Comparison Kioti CK26 vs TYM 2515

[Orahov]

Hello, I'm trying to compare compact tractors for heavy loader lifting (with backhoe counter weighting and ballasts). Also, I'm interested in details that make these tractors unique apart from eachother. I wanna lift [EDIT: NO] more than 1700-1800 lbs.

Would rather a 25hp to avoid DPF if I need to, however the Case IH Farmall 35C and NH Boomer 35 are also compelling.. Ignoring the price difference. I will pay for stronger built/more capable machine.. Massey Ferguson 1835E?

Some details I am aware of between Kioti and TYM...

Front wheel pressure nozzles have guards on TYM.
TYM is less ergonomic. Less foot room, harder to lock the backhoe in place, harder to climb up the tractor.
TYM loader specced to lift more capacity. Rollout/Breakout force is comparable though (depends on Kioti loader - US vs Canadian).
TYM has wheel studs in front, easier to change wheels.

All 3 of these tractors are nice. I want to hear from other particular owners on their maintenance habits.

 

[paulsharvey]

Hello, I'm trying to compare compact tractors for heavy loader lifting (with backhoe counter weighting and ballasts). Also, I'm interested in details that make these tractors unique apart from eachother. I wanna lift more than 1700-1800 lbs.

Would rather a 25hp to avoid DPF if I need to, however the Case IH Farmall 35C and NH Boomer 35 are also compelling.. Ignoring the price difference. I will pay for stronger built/more capable machine.. Massey Ferguson 1835E?

Some details I am aware of between Kioti and TYM...

Front wheel pressure nozzles have guards on TYM.
TYM is less ergonomic. Less foot room, harder to lock the backhoe in place, harder to climb up the tractor.
TYM loader specced to lift more capacity. Rollout/Breakout force is comparable though (depends on Kioti loader - US vs Canadian).
TYM has wheel studs in front, easier to change wheels.

All 3 of these tractors are nice. I want to hear from other particular owners on their maintenance habits.

I have the CK2610, but also looked heavily at the TYM 2515. You mention the 1825E; consider the 1835M or 1840M Massey too, if you have some wiggle in your budget.

So, I primarily went with Kioti over TYM for 3 or 4 reasons. 1) I liked the Kioti seat more; 2) I liked the loader joystick more; 3) I like the color orange; 4) it was $1500 cheaper; 5) I wanted the R14, or possibly Ag tires, and on the lot, all of the TYM 2515 had R4s (which I really didn't want).

I like Massey, but the 1825/35E just isn't the same machine as the 1835M. Not saying it's a bad machine, but it still as the treble pedal, and the loader mounted joystick. The M series are every bit the rival of JD and Kubota machines, at a price that's still a bit better than them (although higher than TYM/LS/Kioti).

 

[paulsharvey]

Also, "I want to lift more than 1700-1800lbs", actual lift, that's a tall order. Once you subtract the forks or bucket, and look at distance from the pins, you are hanging on a knifes edge. If you do need to lift 1800+ lbs regularly, a 2850M is probably more of the size you need (Dk4510 in Kioti, TYM T474).

 

[Orahov]

Thanks very much for sharing, Kioti and TYM are quite appealing and hard to choose from. I find they tuck in their loader hydraulic hoses better than Case/NH, and the front axles are neater. I also heard they are easier to maintain by yourself, more accessible under the hood. Too bad they don't have Farmall 25C/NH Boomer 25 (no DPF)

Regarding MF, I did look at premium line aswell and actually would be a better comparison to the others according to spec (my bad).

 

[DK35vince]

I think you are looking at to small of tractors for the weights you plan on lifting.

 

[Orahov]

Also, "I want to lift more than 1700-1800lbs", actual lift, that's a tall order. Once you subtract the forks or bucket, and look at distance from the pins, you are hanging on a knifes edge. If you do need to lift 1800+ lbs regularly, a 2850M is probably more of the size you need (Dk4510 in Kioti, TYM T474).

I think you are looking at to small of tractors for the weights you plan on lifting.

My apologies!! Late night Saturday post lol. I either should have said "no more", or I was thinking about max height/pivot pin specs

 

[Orahov]

My apologies!! Late night Saturday post lol. I either should have said "no more", or I was thinking about max height/pivot pin specs

Logs I'll be moving probably weigh, at most 1700 lbs. If not I already have Ford 455 and she's a loader! But real heavy (13000 lbs)

 

[paulsharvey]

How is your budget? Also, with the full sized Ford TLB, do you really need/want a tractor mounted back hoe? Forgetting the money side, if you lined up a CK4020/TYM T4015/MF 1840M; I would get the Massey. They make a very nice machine, are one of the power 4 manufacturers, and have good parts support.