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I think that's a wonderful idea. Just practice good safety and start slowly, increasing the work load over time. Good health is a worthwhile time investment.

I also think Beaver is the primary suspect. They are stripping the bark to work it into their mounds. They may come back for more.

My ranch here in Central Texas, uses Mesquite branches installed 75 years ago for barb wire fence posts. They look absolutely terrible. But the posts are untouched by any ground rot and impervious to all insects, mainly due to the natural oils the Mesquite tree generates. You can see the oils...

Just today a very positive public announcement from Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, regarding a major breakthrough in Laser Fusion. Incredibly they released for a short period of 100 Trillionth of a second(a single pulse), approximately 10% of the suns energy output for that time frame and...

I agree with you, the TDC should never change for that engine, unless a timing chain slips. So if you think current engine timing and TDC are still at factory specs, just replace the new pump and adjust as required. Obviously the replacement pump will need to be carefully synchronized with TDC...

Yes, I am fully aware of that Wikipedia graph, available to all the masses for quick viewing. But the truth is only two types of solar panels with cells on that list are currently manufactured today, and their efficiency has not increased in last 10 years. Some of the solar cells listed as the...

Don't forget Solar Panels require special chemicals and metals to just fabricate these panels, and lots of electricity is used in the manufacturing process. These solar panels have an average life span of 23 years before they need to be replaced. The efficiency of Solar Panels has not increased...

I have ordered several hundred items from Amazon, purchasing everything from simple work gloves (by bulk) to a Samsung washer/dryer, and in all that time I payed lower prices than I would pay locally and average delivery time was 2.5 days. I might add that Sears catalog sales during the 1950's...

Laizhou huidind started out making kitchen and Bath hardware and door hinges for many years and still do. They also moved into online sales for many other items. They bought out a bankrupt Chinese manufacturer of tracked agricultural tractors for mainly rice paddies and invested money to...

Just have the seller pop the hood and take photo of the drivers side engine compartment. If you see a DOC/DPF canister, it has Tier4 emissions, and thus has been doing automatic regens without owner knowing it. If you do not see the DOC/DPF cannister, it was one of the last Kioti DK tractors...

I got four of the Mitsubishi models installed in my condo unit now since 2007. Highly reliable. Interestingly, for one of my isolated interior bedrooms, the inside blower unit is over 75 feet from the outdoor unit and still cools effectively. I have had much less difficulty with these over the...

Right now Mankind is discussing colonizing Mars in next 100 years, and Mars has a 95.95% CO2 for atmosphere.

I have had typical issues with my Kioti that nearly all tractor owners experience. Dust in the ignition switch, fixed with WD40. AC fan belt broke and fixed with replacement. Once filled the tank with gas instead of diesel. No issues. So after 4 years and 850 hours, I have not had much to...

Yikes....your right. In the cutter specs, its 15,000 fpm on the blade, not the rpm.

Possibly a variation in IP address by your Internet provider.

Had a neighbor do that, and he mowed 12.5 acres every week using a Troy built Honda powered mower. In his particular case, he was doing it for health reasons, to loose weight he said. I will say, that after six months mowing, he certainly looked more fit and trim.

Mine (BB60.50) only incured vibrations after the blades hit serious metal debris mowing along side the Interstate, and slightly bent a blade. It was just a minor deformation, barely noticeable, but at 15,000 rpm, it was enough to create vibrations. I ordered both new blades and bearings from...

I surely hope the OP decides to get a slightly larger tractor for all the work he has indicated. Understanding that a 25Hp subcompact is just not suitable for using a medium duty rotary cutter. Either upgrade to a larger tractor, or find a way to live with the 48" rotary cutters typically used...

I have seen the towed Harbor Freight backhoe at work, and though its an interesting idea, I went with a mini excavator for all my culvert installation jobs. I suppose, if you only have a few jobs a month, it makes good sense.

Can you imagine any Ford or Toyota dealer saying "If i don't have the part in stock, I will just take off a similar new vehicle". Just because its a Tractor, does clear the Branson dealer from his irresponsible statement.

I am sure the radical pricing experienced during the Pandemic on lumber was NOT a planned scheme or brain child of big business to fleece customers. In fact, everything we experienced makes good sense from a supply and demand standpoint. Last summer on a daily basis, you could see ever...

Though I don't have allergies, my field mowing does stir up a cloud of fine dust with lots of pollen from just about every tree and plant around here in Texas. My Cab tractor is throughly covered in the fine dusty pollen on the outside. But inside it is clean and fresh, and no dusty pollen...

Lumber supply inventory has finally increased to a level where its putting downward pressure on the commodity Lumber prices. In Texas the building boom seems to just keep increasing. Some contractors i know have basically not had a day off since April,2020 and the employee rotation to new jobs...

I was a big Honda generator fan, and currently own two-2000w and a 3000w unit. Initially, all were very reliable and I used them constantly. Then came the day my usage decreased and my needs for a portable generator went down, so I put two away in storage and used just one of the 2000w for...

Just announced today was article on SMR's or Small Modular Reactors for future energy power. What's so encouraging about Nuclear Power and safety, is today we are light years ahead of the early 1970 command, sensory and control systems, allowing multiple SMR plants to be built in a given area...

Very true statement, but its much more than simply mowing concerns going on here. Typically a medium duty rotary weighs 420 lbs or more than a light duty cutter, and can reach 1280lbs. Throw in the required heavy duty gear box, and you have a medium duty implement thats simply not suitable for a...

