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Will do; I figure if it works half as good in leu of hand raking I'll be happy. I can make the kids pick up large rocks and branches, I just need this rake to... rake.

That is really cool, and if you're still around I'd love to see some photos of the Husqvarna.

I ordered a pine straw rake myself, and it arrived today- two days early.

It's still a tractor.

It's so much better than the turnbuckle; it's worth the money for the upgrade if you don't go with a top and tilt.

Any mid-range ZTR, or a Deere X7. :ROFLMAO:

That's a really great deal!

I would go with the 6' box, for sure.

I used Kioti CK-SE stabilizers, but they don't directly fit on the CK2610/20; I purchased Kubota parts to fit them up. I don't have the part number, but it was for the L I believe. [EDIT]: I forgot to include a link to my thread...

Here you go!

I'm happy to see HX really hitting the mark.

Yeah, I thought he was a member, I'm pretty sure I interacted with him before. Sad to see he was just a deep sleep spammer.

Oh Lord, lol. 🤣

You guys just keep your head down; stay safe!

They discontinued the 54D? That's unfortunate. The Cub Cadet machines have a real frame where the Husqvarna does not, and that's the biggest problem with their current lineup.

That, uh, got away from him. :ROFLMAO:

Sorry to hear that prices played such a large roll in your retirement.

This very much seems to be the case, which is unfortunate. It's nothing new either.

That's in real nice shape. Good to see you updating this thread!

That tiller can not be 46 years old!

Thank you for sharing that, I definitely got a laugh out of it.

Just going to say something like this without expanding on it?!

I'd think you could slip one of these on there, solve the whole problem of moisture. https://www.tractorpartsasap.com/ignition-switch-cover-new-kioti-t2540-77771-178676.html

I did not know that; that's yet to be a problem for me, but that's a big difference.

I've had no issue with mine.

Looks to be it's capable given the videos I've watched on YouTube; I'm looking at picking one up myself.

That's a really neat idea; what are you using to strap them down?

I've never known, so I feel comfort in my confusion. 🤣

I don't, but are you having trouble? Or just looking to add accessories or lights?

OP just posted that the dealer is out of stock, so they'll be ordering a new one for him- it shouldn't get much newer than that. ;) @zombieda I would recommend getting the tractor fully plumbed with rear remotes and a third-function, it's never easier or cheaper than having it done before...

He always came off as a genuinely good man.

May Mr. Foreman rest in peace.

The toolbox on my Kioti won't fit a hammer and this offends me, therefore I'm replacing it. I'll be using the existing mount, so just replacing the box. I've found two that strike my fancy, one metal and one plastic. I figure the advantages of the metal box would be strength, esthetics, and...

Once you're comfortable with it at home you'll be itching for an NS... :ROFLMAO:

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Thank you for that. :ROFLMAO:

You're making really good progress, this thing is coming along!

This was a fun thread, lol, a back-up alarm in a small tractor really seems obnoxious. :ROFLMAO:

Welcome, from Maine; your retirement plan sounds like a little slice of heaven.

Do you mow hills?

My Piranha spends Spring through Fall on the bucket, goes into storage during the Winter, and it'll be back on soon enough. I find it easy enough to swap out, but the one I've got on the Kioti is larger than the one I had on my old Deere, and it shows in weight. So, what I'm saying is that it's...

Having the pedal tied to the throttle is called "link(ed) pedal" and if it bothers you there should be a way to turn it off. Have you picked up an owners manual yet?

Fortunately emissions tests didn't last long here, but they sure tried for a number of years.

It sounds like it's really quite an upgrade. These new generation machines are extremely impressive.

How are you liking the new RX?

I'd hope your dealer can get you one, that's how I purchased my manual.

Good luck! 🤣

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I also use color zip ties, and it's been good to me.

I can't say I've ever heard of it.

Do you have a trail near or through your property? It's funny to see you rescuing so many of these and they're not even yours.

Arm rests are ridiculously expensive, and I guess I don't understand why. Looked up a set for my Kioti last night, $200.

Good to hear; crazy how software can grind things to a halt.

Your UTV's keep needing rescue... :ROFLMAO:

As standard the Deere 3E machines do not have a removable loader; the bucket is removable, but not the loader. That said, you can purchase a kit to make the loader removable with a standard quick park.

