Help me decide???

[tiogajoe]

I currently own a 2014 ck2510 hydro w/o the ssqa bucket. I have a little over 200 hrs. on the machine. I'm regretting not having a quick attach bucket as I would like to add a grapple to my machine. I did not think I would want/need one when I bought it...WRONG! I'm looking at about $2k to convert my bucket and add a set of rear remotes w/hoses. I'm concerned about losing lift capacity if I do the conversion. My local dealer who I did not buy from, is offering a new ck2610 hydro with factory installed rear remotes for $5200 and my tractor. My tractor is paid off and only has one more year left on the warranty. That price includes Pa tax and loaded Ag tires. A 6 year warranty is very attractive. My 2510 has been great and done everything I have asked it. I do wish it was just a little wider at times when doing loader work on uneven ground. I'm looking at getting a 3 range hydro and almost 1300 lbs. of loader capacity as a plus over my 2510. I did look at the ls xg3025 which would be similar to the 2610. It has more loader capacity at 1600lbs but I lose pto hp at 18 ish hp. I also did not think the LS has the same build quality as the Kioti?? I don't wish to get into a machine size that requires a regen etc. What do ya think????

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Piece of mind equals a lot to many people. :thumbsup: Is it worth $3200 more to get what the 2610 package is offering you?

A couple of suggestions, load your tires and get the 2nd rear remote.

Are you sure that you want AG tires over the industrial tires? Or is that just what the dealer has on his lot? Just asking, I have no idea what your circumstances are.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[tiogajoe]

Piece of mind equals a lot to many people. :thumbsup: Is it worth $3200 more to get what the 2610 package is offering you?

A couple of suggestions, load your tires and get the 2nd rear remote.

Are you sure that you want AG tires over the industrial tires? Or is that just what the dealer has on his lot? Just asking, I have no idea what your circumstances are.

Good luck with your decision.

I do have loaded rears on my 2510. Ag tires have to be better in the mud and snow. I run out of traction a lot of times with the R4 tires.

 

[southernAL]

That price to convert to ssqa seems high to me. My 2510 did not come with it but I converted it. The attach plate and new bucket was right around 800-900 if I remember correctly. And I just had a rear remote installed on mine and it was $400.

 

[tiogajoe]

That price to convert to ssqa seems high to me. My 2510 did not come with it but I converted it. The attach plate and new bucket was right around 800-900 if I remember correctly. And I just had a rear remote installed on mine and it was $400.

Did you get a brand new bucket or weld the mounting plate on it??

 

[southernAL]

Brand new bucket and plate

 

[tiogajoe]

That sounds like a great deal! I was told $800 for the lever and weld a plate on my old bucket.

 

[southernAL]

Where does the $2k come into play? The remotes? Is that for one set or two? I know they only offer one set from the factory for the 2510.

 

[tiogajoe]

Where does the $2k come into play? The remotes? Is that for one set or two? I know they only offer one set from the factory for the 2510.

I was told $1000 to convert my bucket {using the old bucket} and appox $800ish to add rear remotes??? I'm pretty handy. Wish I could find a new SSQA bucket set up for $800.

 

[southernAL]

Did you contact your dealer?