I think either tractor will do just fine for your intended work, but consider that an increase in HP will allow for attaching 60" medium duty rotary cutters, which can cut upto 2" diameter brush. Tree clearing, even the small trees are best done by hand and then later using your tractor and FEL...

I have done much reading into wind turbines, their design, construction and ultimately their destruction when they reach their age limits. And they wear out much faster than anyone previously thought. The large off shore wind farms in Europe are performing very well and averaging about 2.5 MW...

Nearly all Hydrogen gas is derived from Natural Gas supplies, and i am not aware of any stand alone hydrogen gas fields in the world. Specifically for this reason, its a costly process to remove hydrogen from natural gas and liquefy it for fuel cells to generate electricity. Burning hydrogen...

Regarding Daedong, they certainly make both the Kioti and Bobcat line of tractors, with the Bobcat Corporation requesting some proprietary tractor design changes unique to their equipment business. I have read several reports, that when the Bobcat tractors reach 140,000 units sold per year, they...

Looked like an plane banking right during a slow decent in elevation.

Though Toyota has spent Billions on fuel cell research and hydrogen management, including testing in California for a few selected volunteer customers, I understand that Toyota is moving forward very quickly into non-fuel cell based EV line of cars. They recently purchased a large share holding...

The Rocket brand is a high quality and very popular lead acid automotive battery sold only in Asia. It's not available in the USA. How it got on your New Holland is a mystery, unless your tractor is also Korean manufactured. I am pushing 5 years on my Interstate Battery and it is still going...

I also have had great success using WAGO electrical connectors. These are the highest quality electrical connectors I have ever used. These are German made and absolutely will never break the connection once the lever is pressed down.

Most tractor manufacturers already make parts and Service Manuals available to all owners for purchase. Indeed, service manuals have always had a parts number assigned, and you just order the hard copy service manual no different than any other part. Diagnostic software will most probably be...

A gentle swale will definitly work. I would recommend a swale in some areas, and a berm in other areas for your drainage runoff control. A berm is the opposite of a swale. Takes just a day to build and you can use clay rich topsoil or even fine grained sand mixed with clay to insure stability...

I sort of find it hilarious, that many of those who complained about JD and their right to repair policy, did so because they were or are trying to circumnavigate the TIER-4 emissions equipment on the tractor. They have the skills and knowledge to get around the TIER-4 , but JD voids warranty by...

Detroit, Chicago, LA and Philadelphia accounted for 71% of those shootings over the 4th of July holiday. And thats a normal percentage anyway, but the total count for a typical 4-day period was much higher.

The last couple of years here in Texas, many utility trailer fabrication centers got raided by the INS/Border Patrol. In one raid they hauled off 57 illegal workers and placed large fines on the American owners. Attempts to hire American workers to fabricate and assemble heavy duty utility...

Out of topic response, but certainly relevant to the comment. I feel the future chaos too. It's because the newer generation is now impacting the government to make change, and we as the older generation feel uncomfortable with some or possibly many of these specific changes. I personally...

The Straw Man?? Could be just referencing a straw buyer or straw borrower. Both are associated with fraudulent loan applications by misrepresentation and identity fraud. Being involved means your taking great risk on behalf of a friend or family member. And I don't mean co-signing a loan. By US...

Unfortunately, condo ownership rules require all owners, to be a member of the Condo HOA and make the required annual payments for upkeep and maintenance, which also includes electrical power for elevators and front lobby security. A well managed HOA means smooth and cost effective operations of...

I use my Woods rotary cutter for everything that involves brush and small trees, but for clean open field mowing it's finish mower or flail.

The OP may indeed be a long time forum member, but created a new account just for this one post. I agree with you, the members have throughly discussed tractor loan defaults and recommended some very good advice. Hope the OP found some useful information. I know I learned alot.

Using a screw driver to remove any filter is a desperate action, and should be avoided at all cost. The factory Hydraulic filter is painted on, and requires considerable effort to remove. After that first filter change, everything should go more smoothly. But never heard of a screwdriver being...

Hydraulic oil is simply a light oil and is non-toxic in its original factory condition. It's easily broken down and consumed by natural bacteria in a few years. Any usage on fence posts will only provide short term benifits. Used Hydraulic oil is radically different, because running in a...

Tuning does play an important part of why the same diesel engine platform has three HP models. Normally I don't consider adding a turbo as part of tuning, but my son sure disagreed with me. And he was quick to clarify that most tuning benefits increase horsepower rating with long term engine...

We are not sure he is a first time poster, the OP may have a long time history, who simply created a new handle for this one specific question about repo of a tractor. Hopefully, he can see that our forum membership believes and encourages responsible actions and behavior. Anyone who has been...

You should seek qualified legal advice. Typically, following a declaration of loan default, if Kubota is unable to take repossession of "their" tractor because it's been hidden, that would be considered felony theft. Attempting to hide the property is not encouraged, and anyone else involved...

Back on topic, last year at start of pandemic, I purchased a used 2014 Gravely Proturn 460 with the 33hp 1000cc Kawasaki engine with 1580hrs for $4200. It's a used commercial mower traded in by its owner for another Gravely Zero Turn by a landscape service provider. The Gravely dealer gave full...

