IslandTractor
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- 2007 Kioti DK40se HST, Woods BH
<font color="blue"> I'd say the B7510 is probably the closest match. </font>
Actually, Dave was correct and you are mistaken. The B7510 loader specs are not in the same league as the Mahindra 2015 or the Kioti CK20. Dave has already given the comparative figures for lift capacity to full height (pivot point numbers for consistency) for the 2015 and the B7510/LA302. The comparable figure for the Kioti CK20/KL120 is 1074lb. That is more than 25% greater than the lift capacity of the LA302. Similar percentages when comparing breakout force. Of note, the pivot point lift capacity of the B3030 with LA403 loader is 1091lbs so his original point that you need to get into the 30hp range of Kubota tractors before getting a loader equal to the Mahindra 2015 or Kioti CK20 is basically correct.
For running PTO implements the 7510 is equal to the CK20. For ground engaging tasks the 7510's lighter weight would be a disadvantage. For mowing the 7510 would have an advantage for the same reason. Basically however, the Kubota line does not have an equivalent tractor in the <25hp range to the Mahindra or Kioti.
The 7510 is a fine general purpose tractor especially if you focus on mowing with a MMM. Otherwise the competition has started to bypass Kubota in this size/price range. The B series 7510/7610 are growing a bit long in the tooth and while they remain excellent tractors they don't incorporate some of the extra features of these competitors (4 year warranty, loader capacity, breakout force, position control valve, suspension seat, cupholder !!!. (I am speaking mostly of the CK20 as I have only looked on line at the Mahindra).
Actually, Dave was correct and you are mistaken. The B7510 loader specs are not in the same league as the Mahindra 2015 or the Kioti CK20. Dave has already given the comparative figures for lift capacity to full height (pivot point numbers for consistency) for the 2015 and the B7510/LA302. The comparable figure for the Kioti CK20/KL120 is 1074lb. That is more than 25% greater than the lift capacity of the LA302. Similar percentages when comparing breakout force. Of note, the pivot point lift capacity of the B3030 with LA403 loader is 1091lbs so his original point that you need to get into the 30hp range of Kubota tractors before getting a loader equal to the Mahindra 2015 or Kioti CK20 is basically correct.
For running PTO implements the 7510 is equal to the CK20. For ground engaging tasks the 7510's lighter weight would be a disadvantage. For mowing the 7510 would have an advantage for the same reason. Basically however, the Kubota line does not have an equivalent tractor in the <25hp range to the Mahindra or Kioti.
The 7510 is a fine general purpose tractor especially if you focus on mowing with a MMM. Otherwise the competition has started to bypass Kubota in this size/price range. The B series 7510/7610 are growing a bit long in the tooth and while they remain excellent tractors they don't incorporate some of the extra features of these competitors (4 year warranty, loader capacity, breakout force, position control valve, suspension seat, cupholder !!!. (I am speaking mostly of the CK20 as I have only looked on line at the Mahindra).