The previous owner may have ordered the machine that way, they could have been swapped out, or it could have been the standard at the time. Swapping a fitting out to the users preference isn't uncommon. As for a diverter versus a true 3rd function, it's often also preference; a diverter will...

A terrifying prospect. Thank God that didn't happen; Alzheimer's and dementia are terrible.

That's horrible; heartbreaking.

It sure sounds like you did well. You must be excited, anxious to finally get out there and have some fun do some work.

Congratulations! Your patience seems to have been well rewarded. As said above, we need pictures.

I wonder how a modern vehicle would react to having it's fuel line tapped? That's a pretty cool modification, but your old Dodge didn't have a list of electric nanny-esque features.

I wish I could see that!

That Branson is a reliable, simple little tractor, and it's still in production as a TYM. TYM absorbed Kukje (Branson) a few years back and so any TYM dealer will be able to get parts, and I'd imagine manuals as well. It's got a bit more lift capacity than the 755; it isn't lifting the world but...

You're going to have a lot of fun with the Piranha bar.

$6500? Not too bad, not at all. That leaves you with some funds to cover any hiccups that may arise.

Certainly, these are machines meant for large farms; they would be a silly waste of money for people like us. 😉

My price was a guess based on the price of comparable tractors here, but it sounded right in my head. A 200-horsepower domestic tractor, like John Deere, would cost over $200,000 USD. This is a New Holland of similar size...

I'm guessing that's a KL4030? The KL4030C has a whole different setup for grease fittings. Let us know how the LocTite works!

Thank you! I'm very happy with it, the tractor has been good to me.

I can't find a price, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was somewhere around $30,000 USD.

Lovol has been trying to get into the U.S. market for a while now, here is the importers website if you're curious about it. They're red here, and I have to say, I prefer the blue. https://lovolusa.com/

780587 Here is my Kioti (Daedong), as I said it's rather small, but it works for me. I use it to move snow, clean up after cutting down small trees, and prep my garden. It's definitely not meant for large fields!

I must say, that's a handsome tractor. The blue is a good color for it as well.

Could you post more photos of that big Lovol?

For about 90% of the members here, lol; that's a big tractor.

That's the largest Lovol I've ever seen; what I typically see on YouTube are 30-80 horsepower machines. Myself, I have a Kioti, it's only 25 horsepower but that works for me. Welcome to TBN.

Good to hear you found a solution!

May he rest in peace. I wonder if Dolly will follow soon- 50 years, broken heart is a real killer when you're older.

I sure did. I hate turnbuckles; I have replaced all of them over time. Telescopic stabilizers for the CK need to be welded on, so I found some Kubota parts that allowed me to rig it up. 821400,866051,866052,866558

Broken Anvil Metalworks has a brush guard for your machine. https://brokenanvilmetalworks.com/massey/

Good choice; the GC is really well regarded, so many owners on here and they all seem to love their little red tractors.

If I were buying a Chinese CTL I'd be looking at Sany or XCMG, something with a dealer network.

That's a beautiful truck, I imagine the buyer will get many good years with her! I love two-tone...

This talk about Suburban's makes me miss the 2003 Yukon XL I had; I never should have traded that in.

I hope you finally found the right tractor for you!

She could stand to be cleaned up; is that soot stains on the right side of the machine? Or is that shadows and the loader frame?

136 hours a year is a little high for a compact tractor, but not really a concern if it's in good shape. If it was used commercially that makes a lot of sense. In non-commercial operation land clearing could rack up hours, and management could keep them coming on little by little. Either way...

It sure is. They're two sides of the same coin, CNH (Case New Holland) Global. When you say brush crusher, are you referring to a mechanical grapple?

First, it blows my mind Gene Hackman was 95; I guess it makes sense, it's been a long time since I've seen him in films so I still remember him being at least 20 years younger. Second, it's sad to hear he has passed, and worse to see his wife and pup went with him. No signs of foul play, I can't...

That makes me think about squeezing into my Grandfather's extended cab Sierra back in the early-90's. Looking back it was a tight fit, but it was a hell of a lot better than my parents and I squeezed into my stepfathers single-cab, stick shift, K2500. That was rough.

