Buying Advice Branson 2400h or Kioti cs2510

[Drewintoledo]

Kioti dealer came back at: CK2610 + KL2610 loader, 60" bucket and 60" box blade - $17,550 so really close to the Kubota but they don't have the 0% financing. I'm unsure if the bucket has a skid steer quick attach like the Kubota I was spec'ed but at this point I believe I'm rolling with the L2510 due to service proximity. I'm within 20 miles of Kubota vs. about an hour north for Kioti.

I hope this will be the best choice in the long haul.

 

[Rmart30]

Kioti dealer came back at: CK2610 + KL2610 loader, 60" bucket and 60" box blade - $17,550 so really close to the Kubota but they don't have the 0% financing. I'm unsure if the bucket has a skid steer quick attach like the Kubota I was spec'ed but at this point I believe I'm rolling with the L2510 due to service proximity. I'm within 20 miles of Kubota vs. about an hour north for Kioti.

I hope this will be the best choice in the long haul.

Probably your best bet right there.

 

[conkli48]

I am confused, does kioti, not have same finance company for each dealer, because i bought my ck2610 in may at 0% interest for 72 months. No money down through dll finance , they had other options with interest and lowered the price with discounts. All said and done, the deals worked out in interest being a few hundred dollars cheaper. I went with the 0% interest anyways, as it was a better monthly payment and the interest loans were a year shorter terms. So all worked out. But i just find it strange it isnt consistent among kioti dealers, unless it was a limited time deal. The warranty was extended as well for major driveline to 6 years. Thats why i went with kioti so i figured 6 years of financing for six years of warranty id be moderately safe. To me the kioti had more options than the l2501, and was cheaper in my area.

 

[Drewintoledo]

I can't answer your question about the global 0% financing but it sounds like we are on the same type of plan. It does not appear to be valid: USA Financing Programs | Kioti Tractors What additional options does the Kioti have? I saw some operational differences and a bit more hydraulic fluid capacity but no further options on top of the Kubota but admittedly I didn't look too deeply.

 

[iptman]

Both the Kioti CK2510 and CK2610 have the SSQA on the loader.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Kioti dealer came back at: CK2610 + KL2610 loader, 60" bucket and 60" box blade - $17,550 so really close to the Kubota but they don't have the 0% financing. I'm unsure if the bucket has a skid steer quick attach like the Kubota I was spec'ed but at this point I believe I'm rolling with the L2510 due to service proximity. I'm within 20 miles of Kubota vs. about an hour north for Kioti.

I hope this will be the best choice in the long haul.

Have you looked into LS tractor? Not sure if you have a dealer close, but worth looking into. When I was shopping around, comparing all the brands, LS had the most bang for the buck, plus I got my set up for about $3000-4000 less than the competition. I rented a trailer and drove 500+ plus miles each way to pick it up. Hasn't let me down yet!

 

[Drewintoledo]

Thanks iptman. The Kubota I was quoted contains the la525 with the SSQA mount. So far it appears more of an apples-to-apples comparison.

 

[Drewintoledo]

Have you looked into LS tractor? Not sure if you have a dealer close, but worth looking into. When I was shopping around, comparing all the brands, LS had the most bang for the buck, plus I got my set up for about $3000-4000 less than the competition. I rented a trailer and drove 500+ plus miles each way to pick it up. Hasn't let me down yet!

I peeked around a quick minute and didn't have a dealer within an hour drive. Wow man, 500+ miles is certainly a brand commitment. I'll peek again tomorrow. Maybe I will find a deal I overlooked when I was looking at the lighter tractors. Thanks for the question.

 

[conkli48]

I can't answer your question about the global 0% financing but it sounds like we are on the same type of plan. It does not appear to be valid: USA Financing Programs | Kioti Tractors What additional options does the Kioti have? I saw some operational differences and a bit more hydraulic fluid capacity but no further options on top of the Kubota but admittedly I didn't look too deeply.

I am not trying to push you into a kioti one bit, kubotas are great machines and my dads mx5200 is a strong quiet machine that does everything well, including bailing hay and being a forklift for his seed business.

That said, Heres a right up i found, i have no affiliation with the company, just one i found when i was comparing tractors to buy.

Kioti CK261 vs Kubota L251: 6 Reasons The CK261 Wins


Kioti CK261 vs Kubota L251: 6 Reasons The CK261 Wins



My biggest pet peeve with the L2501 is the steering linkage up front rather than power steering. Its overcomplicated, and while it works good, i feel like it will loosen up way quicker than the kioti.


besides the points made there, I found the kioti to have an easier access to get on with minimal hump in the leg platform. the loader lever is more ergonomic, seat was better. loader detach stand legs were a better design. I also want to note the rear fuel tank is a huge plus. Never understood, for the weekend farmers having to fill on top where you have to crawl on top and straddle it and end up leaking fuel. The rear tank is easy to fill on the ground with no spillage. Not to say its hard to refuel top mount fuel tanks, its just heavier and more awkward., couple other things was the kubota had one hand rail on the left fender, and none on the right, easy fix I know, but the solution was a sticker to cover mounting holes. Not saying any of these are real benefits, but the L2501, feels more economy built, and to get some of the features cost more. Rear Remotes, at my kioti dealer were quoted 489 dollars, my dads kubota was 799. The ck also came with a bucket level indicator rod as standard and a horn. Which are both options on kubota. Not needed but nice to know.




My dislikes on the kioti ck2610, are that it didnt come with toolbox, and was no option for one. made my own easily but still. Some of the paint on the rear end seems a little thin and has some surface rust, but probably due to being strapped down and wearing away during shipping, still my dads kubota has top not paint.


AS i said i almost went with the kubota, especially since my dad got his. Also have a friend with a b2650, which is really nice with lots of options. But the L2501 i felt like i was missing a bunch. I dont doubt that it would make a great machine, and to me it came down to price, and the kioti was cheaper for me out the door than the kubota, and i felt like i got more bang for my buck. I could be horribly wrong, and the kioti will crap out on me, but so far its been good experience. I have even plowed with the ck2610 with a 16 inch one bottom plow, and the extra weight on the kioti i absolutely needed to be able to break my clay soil.

Also to note, by Kioti is an HST. for an apple to apple comparison the l2501 i looked at was as well.... Not sure where price lines up with geared. I know both are cheaper, but i didnt consider a geared trans.

 

[paulfun9]

That's a good question. The Kioti dealer doesn't have 0% financing and would charge me a large percentage for using my 0% card.

I have studied the differences and I really appreciate the steering of the Kioti along with the stronger lift capacity.

I called the Kioti dealer again in attempt to negotiate further. I was blunt and provided the price I am offered for the Kubota ($16,950) and he immediately responded with, "boy that does sound like a great buy". He asked to hash it over and get back to me in the morning.

Simply buy what you want and when the first payment is due use your 0 percent to pay the hole balance due then your only dealing with one month of finance charges.