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I don't recall them over coming with a 3rd function; are you thinking of rear remotes?

This. I won't talk down any other type, but I will say out of all the grease guns and fittings I've used, Lock N Lube is the easiest and most convenient. I've been nothing but impressed.

Between me, my wife, and my children, we have quite the assortment. They've got bottles of all kinds, I might grab one, but just as often I'll fill a coffee thermos with water.

You know, I don't remember what I paid for mine, but on the CK-10 series they didn't have the buttons pre-wired on the SCV arm. So I would at least think that would save some on the price. This new Kioti setup looks nice; back when I purchased my tractor the dealer recommended the W.R. Long...

Well, easy enough; crew cab truck, put the seats up. When I get out, put the windows down a little and make sure the 40/20/40 split bench is up, and they're confined to the back. Of course this does nothing to contain hair, but it works otherwise.

I just saw this thread; the missus brought home two bushes last weekend. They're a first for me.

We sure are running backwards into the fire.

You have to push past that point; they don't want you accidentally dropping the loader into float.

Men are women, women are men, and if my wife's Kia identifies as a forklift so be it. 🤣

I'd trust a 4.3 to do more towing in the long term than any turbo 4; there is no science behind it, just personal opinion and bias, lol. You've got a good truck.

Lots of intersectionality here, like a modern college campus. I used to haul firewood in the trunk of a 1986 Crown Victoria; it saw more use as a truck than a lot of the pickups owned by my peers at the time. Though I suppose that it was just a lame sedan, with it's anemic 5.0, lol.

So you're going to say this and not post pictures of what I presume is a Ram TRX? Rude. 🤣

Call a local news channel, explain the situation to them; they'll eat this up, and you'll find a resolution. Most affiliate stations have some form of consumer protection department; our local CBS station calls it 'On Your Side.'

I'm not reaching here, this isn't a hill I'm trying to die on, your arguments have just been poor thus far. I would make the informal argument that a truck in the traditional North American sense was a body-on-frame, front-engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle (typically with the option of a...

Literally from what you just posted- "vast majority feature"

Here is a fun one; this was my wife's when we married, and it was a fun ride.

I never called it a pickup, I called it a truck, and I did so for a reason.

Different states would differ; here in Maine an S-10 Blazer and a Silverado half-ton are both passenger cars, but that doesn't make either a Mercury Sable. I'm not speaking of how your state organizes vehicles into different registrations, I don't care how they want to tax things. I'm speaking...

That's so foreign to me; as long as you're under 10k you can run passenger plates all day, over that you need 'commercial' plates. I basically have passenger plates on my F350, and it's totally cool so long as I don't go over 10k pounds GCWR. I can only speak for Maine, though. Ironically, at...

S-10 Blazer had a full-frame; certainly a truck by modern standards. 😉

Bush Hog makes sturdy landscape rakes, varying sizes and weights, though they're a little pricey.

The '99-'07 GM trucks are among my favorite, great workhorses and good family vehicles too. I owned 4 of them over the years. That said, where do you live to have separate registration classes for a half-ton pickup?

I don't know what your truck is, but it sounds fun, and I enjoy fun. [EDIT]: I, obviously, missed the photo that is there now. That is cool.

It's a small tractor, but a tractor none the less; the Ridgeline is a small truck, but a truck none the less. The Ridgeline won't do all the things my F350 can do, but frankly, my F350 will never do all the things my F350 can do. My basic needs could be met with a Ridgeline, it's just not my...

Well, I died choking on my coffee as I read that.

Folks, if you're going to insult one another, at least put some effort into it. I've heard considerably more creative vitriol out of my 13 year olds peers.

Oh wow, Pika, that is impressive.

Yup; you want to talk about a machine to not be trifled with.

Well seeded spam has been reported.

If I let another man slap me like a ***** for a few minutes can I make enough money to pay off most off my debts? I'm alright with that.

What loader and bucket? I'd recommend the 66" bucket.

Amen. In a tractor this small you'll never get the maximum lift out of the loader without ballast; these machines will lift a lot, but without counterweight you'll find your arse end in the air long before then. Personally, I run loaded tires and a box blade, as I don't like the single use...

I'll also say this, we know our children more than anyone else. By age 6, my oldest had his own little lawn tractor, sans deck; my youngest? Nah, nope, he got a Power Wheels tractor; that little turd is far too daring for his own good.

I'm just going to say that as a tractor guy I wouldn't let my 8 year old operate a zero-turn; as an adult I found myself quite surprised at how fast those things move the first time I operated one. That's not a tractor, in a child's hands it seems more an armed go-kart.