That was quite ahead of his time; it reminds me of the rubber tree plantation they were working on- only for synthetic rubber to come along.

If I were a smaller person, especially without children, I'd have a Miata and a mid-size extended-cab pickup. ;) I wasn't destined for that life. :ROFLMAO:

I've got a feral hanging around, and I'm happy to have her; she gets some shelter and free meals, and I haven't found signs of mice in my Kioti.

Really? That is fascinating. I couldn't find anything about it in a quick DuckDuckGo search, but I did find this! https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-resources/popular-topics/soy-bean-car/

That's so damn frustrating, mice are a nightmare. You mentioned new wiring insulation being made with soy- I swear I've heard that before, but couldn't tell you where.

The first image is what I remember, but your truck is gorgeous in it's own right- and it hides that 330k for sure. I admire the simplicity. On the other hand, I couldn't fit in your truck.

I always liked the T100, and I couldn't tell you why. I was a kid in the 90's, I wasn't driving; maybe it was the commercials? No matter, the thing holds a soft spot in my heart. 🍻 Care to post a picture?

Well that seems shifty.

Is it bad that I genuinely like the color? :ROFLMAO:

Same here; that lovely pea soup green!

That's a big gal!

Awesome! That's about $900 you're not going to have to put into it. 🍻

Some even get their own special hood! Really though, the tractors are built by Daedong, but they're not exact as Bobcat uses different attachments. I don't know if they build their own loaders and backhoes, or if they have a different supplier, but a Kioti will outlift the equivalent Bobcat...

Very cool; I look forward to seeing your progress- folks like you, who are smart enough to design and build machines themselves, are inspiring!

You're a treasure in this community- coming here with simple solutions and the knowledge to back it up!

It'll take a 3rd function with no problem, just keep lift capacity in mind. If you're looking to put a grapple on it- be sure to put some protection on the front! You don't need a rogue stick or branch punching into something important. Also, a lightweight grapple will preserve more of your...

It's a little smaller, think Kioti CX or Kubota B sized.

I loved that song before I was old enough to attach her name to it.

That's a shame; I had no idea she was 88!

Eyesight. At some point someone made an irreversible decision that resulted in that machine being buried. It doesn't have to be intentionally bad; the decision may be nothing more than heading out into a wet field that one has worked a million times before. That tractor can't get itself stuck...

I can't believe I didn't notice, I'm slipping...

No 3 point arms?! Won't tell you about the damage? Does the fellow even want to sell the damn thing?

Did you join just to say this?

Poor decisions were made.

As mentioned Bobcat tractors are built by Kioti (Daedong), however they supply their own attachments- loader, backhoe. Bobcat machines typically have a lower lift capacity. Kioti also built Bobcat's previous line of tractors, before Bobcat exited the market. They've said eventually they'll...

Nice machine; Kioti really took a leap forward with the new HX. Nice Super Duty too!

I'd be asking how they broke the grille and light assembly. Probably something that could be avoided in the future with a brush guard and grille guard insert. Even if you don't replace the grille it would be best to have some protection over the gaping maw. It looks really clean, outside of the...

TYM is South Korean, like Kioti and LS; do you have a dealer nearby? TYM has expanded a lot over the last few years, basically doubling their footprint in the United States after acquiring Kukje/Branson, and long term support should be promising. If not, there is always the internet for parts...

Yeah, but now you don't need snow and a hill to make it go!

It's amazing what changing the color does to the thing; I mean, it's still ugly, but not glaringly so. :ROFLMAO:

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That's a lot of orange; very nice! It still is fascinating to me, seeing the RTV with a snow blower. I know they've been available for them for- a long time now? It's just so- neat.

I love Kioti, but between the two, I'd be taking a good look at the Kubota. With those hours it's basically new, if it checks out it's a great little compact utility tractor. The only issue I could see is that maybe it's not enough horsepower for you. Maybe. I'm under the impression the...

We expect pictures when you get it mounted, lol.

Wonderful to hear they've done what they can to make it right.

Maybe a new guy in the shop? Either way, they made it right, and they sound like they're a solid place overall.

