Owner of a CK2620 cab HST here. Using tractor on 13acres with slight hills. Best purchase on the property so far. Very versatile, fits everywhere, and can do everything I’ve asked it to do.
Your brother didn’t say five words in five years. And now he’s cohosting your videos. It’s not a bad thing. You seem very patient Courtney. Let’s roll with🤩
Good video. I purchased a 3520 a year ago here in Canada. Mine is equipped with a backhoe and is open station. I am on 100 acres of mainly trees with miles of trails. The DK models will not fit on my trails so the CK is what I needed. Haved moved 60 ton of gravel and a lot of digging and love it. 340 hours on it already. Moved a lot of snow last winter for myself and some elderly neighbors. My good friend bought the DK 4720 and on close inspection I see it has heavier axles. I have always liked JD green but am now sold on Kioti.
Just bought a DK 4720 cab, loader, backhoe. Got about 15 hours on it and absolutely love it. Ridiculously cheaper than Kubota and Deere. Time will tell, but I’m happy and highly recommend them.
In 2018 we were looking for a subcompact tractor, not really knowing what to look for. Deere and Massey were the closest dealers at 2 hrs away. 1025R with loader and backhoe was $26000 CDN, Massey GC1710 was $21000. Massey even changed the backhoe hoses to operate like an excavator, for no charge. Looking back with much more knowledge, we probably would have chosen Kioti or Mahindra.
I wish there was a Kioti dealer near me. The closest one is 10 hours away round trip. But we do have a really good local Bobcat dealer, and as far as I can tell, they are identical to Kioti. So I purchased a Bobcat CT4050, which is basically a 50hp DK. I put 70 hours on it in the first two months and couldn't be happier, great machine!
Similar situation for me the Kioti dealership is several hours away but I have a great Bobcat dealer 10min from my place. I've been very pleased with my ct2040hst that now has 150hrs on it. Very capable machine and I saved about $7k by going white paint instead of green or orange.
I looked at Bobcat very seriously because the closest dealer is 8 miles away. At the time in 2021, they did not have any models under 50hp with a cab. Almost every open station model was a stripped down model with no extras that I wanted. Sure would have made getting parts and servicing a lot easier. I now have to go 3 hours to find the nearest Kioti dealer. I am lucky so far that I have not had any warranty issues and I could get almost every part I needed sent to me in the mail.
@@willhutchinson3242 fortunately I was able to order my ct2040 with all the options I wanted that matched the Kioti SE model in May 2021 and it was delivered in early July.
I just finished mowing my pasture with my RX 6620 cab Kioti. Absolutely LOVE it!. So comfortable, so powerful, and loaded with features.. I looked at Deere, Kubota, New Holland, Case, and Yanmar...didn't even consider Mahindra after hearing horror stories about the engines and emissions systems. I think the Kioti was a way obvious better value than the other orange and green products. No Yanmar dealers could get a 59 hp tractor at the time. The loader capacity beats all of them. I eventually want to get a ck or dk for my wife (it's her choice). She will probably want a hydrostatic trans but I love the power shuttle shift of the RX.
For those that hate the seat safety system, it takes about 30 seconds to fix. A paper clip and some electrical tape fixed mine up. Hated getting in and off my CX before that.
@@Moselli56 find the wire that goes to the seat, disconnect it (I found my connection under the fuel tank, super easy to get to) and just jump the two wires together. A paper clip in the connector will do the trick. Or as mentioned above you can get a bypass kit which does the same thing. Well worth it!
I have a 2023 Kioti CK3520SE. I live on an 18 acre property at the end of a half mile long hilly gravel driveway. Couldn't be happier with the machine. It has done everything I've asked of it. Love the layout of everything and the quality of the cab is exceptional. When I was researching different tractor manufacturers I just couldn't get past the value of Kioti. There is a Deere dealer right in town and the prices of comparable machines just made me laugh. I have 2 Kioti dealers within a couple hours of me. Met with a Kubota dealer that is 15 minutes away and the guy was very rude. Got tired of my questions and told me I was "overthinking it". Sorry but if I'm about to drop $35k-$40k on a tractor I'm going to ask all the questions I want. The Kioti dealers were incredibly informative and answered every question with a smile.
Appreciate your opinion. Wanted to upgrade my L3800 to the 5400, priced way to high for no options. Bought a TYM loaded with more options than I was looking for and cost about 10k less. I loved my Kubota and wanted another one but it didn't make sense. TYM is working great and I'm 100% satisfied with its performance. I do my own service work too. It was between Kioti and TYM, the only reason I chose TYM was more standard options for the price.
Good video. I own the Kioti RX 7320 cab. LOVE IT. The only downfall I've seen with it vs. my Kubota is the hydraulics aren't nearly as smooth as the Kubota's are. Doing two functions with the loader at once on a Kioti is more difficult, as the "sweet spot" in the loader joystick is smaller, and when you DO do two functions at once, it's painfully slow. But that is my ONLY complaint with the Kioti. I've had zero issues with mine. You've been getting into Kioti's for what, about six months now? And you're an intelligent person to begin with, so I'm betting that you're pretty darn familiar with the Kioti brand at this point.
I’ve had various older tractors, mostly the Ford Japanese four-wheel-drive. The largest and most recent was the 1710. They were great tractors the 1710 head up Curtis cab. No heat, no AC, etc.. Looking for a replacement to my beloved Ford, which was getting tired I had seen Kiotis with an active local dealer and was looking for used. I came upon a 4010 SCHST with a few attachments. Bottom line I love the CK 4010 cab. The heat and AC is wonderful of course the music and podcast help. Lifting capabilities are unbelievable, and it feels very surefooted and secure, lifting heavy loads compared to the Iseki engine in the Fords they burn more fuel. That could be because it’s Hydro versus shuttle shift on the other tractors. I went with a hunch comparing all the specs versus John Deere and Kabota, and I’m really happy that I bought Kioti. After the purchase, I’ve upgraded the snowplow from manual to Hydro adjustment and also added simple.Third function using the detent power beyond that came with the tractor. It actually has two power beyond one with detent and one with dedicated. Things that I did to improve I added the radio I had changed but with arthritis I can’t install chains effectively so I bought grip studs for the rear tires and they perform well plowing. Vehicle I also use a PTO chipper and a few other implements. Also replace the work lights front and rear with high visibility wide angle LEDs that make a big difference, especially plowing snow. I would buy another Kioti in a heartbeat
Have an older 2012 Kioti C27 hydrostat 4x4 cab tractor, the predecessor to the current CK2620. Bought it for snowblowing our driveway in Wyoming but it has been very useful in many other ways as well. I love the cab and front mounted snowblower for my application. Perfect size and capability to maintain our 5 acre property. Great tractors at a great pricepoint.