Normally you could trench that 500 feet in a single day, but if the ground is hard, it may require a 2-day rental on the trench machine. Going with 2" is best. I just did 1250' of 2" continous line at 18" depth (freeze depth in Texas) and so it all went very smoothly. Water in at 75psi at one...

You did really great getting the shop manual for your tractor. Rarely do I see tractor owners getting the Shop manual until years later, and only when they face a major repair issue. Read the operators manual thoroughly, and enjoy your new Kioti tractor.

That is now same as Kioti for engine oil change. 50 hrs, 100hrs, 200hrs, 300hrs, etc. I suspect the Bobcat manual has printing errors. Recommend following Kioti or Kubota maintenance intervals. It's worked well for decades of tractor ownership.

I never heard of Robin engines before, until this thread discussion on engines for outdoor power equipment came up. So I pulled up pictures of the Robin Subaru engines, and behold I actually own a Robin engine in my Dewalt power washer. Dewalt never actually identified the engine in its...

Though it may not be significant, Octopus species actually have been documented using tools to achieve their goals. They don't manufacture the tools, but have been observed making extreme efforts to choose the right tool. Case study shows Octopus trying to open a bivalve clam shell, will often...

I think you would be just fine with a 6' x 12' trailer. Just be sure it handles the GVWR of the tractor with FEL. Write that number down before making a purchase. Get binders and chains to tie down the load safely according to most state laws. Good luck finding a trailer. They are in extremely...

I think that's exactly what's going on. Raising cash by selling the building, with guarantee Terramite will maintain a long term lease with potential buyer. Not a bad deal for any buyer. Make a real estate purchase with immediate income.

Sigarms: You may consider adding the cars.com App to your phone or online. With this App, you can choose vehicles based on models, distance, price range and mileage. Then quickly building a file for review of potential choices for contact. The App will remember your favorites and then allows you...

For the Kubota 2501, I would only go with light or medium duty 5' rotary cutter. I have a 5' heavy duty cutter weighing 1100lbs, and my CK4010 struggles, especially in the heat of the summer. So I can just imagine a 2501 will be prone to such struggles too.

And this is exactly why eyewitness testimony to a crime, and when used in courts is no longer the preferred evidence to a crime. And as incredible as it seems, having multiple human eye witnesses to a crime, don't converge the evidence to certainty, but actually widens the evidence and increases...

I have had my neighbors dogs take my work boots left out on the front porch and then run off with them. Suspected it was Neighbor A's dog based on prior activity. Only a few days later, i found my work boots tied together and dangling on Neighbor B's mailbox. Also, found my neighbors...

Sorry Muhammad, didn't see you were the poster....until this comment. But I don't think the age of the house or the foundation is a significant issue. In fact, the stress on the home and associated damage continues on outside the home, well into property line fences and walls. Personally, I...

Nope, the 3039R Yanmar 3TNV86 diesel Turbo is a low pressure turbo, and should show good reliability over life of the tractor. These turbos may only increase 3-5hp, but make up for it in their long term reliability.

I worked some of my career as a Structural Geologist, and much of what your showing in your photos is indeed related more to local geologic activity and instability, probably slumping, rather than a simple foundation issue. This makes sense, as most of western California shows active...

No manuals subforum exists. You can often purchase digital copies for $15 for download or dealer can often provide hardcopy manual for fee. I just ordered my hardcopy tractor manual from Kioti this year.

I have used these and I know many auto mechanics and electricians who swear this are the absolute best wire connectors ever invented. Used with dielectric grease on the wires, these will never loosen and never corrode. Military has now gone to these type connections. Recommend all tractor owners...

The benefits of a cab, far out weigh just the environmental comfort of the operator. With a Cab, the entire operator station, dashboard and majority of electronics is shielded and protected from the weather elements and dust. Service mechanics at the dealership, often marvel at the pristine...

One of the worst towing mistakes I ever saw, occured just three years ago near my house at a Union Pacific railroad crossing. A pickup was towing a trailer down the road with no safety chains, and at the railroad tracks which was quite uneven and bumpy, the trailer popped out of the hitch, broke...

I believe in State of Washington, rebates are considered a taxable service item and that's why the implement rebate is listed post tax on the quote. Additionally, it's really nice to see a dealership this transparent, showing all it's fees upfront before placing any order. No surprises. Make...

Sellers of new trailers here in Central Texas are showing reduced inventory, but still have adequate trailers to last remainder of the year.

I doubt the studs need replacement, but if any do, they do pop out and then new studs can be inserted from the backside. Order new lugs, and try mounting them first with proper torque. Double check all remaining lugs on all wheels. Read operators manual to determine if any additional service...

From my experience mowing around trees, it's easier and more precise to use a 54" deck. If you have just minimal trees and level ground, this shouts loud for the 60" deck. However, even with a 54" deck, you may still have to come back and mow around each tree with a typical 21" push mower...

Umm....I only eat at Chic-fil occasionally, but never ever had the experience you had. Nothing but positive things to say about the Chic-fil stores, except for the incredible long lines in the drive thru.

This is a recent quote: CK4010 SE HST $29799 This is an open station model, and includes following: 2 sets rear remotes Extendable link arms with quick adjust sway control Rubber floor mat Cruise control Linked Pedals Seat Upgrade Tilt wheel rear view mirrors

The BX23S can certainly handle anything you need to do, just will be doing it much more slowly than a large tractor. Since it's a true TLB, it should hold its value very well over time. My thoughts on a potentially buried septic system after your house was moved to a municipal sewer system, is...

