up the great work 👍🏻
I have a CK2610, love it, it's my 3rd Kioti. Too bad you don't live in VA, I had the 3rd valve installed plus bought a grapple for $1500. Looking at what you do I think you would like it. I agree on the light problem, why can't they mount those on the inside!? If you work in the woods you might as well take them off before they break off. :-(
If you ever get a grapple those forks will only be used for moving pallets. The grapple is is like so much faster and so much more control with moving logs. I know, i did it for years!!!!!!!!!!! Just trying to help!!!!!!! I think if you asked anybody who has ever had a grapple they would say the same thing. Its like night and day, a no brainer!!! Trust me!!!!!!
I’m not ready for a tractor yet, but I would be lying if I said it’s not in the back of my mind. I’m getting these IBC totes and want to be able to eventually move them around. Would your tractor lift a full one high enough to get into the bed of a pick up?
Hey Shifty! Can I ask what this unit with loader would cost me. I understand that 2 years ago it was probably a little cheaper, but I just requested a quote and want to see about what other people paid for theirs. Thanx in advance.
Thank you Dan for this review! It’s confirmed my ck purchase. Sign this Saturday with my local dealer! Have you had issues locating parts for maintenance with pandemic?
Just like with the tractor and the forks, you wonder how you done without it, you will think the same thing about a grapple. Look at the log grapple that Hometown Acres has for his tractor.
The the third function is better than your thinking. You have the tractor. It’s definitely worth it since you spent the money to begin with. The grapple is ridiculously convenient compared to whatever your thinking about necessity.
Strongly disagree about the grapple and forks argument , the grapple will hands down speed things up to a level you would imagine , I had the same thoughts as I used my forks to move wood while my grapple was in order , when I finally got my grapple I had no regrets on my purchase, it almost never comes off my tractor , like the tractor it to has been a game changer !!
Whats the capacity of the rear lift. I use rear forks to move my IBC totes around but my old 8n cant lift a full tote. Do you think the kioti would lift a full tote as it sat on your rear platform. Thanks, great review
If you could do it all over again would you have still went with the hydro or would you have went with the manual? I have the 2610 hydro but often wish I would have went with the manual or shuttle shift. Just curious to your thoughts on this question as I feel like I would have more pulling power had I just went with the other transmission options as the hydro seems to consume to much of the HP plus the noise decibels would be much less and not require hear protection.
I think I'd still go with the hydro over the manual. Since I do a lot of moving around the woodyard that aren't very far distances I find the switching pedals is much easier. My dad has a manual tractor and unless you're doing field work it can be a pain to always be shifting gears. For what I use it for, like I said around the woodyard I'm happy with the hydro. 👍😀🍻
I have owned a Kioti DS4110 for about 8 years. Best tractor I have ever owned. I am upgrading to a higher horse power with an enclosed cab. Need the a/c for summers and winter due to my age. I am upgrading the seat to an air ride aftermarket.
I'm a skid steer man myself. But, both are good.
One negative of the skid steer is I can tear up the ground with the tires.
Do you have that trouble with tractor?
PS if you had a grapple, you'd say: "how did I ever make it without one" lol
I've had mine for 9 months. (Kioti CK2610) 55 hours on the meter. I live in the city limits of a big city. People thought I was crazy for buying a tractor. My property is between 1 and 2 acres. I had 3 huge trees fall. With the help of the tractor I cut up all three trees and hauled the pieces to the ditch in front of my house where the city picked it all up. I bought a box blade, a grapple and it came with a bucket. I have used the grapple SO much. It cost $1250 and was worth every penny. It has paid for itself 3-4 fold. If I hadn't bought the tractor when I did, I would have had to pay someone 8-10K for work I've done myself. Would I buy it again ... HELL YES. A few things to do. Check all the bolts when you get it home. Mark every bolt with a silver sharpie to visually check for bolts that loosen. The grease fitting bolts especially. Several of them loosened. I torqued them back down and they haven't loosened up since. I checked the fluids religiously and at the 50 hour service, everything was great. It picks up all the weight it needs to but if you push the limits like me, you need to have an attachment on the back for extra weight or fill the rear tires with a mix of water and methanol. The most weight I have moved with mine is between 1600-1800 pounds. short list of minor problems 1) Bolts loosening .. including the seat back. 2) A stick came up from the bottom and knocked the lower radiator hose off. (Not the tractors fault. 3) Front tire puncture, repaired with plug. (also not the tractor's fault. By the way, the box blade rejuvenated my gravel driveway and also 3 neighbors. They all look like they have had fresh gravel spread. I wish I had bought a tractor 20 years ago. Oh yeah .. the one I have is the 25hp one. You don't have to mess with the DEF and it still has plenty of torque. I keep adding to the post. Get a grapple.