The salesman tried to talk him OUT of the CX? What the... 🤔

I'd consider getting something like this.

I will be buying these from my dealer, but I've also purchased parts from Nolts and Michigan Iron and Equipment. They're both really reliable. Hope that helps!

I love that interior; it's great when you've got dogs, and it's why I like the basic interior of my truck. You guys will get a lot out of this new Ford.

No, not in a machine with as flexible maintenance tolerances as a tractor.

Man, I wish the damn Wuhan Flu hadn't killed Joe Diffie. 😢

Would you say that you had to Fix It Again, Tony? 🤭

I'm sure it's going to hit like 'DUH,' but better to ask the question than remain in the dark. That's what forums like this are here for.

1/10 of an hour is 6 minutes; for example, 6/10 would be 36 minutes of engine run time. It's literally just the minutes until the next hour is added to the clock. 🍻

I guess I'm getting old, they look like sisters to me... 😢😄

Hooking up isn't the problem, clearance is; that is what makes them 'limited' Category 1.

@SmallChange that is extremely impressive, I wouldn't have given any thought to setting up something so useful in such a small place; it seems so, industrial, on a miniature scale.

Mitsubishi made. 😉

If you don't mind, would you post a picture of this setup? It's not something I'm about to copy, but the idea sounds really inventive.

The CX is your sweet spot, and from the sound of it you know that; now, to get him on board. If you're insistent on one machine the CK wouldn't be for you. You can mow your lawn with it, of course, but you don't want to; it's not a lightweight. How is your property? Is it hilly? Rutted...

You'll never regret the CX over the CS; that said, just how heavy are these bales? You may find the CS to not even be an option if they outweigh the small machines abilities. Have you looked at the CK2620 (or a leftover CK2610)? Are you two insistent that all this be done with one machine? A...

New ballast is always a welcome addition! Today I ordered loader stops and a Piranha bar for the Kioti; next comes filters and oil to make up for a little neglect.

That looks quite rugged; stout was mentioned prior, I think that's a good assessment from afar.

I love that, even buying used, you color matched to the Ranger. 🤣 I look forward to seeing how the Bronco Sports works out for you. I really like them on principle, but I'm a giant so I have long ruled them out. They're quite handsome vehicles, and your dogs obviously approve of the interior.

Yes, yes I am; it's got me this far.

With an MX I think you're a prime target for the Pro! I took to thinking about it and decided to go with the standard Piranha; my need for a factory look is outweighed by my wallet and a bit of mulling. I placed the order. I am definitely looking forward to mounting it on the Kioti.

The load distribution on that trailer looks great; the two axles must really help.

Man, that's rough; good luck on the change.

I laughed so hard that I started coughing. 🤣

Beautiful machine as always; the weather is looking nice too.

That's an excellent outlook, and your neighbor I am sure will enjoy the outings.

A little money into it and that truck will be an absolute gem; excellent find!

Oh no. 🤢

Not a climate I'm particularly familiar with, and haven't really experienced. My extended time in the South consisted of South Carolina and Texas, and I saw little rust in either place. So between that and my default to correlating rust and Maine winter combined with ocean salt, it just did not...

That's a good point to consider. I left my Piranha on most of the summer, removing it in the winter. I currently have a standard reversible cutting edge, and again, it's really only removed when I use my Edge Tamers come winter. So having mulled it over, it isn't really any more of a problem...

Hello folks, I'm putting a BXpanded Piranha on my Kioti; I had one on my old John Deere 1025R and absolutely loved it. I figure as good as the Piranha was on the Deere, it'll be a beast with the Kioti behind it. These days BXpanded offers the Piranha Pro, something that wasn't available a few...

Those look quite good!

Really? Now, I've never been to Mississippi so forgive my ignorance, but the parts of the South the Mainer has visited rust was rare. I never would have thought of Mississippi as a place with a heavy rust presence.

Renting takes a substantial lump sum; a excavator can be financed. I never said it was the most sensible option, just seems to be a pattern.

I told you it was a really nice trailer, lol.

You're fine, it's not a terribly heavy implement.

Hey, old commie tractors are cool, like a collectors item. I'd love to own one some day.

That looks to be of the 'No Thank You' subspecies.

Bill makes a great point, check the simple things; wires, hoses, these things are left to the dealer to route properly. Hop on TractorHouse and look at brand new CK's and you'll see a wide range of dealers. Some tractors will have everything hanging low and exposed; one that was assembled with...

You must be in Florida or some similar place? I was being facetious about not recognizing palm trees; lol, I just like to remind myself I live where the air hurts to breath to avoid such things. 🤣 Very good work!