I've got a feral cat that occasionally leaves some nice prints on my seat as well, lol. I don't mind, because as you said, they keep the mice at bay! I just chuckle when I see the prints and wipe them off with a shop towel. In our case we haven't put out food, as with you we didn't want to...

Good to hear your dealer got things squared away; were they the ones that installed it originally?

The SA series has a proprietary QA for it's loader. OP, good job!

That is one hell of a machine, and that blue is sharp. Welcome, from Maine!

Welcome to the club! That grapple looks quite sturdy, you're going to love having it.

I don't do any trail riding, hiking, etc, so if this is a silly question- that's why lol- but is that a trail groomer on the back of the ATV?

I'm pretty sure mine is a KG2060. I've been happy with it; it's not let me down yet. The clamshell design took me a bit to get used to, but I'm really happy to have it. When we cleared out a number of trees in fall of '23 it really proved its worth, what a back saver! I've done some light raking...

These are cheap Chinese knockoffs of R2 Manufacturing's EdgeTamers; EdgeTamers are great, but I hate to see the damn communists stealing American products and under-cutting them at every turn.

Of course you're not, nor do I imagine most Canadian's are; we just pulled out of 4 years of incompetent leadership- there is hope. I have faith things will normalize.

I really hope things turn around once Trudeau is out, I can't believe what you folks are going through. I don't know why the Highland isn't available, but surely if I throw money at the wall they'd put me an equivalent together. Lol.

I thought that U10 was pretty cool, but the Highland isn't available in the States; anyhow, that got me looking at prices, and the U10 Pro is 16,999 USD and 25,374 CAN. That's hard to wrap my head around.

That the RTV can run a snowblower is so cool. That ATV is nice, but that Highland is a lot nicer; it was kind of you to consider the children. :LOL:

This thread was a read; lots of arguments made here are null and void post COVID.

Very nice! You're going to have a lot of fun; a tractor makes life so much easier.

Welcome, from Maine; congratulations on the Yanmar, but... I noticed you didn't post any photos.

When you say 955, are you referring to the Deere 955? I think that's a fair comparison. It's prior to LS taking over as the OEM for the Case/New Holland compacts; I think they're made by Shibaura, but it may just be the engine. Either way the TC series were well built. I also understand...

What tasks are you looking to achieve? These are both good machines, and the New Holland's of that era are especially well regarded.

That's unfortunate, but from the sound of it, not surprised. You'll find your machine.

That's a very clean older CK; how did it go?

Or, do both, because why not if you've got the time and money.

It looks like you had fun, lol.

It's really fun looking over these old threads, all the more so when you see people that are still here.

Sounds like a good retirement for the old girl.

I have two, and I haven't used either of them... I'm something else.

No, but that's pretty funny. This was a subcompact with a loader, and it was really amusing.

We're... not in a good place.

Years ago I saw a photo of a subcompact tractor in someone's living room; it was probably an add, and I think it was a Yanmar or Kioti. Anyhow, I've spent days looking for it with no success, intending to add the caption 'If you're cold, they're cold, let them inside." That would have been...

Maine loves to follow California's lead; I think they've backed off, but we were on the track for 'all EV by 2030' or whatever the year was.

About time! You really took your time, but that old Ford looks brand new; may it last you for a long time.

What I'm hearing is that you leave your classic IH products out in the weather to be abused, yet anything else is doted on, washed, waxed, and kept indoors. Why do you hate International? ;)

I think it was disingenuous to include illegal immigrants from the start. 🤷‍♂️

I don't know, they feel more like a stopgap unless we start ramping up nuclear power production. I know you love them, and I'm glad, someone has to buy these things. That said, it's going to be a hot minute before you see them dominate rural cold climates. Otherwise they wouldn't need to...

That's really disappointing, but good on you for doing your due diligence with research.

That's crazy, lol.

I can't help, other than to give your thread a bump; that said, seeing a blue Kioti is pretty cool and I absolutely love your Rover!

I keep her parked in a garage, though it doesn't have a door. So, it's out from the rain, but it's not ideal.

I never even noticed your post here, or I would have replied. Good to see you here on TBN!

Have you found yourself a Daedong to perform surgery on yet? I love seeing the responses from Kubota users, it's nice to see the turbo's getting out there.