I bought a kioto ck4020 non se model on your recommendation sir. Was prepared to buy one of your cab ck??10 units. Took a quick look around marketplace and found this one with 150 hrs grapple brush mower and box blade with warranty for 35K. Fantastic capable machine for the money and I’ve run the competition kubota and John Deere. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my query.
I have a 1025R JD tractor on a .4 acre lot... Might be overkill, but who cares! It fits nearly anywhere I need it and it helps me do mulch, maintain our two gravel driveways, pull fence posts (yes I have those on my lot), work in the garden, and general moving of just about anything with the forks. I agree there is no such things as overkill, but on my lot I a 3 series JD equivalent tractor or larger just wouldn't be cost effective to own, and I can avoid the expensive government emissions crap on the bigger tractors as a bonus.
Great video. I did a ton of research on these three brands and Kioti always came out miles ahead in price and performance. I had all three dealers close to me. I went with the versatile Kioti CX2510 and love it!
At first, I agreed with Courtney and I thought the "safety" mechanism of setting the parking brake and neutral was annoying. But after 3 years, I'm so use to it, it's second nature. And most of the time, if I get off, the parking brake must be set so the tractor doesn't roll away.
I bought a CK4010 for my construction company. It has been a great tractor, but I sometimes wish I had the DK just because it picks up more. Either one are great. Thank for your video reviews.
*On your safety triangle, have a bracket that is flush with the cab top, and has a 2x4 inch flat metal square, and then attach a magnet to the back of the triangle, easy on easy off, no garage issues. Should you forget the sign will detach before any damage.*
The glass shattering isn't even a tractor specific problem. It can happen with any tempered glass. I had a glass shower panel a few months ago and know two other people who had glass panels randomly shatter. It's a numbers game. Any imperfection can cause it to happen and the bigger the panel the more likely it is to happen and curves, textures, and tinting make it more likely to happen.
I use a 3520 for my driveway business. Excellent balance of power and physical size. I've graded thousands of tons of stone this year and it works great.
I used to be a Deere guy until I operated a Kubota. the hydraulics are so much smoother compared to Deere and blows Kioti out of the water. That's why I stayed away from Kioti. Just my two cents.
I traded my Kubota for a Kioti. I like the Kioti better in every way except smoothness of loader-Kubota wins there. Kioti loader is way stronger-I’d rather get more work done with rougher hydraulics.
I shopped all major brands when I was looking for a capable loader tractor (horsepower, loader lift capacity, and frame size, standard features vs. price). I grew up with multiple large John Deere tractors on the family's large dairy farm. After thorough research and shopping it came down to LS and Kioti. These two brands just have more bang-for-the-buck. I ultimately purchased a DK4710 hydrostatic transmission with a cab, added a second rear remote, and a true front 3rd function. The major deciding factor over the LS was dealer proximity. Again, the farm still runs Deere, and I like the Grand L series of Kubota, but the Kioti was the best decision for the money and dealer proximity. I would recommend a Kioti to anyone seriously looking for a capable loader tractor.
I bought a new 2023 Kioti DK5320Se with a full cab, last year. I have 250hrs on it and I really like it. I have 120 acres of mostly pine forest with hills and it has been a really good tractor. I highly recommend Kioti. By the way, this was my first tractor, so I can’t compare it to other makes, but as a first time tractor owner, it has been easy to learn how to operate and fun to work with.
The Kioti tractors offer great value for the money, that’s why in the last nine years I’ve owned three of them. Started out with a used LB1914 and at that time we had a dealer still in town. When I sold that tractor and went to buy another Kioti, I checked out both Kubota and John Deere first and could not justify the extra cost. Not only was the purchase price a problem, but then i had no money for the attachments i needed if I had purchased the Kubota or the John Deere. I first purchased a CK3510SE open station model, but i had to go 3 hours away to find the closest dealer in my state. (The dealer in town had shut their doors by then). Not being able to find a cab model in 2021, I sold the CK3510 to buy a CK2620SE cab model in 2023. Love this tractor, it does everything i need and more. Didn’t check out the DK because it was too large for my property and more than my budget at the time.
I absolutely love my 2012 Kioti DK 45. Excellent tractor. I wish I would have known about your business when I bought my Kioti. I'm in MI and bought from a dealer I shouldn't have.
It's the type of glass, this is tempered glass, and if it gets a small scratch in it, that will cause the whole pane of glass to break. Likely the scratch was in the handle area where they drilled the handle.
I appreciate seeing someone who appreciates a good quality at a great price! I understand how engaging the safety brake before getting off the tractor can be annoying “BUT” I also know of someone who got off a different make of tractor I won’t say which one but he climbed off without engaging the safety brake and was doing something in front of his tractor and it took off, ran over him and killed him! So I am very glad to see Kioti making it necessary before getting off the tractor!
You spoke of making a bracket for the triangle sign, you should consider a flip down bracket that is held up by magnets, I'm using large magnets more and more. If you hit something the magnets give without damage. They are sold as fishing magnets. Cheers
So glad you joined the Pack I've always wondered why you didn't do videos on these my DK4710 IS MY FIRST TRACTOR IM SO HAPPY .HOPE YOUR EBJOYING THESE THEY ALL ARE GOOD TRACTORS..
Just purchased a used 2022 kioti dk 4710 se hst with 360hrs for 42000canadian $ . Came with an old snowblower. Gona love the cab! I dont see to many with lots of hours, only time will tell i suppose.
I went with the DK4520 with R14 tires. I absolutely love it. I use a 77" flail mower on it. It handles it wonderfully. The other cool thing is the DK4520, 5020, and 5520 all use the same engine with the only difference being ECM to control the power. Get the ECM reflashed and you got the higher power model.
Have a CK3510 with 300+ hours and love it. 6'4 300lbs and comfortable in the tractor. No issues at all and have the front snowblower which is a beast and the backhoe as well. Just need to know your limitations. On about 5 acres. In hindsight I do wish I had the DK or NS just for the extra loader capacity. The tractor isn't that much bigger at that point.