People buy them cheap, use them for a single project, and then sell them off thinking it'll be easy to move them?

I picked mine up at Tractor Supply Company, once my hydraulically ignorant self realized what it was they were. CloverKnollFarms posts about them were my introduction to restrictors. 🍻

Cleaned up leaves that had been pulled out of the drainage.

I'm at 120 hours on my CK2610 and I'm just now doing the oils and filters; shameful, yes, but it's being done. Ideally these things would be done right in time, but it's not going to hurt them being a little late. Unless of course the machine is being abused, in which case, there could be bigger...

In that case, you'll be good to go.

I don't know what those hurricane things are, or about your weird trees, but anything that improves the structure is a positive. 🍻😉

If you can do the work yourself, which YanmarFever seems to be doing, you'll still save a lot of money in comparison.

I used to occasionally move around my old Deere 1025R with a 5.5'x12' trailer, and it worked well enough. When I'd remove the loader the fit was actually nice. I wouldn't go making frequent trips, but to move it around locally it works.

Will there be a loader or anything else other than the mowing deck attached?

That is extremely well done, very good looking!

That's the key! 😉

One of those things you're glad you could get a picture of. 🍻

You should post this question in a new thread in the Century/Branson or TYM sections, you'll get more views. 🍻

That's impressive; not everyone can work out their own wiring harness.

They weren't compact enough, lol. I hope you understand that it was meant in good fun; I'd hoped the emoji had expressed that.

No, cut it out, enjoy the bliss that comes with ignorance.

I think he is talking about JDQA, or John Deere Quick Attach, which is used between the 1 and 4 series.

Be sure to post up the results of the fuel adjustment; that's for sure something I'm interested in come warranty expiration time. These simple engines yearn for more fuel from the factory. I would think a 3 range transaxle would help you too; maybe one day.

That may be brighter than the low beams on my F350, lol.

Now that is a really nice trailer!

Thank you, and if I haven't said it, welcome to TBN. 🍻

As a contrarian with a juvenile sense of humor, I would like you to know that you're not my real mom. 😄

That's a great place to store a tractor. 🍻

Very nice! You must be happy to have her home.

It may help someone in the future.

I'm sorry Torvy; may God give you and your family strength, and may your father be at peace.

That is gross, I hope you didn't throw up.

That's exciting!

That is really cool!

The 900 series 5 ton trucks were one of my favorite vehicles to operate. The newer trucks, F/LMTV's, drove like a Cadillac compared to other tactical vehicles- but the tractor feel of the M900's might give it an edge up. We had a wrecker, a 900 series, that we couldn't pin down the hydraulic...

To put a long story short, it's still there, I am just not allowed to use it. We rent from my in-laws, and sold our home to do so when my father-in-law took a job as a groundskeeper. That job has him and his wife living on-site, and has for over a decade now. The 314 spent the summer outdoors...

Aye, I'd be real interested in what model Kioti @vallefarm was looking at. With respect to the legendary reliability of Yanmar built Deere tractors, I'd be curious what comparable Kioti had smaller axles. The front axles on the 790 are rather small, and the machines low FEL lift capacity is one...

Good to see she has a sense of humor, it makes those situations easier, lol.

Our first place in Texas was across from a very active BNSF route; it took a little to get used to it, but before long I loved watching the trains go by.

Tires and taxes... 🤮

Well, nabbed a photo. I couldn't straighten the rod out enough, and then realized the tube had been damaged as well. So I'll probably retrieve a new one.

You don't need to stick to Deere implements, most attachment manufacturers make their items in SSQA and JDQA. You're not beholden to Deere or Frontier, the aftermarket is amazing and huge.

You know, if I run the cheapie until I put up a shed, or better if I run it until it quits- the tractor will be paid off by then; I wonder if my wife would notice the difference between a $6k mower and an $11k just by looking at it? 🤔🤣

You confirmed a few things for me when the time for a zero-turn comes; I had yet to see handle extensions, but I figured they must absolutely be a thing. I also presumed I'd want something other than turf tires, but that's like pulling teeth, telling someone you don't want turfs on a zero-turn...

Oh wow, good to know. Thank you. 🍻

I don't understand this idea that you couldn't kill a man with a spoon; it's just false. That said, sporks are just better all around, so I'm not arguing with the advice. 🤣

The smaller ones can use implements that attach to the frame of the tractor using a proprietary system, such as a plow, broom, front-mount snow blower, etc. All of the Deere compacts, through the 4 series, use the JDQA system on their front-end loaders. The JDQA system is as ubiquitous as...

