New CK3510SE-HC

[Zeppelin]

After sitting in a number of different color tractors I made a trek to the nearest Kioti dealer 1.5 hours away, they had a ck2610se with a cab that I was able to sit in and drive around a bit. It had the features I wanted but not the HP, and best they could do was order the 35 with a 6 month delivery. Fast forward a few weeks later and I found one in stock at a different dealer, this one 3.5 hours away.

Ended up getting:
CK3510SE-HC with 3rd function
Rimguard in the r14's
Grapple , box blade and pallet forks

Now the buying experience was lets say, less than stellar, not sure if it was because I did it all remotely over phone/email or because I wasn't buying $300k worth of ag equipment and they couldn't be bothered. Even after agreeing to pay what I believe is too much for delivery I still don't have a delivery date coming up on 3 weeks after the deal was done.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Probably 'cause it wasn't actually in stock on the lot but already ordered, so they said it was.

 

[Zeppelin]

They had pictures of it on their lot, with the serial number plate visible. And it's the same serial that's listed on the sales order. I know they had to order "parts" and they were waiting on a date for the box blade before scheduling the delivery. Turns out that is in Sept and that's fine, I can go make a day trip out of it to pick that up when it comes in. From the google reviews of the dealership it's pretty hit or miss, I suppose it's the luck of the draw with their sales people.

I was really hoping to be able to get it from the closer dealer, they were really helpful. I feel bad not getting one there and waiting but I really need to get work done before winter. I've read some stories on here about dealers not wanting to service what they didn't sell, hopefully they want that business.

 

[Zeppelin]

It has arrived! Looking forward to putting it to work this weekend.

 

[deezler]

Sweet, congrats! Yeah that sucks about having to buy from a further away dealer. Hope you don't need any warranty work.

That might be the first Kioti I've seen on R14s - was it already set up that way, or did you customize?

Finally, if you're comfortable.... care to post your invoice? Or ballpark pricing is fine too. I'm pretty set on the 3510 but without cab, I know I'll just smash it up in the woods and our winters are a lot tamer down here.

 

[MoKelly]

Looks great. Good luck and have fun.

MoKelly

 

[TractorTYMe]

Congrats, now welcome to tractor ownership, you'll find excuses to do things you'd never think of now. AND your neighbors will be your new best friends.

 

[Zeppelin]

Sweet, congrats! Yeah that sucks about having to buy from a further away dealer. Hope you don't need any warranty work.

That might be the first Kioti I've seen on R14s - was it already set up that way, or did you customize?

Finally, if you're comfortable.... care to post your invoice? Or ballpark pricing is fine too. I'm pretty set on the 3510 but without cab, I know I'll just smash it up in the woods and our winters are a lot tamer down here.

It had the r14's on it already, which I preferred but would have been ok with r4.

I went the 0% route so didn't get the 2k cash discount.
Tractor, loader, 3rd function and block heater was 32k (finance price).

 

[Midniteoyl]

Sweet, congrats! Yeah that sucks about having to buy from a further away dealer. Hope you don't need any warranty work.

That might be the first Kioti I've seen on R14s - was it already set up that way, or did you customize?

Finally, if you're comfortable.... care to post your invoice? Or ballpark pricing is fine too. I'm pretty set on the 3510 but without cab, I know I'll just smash it up in the woods and our winters are a lot tamer down here.

Pretty much all are coming with R14's now. Otherwise you can ask for them when you order.

 

[Midniteoyl]

It has arrived! Looking forward to putting it to work this weekend.

Congrats! Looking good

 

[Zeppelin]

First snag, grapple has flat face connectors, 3rd function is pioneer. Maybe I was naive in assuming when I said I want a grapple with it they would make sure the grapple they chose had the matching connectors.

 

[Midniteoyl]

You would think..

 

[Zeppelin]

They are shipping out a pair of pioneer for the grapple and would like me to return the flat faced ones, can't make this stuff up. I'm going to pick up a set today and will keep the pair they send spare.

The hydraulic fluid is barely on the stick as well (loader down), seems to be pretty common from what I have read. They offered to reimburse a quart if I get some local, I'm guessing when they do final assembly at the dealer they just don't care.

Makes me wonder if they even had the rimguard done, there is no sticker by the stem. I'll have to open the schrader and see if anything comes out tonight unless there is an easier way to tell?

 

[Midniteoyl]

The oil level being low can happen as you cycling the arms and/or putting on implements can lower it.

Sucks about your dealer. Mine was much better and even offered to pick up and return the tractor when one of the loader pins wouldn't lock all the way on my grapple.

 

[h2opdler]

To check the tires just tap on the top sidewall and work your way down. You will be able to hear the difference when you get to the loaded part

 

[Zeppelin]

I verified they are filled yesterday, and they shipped the couplers overnight which was a bit unexpected. I told him about the fluid being low and he offered to reimburse the cost of getting some, I told him I'm not worried about that as I know I will need to add some after the grapple and flail is all hooked up, I just wanted to let him know the service guys should look before it goes out the door.

On to the good part, the tractor is fantastic. Only got to spend about an hour in it last night with the grapple and flail on, but already was able to move some brush and start cutting the 4-6' tall scrub. Need to adjust the cutting height and get some seat time today.

 

[Zeppelin]

I finally got around to installing the brush guard insert I picked up (Kioti Tractor Grille / Brush Guard Inserts:CX, CK10, DK10, NX, RX | eBay). I have quite a few large brush piles to move now that I have the tractor, this will give me a bit more piece of mind with all the branches.

Having a ton of fun!

 

[bill9068]

I bought my kioti from a private seller who had bought it 6 months earlier in a different but not to far state, 3 hour drive. My local kioti dealer is 2 miles from me and the first thing I did was take it there for a 50 hour service and checkup. I explained to my local dealer the circumstances of buying( 10 k less than new with bucket , third function and grapple) he serviced it and also a year later did warranty work with no issues. DK5510.

 

[_RaT_]

I finally got around to installing the brush guard insert I picked up (Kioti Tractor Grille / Brush Guard Inserts:CX, CK10, DK10, NX, RX | eBay). I have quite a few large brush piles to move now that I have the tractor, this will give me a bit more piece of mind with all the branches.

Having a ton of fun!

Perfect. I plan to fabricate my own, simple enough the way Kioti designed the front guard.

 

[kantuckid]

My rubber boots were eventually shredded by bush hogging. I bought boots from an Ebay seller in Bulgaria-cheap and fairly quick shipping. The Kubotas have a similar boot that tears up just like Kioti's do and a USA guy has a website where he sells the Kubota sized ones- they don't fit my DK35SE though plus his are bit higher priced than the Ebay versions. Measure your ends ID and the OAL in mm's. Beats buying a tie rod end you don't need.
The challenge in my mind to fabricate one is keeping out brush and not holding stuff in the gizmo you come up with.