@bmaverick and @Yander might be able to point you somewhere, maybe; they're resident Yanmar guys.

I love my F350, but yeah, the ride doesn't compare to an equivalently modern F150. I never thought the ride on my truck was rough, but a friend picked up a '20 F150 and it drives like a car. No comparison.

Given your dealers I'd lean Kubota or New Holland; one of the positives of New Holland is that while LS is the OEM of their compact machines, they seem to get priority part support over LS dealers. Kubota speaks for themselves, but it's always worth looking at different brands.

Void his warranty? That's a foul load of ********.

Here, I'll tag @check for you, now he will get a notification. 🍻

Good to hear! I've got my CK warming up at the moment.

That really is a nice truck; the small size is extremely useful for all you do with it.

That's extremely cool, very well done.

You really did get a basically brand new tractor, that's one hell of a deal. Where are you posting from, if I might ask?

We ought to get a solid storm tomorrow, but it's been such an odd winter; last year it raged, this year, it's just very cold and dry.

No doubt; I'll have to start planning for 2026- find a nice hotel, a spread of restaurants and activities, and OH LOOK, TRACTORS! I'll make it worth her while to deal with my oddities. 🤣

I misread OP's post, thinking the tractor was a 2024; I was presuming it was under warranty- but you're right, it may not be, and there is always the chance the work might not be covered anyhow.

It sounds like Bird had a life well lived from that obituary; may he rest in peace.

That's going to be a lot of fun, I look forward to all the videos that will hit YouTube! Maybe one day I'll make it out there; how do I convince the missus that Kentucky is a great place for a romantic getaway? 🤣

This. Request the machine be sent to another dealer; hopefully there is another NH dealer withing reasonable distance.

That's going to be a fun time; my truck and the missus Kia are "older" and I could see losing certain functions, but I don't think they'll be disabled. That said, I also expect my F350 to just straight last longer, it's aluminum bodied, and the frame is so coated that the metal will never see...

I'd say he does!

Good to have you back, not that you know me, but none the less!

To be clear I'm not arguing against the practice of culling the birds. I hope it's not as common in small flocks as commercial operations, but who knows. I do know it would hurt to just put them all down; the biggest threat our chickens faced when I was a kid was a fox or coyotes.

Of course. It's more about how the reporting is done, or maybe it's a release of information to those doing the reporting. Dying from, and culling to prevent, are two different things.

That's apples and bowling balls; compare it to a 4 series, Deere's largest compact utility tractor.

There are two around here, very distinct; one has a green/gray wrap that makes it less off-putting, one is stock with a custom plate (CYBUH) that makes it more off-putting. Last year I was seeing a handful of Rivian's, both truck and SUV, yet this winter I can't recall when I last saw one...

I'm wondering how these things will be holding together come 3rd or 4th owner. I'm the 3rd owner of my F350, and I can well trust that it has plenty of life left in it. I wouldn't put my money on a new EV, regarding long-term reliability, let alone one that's 4-5 years old with 120k miles. Not...

Did they die of bird flu, or were they culled to prevent the spread? It's fun not actually having any faith in the government, I wish I'd have achieved this level of entertainment years ago.

@MichiganIron is a Kioti dealer and internet part supplier, I would put my trust in them.

That's pretty neat, a bit of self-preservation built in.

We've been low on snow in Maine as well, though it has certainly been cold.

Is that a thing with other brands? I've never had a turbo.

Contact your dealer, have them handle it; your machine is nice, new, and under warranty.

That's in Limerick? I'd love to take a look around there, very cool; thank you for sharing!

Great to hear it gave you little trouble on the install; we expect photos!

That the old Land Cruiser was sold as a luxury vehicle in the States was a damn travesty.

That's so crazy!

I really like them, but I'm not sold on a turbo 4 as the engine. It doesn't look like a light vehicle.

I'm under the impression the CK front-mount blower is indeed a pain to install and remove, that may have even come from my dealer.

You're absolutely right, it was a pain even with my old Deere SCUT; there is just part of me that wants to enjoy a ridiculously large lawn tractor. It's almost opulent if it wasn't so ridiculous. It would be fun, if I had more money than sense.