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?

 

[xcgreene]

I prefer Kioti over LS, though Daedong Metal Co. does make some parts for them. I also really like the Kioti online community here on tractorbynet. Its much larger than the LS. But for many people this isn't a factor at all. I just personally find it a great piece of mind.

I can certainly see why someone would be on the fence here, and it depends on the circumstances. But if I had to vote, I would say haggle down to $5000 and get the 2610. That's only $3000 extra for a bigger tractor, factory equipped with your requirements, no waiting or hassle to get the 2510 modified, and a new 6 year warranty.

 

[VictorW]

I agree with xcgreene. You'd be getting what you really want for $3200 more and the 6 year warranty. That price difference could be eaten up if, and I say if, you needed a major repair on your current tractor. Welding a QA adapting plate on your current bucket and adding the QA mount on the fel arms does move the bucket forward and reduce lift a little. Did this on my CK30hst and did notice a difference. If you could do your own welding for the QA and install your own remotes, that would save you some money but the new tractor does seem to fit your needs better. I haven't seen that many complaints here about the regen system on these newer tractors but you'd have a 6 year warranty to cover if a problem.

 

[southernAL]

One thing I will say about welding on a plate on your current bucket. The way the factory 2510 bucket is, the plate would stick up above the bucket a few inches. I looked into doing that with mine at first. The adapter plates I saw, and I'm guessing this is standard for ssqa, were around 18" tall. The back of the factory bucket is only around 14-15" tall

 

[tiogajoe]

One thing I will say about welding on a plate on your current bucket. The way the factory 2510 bucket is, the plate would stick up above the bucket a few inches. I looked into doing that with mine at first. The adapter plates I saw, and I'm guessing this is standard for ssqa, were around 18" tall. The back of the factory bucket is only around 14-15" tall

I though it might stick up. that would probably get in the way of my BXpanded snow plow mount.

 

[tiogajoe]

I prefer Kioti over LS, though Daedong Metal Co. does make some parts for them. I also really like the Kioti online community here on tractorbynet. Its much larger than the LS. But for many people this isn't a factor at all. I just personally find it a great piece of mind.

I can certainly see why someone would be on the fence here, and it depends on the circumstances. But if I had to vote, I would say haggle down to $5000 and get the 2610. That's only $3000 extra for a bigger tractor, factory equipped with your requirements, no waiting or hassle to get the 2510 modified, and a new 6 year warranty.

I'm Leaning more this way.....I have the cash to do the mods so.......

 

[xcgreene]

I'm Leaning more this way.....I have the cash to do the mods so.......

whichever way you decide, post up some photos!!!!

 

[tiogajoe]

whichever way you decide, post up some photos!!!!

I'm hoping to still be able to use my ETA 54" box blade? The with of the 2610 w/ags is 55"??

 

[MAD777]

I'm hoping to still be able to use my ETA 54" box blade? The with of the 2610 w/ags is 55"??

Isn't the CK2610 rear tread width 51.3" + 11.2" tire = 62.5" track width? I could be wrong.

 

[tiogajoe]

Isn't the CK2610 rear tread width 51.3" + 11.2" tire = 62.5" track width? I could be wrong.

Specs say with of machine is 55.1" w/ag tires??

 

[xcgreene]

I'm hoping to still be able to use my ETA 54" box blade? The with of the 2610 w/ags is 55"??

I wouldn't sweat the 1" too much. Especially considering the bow out of the tire sidewall itself, compared to the actual tread contact with the ground. The tractor width with Ags may be 55", but the tread contact to the ground may be 53"

see this photo to clarify my words.



in any case, its a great excuse to hang out around all the new tractors at the dealership:licking: tape measure in hand.