Great thread with lots of useful information.

I mow 3.8 acres each month directly around my house,, with a diesel GR2120 54" and it works effortless to achieve a quality cut on the lawn. Diesel is strong enough to handle those occasional times when extended rains keep you from mowing and the grass gets quite high. I love that lawn tractor...

My first regen occured at 27hrs, and just like it's on a timer, it has always automatically regen every 26 to 28 hours. Just remember to keep your rpm up higher than normal, and it will do a clean burn out of the particulates in the DOC/DPF.

Looked more like precipitates than fungi mushrooms, you can find precipitates most anywhere if you look hard enough. Instead of using water as the primary precipitation solution, Mars with a 99% CO2 atmosphere, probably forms precipitates using CO2.

I did not see any budget in your requirements, but why eliminate commercial gas powered zero turns. About 90% of the comercial grade gas powered zero-turns have the ultra reliable Kawasaki or Kohler engines. These will cost $6000 to $8000 less than equivalent 60" commercial grade diesel ZT. I...

Agreed....majority of these are dealer setup and adjustment issues. When I purchased my GR2120, I noticed the local Kubota dealer definitely had a bunch of new workers that appeared to lack serious experience around tractors and using tools of any type in general. So it would not surprise me...

It certainly does sound a little high as a price quote. Post #20 at the following link shows a recent quote for a CK4010 SE with FEL and backhoe. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/kioti-vs-ls-buying-advice.436299/

That is an incredibly beautiful orchard. Very well maintained, with none of the typical debris you find under the trees. If that was my orchard, I would not hesitate to mow that with a 72" Commercial Zeroturn mower. Three times faster mowing than a SCUT.

It's really nice to have your tractor choice down to just two models, it sure makes the decision process more focused. I just don't think you can go wrong buying either tractors. I do have a comment regarding the SSQA on the loader. It truly increases your opportunities to do work on the farm...

My Kioti OEM top link did not come with a sleeve. I am thinking, your sleeve reduces yours to the Cat1 pin size, which means your top link was originally a Cat2 size, and when sleeved reduces to Cat1. I have never used a sleeve on the implement side, and see not alot of benefits from the sleeve...

Just my opinion, the tractor side of your top link looks just fine and is properly fitted and installed. The implement side of your top link is different than my CK4010SE. Mine is a simple rotating ball with a Cat1 hole size, awaiting the pin connection, and is a lot easier to connect...

From my experience, you really want to see crushed material that has a good balance of both coarse material and fines. When they are spread on the driveway, and after the first rain, all the fines are washed into the porous spaces between the coarse and makes for a very good solid driveway. I...

I never liked Ellen's show, I always found her to be overly arrogant and her snide and careless remarks to guests always turned me off. Her sexual preference has never been an issue, its always been about attitude.

It's certainly possible Amazon has been hacked, but besides their own online marketing sales, they also provide the largest server capacity for independent business websites. So they must have the most reliable servers in the industry, and that requires a dedicated IT staff that is both smart...

Not Good. John Deere needs to do better than that. Two years ago, Kioti USA headquarters server was hacked, quite easily I may add, and their entire server was locked and would only be unlocked after a ransom was paid. Kioti decided not to pay, and spent over 3 months rebuilding their entire...

Umm...now I seem to recall some tractors actually come with a hook near the clutch, for holding the clutch down during long periods of non usage. Having owned only HST tractors, I always forget to mention using the hook or a block of wood.

I want to thank the OP for getting back with the group, and providing some very detailed feedback regarding his CK35 clutch problem. I certainly encourage starting and driving a tractor every couple of months, to discourage clutch plate binding to the flywheel.

Based on my experience with Kubota and Kioti OEM filters, I find their quality to exceed most aftermarket suppliers. My tractor is now out of warranty, but i still purchase OEM for its quality.

You sure your not having an algae problem with the fuel system. Might be good idea to check that possibility out too. Bugs only entry is during refueling, or by forgetting to replace the cap. I might add, forgetting the cap, can also account for an algae problem. If it is algae, drain the fuel...

If it does not shut off with a key, Shut the fuel line closed before entering the fuel filter, so that it runs out of fuel in just minutes. Most tractors do not have fuel line shutoff switch, but in your case before any further mechanical work and engine startup, install a quality fuel line shut...

Only thing I remember about Walter Mondale, was he lost his presidential race by a historic margin, getting just one state to vote fore him...his home state of Minnesota. Electoral vote was Ronald Reagan 525, Mondale 13

It's also possible you just exposed the subsurface ground water table, and this is just seeping into the pit because it's normal. As hot summer weather comes, the ground water table drops, and you can see the water in the pit slowly disappear.

Alternatively, there are Flat Face to Pioneer AG hydraulic adapters available. Just make sure they are 3/8" adapters. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072W9YR1F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_DMVMVWZXGPR3G7YTKEP8

Typically, any 2-axle trailer is 2 5/6 ball for safety reasons.

Give the OP more time to respond. I am sure the dealer has picked up the tractor and is working on it right now.

I found specifications on the loader, but not the cylinders. The cylinders specs maybe in the operators manual. https://heavymanuals.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=16063

Well I am certainly glad you cleared that up. This is the Kioti owners manual summary of ECO PTO for my CK4010SEHC.

It's in your operators manual, but rather written poorly. The 540E (Eco or Economy) rpm setting is used only if in low range. The 540 rpm setting is used for the mid range setting. There is no indicator on the tach for a high range setting. It becomes important, because if your in low range and...