Well, just had a rug pulled out from under me that has me pretty pissed; I now have no place under cover to store the mower. So, I'm not buying a $6k or more machine to let it go to pot sitting outdoors. Now I'm thinking of putting something on the Home Depot card and paying it off at 0% before...

Cults are exciting. 🤣

What modifications did you make? I've got a 2511P, myself.

I thought so as well; that said, I swear there was one newer than 2017 but I could not find it.

What about the top handle in particular do you like? Now that I finally have a little time with my Echo I've been really happy with it, but I often wonder what the ergonomic difference is with the location of the handle. I wonder if I'd like a top handle more? Grass, greener, fence, etc. Let...

The Federal Reserve is nothing but a bunch of damn criminals.

Yesterday, for both fun and profit, I beamed my loader level indicator off of my garage opening. The tube is fine, the rod has a nice 45 degree bend in it. I meant to snap photos, but I was too busy cussing myself out. 🤣

There are a billion reasons why you'll find a newer, low mileage, used vehicle. If there wasn't, well, the used market would be even more of a shyte show. Off-lease, former rentals, unexpected babies, hell they may have liked it so much they moved up to the larger model. I knew of a fellow...

That's one heck of a collection.

One might call this thread a blast from the past.

You make a good point; I guess I didn't even process the S in my head; it just looks like a GX and those were everywhere. I'm not much help, not with LS!

Well, when they're being used as marker lamps, I suppose they have a purpose. 🤣

Oh, is that how it is? If you're going to pimp TYM, I'm going to offer up the Kioti CK2620 as an alternative. 🤣 Except I'll post my CK2610, out of vanity. Now if you decide that a modern, larger frame, ~25 horsepower, HST compact tractor isn't right for you, that's okay too, and in that case...

If this is the machine, it was in production for a long time, and that series still has decedents in production. I would imagine so long as there is a nearby LS (or, depending on the model, New Holland) dealer that parts would still be well available. Not all LS models have an equivalent NH, but...

As mentioned, they're the OEM for New Holland and Case IH compacts, and has been for a decade or so; they also built machines for Montana and Farmtrac. LS entered the U.S. market under their own name in 2003. https://lstractorusa.com/

I imagine the grille lights are no different than marker lights in brightness, so even if they're only for aesthetics they're not a bother. Peace, I think the truck looks great, very clean; is it white and tan two-tone?

That's a really good move, using the backhoe to support the coop. Just something real simple that I would have never thought to do.

The first generation 3.5 EcoBoost had some issues, but I'm under the impression the second generation has fixed those issues. Perhaps it introduced more? 😥

This can be deleted, it's not the place for my ramblings.

Didn't I tell you to get your tires filled? 😄 It may not have been you, lol, there are a lot of folks that have come through here when buying 2610's.

That's pretty good, lol.

That really is crazy; the worst part about the EV politics? We're putting out arguably the best ICE vehicles that have ever been made. That 2 liter 4 cylinder puts out close to the power of my first trucks V8 engine, that is amazing.

Is there a particular package you're looking at? There's a very neat graphics package that I'm pretty sure I like, but I can't quite decide. How did the turbo 3 cylinder feel? I looked it up real quick, it's called the Free Wheeling package.

Better a silly problem and wounded pride than a big hit to the wallet. 😄

The key is to keep them separated, lol.

One day.

I thought that was a Catholic thing; it's not? Hydraulic fluid on the forehead is related to tractors? You learn something new every day. 🤣

I recall they'd do that here as well.

This crap is how you end up with half-hearted posters that come back later and insert links in existing posts. On any reasonable forum that will get you banned. Some folks, obviously, take them up on the offer. I appreciate that you did not.

I had an iMatch on the Deere, I've got Pat's on the Kioti; I wouldn't bother replacing the Pat's with a standard Quick Hitch, personally. I wasn't bothered by the bushings when the iMatch was all I knew, but I'd never own another hitch that required them. On the other hand, I'd get a Speeco...

Very nice!

Very good point.

Well that's going to be fun.

My favorite are the two 5 gallon Scepter plastic jerry cans I took home from the Army. They're extremely rugged, and I was able to buy new gaskets on eBay.

I'm going to bump this; you ought to toss up some pictures and let us know how both machines are treating you.

Just noticed your update; what have you been doing with it? Any pictures?

I see you still haven't posted pictures... 🤔

You're up there with the best of them when it comes to putting the girl to work as soon as she was home. 🤣

We don't own **** anyhow; try not paying your property taxes.

