Length with backhoe Kubota vs Kioti

Deepdrop · May 7, 2020

I'm deciding between a Kubota B2601 and Kioti CK2510. One issue for me will be storage and I haven't seen numbers online for total length with backhoe. I'm assuming the Kioti is longer because of the second seat, but does anyone have the actual numbers?
I'd swing by the dealers to look, but they are both pretty far from me and in different directions, so it would be great if anyone can help me out on this.

nards444 · May 7, 2020

maybe google pictures of them, you know length of tractor and might be able to guess. Dont know how accurate it needs to be, I say add 3-4ft

levi333 · May 7, 2020

Can you just call the dealers and ask maybe?

Deepdrop · May 7, 2020

Yes, I can call the dealers for sure. They're kind of slow to get back but that is the obvious place to go to for this info. I guess I might have been fishing for any other comments on the pros/cons of the kioti backhoe arrangement vs the kubota setup. This is my first tractor purchase and my head is swimming from all the reading and comparisons..

RickB · May 7, 2020

Here is my advise. Focus on how each will perform during use rather than how they occupy storage space. If you need a shoehorn to park your tractor, you need more storage space.

Deepdrop · May 7, 2020

Hi Rick,
I agree that space would be unimportant if one tractor was better suited for my needs, but they both seem like they'd be great for me as far as I can tell. I'm pretty tight on space and anything I buy will probably have to live outside exposed to the elements. Maybe I'll eventually put up a shed, but that wouldn't be for a year or two anyway, so if I actually can squeeze one into the garage it would be really helpful. Or maybe at least store the backhoe in the garage.

paulfun9 · May 8, 2020

Deepdrop said:
Yes, I can call the dealers for sure. They're kind of slow to get back but that is the obvious place to go to for this info. I guess I might have been fishing for any other comments on the pros/cons of the kioti backhoe arrangement vs the kubota setup. This is my first tractor purchase and my head is swimming from all the reading and comparisons..

Pro the Kioti backhoe will be a bit quicker to attach, you won稚 need to remove the 3 point lower arms to install it
Cons it will be a longer tracktor due to its mounting system

Deepdrop · May 8, 2020

I called the dealers and the answers were still not really helpful. They had numbers but couldn't say if it was in a stored position with minimal length, or fully extended, or a middle position. I guess I'm trying to see if it is a really big difference, for instance if the Kioti were 3 feet longer that would be a major issue for me. If we're talking about a foot or so, not a big deal.
It's surprisingly hard to get these numbers without going to each dealership and measuring. If they were closer I would do that but I can't leave home for a day.
I think I'll keep watching videos and try to get a sense of it just by looking.
paulfun9-thanks for that info on mounting the backhoes.

Grandad4 · May 8, 2020

A backhoe is about the only implement I can think of that gives you some ability to squeeze it into shorter spaces. Once you pull into your parking space, you can swing the hoe up to 90 degrees on either side, so you only take up a little extra length. Of course you have to look out for whatever is parked next to you! Same thing with how tall it is. You can temporarily lower the thing to get under a low garage door, then raise it as needed to park. Either way, you don't want to be the absent-minded type who forgets to adjust as necessary!

Can't tell you much about which backhoe to choose, but find out as much as you can about HOW each one performs in actual use. It's a tool, and some just work better than others in the hands of whoever is using it. Highly personal decision... what works for me may not be any good for you. Best of luck finding the right one.