Thank you for your review of your Kioti CK 2610. I got mine in February and have not used it much yet. The property I plan to use it on is all ice right now so I am waiting for a little warm up. Glad you are doing well with your Kioti.
Thank you for you sharing your experience. I am contemplating a tractor purchase and your show backed up my thoughts.
Home town acres had his light moved to the fenders he just did a review too
I have an NX5010 Kioti. I bought it for the lift capacity also. I've had mine 4 years and it's a beast of a machine. It does everything. Lots of power. Great Video. Thanks Dan!
Thank you for making this video. Just a suggestion, you may want to put torque seal or use a paint marker on your bolts to use as a quick visual guide to see if your bolts are loosening up.
Dealt with my seat safety switch by disabling it. Can ease up out of the seat to see pallet forks tips to align much easier. Don't tell the safety Sally's
CHOPPER!! Ive heard alot of good reviews about them tractors! That lifting capacity for the horsepower is unbelievable!! Stay safe my friend!!
Have one, the lift capacity is amazing. You absolutely need to fill the rear tires and I found it helpful to add a concrete filled ballast box on the rear too for another ~800lbs of weight.
You will always have opinions on what color your tractor should be! You said it right just do your research and pick what’s right for you! We are in the market for a compact this spring and I’m researching now. Thanks for sharing! B😎
There's plenty you can do with the grapple that you can't do with the forks ..... get the grapple. You will find all kinds of things through experience. There's also things the forks can do that the grapple can't. That's why we own them both.
For the seat issue, wind down/ loosen the front crank or like I did use use a jumper wire to the seat plug so you can start it without having to climb up just to start it. Not a safety issue because it still needs to be in neutral to start.
Great review Dan, I am gathering as much info as possible to help me decide on a tractor purchase!
My woodyard is almost thawed and dried out so if ya wanna come take a test drive let me know...lol 👍 😀 🍻
@@Back40Firewood Maybe next week?
I bought a cx2510 in 2020 and have 70 hours on it and love it blows away the other orange tractor!
Thank you so much just got my first property and was loooking for reviews on theirs manufacture
I bought a CK2610 HST last year, havn't had any problems with it at all, I am very very pleased with it. Plenty of horsepower for pulling logs, liffting logs with thumb. Backhoe has plenty of digging power.
Wood hounds are wizards at what they do . Wizard the wood hound . Wood hounds are always buzzing thru wood . Buzz the wood hound or buzzy ! You don’t need a third function . Two hose plugged into your rear remotes routed up too loader and along loader arm and four Quick connects . Way cheaper and easier . You do well with the forks but if you ever used a slide on bucking grapple for your forks you will say the same thing as you said about your tractor . How did I ever do with out . Cutting logs off the ground at waist high down too the last 16” piece is the ultimate way too go . Good review on the Tractor . 👍
Thanks for the briefing...I'm waiting for delivery of a CK2620 hst. Subscribed. - N Idaho -
We own a CK4010SE cab and have both forks and a grapple. Honestly if you would have told me after spending the money on the grapple, that I would use the forks to move logs around as much as I do, I would have called you crazy. Just seems to be on the tractor a lot. One place though that a grapple is far superior is stacking/unstacking log piles. Being able to set them versus rolling them into place makes a big difference. Great video!!!!
Wolfie the woodhound, and the grapple is the best thing that I ever did on my tractor you won't be disappointed you have so much more control than you do with the forks
Great Video!!!
When I was researching tractors, I was really interested in the Kubota's, but I couldn't get over the pedal. My JD lawn tractor has two pedals for forward and reverse. The other JD tractor I have used had separate pedals. That was a deciding factor for me to go to the Kioti.
Seat - There is a bypass for that seat. Disconnect the wiring harness and run a jumper wire between the two connections. I have tested it and it works, but I have not implemented it, yet. I'm used to putting on the parking brake and putting it in neutral.
Loader bolts - Manual says every 25 hours to check them for my 3510. I checked at 50 hours and about 50% were loose.
