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15 miler on the Pacific Crest Trail today with my 18 month old Weimer girl. Central Oregon. We had to turn around once we started climbing Mt Washington and the trail disappeared underneath a snow field. We had a lot of snow this year.

No, brokers are middlemen who will try to take the profit away from you. Their value add is minimal and they are largely extra cost added to the supply chain.

Central Oregon High Desert. I grow a horse blend (Orchard/Timothy/Brome) for local horse owners. Was the first one in my area to cut and bale. My irrigation comes from local snow melt and we've had record snow fall this year. Hoping for 3 cuts, but fearing that the local climate crazies or...

I'm in Central OR, growing desirable orchard mix for horses. Local sales go through Craigslist or returning customers. Having your hay tested helps, esp if you end up <13% sugar levels. The crazy horse ladies all want this, even if they have younger horses, it's the new fad around here. Another...

Looks like OP didn't spend enough time on this site before spending his money. I faced some of the same dilemmas but spent a lot of time studying forums and videos. As far as mowing is concerned, I bought a 6ft flail mower. Can accommodate up to 2" branches from what I recall and has none of the...

Kubota is undeniably a stellar brand, but as a finance guy I went for something equally reliable which offers better bang for the buck.Picked up a Kioti NS6010 which has all the bells and whistles for $40K US (60HP, FEL, cabin, airco, third function,...) I don't really need 60HP, but hell, my...

Austrian economics is a 'school' of economics, it's nothing that the current Austrian government would abide by. It is rather 'pure' and holds people and governments accountable. It is actually the opposite of what most governments currently abide by, which is called Keynesian economics...

Maybe the Trump election has boosted consumer confidence a bit, but the numbers are against him. Since unleashing 'QE 1' under Obama, we've had the cards stacked against us. Every iteration of QE (including under Trump 1) has expanded M2 and basically increased the money supply. What this means...

Yeah, I was wondering about the durability of the stall mat, time will tell. Thanks for that link to Chalmers. Fortunately we have ample time for some mods between our snow dumps, so I'm not too worried about the stall mat durability as of yet.

Hey Bendboater, greetings from Tumalo. I ended up buying the 92" Titan Attachments snow blade and did the 'horse stall mat' modification in order not to damage my driveway. I actually used it the first time this morning and have nothing but positive things to say. The blade worked as intended...

Snow is coming ! I can't wait to drive through the Oregon Cascades passes and see those stranded CA libtards who just moved here. On Summer tires, of course.

Indeed, I have to disassemble some stuff to get to the bottom of this. To be transparent, I've had Porsches and Ducatis with 'engine out' procedures in my shop, but I'm new to hydraulics. This is a wonderful community to learn a new skill set.

Mine never did before I installed my second set of valves. Did you by any chance have the dealer install a second set of valves before you took delivery ?

I bought the OEM kit from Kioti which basically allows to install an extra double acting valve assembly. My tractor came with one set of valves in the back. The installation involved taking off the valve cover from the OEM valve assembly, install longer bolts, and add a second double acting...

Thank you, great info. The locking knob as referred to in my first message was the one underneath the lever: What ptsg (and you) seem to refer to is this one : As stated in my prior message, I just performed the test by closing the knob under the seat and the attachment held in place for 2...

I performed this test, and it stayed in place for 2 hours. Didn't even drop an inch....

Thank you, I will try. Just for perspective, whatever that knob's position was in during my initial year of ownership (even at 'fast drop') did not trigger the current symptoms.

Need some help getting to the root cause of my 3 point hitch dropping slowly and unintended. Tractor : Kioti NS6010 Hydrostatic transmission, 60HP Symptoms : 3 point hitch drops slowly when it is loaded with the weight of e.g. my flail mower. Over about a quarter mile of riding it will go from...

I added a third function to my NS6010. The cost picture consists of 2 components : parts (900$ for OEM, maybe slightly less if you go third party) and labor (several hours at the dealership). I bought the Kioti parts and installed it myself. Really nice set-up which comes with a new lever inside...

The problem is that you can never reach anybody at the IRS and there is no single point of contact for specific cases. In case of problems I just pay and send accompanying documentation of my attempts to reach them. Make it clear that they are at fault, but pay. Indicate you seek interests for...

I recently purchased a stump bucket for my NS6010. If you use common sense (i.e. don't slam your machine into tree stumps trying to knock them over), this is nice to have tool. It will not replace a backhoe for trenching, but even if you were to buy a backhoe, I would say it makes more sense to...

Depends on what you want to use it for. I just started building a hay barn and added 2 feet to the maximum height on my contractor's hay equipment before I put in the order. Gotta do a lot of measuring and thinking about the future etc. before you actually order. 40X60 barn. Will be used to...