I'm slightly biased toward kioti because I sell them here at work, and I also own one. They are fantastic little tractors. I own a CK2510 open station with 780 hours on it. I use it semi-commercially on my side-farm market garden. It's tilled, loaded bins, cut grass, cultivated, plowed snow and rotary tilled year after year with no issues. I've so far replaced my tie-rods and that's it. I sell them but have the personal experiance to back the product. As for the smashed glass, that happens to a lot of cabbed tractors, especially with curved glass doors. You'll not that the pull handle to shut the door from the inside isn't attached to the outer frame of the door and bolts through the glass instead. Great for visibilty, but your actually flexing and expanding that glass each time you pull on it because its curved. The pressue gets higher on the outer frame as you slam it shut to overcom the air pressure inside the cab to make it latch. I've done this with excavator glass doors before. BOOM! You are much likely to blow a door glass out from inside the cab than you are from shutting it from the outside.
I have a Ns4710 with 175 hrs on it and so far it’s been great. Not sure why they aren’t more popular. It wasn’t much more money than the DK at the time and it seems quite a bit more refined.
The CK compares most closely to the Kubota L series, same weight and wheelbase, except Kioti is outcompeting Kubota by offering a stronger loader, a cab, and standard dual rear remotes at a lower price point. The DK competes most closely with the Kubota L3560 and Massey 1800M, same weight and wheelbase, but with Kioti you can go all the way up to 60Hp in that handy frame size. Kioti is crushing Kubota in this segment.
I have had the CK4010 SE cab for about 4 years. I have 160 acres, with only about 15 that needs to be mowed. It is fairly hilly in spots. But the tractor has been perfect. A bigger machine would be nice in a couple of the larger fields, but then I would pay for it in the woods, which is most of my property. Then only time I have had the tractor bog is in extremely thick grass and brush, probably 6 foot tall or more. (with a 60" brush cutter). but that is a rare occurrence. I think if you had larger fields and mowed often you could easily get away with a 72" brush cutter. Tractor comes with many nice extras and was cheaper than the comparable Kubota open station at the time I bought it.
I am in the UK and really like the videos you produce. One that I saw recently you were working ridiculously hard trying to see how much the rear lift could pick up on two unfortunate tractors. I wish we had a content creator and a dealer like you here. i’ve been looking hard at John Deere new Holland Massey Ferguson online that applies to the UK and it’s very little but you fired up my thoughts over a Kioti now. sadly, the only time I’m USA bound these days is when I attend Albuquerque international balloon festival and I’ve had the privilege of serving overseas with US forces on some dim and distant and dusty hellholes.
I’m now an owner of both a Kioti and a Kubota. I’ve had a Kubota l3130dt for about 15 years and because I’m developing land about 3 hours away I needed another tractor. I now have a Kioti ck3510se with a cab. I should love the cab this winter but for now it stinks from the previous owners smoking habit. Kioti is HST and Kubota is Gear shift. The Kubota feels substantially larger and built more heavy duty. The axles are larger and tires are larger. The power steering on the Kubota feels smoother and requires less effort. The 2 main advantages of the Kioti are its loader has more lift capacity and it was cheaper than a comparable Kubota. I’m hoping I’ll love the Kioti in time but for now it just feels more “toy” like. I believe the DK would probably compare more fairly with the L model Kubota. BTW the Kioti cab is very well built. They’re so tight that one door is difficult to close with the other door and rear window closed. I’ve heard that they’re “sealed” cabs that have 4 air filters to protect the operator if they’re spraying a chemical. The downside is each one of those filters is $42.
Thanks for the video 👍 i bought a 2008 ct235 this spring and i have 100acres and i love it. The only thing im not crazy about is the rocker pedal because im a big guy with size 15 boots so its a bit annoying 😂😂😂😂
U can buy a seat bypass or just straight out the plug then you can get off and on like you wanted that’s what I have on mine. I have the 2021 dk 4710 open station I’ve been very satisfied
Just got a CK2620SE HSE cab and a stump wrecker and versa forks from y’all. Loving it so far! Would have loved the extra HP, but was willing to trade that off for losing the DPF bullshhhh! And yes….thanks to you, I did get Rim Guard added as well!!!🤣 ProTip: The seat safety switch is very easy to bypass. Though Courtney would NEVER condone this action!🤣
Bought a CK4020SE Cab last fall. Wanted to upgrade to a cab tractor from my 2038R so I was looking at a 3039R Cab. The Kioti has a roomier cab (and it's not white like the Deere's) more options, a wide stance and was more than $15,000 less than the 3039R.
The problem that Kubota and Deere have overcome is a proven track record of quality and reliability over the decades. It will simply take time for Kioti to get firmly established in the tractor marketplace. I can only say from my experience that I am totally satisfied 😊with my Kubota. My brother has a Kioti and he loves it! Oh and I love the treadle pedal, it's totally natural motion and great for FL work and mowing.
@@GoodWorksTractors Excuse me! I didn't research their history and only over the last handful of years, has Kioti been a common name along with JD and Kubota, at least in central Ohio. I've heard many other brands of tractors for decades as well and Kioti was not mentioned along with IH, Case etc. etc.
I love the DK but I have A CK. SE and can't go wrong. Its been great tractor over 250 hours and just minor Maint.. one major issue axle shaft seal/bearing change myself only issue I have is the place I bought it would not give me the warranty on the parts. I will never take this tractor back to the place I bought it. After 3 times came back worse than when it left. I had to fix it myself. I hope all dealers are not like in FL. I have been a Michigan Lic Auto Mech. for years so I do it myself now. Even if I have to pay for the parts. I can fix it. as for the switch under the seat Amazon sells the jumper so when you get off the seat tractor will stay running. Sometimes I have to pull myself up to see the forks and don't want it to quit. works great.
Inventory backing up for the first time in many many Years so now might be the time to see what's on the lot. Might want to wait on the possibility that clean diesel emissions might be rolled back tho.
I have a loaded every bell and whistle 2023 Kubota L6060 grand Nordic edition $93000 taxes included Canadian funds and a 2024 is now over 100K which is ridiculous. I do love it and has 400 trouble free hours. I can buy a 2024 TYM same hp but fewer features $53000 Canadian plus taxes. My next machine likely will not be JD or Kubota.