Lights - I am going to move my lights to the fenders and then install some work lights in that location for night work. Tractor supply has some pretty bright LEDS.
I would like to install the 3rd function valve at some point. My intention is keep the tractor a very long time, and who knows what my needs might be in 10 years, but who knows if the parts will be available at that time for the 3rd function valve install.
I certainly would purchase the Kioti again, but I only have 70 hrs at this point.
"Seat - There is a bypass for that seat. Disconnect the wiring harness and run a jumper wire between the two connections." Ohio Wood burner was discussing this issue with his Bobcat, but was told that doing this would invalidate the warranty.
@@jameskent9487 Certainly! I'm sure that there could be issues. Plus it's there for safety. That's why I haven't implemented it yet.
Good review. I love mine as well. Very well built machine.
Do yourself a favor and get a grapple. Once I take my plow off it's the grapple I have on most of the spring, summer, and fall.
I'd name him Foxy.
I’ve had a few compact tractors, and let me tell you the third function is absolutely worth it. You’ll get it and a year from now you’ll be doing a “was it worth it” video and you’ll be wondering how you lived without it.
How about “Wood-E” for the mascot name? 😊
Getting a rise with that name.
Winner !
Still looks brand new. I miss you struggling with the little green machine
Great review of the tractor.
I bought a similar Mahindra 1635 last summer. I am also very happy with my purchase. I do bush-hog a few fields, and got a deal on the larger hp in the same frame. I filled my own tires with RV Antifreeze and put on some hub extenders, but I do not have much flat ground and both helped tremendously.
Morning Dan! I think Woody the Woodhound has been eating his spinach! LOL. Nice overview of the tractor. Agreed - game changer for your property and tasks. Have a good one!
Hahahaha...yep eatin spinach and doing 12 oz. curls! 👍 😀 🍻
I have a 100 HP John Deere 4230 two-wheel drive tractor with a 265 level-action loader. I finally added a grapple fork to the loader bucket and teeth to the bucket. That was like adding a thumb to your hand. You would be _amazed_ at what you can do from the tractor seat with it. The log loads are far more secure and you can bunch up slash wood piles with zero effort. I would highly recommend having grapple forks. For your mascot, how about "Chip", like a chip of wood from an axe. 🤠👍
Wolf Splitser sounds like a good nickname
I LIKE IT!!! KEEP PUSHIN ON...
I have a NX5510 Kioti that I do the same wood work with as you. As others have stated, the 3rd function and grapple are worthy upgrades. Moving logs with forks is doable, but clearing and stacking brush with them SUX. The grapple does a much better job, in a fraction of the time. No worries about being in the center of the log and it flipping off the forks either. Just grab it wherever is handy, clamp on it, and away you go! I can say the only time my forks are on now, is if I'm moving totes or pallets around.
Grapple and third function is worth every penny.
Great little tractor. I will have one before the year is out.
My feelings were the same as yours on the Kubota. And your channel helped me make the decision to buy a CK2610HST. I am just under 50 hrs now and love it. Forks are on my short list. I did have 2 sets of rear hyd installed when I bought it. The idea is to get the Pat's Hitch and hyd top link. I bought the box blade so the top link will just making adjustments so much easier. The Kioti is a great tool!
We are in the process of potentially buying a 2610. I have 8 acres of wooded land, a pole barn and I need the ability to move downed logs, grade the driveway, move dirt, and dig post holes. We are looking to move into the barn after we finish it, sell our house, and then build a new house further back on the property. Zero percent financing right now. Looking at one Thursday.
My ck27 was the best power to weight ratio tractor I ever owned.... it has the same capability as my Kubota L3940 but in a much smaller frame. It’s also very well equipped for the price you pay.
Forks vs grapple, the eternal debate (or struggle).
I did haul 16' logs for years with forks and I did ok with it. Last year, I installed a third function valve on my loader and bought the lightest grapple I could find (Land Pride).
Man! It's a game changer. You are at least twice mor efficient with the grapple.
Picking the logs is far easier. Hauling it too. It doesn't slide or bounce like the forks. You can drop the load much more precisely.
I suppose it's safer too. It would be harder to have the load coming back at the operator than with the forks.
I only see advantages for that kind of work. And, of course, I still use the forks frequently to move things around (pallets, IBC totes, etc.).
The right tool for the right job, I guess.