Just went through a flail mower purchasing decision myself, focusing on 'best bang for the buck', not necessarily cheapest. Italian technology and components seems to dominate this market. Try to stay away from cheap Chinese stuff. I went with an Ironcraft FMH 175, which is US made with Italian...

Unless you're brand loyal there are also other options out there that might give you more bang for the buck. I do not really have budget restrictions, but I did think that Kubota is overpriced, so I went with a Kioti instead when I was shopping around during the past year. Was able to pick up a...

Happy to report that I installed it yesterday and was able to perform it without removing the rear wheel. Big thank you to Eric for throwing me a bone. The trick is to remove the plate inside the cabin upon which the seat rests. This will give you access to the area just above the transmission...

Wait for the next recession, have cash available, and upgrade. Price is unreasonable.

A mount for a 50 cal ? Farming has been under attack lately :)

Exactly. Not fancying bringing my tractor to the dealership. May have a go at it next week. Will report back.

I was in corporate roles and worked 80 hours/week toward the end of my career. Things got so crazy that I was working with a Japanese team in Tokyo during the day and shifted to the American team as of 9PM Tokyo time. Absolutely horrendous and unhealthy. That property was purchased at the depth...

Interesting, do you have a picture of your set-up ?

Yes, I do. I would say we get about 5" per storm, rather dry snow. The key is to get out and remove it before it has time to partially melt and then freeze over. Most of the contractors around here seem to use blades, some of them on skid steers. Snow pushers is more of a parking lot clean up...

This was my second home until 2 years ago. My winter visits were just limited to 2 weeks around Christmas, which is a different situation from living here all winter :)

Thank you, this confirms what I was already leaning toward. I've cleared my property with ATV + angled blade for the past 10 years and have gotten to grips with that angled blade. Due to the nature of my driveway and some of the parking spaces, there's just moments where I need to convert it...

Indeed, not really suffering from wet snow around here. Regarding my current approach : as long as I put my ATV in 4WD it won't break out sideways. My Kioti, with filled tires etc., feels pretty stable when moving dirt and digging in 4WD. Would it be substantially different on snow ?

First of all, yes, I've read up on the multi page thread. Thank you all for your contributions, it is a wonderful source of information ! What I am after is some advice for my specific situation : half a mile of asphalt driveway in pristine condition, i.e. I do not want to see it damaged. My...

I went through the same process and did a lot of research. While better optioned, I decided against the NX since all the bells & whistles and associated electronics tend to make it less reliable. It's a bit hit or miss from reading the reviews on those machines. The NS series is more...

Thanks for sharing. I personally took delivery of my NS6010C HST 3 months ago and couldn't be happier. List of my upgrades : Aftermarket bluetooth radio + speaker upgrade (I created a DIY post on that) Filled rear tires with RimGuard Ni-lights X4 Hydraulic top-link Kioti Rear Wiper Kioti Linked...

Just received my kit from the dealer. Instructions call for removing the rear wheel, which will be problematic since I already filled the tire with RimGuard. My tractor is an NS 6010 with cab. I kind of eye balled the situation and it looks borderline feasible. Fortunately I am skinny and have...

Late to the party on this one, but I just installed the OEM 3rd function on my NS6010 myself. Not that complicated, don't even have to take off the rear wheel on the NS series. Just fun time bonding with the tractor :)

Awesome contribution ! I just ordered one, will be shipped to my ranch for free. Half the price of Amazon.

I seriously looked at the NX6010 series myself and decided against it. While shopping at the dealership I actually ran into our regional Kioti rep and he gently pushed me into an NS, claiming that the NS platform may actually also be used for a future NX type of platform. NS is not so different...

I used the linked pedal for a couple of hours of barn pad prep yesterday and have to say that it is a game changer for something like that. Initially I was a bit concerned that my rpms didn't immediately drop after releasing the gas pedal, but a quick call with the dealership confirmed some of...

Here are some pics of the final product. Bracket installed in the cabin : With the cover installed : Outside bracket, underneath R step :

So, I just completed the install and can confirm that on an NS6010HST CAB (and most probably NX) series this is easy. Basically, you have to build 2 brackets which each hold several components. Fabricating these brackets can easily be done in the comfort of your home or shop (temps have already...

I scanned and attached the instructions. What is important to understand is that part of the install happens in the cabin, in the area of your HST pedals : The other part is underneath the step, outside the cabin. The is the full picture of the components that need to be installed, detail in...

All, About to start my install of said option. I have the kit ready to go in my shop and from reading the instructions it looks straight forward. Having said that, I've picked up comments that 'dealerships hate installing this option', has something to do with having to remove major parts of the...