Just traded my L2501 for the CK2610 Cab. I absolutely loved my Kubota, but the heat, dust ,and elements pushed me to a cab tractor. I'm getting used to the Kioti. The hydraulics are nowhere on par with my Kubota, which just has better hydraulics. I hear a lot of complaints about the treddle peddle but I miss that too. lts what you use to. I will get used to this twin peddle. The Kioti has a lot more features than the L series. These tractors arent on the same level from someone owing both. I would have bought a Kubota Cab, but it was about $15k more and they are expensive enough. I love the comfort of the Kioti and cab and a/c. It’s a fine machine ,but I dont think they are on the same level. I guess a good example is like comparing a Toyota and a Kia? I like my Kioti, but I do miss my Kubota. Time will tell, I guess.
catch 22 the window should be bullet proof when consider when use implements that have a discharge ? that way you protect more but if you tip over and need to break for emergence exit then you be stuck
Kioti’s are notorious for the shattering doors especially in the winter. I think they’re a good tractor but it’s certainly something to consider. Thanks for the video
CS2520. The small guy. But man is it mighty. Love my Kioti. The worst thing to happen is a broke the lower knuckle on the back hoe pulling a rock out out of a 7 foot trench. Rock was the size of the front of the tractor.
I've had a kioti cs2410 for 8 almost 9 years now. I'd have gotten the next size up, but I couldn't reach the pedals. I had major electrical issues with it since day one. It was to and from the shop (two hours round trip - their dime under warranty 7 times in one year) It's finally settled itself down. It turned out to be a loose battery terminal INSIDE the wire casing. Now it's back to just HATING the cold. I mean HATING it. Even with #1 diesel it loathes the prairie winters and I have to keep a trickle charger on it all year round. Couldn't beat the price though.
It's also LOW to the ground, which for putting on some attachments is a problem, so we drive it up on some 8ton car ramps, attach the tool, and back down the ramps. She also loathes tight turns and jerks. But once you've learned that, you're golden.
Actually on the ability to get off while in gear is so easy, unplug the seat sensor and tie the wires together, i just bought a 2620 with cab and its the 1st thing i did and the tractor is awesome im 6,1 and dont have any issues at all
Bought a ck4210se I think it is. 68 and memory not what it used to be. Anyway, if you’re thinking about a Kioti, especially a hydrostatic drive…get all the horsepower you can stand. The drive system and the loader rob you on horsepower. I like the tractor, but when I tested it it seemed to have all I wanted. Now that I have it with loader on front and ballast on rear (recommended) it bogs down going up driveway. They say it’s 45 hp.
Courtney, something I have been looking for, but have not been seeing anywhere, is a pull scraper for a compact (approximately 3R size range) we are told that a rear blade is a high skill level implement in the 3 point, you mentioned the guide wheels help on the landscape rake, it just seems a long frame with a blade centered between the drive tires and guage wheels would be much easier to run correctly by a novice. I have found then used at a reasonable price, but intended to fit a FAR larger frame tractor. Is anyone making a small one?
What are your thoughts on the CS2520? I've looked at the John Deere 1025r and even the 1023e version but they are so expensive! Been researching the Kioti Sub compacts and they seem like really good tractors. For me, it will be more of a mowing machine and finding uses for the loader. So, it won't get used by a few times a week most likely.
Hello I’m in the process of looking for a tractor . I have no clue on what I’m doing or anything about tractors. I don’t know what size I need for my size of land (20 Acres) I want to plant my own crop , and pick up my own bales . Is there a reason why you don’t mention the price or price range for these tractors ? It would be very helpful. Love the videos .
Seems like it would be pretty easy to fix your large gripe with the aux hydraulic control levers…. Make a clamp on or bolt on extension to bring it up forward of the arm rest or out to the outside of the armrest. If you only knew someone who fabricated stump buckets and such…
I called my kubota dealer (we own an excavator) to see if they serviced Kioti tractors. The guy in service said yes but then (in a conspiratorial tone) cautioned me to be very careful as they were poorly made with cheap parts! Yet every single video I've seen about these tractors, even non-sponsored ones, are extremely positive and say they're very well built with quality construction, parts, functions, etc. What is YOUR experience on this?
more HP is the EXACT same machine, they just program the motor to produce more HP. You can buy the lower HP model and have it tweaked to produce more HP, but it will void your warranty... just FYI
Owner of a CK2620 cab HST here. Using tractor on 13acres with slight hills. Best purchase on the property so far. Very versatile, fits everywhere, and can do everything I’ve asked it to do.
Your brother didn’t say five words in five years. And now he’s cohosting your videos. It’s not a bad thing. You seem very patient Courtney. Let’s roll with🤩
Courtney, I appreciate the work you are doing here. You are very helpful to many.
Good video. I purchased a 3520 a year ago here in Canada. Mine is equipped with a backhoe and is open station. I am on 100 acres of mainly trees with miles of trails. The DK models will not fit on my trails so the CK is what I needed. Haved moved 60 ton of gravel and a lot of digging and love it. 340 hours on it already. Moved a lot of snow last winter for myself and some elderly neighbors. My good friend bought the DK 4720 and on close inspection I see it has heavier axles. I have always liked JD green but am now sold on Kioti.
Just bought a DK 4720 cab, loader, backhoe. Got about 15 hours on it and absolutely love it. Ridiculously cheaper than Kubota and Deere. Time will tell, but I’m happy and highly recommend them.
In 2018 we were looking for a subcompact tractor, not really knowing what to look for. Deere and Massey were the closest dealers at 2 hrs away. 1025R with loader and backhoe was $26000 CDN, Massey GC1710 was $21000. Massey even changed the backhoe hoses to operate like an excavator, for no charge. Looking back with much more knowledge, we probably would have chosen Kioti or Mahindra.
I wish there was a Kioti dealer near me. The closest one is 10 hours away round trip. But we do have a really good local Bobcat dealer, and as far as I can tell, they are identical to Kioti. So I purchased a Bobcat CT4050, which is basically a 50hp DK. I put 70 hours on it in the first two months and couldn't be happier, great machine!
Similar situation for me the Kioti dealership is several hours away but I have a great Bobcat dealer 10min from my place. I've been very pleased with my ct2040hst that now has 150hrs on it. Very capable machine and I saved about $7k by going white paint instead of green or orange.