Could you do a video of the kioti carrying a load up a decent hill in low and med gear. Then report about how much the engine strains accomplishing this.
You can get a bypass switch for the seat ignition lockout off ebay for $10-20. I had the same issue. Also allows you to get off without the tractor turning off.
I broke both my lights off too. Some bolts loosened up as well. I’m at 800 hrs. I got the backhoe for mine. Strong little bugger.
Love the mascot. I'll be needing to get a tee shirt once you get them printed!
Thanks for the honest review. Very helpful.
Hey Dan (Shifty) a no brainer here , the name must be "Timber Wolf" because of the wood use and a bigger than a kioti's name sake. Looked fer a 25-26 tractor as such as the kioti 2610. Have a 21 21hp M-F, a 36hp M-F 1736, a 54hp TLB MX5200 kubogy, but not a comparable ( like your rig) in sight. If the 2610 had turning brakes & a rocker pedal ( in the hydro) l might be persuaded. The 3510se gear drive is my real choice, want the back how Atachment but don't like the kioti underbelly drag on the ground system. Your rig is a Great choice for your application. I am just leaning to the Massey-Ferguson 1825e with a back-hoe ( just 4000$ more) than all others. Just have to compromise on the "handy-dandy" fender mounted loader valve. Thanks for the great vidio & insight. Happy safe tractoring "Shifty".
I like your new video this morning you did a really good job you sound name at big bad wolf good job the moming buddy 🍺🍺
Solve the seat starting issue by adjusting the seat tension so that it sinks down under you weight.
Or just get a $10 bypass plug off ebay.
I bought a ck40se in November and I love it! Got 44 hours on it so far. Please make a video of the 200 hour service.
Honest, fair review - pleased your happy with the purchase !
Dan...Hometown Acres had the same problem with his flashers and showed how he fixed it!
Its amazing what tools can do for a job. Glad your happy 1 year in. See you tomorrow night on the live feed..
Hey Dan! Good honest review! Tractors are just like cars and trucks. what feels right to one person feels totally wrong to the next. I'll never forget the time I rented a BMW x5 SUV for a trip. Worst vehicle ever drove in my life! Uncomfortable and totally not intuitive when it came to controls. Yet there are people who will only ever drive a BMW!
On a side note, I would have some concerns about a manufacturer who tells you to regularly check your engine mount bolts! Yikes what's up with that? Looking forward to livestream tomorrow night! 💪
I think when you get good with the forks there is no need for a grapple. For your application I think you have what you need. I really like the wood hound idea and can’t wait to get the t shirt.very informative video thanks for sharing Buddy!🚜💪😎
Great information 👍👍 I was looking at the Kubota LX 2610 and this is very helpful for a comparison. I’m leaning towards the Kioti.
Can’t believe it is one year already 👍🇮🇪
Great video, I use to own a GEHL 4060 series skidsteer and it was awesome to have.. just not economical did the type of jobs I do so I got rid of it. Keep up the great work 👍🏻
Bought mine 2 yrs ago and glad I did
I have a CK2610, love it, it's my 3rd Kioti. Too bad you don't live in VA, I had the 3rd valve installed plus bought a grapple for $1500. Looking at what you do I think you would like it. I agree on the light problem, why can't they mount those on the inside!? If you work in the woods you might as well take them off before they break off. :-(
What dealer did you go to in Virginia?
He looks like a Winston or Willy. Love watching your channel. Keep doing your thing brother 👍
Good review
Thanks! That tractor has sure been a game changer around here, just like everyone says...not sure how I got by without it...hahaha
Check out the Westendorf Brush Crusher grapple. Does not require the 3rd function valve.
I'm jealous of Khaleesi, congrats on the one year anny. Have a great day.
If you ever get a grapple those forks will only be used for moving pallets. The grapple is is like so much faster and so much more control with moving logs. I know, i did it for years!!!!!!!!!!! Just trying to help!!!!!!! I think if you asked anybody who has ever had a grapple they would say the same thing. Its like night and day, a no brainer!!! Trust me!!!!!!
Check out Brush Crusher made by Westendorf. No third function needed. I have a Kioti ck2610 also and have the brush crusher. Really like it.
Nothing like dependable equipment! 🚜🪵👍🏼🇱🇷
YOU KNOW IT LAR... PEACE BUD...
"SHIFTY" the Back 40 Wood Hound !
