considering a CK2610hst or CK3510hst

[The Fred]

The engine is 1.6 liter which is a large engine for only 26 hp.

I started mowing with mine and a rear mount 6 foot Landpride mower last week. It does lack power on hills but mine is a gear drive not HST.

Mine has no problem ripping up turf with a 6 foot tiller but just doesn't cut it while mowing. In fact my old Cub Cadet 26hp seemed to not lack power with the same mower on the same property.

One small adjustment makes this machine over 30 hp, I'd say about 32. Unfortunately the fuel usage will suffer.

My first tank went 14 + hours of use, my second tank won't last as long I'm afraid.

The price you posted is very good. Mine, gear, was 16ish out the door with 2 remotes and turfs.

Good luck, Fred

 

[12Bravo]

Would that adjustment be a Turbo?

 

[k0ua]

Would that adjustment be a Turbo?

I suspect he just turned up the injector pump.

 

[The Fred]

If cold weather starting is going to be an issue you might consider the common rail engine of the 35 and 40 hp version as cold starting injector pulse is done by the ECM and I would bet these common rail machines will start much better in the cold than the old school Diesels like the 26 hp. model.

Turbo would be a large adjustment, Fred

 

[IslandTractor]

My old school CK20 and DK40se never failed to start on first try after glow plug in a NE winter. I never had reason to start the tractors when really cold but no issue in 20 degree F.

 

[k0ua]

My old school CK20 and DK40se never failed to start on first try after glow plug in a NE winter. I never had reason to start the tractors when really cold but no issue in 20 degree F.

Same here, my DK35se is the easiest starting in cold weather (15 degrees or so) tractor I have ever owned. Easier than my two previous Kubota's In fairness they were manual glow plug cycle machines, and this is a timed cycle machine with a post glow feature. But it is a really good starting machine. In any kind of cool weather, it is just a single bump of the starter and it fires. The worse starting in cold weather tractor I ever owned was the Long 2360.

 

[dadster4]

If the 2610's HP is enough, the 3510 can only be better. I think the frame size and comfort factor of each should be strongly considered. I paid just under 24K for my "package" last year, I added the forks just recently. I can't understand the fear that a DPF and computer-controlled engine instills on some tractor owners, cars have had "EPA stuff" for decades.

 

[IslandTractor]

If the 2610's HP is enough, the 3510 can only be better. I think the frame size and comfort factor of each should be strongly considered. I paid just under 24K for my "package" last year, I added the forks just recently. I can't understand the fear that a DPF and computer-controlled engine instills on some tractor owners, cars have had "EPA stuff" for decades.

I'm sure the 3510 is a good tractor but if you really don't need more hp than what the 2610 puts out, there is benefit to simple tried and tested technology, especially down the road when the warranty expires. And, there is the cost savings which can be put towards specialized implements that might, given an identical budget, make the 2610 even more efficient as a work machine than the 3510. 2610 plus grapple plus hydraulic topping lift plus extra remotes would cost about the same as a stock 3510 with bucket. I'd take the 2610 with extra goodies unless I had a very specific need for the extra ponies.

 

[VTland2clear]

The 2610 came out just a few months after I bought my CK3510, and I am curious if I would have gone with the smaller engine. Right now I believe I should have gone with the 40hp, since it would have only been a small amount more money, relatively. But I likely would have gotten the 2610 because of the price alone, given I knew less about what I needed. Same frame, same wheels, basically identical tractor.

That being said, I would not want the old style loader, and that was worth the bump in price. I also am not worried about the emissions, as they are just an addition to a basic diesel engine. The common rail is certainly a plus for efficiency, and Tier 4 Final engines are built to higher tolerances as well. I have not tried any mowing, I only plan to do some light field bush hogging and leave most of the mowing to the lawn mower.

 

[paulfun9]

If the 2610's HP is enough, the 3510 can only be better. I think the frame size and comfort factor of each should be strongly considered. I paid just under 24K for my "package" last year, I added the forks just recently. I can't understand the fear that a DPF and computer-controlled engine instills on some tractor owners, cars have had "EPA stuff" for decades.

I have had more computer and sensor related problems with cars and trucks than anything else! WHy would I want that same crap in my tractor!