Very nice! Are the doors removable for summer? That grille guard isn't messing around either.

I'm looking at a Radius E with 48" deck, and a suspension seat added.

Some of these folks have apparently not seen your lawn. It's not exactly a sprawling green average; green as far as the eye can see. I look forward to seeing what you end up with. I like the idea of many electric items, I just don't care for the politics of it. Make sure you post photos!

Arly, have you looked into this Exmark? Quest V-Series Exmark at least would give you a large dealer network, and I would think a good quality of cut. While not electric, I think I'm about to pull the trigger on a Exmark myself.

Haven't seen a Yamaha mower in a long time, very cool.

Very nice tractor! Forks are such a useful item, one you'll always fine new ways to utilize.

Negative. LS is the OEM for New Holland and Case IH compacts. Iseki of Japan supplies Massey with their compacts, or at least the engines.

That is a really nice tractor, and while I don't know that end of the market, the price seems pretty good.

I imagine that'll be a bit of fun.

I believe that I've achieved some form of maturity through the discovery that I genuinely have no idea what I'm doing. When I was in the Army I thought I had my ducks in a row; I did, however it was all in the constraints of military life. A return to reality provided me with a great view of my...

I laughed audibly.

Of course you had to borrow a larger tractor to pull a 16 foot disc; the proper size for a 3025E would be between 6 and 8 feet.

Got a set of those, myself. I would recommend them.

Now that is buried!

Now that is beautiful, and damn near immaculate!

Good work on the weights, you really kept it all in tight.

If you can genuinely swing the payment, this is sound advice. You'll never regret buying the right machine.

Oh, I get to be the land baron equivalent of hands holding out empty pockets!

Welcome from Maine, friend.

Have they purchased any of the new Tundras? I'm wondering how they compare to the last generation; they just look like toys next to the previous Tundra. It's also a shame they dropped their 5.7, I have heard nothing but good things about that V8.

None; however I live on just under two. I used to have two acres of my own, but I sold it before COVID artificially inflated the market.

Did I post this on TBN yet?

Fair enough, I can only comment on what I've seen on Ford Truck Enthusiast.

Started to plan a cage? 🤔

Between GM and Ford, that's tough. I much prefer the engine lineup in the Ford, I'm wary of the 10 speed transmissions in both, but Ford has had a number of quality control issues lately. Still, have fun, I love truck shopping lol.

That's an absolute beast, I hope you get many years out of her.

Those must be on marketplace; care to screenshot or describe them, for the Luddites among us?

That's some excellent work.

Just a spammer, I reported the post.

I'm well over $200 a month now, and the wife's car getting a large branch dropped on it while in the process of claiming a deer hit... You'll own nothing, you'll be priced out, and you'll be happier than ever.

That's really any 25 horsepower tractor; hills are typically low and slow.

That looks really good!

You'll never regret going with the CK over the CX, unless you've got to get into some really tight areas, or you're looking to use it as a lawnmower. That said, if you can get all your hydraulics installed at the get-go, do it. If you're financing, they're bending you over a barrel anyhow, it's...

With the AC on you won't be doing anything fast, but you'll do it in comfort. The sub-25 horsepower tractors with cabs have their place, even with AC; Deere will be coming out with AC for the 1025R/2025R cab models and I believe the new Mahindra equivalents will offer it too. If you're not...

This man offers solid advice; seldom will you regret going up a frame size.

Massey 1800 series, Kubota Standard L, Kioti CK, Deere 3 series, LS MT2, New Holland Workmaster or Boomer, TYM 15 series, Mahindra 1600 series... I'm sure I have made some glaring omissions, but you're in a great market segment if you like choice.

If you're up for it, bacon wrap a chicken heart. 🤤

Mr. High and Mighty no filter paint. 🤣🤣

One might describe your current machine as 'cherry' perhaps?

Good to see you're having fun. I saw the thread, not realizing it was your old one bumped, and thought you bought ANOTHER Cub. I was coming to give you a ribbing!

Well, got approved for $7500, and I've worked to narrow the options down, but this is a tough choice. It was easier before the financing was approved because it felt no different than window shopping, but now I have to make a choice. Obviously the choice is mine to make, but I value the input of...

Damn near whatever brand you buy you'll be happy with it; grapples are a real treat, a back saver for sure!

I really appreciate you're feedback, and I'm happy to hear you've had a good ownership experience thus far. I looked at one recently and couldn't believe how high the seating position was, it was quite comfortable.

I just noticed this update after looking the thread up to show the missus; I love this project, and she looks so happy!

I can't say I've heard of them.