Stay "SHIFTY" My Friend ! You could put this on the Back of the shirt Dan. 😊
Gotta be shifty
Shifty
I’m not ready for a tractor yet, but I would be lying if I said it’s not in the back of my mind. I’m getting these IBC totes and want to be able to eventually move them around. Would your tractor lift a full one high enough to get into the bed of a pick up?
Great Review LITTLE WOLF. Thats what a coyote is.
Woody the wood hound. I have a 2020, CK4010 Hst and love it!!
Is the loader fully greasable?
I’m at an impasse, whether to call you Dan or Shifty. Congrats on 1 year with the Kioti.
LOVE YOUR NAME... KINDA PUTS YOU IN A SWEET FRAME OF MIND - YA... ALMOST MYSTICAL... PEACE...
Hey Shifty! Can I ask what this unit with loader would cost me. I understand that 2 years ago it was probably a little cheaper, but I just requested a quote and want to see about what other people paid for theirs. Thanx in advance.
I agree. I will not buy Kubota because of the rocker pedal. also most of their models don't have the loader control by the seat.
How do these tractors do plowing heavy snow? Thanks
Thank you Dan for this review! It’s confirmed my ck purchase. Sign this Saturday with my local dealer! Have you had issues locating parts for maintenance with pandemic?
Nice honest review. Thanks!
My name suggestion for the mascot, you probably won’t like it but here goes: Hariwulfaz Back forty. Which means Warrior Wolf
Go under your seat connect wires together that was first thing I did having to be on the seat for it to continue to run was irritating
R u going to make mascot stickers
Just like with the tractor and the forks, you wonder how you done without it, you will think the same thing about a grapple. Look at the log grapple that Hometown Acres has for his tractor.
Nice tractor, you put a wire tie on the seat safety switch didn't you.😂
I just found your channel... Wood Butcher 🤷 great video Thank you 👍
Hey great to have you here with the rest of us in the Back 40 community. Glad you found the channel and appreciate you watching! 👍 😀 🍻
Is there a fix for the bolt issue? Seems like it would be a pain to be checking and tightening all the time
Howl Bunyan would be a funny name. Have a great day.
Thanks for sharing!
The tractor is a compact not a sub compact. HP does in it self determine if it's sub compact or compact tractor
GROWLER. I emailed it to you.
Same name as a container to carry beer
The the third function is better than your thinking. You have the tractor. It’s definitely worth it since you spent the money to begin with. The grapple is ridiculously convenient compared to whatever your thinking about necessity.
Where can you buy a Kilgore in N MEX ????
Very honest review ! Thanks
Thanks, glad you enjoyed.👍 😀 🍻
You need a front grapple I can’t live without mine
One thing you need to put on it is a Saw Haul.
I've thought about getting one actually.👍 😀 🍻
Strongly disagree about the grapple and forks argument , the grapple will hands down speed things up to a level you would imagine , I had the same thoughts as I used my forks to move wood while my grapple was in order , when I finally got my grapple I had no regrets on my purchase, it almost never comes off my tractor , like the tractor it to has been a game changer !!
Just gain some more weight and the safety seat will always work. Winter weight works for me!
Shifty would be a great name for the mascot!
How about “Buckin” for the mascot name?
My John Deere I can start without sitting in the seat. That is very strange, unless the pto is engaged.
Whats the capacity of the rear lift. I use rear forks to move my IBC totes around but my old 8n cant lift a full tote.
Do you think the kioti would lift a full tote as it sat on your rear platform.
Thanks, great review
Yeah depending on if stacked in the tote or loose it would lift it. If stacked in then might not lift it high enough to get in truck bed but close.
If you could do it all over again would you have still went with the hydro or would you have went with the manual? I have the 2610 hydro but often wish I would have went with the manual or shuttle shift. Just curious to your thoughts on this question as I feel like I would have more pulling power had I just went with the other transmission options as the hydro seems to consume to much of the HP plus the noise decibels would be much less and not require hear protection.
I think I'd still go with the hydro over the manual. Since I do a lot of moving around the woodyard that aren't very far distances I find the switching pedals is much easier. My dad has a manual tractor and unless you're doing field work it can be a pain to always be shifting gears. For what I use it for, like I said around the woodyard I'm happy with the hydro. 👍😀🍻
@@Back40Firewood thanks for taking the time to answer my question.
Has to be Woody Woodhound!. After all you in the wood business
I kinda like Barkie as a name.