I looked at Bobcat very seriously because the closest dealer is 8 miles away. At the time in 2021, they did not have any models under 50hp with a cab. Almost every open station model was a stripped down model with no extras that I wanted. Sure would have made getting parts and servicing a lot easier. I now have to go 3 hours to find the nearest Kioti dealer. I am lucky so far that I have not had any warranty issues and I could get almost every part I needed sent to me in the mail.
@@willhutchinson3242 fortunately I was able to order my ct2040 with all the options I wanted that matched the Kioti SE model in May 2021 and it was delivered in early July.
Yeah im torn between ct4050 or bigger Lx kubota
I have Kioti 20 min,and Kubota same distance. For the extra options I have I wished I went Kioti.
I appreciate the honesty with the door story. You’re 100 percent correct about the cab tractor versus open station.
The numbers don’t lie. 21 grand buys a lot of implements or spare parts.
I just finished mowing my pasture with my RX 6620 cab Kioti. Absolutely LOVE it!. So comfortable, so powerful, and loaded with features.. I looked at Deere, Kubota, New Holland, Case, and Yanmar...didn't even consider Mahindra after hearing horror stories about the engines and emissions systems. I think the Kioti was a way obvious better value than the other orange and green products. No Yanmar dealers could get a 59 hp tractor at the time. The loader capacity beats all of them. I eventually want to get a ck or dk for my wife (it's her choice). She will probably want a hydrostatic trans but I love the power shuttle shift of the RX.
For those that hate the seat safety system, it takes about 30 seconds to fix. A paper clip and some electrical tape fixed mine up. Hated getting in and off my CX before that.
So how’d you bypass the kill switch?!! Please! It drives me nuts!
I purchased on Amazon a kioti seat bypass switch for around $12 bucks. Just unplug the seat switch and plug in the bypass works great
@@Moselli56 find the wire that goes to the seat, disconnect it (I found my connection under the fuel tank, super easy to get to) and just jump the two wires together. A paper clip in the connector will do the trick. Or as mentioned above you can get a bypass kit which does the same thing. Well worth it!
I have a 2023 Kioti CK3520SE. I live on an 18 acre property at the end of a half mile long hilly gravel driveway. Couldn't be happier with the machine. It has done everything I've asked of it. Love the layout of everything and the quality of the cab is exceptional. When I was researching different tractor manufacturers I just couldn't get past the value of Kioti. There is a Deere dealer right in town and the prices of comparable machines just made me laugh. I have 2 Kioti dealers within a couple hours of me. Met with a Kubota dealer that is 15 minutes away and the guy was very rude. Got tired of my questions and told me I was "overthinking it". Sorry but if I'm about to drop $35k-$40k on a tractor I'm going to ask all the questions I want. The Kioti dealers were incredibly informative and answered every question with a smile.
Appreciate your opinion. Wanted to upgrade my L3800 to the 5400, priced way to high for no options. Bought a TYM loaded with more options than I was looking for and cost about 10k less. I loved my Kubota and wanted another one but it didn't make sense. TYM is working great and I'm 100% satisfied with its performance. I do my own service work too. It was between Kioti and TYM, the only reason I chose TYM was more standard options for the price.
Looking at getting my t474 with cab in a couple weeks
Good video. I own the Kioti RX 7320 cab. LOVE IT. The only downfall I've seen with it vs. my Kubota is the hydraulics aren't nearly as smooth as the Kubota's are. Doing two functions with the loader at once on a Kioti is more difficult, as the "sweet spot" in the loader joystick is smaller, and when you DO do two functions at once, it's painfully slow. But that is my ONLY complaint with the Kioti. I've had zero issues with mine.
You've been getting into Kioti's for what, about six months now? And you're an intelligent person to begin with, so I'm betting that you're pretty darn familiar with the Kioti brand at this point.
I’ve had various older tractors, mostly the Ford Japanese four-wheel-drive. The largest and most recent was the 1710. They were great tractors the 1710 head up Curtis cab. No heat, no AC, etc..
Looking for a replacement to my beloved Ford, which was getting tired I had seen Kiotis with an active local dealer and was looking for used. I came upon a 4010 SCHST with a few attachments.
Bottom line I love the CK 4010 cab. The heat and AC is wonderful of course the music and podcast help. Lifting capabilities are unbelievable, and it feels very surefooted and secure, lifting heavy loads compared to the Iseki engine in the Fords they burn more fuel. That could be because it’s Hydro versus shuttle shift on the other tractors.
I went with a hunch comparing all the specs versus John Deere and Kabota, and I’m really happy that I bought Kioti. After the purchase, I’ve upgraded the snowplow from manual to Hydro adjustment and also added simple.Third function using the detent power beyond that came with the tractor. It actually has two power beyond one with detent and one with dedicated.
Things that I did to improve I added the radio I had changed but with arthritis I can’t install chains effectively so I bought grip studs for the rear tires and they perform well plowing. Vehicle I also use a PTO chipper and a few other implements.
Also replace the work lights front and rear with high visibility wide angle LEDs that make a big difference, especially plowing snow.
I would buy another Kioti in a heartbeat
Have an older 2012 Kioti C27 hydrostat 4x4 cab tractor, the predecessor to the current CK2620. Bought it for snowblowing our driveway in Wyoming but it has been very useful in many other ways as well. I love the cab and front mounted snowblower for my application. Perfect size and capability to maintain our 5 acre property. Great tractors at a great pricepoint.
I bought a kioto ck4020 non se model on your recommendation sir. Was prepared to buy one of your cab ck??10 units. Took a quick look around marketplace and found this one with 150 hrs grapple brush mower and box blade with warranty for 35K. Fantastic capable machine for the money and I’ve run the competition kubota and John Deere. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my query.
I have a CK3520 and love it. Awesome machine and have tons of attachments as well. Glad you are now a fan of Kioti's like I am! Great job!
I have a 1025R JD tractor on a .4 acre lot... Might be overkill, but who cares! It fits nearly anywhere I need it and it helps me do mulch, maintain our two gravel driveways, pull fence posts (yes I have those on my lot), work in the garden, and general moving of just about anything with the forks. I agree there is no such things as overkill, but on my lot I a 3 series JD equivalent tractor or larger just wouldn't be cost effective to own, and I can avoid the expensive government emissions crap on the bigger tractors as a bonus.
Great video. I did a ton of research on these three brands and Kioti always came out miles ahead in price and performance. I had all three dealers close to me. I went with the versatile Kioti CX2510 and love it!