My CK4010SE has the 540E PTO indicator right at 1860rpm on the dash. And 540PTO comes right in at 2600rpm.

No button are on these PTO shafts, almost all have a sliding collar, and usually pulled in a direction away from the tractor, to open the detent lock. You can also Spray WD40 or penetrating oil onto the collar to insure it is not locked closed due to rust. Old PTO shafts, not used for years, do...

I use solar powered battery maintainer all the time, and these trickle charges will definitely keep your battery in top condition. My zero turn, RV, Boat, tractor and my tow vehicle all have them. Buy one big enough and with high quality and they will charge your batteries for many years...

Yes it was Indeed. It's those tractors that come delivered with less than 1.5 hrs on them, you need to be suspicious the dealer maybe was not doing all his hydraulic, electrical and fluid checks. Mine was delivered with 3.2 hours and i commented on this to the dealer as a joke, and he responded...

Salorman3: Your really not going to enjoy long term tractor ownership if this minor issue is creating so much frustration for you. Some dealers don't fully check their tractors after they assemble them. Remember, most tractors come from Korea in Crates, which Kioti North Carolina does initial...

I made a good choice on my tractor and horsepower. The only thing I would do differently, is order my tractor with R3 Turf tires. The R4 Industrial work good at everything but gentle treatment of my landscape. I am constantly repair ruts and damage.

Nope, just a sore arm for me. But I have been reading, some side effects include irritability and short temperament.

A JD dealer about 90 miles away, had a great deal on a 2017 1025R with 54" mower, with 87 hrs for $13,900 cash or financing. I waited 4 days before calling them, and it had already sold. So you will need to move quickly when opportunities arise. For me, it was less critical cuz I already have a...

For me, low hour usage is 50 hrs per year or less. Anything around 110hrs per year is about the average. The 1025R is a true tractor, but definitely in the subcompact category. I also been considering a 1025R which has the reliable Yanmar diesel engine. It's hard to find good pricing these...

Here is a link to a few Kioti manuals, compliments of Sylvain2: Download what you need before link is closed. http://demss.co.kr/dossfile/manualn/ http://demss.co.kr/dossfile/manualnew/ I purchased a hardcopy, but its so much easier to have the PDF version on your phone for quick reference.

There is always a period of time to break in new equipment, and it always runs better the more you use it. Read the operators manual throughly, to insure proper operation of your tractor, and what everything does on your tractor. Sometimes having a link peddle, that has been turned off, will...

First Aid Kit Items There are lots of different first aid kits depending on your needs, such as a basic first aid kit, burn kits, trauma kit, bleeding kit. Here are the absolute must have medical supplies for any first aid or Remote Medical Support kit that covers a wide range of needs would...

You have at least three problems to address. 1. Dead battery or poor connections to your battery 2. Ignition switch probably has intermittent connections too, so this needs WD40 sprayed into it. Work it in with the key and try turning the switch to help improve connections. 3. Your coolant loss...

Steve, a photo would have been nice. But since this bucket seems to be getting only light usage, it's probably best to try for repair, by welding a new 1/4" sheet of steel right on the bottom. New buckets run over $450 and used buckets for that machine are extremely hard to find. So recommend...

These are ruts a tractor pulling a finish mower will not notice, but a zeroturn will definitely observe such minor terrain issues. From my experience working one summer during college on a golf course, the best landscape solution is to bring in several truck loads of clean sand, and dump it...

I have a full first aide kit in the vehicle, and update it every couple of years, but in 10 years, just never needed it.

Interestingly, many of the Kioti tractor dealers around my region, also carry the LS line of tractors. But certainly, what ever you choose as your first tractor ownership, recommend HST.

Williy: Thank You so much. I don't know why i never considered that before. It should cut down on thermal energy into the cab. Much appreciated.

Right now I have the CK4010SE HST and with over 700hrs so far no issues. I have seen and used the DK4210SE HST and is a very polished and highly reliable tractor. I favor HST models due to loader work and recommend the SSQA. You will find the loader, with either the bucket or the pallet forks...

Right now, my 2012 Gravely 460 Zeroturn has that FX1000cc 35HP Kawaski engine in it, and currently doing 2150 hours on the meter. With good maintenance, I fully expect to get to see the 3000 hours mark. It's a reliable, dependable unit and very easy on the maintenance. I am a big Kubota/Kohler...

Umm....I saw the picts several days ago. Now I no longer see the picts.

You can see the major concerns in the tractor forums, going back to even 2001, regarding clutch position and long term tractor storage. It certainly was the focus of many comments, documenting clutch seizure and clutch binding from even as little as 18 months storage...

1. Don't worry about the DOC/DPF Tier4 emissions on the CK3510. I will say, your going to have to work the diesel a little more than normal. By that I mean, most will drive their tractors at 1500-1800 rpm. But with a DPF, your going to be 1800-2100rpm. This keeps the exhaust hotter, and...

I can fully understand your wanting to move onto another tractor model and brand. But I will say, that you need to use these tractors at least once a month, or your going to see the same problem over again. Just start them up. Drive around for a few hours and put them to work. Circulate fluids...

Well I have 780 hours now on my CK4010 and no clutch issues. I will say that non usage is detrimental to clutch longevity. The same thing goes for slip clutches in most rotary cutters and other implements, with 18 months of not being used, it's prone to binding and increasing failure rates...

