Things Are Looking Orange

   / Things Are Looking Orange #12  
19 PTO HP is simply not enough. Go with the 3510, with the 30 PTO HP and the 3-range HST.

Dranrab, I tend to agree with Check for your applications, although I think you could make do on your 10 acres with the smaller tractor. My Kubota B2150 HST with loaded tires and LA350 loader is a beast of a little tractor, and could manage the tasks you describe with its 24 eng hp and 18 hp at the PTO. But with the smaller tractor, you would take longer and you'll work harder. My guess is that if you go with the CK2510, you'll soon be thinking "wudda, cudda, shudda". :)

The CK3510SE HST open station with the KL4030 loader should run you about $22,000, maybe a hair under. It does not seem to have changed much in the last year. So, I'd say go for it if you go with Kioti. In a few months, the price difference over the CK2510 will be a distant memory. :laughing:
 
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It sounds like many of you are saying the tractors in the 24-26 HP range with the 18-20 PTO HP cannot disc a one acre field, mow/hog a 1 acre lot and scatter some gravel every now and then. Every dealership I go to has more sub compacts than any other size on their lot. The dealers tell me the 24-26 HP compacts (not sub-compacts) are their single best sellers. What do you think those tractors are being used for if not for light duty tasks like I envision using one for?
 
   / Things Are Looking Orange #14  
I'm thinking your buds here on TBN are trying to help you out with ammunition in case you want to go to the budget committee and lobby for a larger machine ; ) Keeping in mind the Ford 9N tractors are 22hp and a lot of farmers got a lot of work out of those for decades, a 25hp subcompact will work fine. IMO
 
   / Things Are Looking Orange #15  
I was looking at the B2650 and CK 2510 which are about identical. While the Kioti initially looked cheaper up front it sort of came to a wash.. I wanted a cab thus meant AC and heat, the B2650 is the only tractor that stock comes with both which was worth something. if you dont want a cab then it may change things.
 
   / Things Are Looking Orange #16  
It sounds like many of you are saying the tractors in the 24-26 HP range with the 18-20 PTO HP cannot disc a one acre field, mow/hog a 1 acre lot and scatter some gravel every now and then. Every dealership I go to has more sub compacts than any other size on their lot. The dealers tell me the 24-26 HP compacts (not sub-compacts) are their single best sellers. What do you think those tractors are being used for if not for light duty tasks like I envision using one for?

Well, when you put it that that way, you're right. That size tractor certainly can do those tasks, and more. :thumbsup: :laughing:

But you have 10 acres, so I'm assuming you'll eventually be asking it to do much more. I certainly know I would. Just trying to save you some potential buyer's regret a year or two down the line. Oh, and to help a fellow TBNr spend his money, of course. ;)
 
   / Things Are Looking Orange #17  
It sounds like many of you are saying the tractors in the 24-26 HP range with the 18-20 PTO HP cannot disc a one acre field, mow/hog a 1 acre lot and scatter some gravel every now and then. Every dealership I go to has more sub compacts than any other size on their lot. The dealers tell me the 24-26 HP compacts (not sub-compacts) are their single best sellers. What do you think those tractors are being used for if not for light duty tasks like I envision using one for?

I do think a tractor that size will do those things. Although you will have to slow down mowing up hill. Also instead of getting a disk, a tiller will work much better. For a disk to cut well it needs weight. It takes HP and traction to pull a heavy disk. It will take multiple passes for sure. A small tractor can handle a PTO driven tiller nicely.

The reason I suggested looking at the next size up in HP is because I have a 25HP tractor with 19HP at the PTO. It would fade back on the hill mowing quite a bit and mine is geared, not HST. The HST will call for more HP just to move the tractor. Now mine is old and way out of warranty, so I was able to turn it up to around 30 HP. That has helped a lot but I still sometimes find myself wishing it had a little more.

From what I have seen, the price difference is very small for 50% more PTO power.

I do understand the emissions deal and like the idea of not having to worry with it. However, it is unlikely to cause to much issue if the tractor is worked correctly.

Anyway, it is just a thought and I wish you well in your search!
 
   / Things Are Looking Orange #18  
One of the big questions is do you ever see yourself wanting to upgrade or change tractors? The high level argument is typical of a current Toyota (Kubota) vs Hyundai (Kyoti) argument. While there is a history of Toyota (Kubota) having better quality, if you look at current consumer reports the Hyundai does well against the Toyota and you typically get a better price with the Hyundai or better features. One of the big points of the Toyota is the resale value! That is the same with the Kubota. Owners of both will tell you that their tractor is better but the point that can't be argued is the resale of Kubota is higher... Just a thought.
 
   / Things Are Looking Orange #19  
I considered a 2610 for a few minutes and went with the 3510se HST. Glad I did, it's a great tractor.
I have a few hundred feet of 16-18% road and it chugs right up it, in low range of course. The extra features are nice, I mainly wanted the rear remotes. The telescoping bottom links make hooking up implements easier. A better seat and tilt steering are a little more comfortable. I do use the linked peddle when doing loader work.
If you think you will want a grapple, have a 3rd function added to the FEL.
 
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