At first, I agreed with Courtney and I thought the "safety" mechanism of setting the parking brake and neutral was annoying. But after 3 years, I'm so use to it, it's second nature. And most of the time, if I get off, the parking brake must be set so the tractor doesn't roll away.
I bought a CK4010 for my construction company. It has been a great tractor, but I sometimes wish I had the DK just because it picks up more. Either one are great. Thank for your video reviews.
*On your safety triangle, have a bracket that is flush with the cab top, and has a 2x4 inch flat metal square, and then attach a magnet to the back of the triangle, easy on easy off, no garage issues. Should you forget the sign will detach before any damage.*
Love my CK3510. At 6'5" 320 lbs I've never felt uncomfortable. It was one of my concerns when i bought it, but it has not been an issue.
Money in my pocket is always a plus.
Those are nice looking, capable tractors.
The glass shattering isn't even a tractor specific problem. It can happen with any tempered glass. I had a glass shower panel a few months ago and know two other people who had glass panels randomly shatter. It's a numbers game. Any imperfection can cause it to happen and the bigger the panel the more likely it is to happen and curves, textures, and tinting make it more likely to happen.
They should be made like car windshields so they are more safe.
I bought a used 2015 Kioti RX7320 PCCB cab, I absolutely love it. It’s an excellent tractor for a farm.
I use a 3520 for my driveway business. Excellent balance of power and physical size. I've graded thousands of tons of stone this year and it works great.
I used to be a Deere guy until I operated a Kubota. the hydraulics are so much smoother compared to Deere and blows Kioti out of the water. That's why I stayed away from Kioti. Just my two cents.
I had a kioti, traded it in for a Kubota, Kubota's so much better
I traded my Kubota for a Kioti. I like the Kioti better in every way except smoothness of loader-Kubota wins there. Kioti loader is way stronger-I’d rather get more work done with rougher hydraulics.
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I shopped all major brands when I was looking for a capable loader tractor (horsepower, loader lift capacity, and frame size, standard features vs. price). I grew up with multiple large John Deere tractors on the family's large dairy farm. After thorough research and shopping it came down to LS and Kioti. These two brands just have more bang-for-the-buck. I ultimately purchased a DK4710 hydrostatic transmission with a cab, added a second rear remote, and a true front 3rd function. The major deciding factor over the LS was dealer proximity. Again, the farm still runs Deere, and I like the Grand L series of Kubota, but the Kioti was the best decision for the money and dealer proximity. I would recommend a Kioti to anyone seriously looking for a capable loader tractor.
I bought a new 2023 Kioti DK5320Se with a full cab, last year.
I have 250hrs on it and I really like it. I have 120 acres of mostly pine forest with hills and it has been a really good tractor. I highly recommend Kioti. By the way, this was my first tractor, so I can’t compare it to other makes, but as a first time tractor owner, it has been easy to learn how to operate and fun to work with.
The Kioti tractors offer great value for the money, that’s why in the last nine years I’ve owned three of them. Started out with a used LB1914 and at that time we had a dealer still in town. When I sold that tractor and went to buy another Kioti, I checked out both Kubota and John Deere first and could not justify the extra cost. Not only was the purchase price a problem, but then i had no money for the attachments i needed if I had purchased the Kubota or the John Deere. I first purchased a CK3510SE open station model, but i had to go 3 hours away to find the closest dealer in my state. (The dealer in town had shut their doors by then). Not being able to find a cab model in 2021, I sold the CK3510 to buy a CK2620SE cab model in 2023. Love this tractor, it does everything i need and more. Didn’t check out the DK because it was too large for my property and more than my budget at the time.
I absolutely love my 2012 Kioti DK 45. Excellent tractor. I wish I would have known about your business when I bought my Kioti. I'm in MI and bought from a dealer I shouldn't have.
It's the type of glass, this is tempered glass, and if it gets a small scratch in it, that will cause the whole pane of glass to break. Likely the scratch was in the handle area where they drilled the handle.
I appreciate seeing someone who appreciates a good quality at a great price!
I understand how engaging the safety brake before getting off the tractor can be annoying “BUT” I also know of someone who got off a different make of tractor I won’t say which one but he climbed off without engaging the safety brake and was doing something in front of his tractor and it took off, ran over him and killed him! So I am very glad to see Kioti making it necessary before getting off the tractor!
looks like nice rigs!! I got a 2 year old Kubota i wouldnt trade for anything 🤷♂️
I think Good Works Tractors needs to be a Kioti Dealer! ! ! !😃
You spoke of making a bracket for the triangle sign, you should consider a flip down bracket that is held up by magnets, I'm using large magnets more and more.
If you hit something the magnets give without damage.
They are sold as fishing magnets.
Cheers
I have a CK 2610 no emissions. Love it 👍🏻👍🏻
So glad you joined the Pack I've always wondered why you didn't do videos on these my DK4710 IS MY FIRST TRACTOR IM SO HAPPY .HOPE YOUR EBJOYING THESE THEY ALL ARE GOOD TRACTORS..
Just purchased a used 2022 kioti dk 4710 se hst with 360hrs for 42000canadian $ . Came with an old snowblower.
Gona love the cab!
I dont see to many with lots of hours, only time will tell i suppose.
I have owned a DK4720 for about a year. Only 100 hours but absolutely no issues to date.
I went with the DK4520 with R14 tires. I absolutely love it. I use a 77" flail mower on it. It handles it wonderfully. The other cool thing is the DK4520, 5020, and 5520 all use the same engine with the only difference being ECM to control the power. Get the ECM reflashed and you got the higher power model.
Have a CK3510 with 300+ hours and love it. 6'4 300lbs and comfortable in the tractor. No issues at all and have the front snowblower which is a beast and the backhoe as well. Just need to know your limitations. On about 5 acres. In hindsight I do wish I had the DK or NS just for the extra loader capacity. The tractor isn't that much bigger at that point.
I have a 2020 ck2610 on 30 ac all hill and hill driveway...always in 4wd and low but love the ease of operation and low maintenance.
I'm slightly biased toward kioti because I sell them here at work, and I also own one. They are fantastic little tractors. I own a CK2510 open station with 780 hours on it. I use it semi-commercially on my side-farm market garden. It's tilled, loaded bins, cut grass, cultivated, plowed snow and rotary tilled year after year with no issues. I've so far replaced my tie-rods and that's it. I sell them but have the personal experiance to back the product.