Thanks for the photos...it certainty makes everything more clear. It appears that natural drainage is coming from the road anyway, its quite flat terrain, very gentle slopes, and from the large amount of standing water, your surface soil probably has a high clay content. You won't have to worry...

I fully agree with you on the 2038R. That was my first choice for a tractor. Absolutely a great design, high quality fabrication, very reliable and capable tractor. The John Deere E Series of tractors did not impress me, and looked to me, that everything about this tractor was to keep the price low.

It's not acceptable for the State DOT to simply divert water onto yours or anyone's property, and expect you to pay for water management. Do they have a water easement on your property. If not, then I would contact legal help to petition the State to assist you financially in this water...

Salorman3: Your saying the top link attached to backhoe, is just for transport only. Well that's certainly beneficial. However, during backhoe operations, torsional stress may wrench that top link very hard, and it's bolted directly to transmission case. I have seen many incidents where stress...

Sort of sad the tractor dealerships act like that. It takes no more than 15mins to respond to a request for quotes. I don't know why they do that. When I was shopping for tractors 4 years ago, i was so busy at work, putting in 60 hours each week on the job, that i did my research on my tractor...

That should be sort of easy, just get the quotes for those two CK models from the dealer. In my particular tractor, a CK4010SEHC, it was $8700 more for the cab model. But with that Cab model, as standard equipment came two rear remotes, Link Pedal, AC and Heater, wipers, seat upgrade and an OEM...

As far as I am aware, there is no manual fuel shutoff on the Kioti CK Series of tractors. When I changed my fuel filters, i just temporarily crimped the fuel line, prior to filter change. However, a proper fuel shutoff maybe a better way to go for changing filters. Just need to think why Kioti...

I can honestly say, everybody I know is quite eager and willing to get a vaccine....if it's available. Any possible vaccine symptoms does not appear to be a deterrent.

Agreed. Don't try to start the engine. Most cracked blocks, typically you will see the higher pressure oil lines going into the lower pressure coolant lines and finally into the radiator. This maybe just a blown head gasket. Don't try to start it, or you will make every thing worse. Drain the...

RSR made a good point, right now is peak buying season for tractors and Ag equipment. I know for sure, tractor dealers here in Texas are selling with less than 50 day inventory on their lot. If your willing to wait until September, you could expect more significant discounts off MSRP from both...

Welcome to the tractor forums. I went through the very same process, on the very same models. Kubota L3901 and Kioti CK4010SE for their Cab models. I was also shocked by price differences, and realized the explanation is complicated. Kubota manufactures everything in Japan (except the BX...

I would not attach the top link to the backhoe. I am aware of multiple incidents, both for Kioti and Kubota tractors, where during backhoe use, the backhoe will severely stress the Top Link and it cracks the Transmission housing.

Yes, the DK40 is a 4 cylinder diesel. If just two glow plugs go bad, you will experience difficulties in starting. Some of the others may also need replacement. The good news is, they are a commonly stocked part, and any high volume Kioti Dealer will stock a few of them, and not have wait for...

I love both tractors. But the Kioti CK2610 is a more robust tractor. With mainly snow plowing, mowing and landscaping as your dominant plan for a tractor, you should consider R3 turf tires. They have great winter traction and definitely are more gentle on a lawn, than any R4 tires. I currently...

Google has suppressed two way phone call recording, on Android 8.1 and higher. Unfortunately, even 3rd party apps are not allowed by Google to record two way phone calls. I don't see Google changing this policy anytime soon.

I have a 2018 CK4010SE with 680 hrs, and has been very reliable. I could not have asked for a better tractor. Looking at your photos, the CK4010 looks in good shape. Order a OEM Kioti floor mat and you will be more than pleased with both appearance and safety, from nonslip point of view...

If the dealer nearest you is not performing quality service, you the tractor owner better have either a reliable tractor, good mechanical skills, or a trailer to haul your injured tractor to a dealer who can perform good service. There are always dealers willing to make the needed service...

With a tractor, learn to be patient. If the groud is wet and soft, and the concerns about getting stuck is valid, then just wait until ground conditions improve. You really don't want to get stuck, or create ruts so deep it take 3 hours loader work to repair the ruts.

A majority of RV ports are 20'x40'x12' in WxLxH dimensions, and are made of metal. Typically are custom ordered for customers specific color choice. You could place two such RV Ports in close proximity, and achieve 40'x40'x12' of covered parking. Projected Costs should range upto $4800 installed...

I am not an operator, but I was a customer. Regarding barb wire and its affect on the forestry mulching head, it happened twice during my land clearing. Both times, approximately 8 feet got wrapped around the mulching head, and we cut it off using wire cutters. There was no damage to the...

After reading your post, the rate quote you recieved of $1600 per day for a skid steer with forestry mulching head is right in the ballpark. I paid $1500/day, and there maybe regional variations in cost. However looking at the pictures you provided, an experienced operator should do about 4+...

Good choice on the trailer. This 18' is definitely a robust and practical trailer. As long as you got a place to park it, your going to find dozens of uses for the trailer, besides just hauling your tractor.

I think that's accurate for most utility tractor buyers. And so far my tractor has not needed any major repairs, only very minor issues and basic maintenance, which I have been able to handle myself. So in 3 years, I have not spoken to my dealer. Buying a well built tractor that never breaks...