Let me explain, since this has triggered quite the dick measuring contest. I own a truck myself, but I use it for what it is intended for. Adding excessive HP to a front biased vehicle with too high of a center of gravity will end in calamities. The worst incident that ever happened to me was...

That's great news. I like the reaper. Sometimes I sprinkle reaper powder over fried Serrano peppers and stuff it in Burritos. Amazing heat ! For those of you who are into hot stuff, these are some amazing Amazon finds :

Fat guys in diesel pickup trucks wanting to race me when I'm in my 911 turbo. What is going on in that little brain....

First snow is in the mountains. Took my 1198R out for a last spin on the 'old McKinsey HWY' today. Next week it will be closed for winter. This road is a gem. It runs through 10,000 year old lava fields. One small error could have huge implications.

Folks, Took delivery of my NS 6010 HS 2 weeks ago and am trying to go by the book on break-in (initial 20 hours) My dilemma : I have 5 hours on the clock now and need to do some leveling on my property to start a barn project. Question : would it be OK to (already) do some work with a box blade ?

I think you have a 'speaker issue'. I don't even have to completely crank up the radio in order to have good sound quality above 2,000 rpm. Why don't you start with swapping out the speakers ? 25$ For 30$ more you could swap out your deck and have Bluetooth. I know, you might have paid 200$ for...

All, Just finished installing an aftermarket radio in my new NS6010 HS Cab. Since I had to pull all applicable info from multiple posts across the internet, I decided to consolidate the info in the hope to help others. Overall, this is an easy DIY which results in better quality compared to a...

While I have the financial means to afford Kubota, I found their pricing to be ridiculous vis a vis the low hours I will most probably put on the tractor. After weeks of comparisons and multiple dealer visits, I went Kioti and so far I have been impressed. My compact full cab cost me 43K after...

Folks, New owner here. Trying to get a feeling for the attachment market since I want to buy a couple of implements over the next couple of months. Common sense would dictate that there will be some deals over winter. Is this the case, or are vendors still playing the 'everything shortage' card...

Thank you. That's the kind of input we need :)

Thanks, this is all very informative !

Thank you. Used is like 80% price of new in this region, and usually means rusted old stuff. Net, I don't want to buy anybody else's issues. I looked at Woods (and Kioti implements, which are made by Woods), but it doesn't look like it is worth double the price. EA gives me a bad vibe : every...

Hi folks, New Kioti owner here. My dealer, who does his main volume on LS tractors, is steering me toward a 6' LS box blade for my tractor @ a price of 1,440$. He has it readily available and I kind of like it. Looks strong, esp. with the optional skids installed on the side. Does anybody have...

Just received this beauty today. Ordered it last week and was fortunate that it immediately went out on a shared shipment from the TX warehouse to the PNW. Wow, that was fast ! Got to start assembling some attachments now so I can tackle a plethora of projects.

New member here. I like this post :) Got 3 Ducatis and 1 MV Agusta. 2 of them are collector's items : 1198R (1 of 70) and 998 Final Edition. Keep the shiny parts up !

I'm receiving my NS6010 tomorrow, so can't opine on this specific model/brand as of yet. However, having been around Porsches for the past 2 decades, this is how one can get more HP out of the same basic block : - bigger intakes/intercoolers - change the flash, take up the redline - bigger...

So OK, I bit the bullet. Put a deposit down on a brand new NS6010 Hydrostatic cab. Will be shipped from TX or sourced from other PNW dealership, whatever is easiest to get it to Bend. Will post pics in the Kioti sub-forum once I've got it. Thank you all for your input !

The manual regen was explained to me as being able to do it preventative so it doesn't happen at a time it would be inconvenient. I would not need a trailer to bring it back to the dealer, he is 5 miles away. Charges are 120$/hour in shop and 150$/hour at the farm (I know, this is Bend Oregon)...

You are correct, it doesn't make economical sense to invest in a baler, for now I would just keep on using a neighbor's contracting services. Having said that, my own tractor would be a first step toward more independence from a very unreliable local employment/contractor market. Bend Oregon is...

Thank you. As said, there's quite some projects aside from lifting 90lbs bales :) The last thing I want is come to the realization a year from now that I don't have enough HP. So, from what I understand you are quite happy with the Kioti ? We have a TYM dealer about 30 miles from here, but I've...

Lift height may be important once I start moving hay in the barn. Great observation.

Same dealer. He's been around since 1975, 5 miles away from the property. Carried LS for 4 years, Kioti since April. Seems to want to get me into the LS, but that may be because of his margin structure.

First post here, so bear with me :) Situation : 25 acre ranch in Central Oregon, 14 acres hayed. Looking for a general purpose tractor to help me complete some chores and projects. Want to buy new and keep it for decades to come. Not completely ready yet to take care of all of the haying...