As for the smashed glass, that happens to a lot of cabbed tractors, especially with curved glass doors. You'll not that the pull handle to shut the door from the inside isn't attached to the outer frame of the door and bolts through the glass instead. Great for visibilty, but your actually flexing and expanding that glass each time you pull on it because its curved. The pressue gets higher on the outer frame as you slam it shut to overcom the air pressure inside the cab to make it latch. I've done this with excavator glass doors before. BOOM! You are much likely to blow a door glass out from inside the cab than you are from shutting it from the outside.
These are some sharp looking machines not gonna lie. That DX sure looks nice. Drooled over it for the last 20 minutes
I like the two way dialogue between you and your brother cameraman.
I have a Ns4710 with 175 hrs on it and so far it’s been great. Not sure why they aren’t more popular. It wasn’t much more money than the DK at the time and it seems quite a bit more refined.
Spot on, great summary, my new CK3520 cab is being delivered tomorrow 🎉
The CK compares most closely to the Kubota L series, same weight and wheelbase, except Kioti is outcompeting Kubota by offering a stronger loader, a cab, and standard dual rear remotes at a lower price point. The DK competes most closely with the Kubota L3560 and Massey 1800M, same weight and wheelbase, but with Kioti you can go all the way up to 60Hp in that handy frame size. Kioti is crushing Kubota in this segment.
A person I know bought a Kioti and had trouble getting parts from any dealers here in CO Springs. Soon after that, both dealers dropped them.
Maybe you could put magnets on your triangles, so you could have a put on and pull off option
I have had the CK4010 SE cab for about 4 years. I have 160 acres, with only about 15 that needs to be mowed. It is fairly hilly in spots. But the tractor has been perfect. A bigger machine would be nice in a couple of the larger fields, but then I would pay for it in the woods, which is most of my property. Then only time I have had the tractor bog is in extremely thick grass and brush, probably 6 foot tall or more. (with a 60" brush cutter). but that is a rare occurrence. I think if you had larger fields and mowed often you could easily get away with a 72" brush cutter. Tractor comes with many nice extras and was cheaper than the comparable Kubota open station at the time I bought it.
I am in the UK and really like the videos you produce. One that I saw recently you were working ridiculously hard trying to see how much the rear lift could pick up on two unfortunate tractors. I wish we had a content creator and a dealer like you here. i’ve been looking hard at John Deere new Holland Massey Ferguson online that applies to the UK and it’s very little but you fired up my thoughts over a Kioti now. sadly, the only time I’m USA bound these days is when I attend Albuquerque international balloon festival and I’ve had the privilege of serving overseas with US forces on some dim and distant and dusty hellholes.
I’m now an owner of both a Kioti and a Kubota. I’ve had a Kubota l3130dt for about 15 years and because I’m developing land about 3 hours away I needed another tractor. I now have a Kioti ck3510se with a cab. I should love the cab this winter but for now it stinks from the previous owners smoking habit. Kioti is HST and Kubota is Gear shift. The Kubota feels substantially larger and built more heavy duty. The axles are larger and tires are larger. The power steering on the Kubota feels smoother and requires less effort. The 2 main advantages of the Kioti are its loader has more lift capacity and it was cheaper than a comparable Kubota. I’m hoping I’ll love the Kioti in time but for now it just feels more “toy” like. I believe the DK would probably compare more fairly with the L model Kubota. BTW the Kioti cab is very well built. They’re so tight that one door is difficult to close with the other door and rear window closed. I’ve heard that they’re “sealed” cabs that have 4 air filters to protect the operator if they’re spraying a chemical. The downside is each one of those filters is $42.
Thanks for the video 👍 i bought a 2008 ct235 this spring and i have 100acres and i love it. The only thing im not crazy about is the rocker pedal because im a big guy with size 15 boots so its a bit annoying 😂😂😂😂
Great video Courtney. Thanks for informing us about the Kioti.
U can buy a seat bypass or just straight out the plug then you can get off and on like you wanted that’s what I have on mine. I have the 2021 dk 4710 open station I’ve been very satisfied
Perfect timing! This is the choice I’m currently looking at. Very timely.
Just got a CK2620SE HSE cab and a stump wrecker and versa forks from y’all. Loving it so far!
Would have loved the extra HP, but was willing to trade that off for losing the DPF bullshhhh!
And yes….thanks to you, I did get Rim Guard added as well!!!🤣
ProTip: The seat safety switch is very easy to bypass. Though Courtney would NEVER condone this action!🤣
I’m loving that CK.
Great, now I need to cut out my garage door and put in an 8' door. Also regretting the mods I've done to my 1025r... LOL. Those looks SO nice.
Bought a CK4020SE Cab last fall. Wanted to upgrade to a cab tractor from my 2038R so I was looking at a 3039R Cab. The Kioti has a roomier cab (and it's not white like the Deere's) more options, a wide stance and was more than $15,000 less than the 3039R.
I have a ck3520hst. I’m a big guy. Only thing I have issues with is the gear selector constantly rubbing my leg. Other than that. I love it
You make good videos, very informative, your transparency is a plus.
The problem that Kubota and Deere have overcome is a proven track record of quality and reliability over the decades.
It will simply take time for Kioti to get firmly established in the tractor marketplace. I can only say from my experience that I am totally satisfied 😊with my Kubota. My brother has a Kioti and he loves it!
Oh and I love the treadle pedal, it's totally natural motion and great for FL work and mowing.
Kioti has been around for 70 years. Exactly how long does it take to have a track record of quality and reliability?
@@GoodWorksTractors Excuse me!
I didn't research their history and only over the last handful of years, has Kioti been a common name along with JD and Kubota, at least in central Ohio. I've heard many other brands of tractors for decades as well and Kioti was not mentioned along with IH, Case etc. etc.
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I love the DK but I have A CK. SE and can't go wrong. Its been great tractor over 250 hours and just minor Maint.. one major issue axle shaft seal/bearing change myself only issue I have is the place I bought it would not give me the warranty on the parts. I will never take this tractor back to the place I bought it. After 3 times came back worse than when it left. I had to fix it myself. I hope all dealers are not like in FL. I have been a Michigan Lic Auto Mech. for years so I do it myself now. Even if I have to pay for the parts. I can fix it. as for the switch under the seat Amazon sells the jumper so when you get off the seat tractor will stay running. Sometimes I have to pull myself up to see the forks and don't want it to quit. works great.