If the mental stress is increasing to such a high level, try to find a way to reduce that stress or deflect the stress. Changing jobs is one thing, but changing an entire career is quite a hurdle. You may just swap one problem for an entirely new set of problems. Electricians are kinda seasonal...

I expected yours to have some differences from my Kioti Cab, but yours is truly significantly different from mine. What a nice looking tractor you have. I will take a photo of my cab brackets, the power cable and ready to go toggle switch inside the cab, and update this post with a photo. All...

Though I was a first time tractor owner, my CK4010 is a great tractor, and has done everything I have asked of it. With 670hrs in 3 years, it's been extremely reliable, because the build quality is very good. Easy on maintenance.

Brackets are for a second set of exterior LED work lights, of course for lighting the rear of tractor. I did not see it in the photo, but there should be a power connection, just waiting to be used. The power cable goes to a toggle switch on the driver's right side panel.

Real good point Oosik. Experience shows moving from Point A to Point B with a maximum load just 6" off the ground is the safest way to move.

It will not make any difference between Cab or ROPs to use a spreader. Around my area, Cab tractors probably outnumber ROP Tractors about 3 to 1; and most are using spreaders right now for spring planting. Some landowners use their own tractors, but most hire contractors for planting.

You may not lift it, and if it does, no sharp turns and keep it 2.5 feet or even less above ground. Absolutely critical you have a good counter weight on your 3pt hitch. What ever attachment you have that weighs the most, should go on the rear. You can always remove four or five cinder blocks...

If I remember correctly, the weight at pivot point with bucket fully curled back, is the maximum weight load for that loader. Neil at Messicks did a video 2 years ago, demonstrating how this is a standard industry measurement, and then tested three tractors to show the accuracy of the loader...

My Kioti CK4010 has 11.7 GPM hydraulic pump flow, and 2.3 GPM is shared to the power steering. That leaves 9.4 GPM for attachment and implement hydraulics. The HST and 3pt hydraulics is run as a different system, and has its own dedicated hydraulic filter.

In this case, the dealer probably recommending you a trailer best suited for towing safety. When I purchased my trailer for my CK4010 tractor, it was a 20' 12,000lbs Gross and 9800lbs net. Definitely more trailer than I needed. It towed my tractor/backhoe like a dream and no sway. And the...

Yep...I think that's the solution. The access denial approach. The birds are of course looking for nesting areas they like in the upper rafters. Morton Building uses the Amish method, which is simply placing 2×4 boards, and inserting (not nailing) them into any openings the birds could want to...

From what I see, it's going to cost another $2000 for the Massy-Fergusion to add a 3rd function kit, an additional rear hydraulic remote and a canopy. Also, you need to ask Kioti to lower their delivery charge. Unless the Kioti dealer is over 250 miles away, I consider $800 for delivery...

I think the Woods M721-1 is a 1" standard duty cutter. Ebay has a owners manual available for purchase. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Woods-Rotary-Cutter-Model-M72I-1-Owners-Manual-F-6307-/383352832220?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

1. How large a frame size and how many HP's? For your property size, and that most is wooded, recommend a 26 to 40 Hp range. This will allow enough power, and still accomplish your tasks and provide mobility among trees. Some models to consider: Kubota L3301 or LX3310. Deere 2032R or 2038R...

My CK4010 PTO shield flips up. In fact I think all of them flip up in CK line. And mine was definitely overtighten before delivery.

Looks like you have been extremely busy doing land clearing. Are you using your own machine, or a rental unit. Curious, do those skidsteers with a forestry mulcher really weigh over 15,000 lbs?

I did check to see if their were any such academic or engineering studies on this issue of cylinder reliability, wear and tear, exposure to elements and of course does leaving a cylinder exposed somehow cause damages. I did find only two reports. The first report was by a plastic mold injection...

Yep...it can happen. The normal top link pin is set too high in the implement, and so the top hook of the QH lifts the implement, and the lower portion of the QH not fully engaged. When this happens, you simply need to lower the top link pin to next setting. This allows all 3-points of the QH to...

Yes Indeed. Once it's reasonably cleared and has pathways through the woods, my tractor and implements can adequately maintain the property. Access to all areas of your property is critical to using a tractor for property upkeep.

You cannot park any backhoe without extending some of the cylinders. The right and left stabilizer arms must be extended to park the backhoe.

Backhoe cylinders are no different than any of the cylinders used in FEL or Grapples. You simply scale the cylinder for the amount of work required. Cylinder corrosion and seal breakdown on a parked backhoe is a concern, if it's been parked for many years exposed to the weather.

Kioti sells their Quick Hitch, which is CAT2 and accepts both Cat2 and Cat1 implements. But I would simply recommend, take a photo of your Cat2 pins, go to tractor supply and purchase the equivalent Cat1 pins for about $3.50 each. Get a good sized adjustable wrench and swap the pins to Cat1. You...

Was yours a new tractor?? I had 9 loosen and lost 2 lugs on my tractor about two weeks after first delivery. Happily it was my son who noticed the problem before it became serious. We torqued everything down again, and ordered replacement lugs. This is most likely due to dealer not tightening...

Wow. Fantastic job at picking up all that trash you found, and disposing of it. Your efforts will certainly improve the value and long term enjoyment of your new property. I think the previous owners were simply not good caretakers of their property. Unfortunately this type of trash disposal...

I never realized just how expensive these hydraulic pumps can be for Skidsteers and large construction equipment. They put our tractor hydraulic pumps to shame.