I am curious why the manufactures went away from putting a frame on the doors. Seems like it would take the stress off the glass.
Inventory backing up for the first time in many many Years so now might be the time to see what's on the lot. Might want to wait on the possibility that clean diesel emissions might be rolled back tho.
My 2020 6010 hydro is a real work horse. And a pleasure to operate...
I have a loaded every bell and whistle 2023 Kubota L6060 grand Nordic edition $93000 taxes included Canadian funds and a 2024 is now over 100K which is ridiculous. I do love it and has 400 trouble free hours. I can buy a 2024 TYM same hp but fewer features $53000 Canadian plus taxes. My next machine likely will not be JD or Kubota.
Just traded my L2501 for the CK2610 Cab. I absolutely loved my Kubota, but the heat, dust ,and elements pushed me to a cab tractor. I'm getting used to the Kioti. The hydraulics are nowhere on par with my Kubota, which just has better hydraulics. I hear a lot of complaints about the treddle peddle but I miss that too. lts what you use to. I will get used to this twin peddle. The Kioti has a lot more features than the L series. These tractors arent on the same level from someone owing both. I would have bought a Kubota Cab, but it was about $15k more and they are expensive enough. I love the comfort of the Kioti and cab and a/c. It’s a fine machine ,but I dont think they are on the same level. I guess a good example is like comparing a Toyota and a Kia? I like my Kioti, but I do miss my Kubota. Time will tell, I guess.
Your videos are always informative and helpful. Best wishes.
At 6’-7” - the Kioti NS6010 is excellent!
catch 22 the window should be bullet proof when consider when use implements that have a discharge ? that way you protect more but if you tip over and need to break for emergence exit then you be stuck
Kioti’s are notorious for the shattering doors especially in the winter. I think they’re a good tractor but it’s certainly something to consider. Thanks for the video
CS2520. The small guy. But man is it mighty. Love my Kioti. The worst thing to happen is a broke the lower knuckle on the back hoe pulling a rock out out of a 7 foot trench. Rock was the size of the front of the tractor.
Love my NX6010 - absolute beast. Kioti is the best tractor for the $ by far.
I've had a kioti cs2410 for 8 almost 9 years now. I'd have gotten the next size up, but I couldn't reach the pedals. I had major electrical issues with it since day one. It was to and from the shop (two hours round trip - their dime under warranty 7 times in one year) It's finally settled itself down. It turned out to be a loose battery terminal INSIDE the wire casing. Now it's back to just HATING the cold. I mean HATING it. Even with #1 diesel it loathes the prairie winters and I have to keep a trickle charger on it all year round. Couldn't beat the price though.
It's also LOW to the ground, which for putting on some attachments is a problem, so we drive it up on some 8ton car ramps, attach the tool, and back down the ramps.
She also loathes tight turns and jerks. But once you've learned that, you're golden.
Actually on the ability to get off while in gear is so easy, unplug the seat sensor and tie the wires together, i just bought a 2620 with cab and its the 1st thing i did and the tractor is awesome im 6,1 and dont have any issues at all
Bought a ck4210se I think it is. 68 and memory not what it used to be. Anyway, if you’re thinking about a Kioti, especially a hydrostatic drive…get all the horsepower you can stand. The drive system and the loader rob you on horsepower. I like the tractor, but when I tested it it seemed to have all I wanted. Now that I have it with loader on front and ballast on rear (recommended) it bogs down going up driveway. They say it’s 45 hp.
Courtney, something I have been looking for, but have not been seeing anywhere, is a pull scraper for a compact (approximately 3R size range) we are told that a rear blade is a high skill level implement in the 3 point, you mentioned the guide wheels help on the landscape rake, it just seems a long frame with a blade centered between the drive tires and guage wheels would be much easier to run correctly by a novice. I have found then used at a reasonable price, but intended to fit a FAR larger frame tractor. Is anyone making a small one?
What are your thoughts on the CS2520? I've looked at the John Deere 1025r and even the 1023e version but they are so expensive! Been researching the Kioti Sub compacts and they seem like really good tractors. For me, it will be more of a mowing machine and finding uses for the loader. So, it won't get used by a few times a week most likely.
Have you thought about developing spring loaded triangle to mount to the top of the cab and one for the top of a ROP ?
615hrs ok my kioti dk5310. Dozens of videos of it on my channel. Very few issues and haven’t broken any glass.
Nice looking. How's the parts availability down the road?
They’ve been around for over 70 years, so I’d say pretty good.
Would consider Kioti but all of the dealers close by dried up so solely running Kubota due to dealer presence.
Hello
I’m in the process of looking for a tractor . I have no clue on what I’m doing or anything about tractors. I don’t know what size I need for my size of land (20 Acres)
I want to plant my own crop , and pick up my own bales . Is there a reason why you don’t mention the price or price range for these tractors ? It would be very helpful.
Love the videos .
thanks for all the info good advice
Let me know, are the doors removable? I want a cab and doors for the extreme temps but option to remove when it is nice... thanks.
Seems like it would be pretty easy to fix your large gripe with the aux hydraulic control levers…. Make a clamp on or bolt on extension to bring it up forward of the arm rest or out to the outside of the armrest. If you only knew someone who fabricated stump buckets and such…
I called my kubota dealer (we own an excavator) to see if they serviced Kioti tractors. The guy in service said yes but then (in a conspiratorial tone) cautioned me to be very careful as they were poorly made with cheap parts! Yet every single video I've seen about these tractors, even non-sponsored ones, are extremely positive and say they're very well built with quality construction, parts, functions, etc. What is YOUR experience on this?
I have seen rust on kioti in a dealer parking lot new. The place where you put your feet is cheap steel.
What do you think about the Kioti RX series tractors?
I own a kioti ck3510SE, before buying I looked at JD and Kubota... and got more value with a Kioti
more HP is the EXACT same machine, they just program the motor to produce more HP. You can buy the lower HP model and have it tweaked to produce more HP, but it will void your warranty... just FYI
no duh but goodluck finding someone who tunes tractors lol
The financing is the key for most people Also dealerships and how is the warranty
Use safety film on the windows so the glass stays intact if it breaks
I'm put my tractor triangle on a piece of angle that goes up and is bolted on my quick hitch top hook