I don't see any downside to that type of use for a minisplit unit. You could see savings on your power bill, because your only cooling or heating the specific room your spending most of the time. Works best if that room can be fully isolated from rest of the house by simply closing the doors to...

That's good to know about standard flow skid steer implements. Unfortunately, I was probably biased in my statement toward high flow only, because I just got completed some land clearing last week, done by a contractor using a high flow tracked skid steer with a forestry mulcher. That skid steer...

No tractor hydraulics can compete with a high flow skid steer, which often puts out 45 GPM. Any 3rd function kit you install for your tractor, is of course limited to the GPM of that tractors hydraulic pump capacity. So you need to carefully insure your tractor can handle the hydraulics of...

If I remember correctly, the aluminum housing of the pump, has four steel bolts that if over tightened, may strip the threads in the softer aluminum housing. It's only an occasional problem based on my readings. What ever you do, just don't break open the pump, because pump seals and O-rings are...

I remember reading that over time, the grease, it sort of breaks down and is slowly liquefied, dropping out of the area that was originally greased. Thus requiring a new greasing to maintain lubrication. This process is greatly reduced with the new synthetic lubricants.

All it takes is two mowings in a single year, and those darn weeds typically won't come back. I left a lot of trees and that slowed down my mowings with tractor and rotary cutter. So I got a very well used commercial zero turn with 1900 hrs, and that made everything easier from mowing...

Minisplit AC systems first started out in the Asian market by Mitsubishi in 1960, and was called the ductless AC systems. Central Air Conditioning, which is very common in the US, is just not utilized in Asian homes. Typically each room has it own minisplit, and you only operated the minisplit...

There is no hydraulic damage to the tractor, leaving either loader or 3pt implement in a raised position. Over night the slow hydraulic fluid bleed off from the cylinders, will simply return that fluid to main hydraulic chamber. I will say, always best to lower for safety reasons. Even with...

They did indeed recieve a court ordered partial reimbursement for their legal fees. [emoji2][emoji2]

Absolutely beautiful. Looks like a lot of thought, planning and consistent hard work and effort went into your 100 acre property. Here, on my property, I am not allowed to burn on my property, because the Texas State Conservation Department owns all the adjacent properties and are my neighbors...

That can certainly happen if your not mowing it twice a year. Imagine spending all the time and money on clearing efforts, only to let it grow back again. This picture shows a portion that was selectivity cleared by tractor two years ago. Picture was taken today and is showing no weeds are...

Will be allowing native grass to develop, an then an interconnected system of walking trails, park benchs, bird feeders and wildflowers. I also have four water tanks, which average about 130,000 gals each. Should look like a city park when its done.

Oosik: you are more correct than you know. When my wife saw the 18 acres cleared in just 4 days for the total cost of just $6,000. She says "Honey, you worked hard for two years, but this week you got smart...so let's plan on a nice vacation this year"

I purchased a 27 acre property here in Texas about four years ago. It is flat terrain and heavily wooded with mainly Mesquite, Elm, Oaks and Cedar trees. Extremely heavy brush composed of Cat Claw and assorted 4" thick vines are everywhere. Using my tractor, chainsaw, stump grinder and chipper...

Well, I am really glad you purchased the BX part and did a full inspection of the welds and the powder coated paint job, before supplying such an depth and comprehensive review.

Well good job checking your range selector. Also, I just found out that Kioti changed from a Live PTO to an Independent PTO in the middle of the CK3510SE model year. So depending on your Serial Number, You may indeed have the Independent PTO tractor. Check to see if you have the mechanical Live...

I like the CA2560 also due to the initial weight and water tank. I am also looking at a Ryan Lawnaire Towed Core Areator, comes in both 36" and 48" widths. I need to core my lawn, which is 80% clay and 20% sand, just so the water does not pond up after rains. Towed Areators are more easier for...

Sounds like you already put alot of thought into your tractor needs, and have screened the dealers around you. You might consider moving up to the next tractor size, with a slight increase in horsepower. That would be the Kioti CS2520 and the Kubota BX2680. Both are great reliable tractors, and...

Shell Oil has gone to biodiesel worldwide now. Overseas its more tolerable for diesel, because most countries do not adhere to Tier-4 emissions standards. But here in the US, it just gums up everything with fatty precipitation along the entire fuel system, from fuel tank to the injectors.

Jim, really glad Concord did you a great job from both the Mechanical repairs and Service communications. Looks like you found a Kioti dealer that you can trust for any repair, no matter the difficulty. Biodiesel not properly processed, or even good biodiesel allowed to age is the Kiss of death...

A large home burglary ring was broken up just this week by the Sheriff here in my Texas County. It was a 6 man + 2 women burglary gang, mainly hitting on homes when occupants were attending funerals of people who died, and the funerals were listed in the local papers with specific times. They...

Around my house, I installed some cheap solar LED powered lights with motion detectors. Four on each side of the house and six on the backyard. They sure light up the area during the nighttime whenever movement is detected. So far, only neighborhood cats seem to trigger the lights turning on...

Check to make sure its just not in neutral. Because that's what it sounds like to me. Check the linkage, because it is also possible to break the range selector linkage, and its now stuck in neutral. If that's what happened, replacement of the range selector linkage is an easy repair requiring...

My favorite for home defense is 9mm Beretta 92FS and for concealed carry a Ruger LCP2 380 ACP.