On the Fence about SCUT or CUT

[TheMadOne]

I really suggest test driving each model you're interested in and taking a hard look at your tasks. Very few people complain about having to much tractor, but SCUTs can do amazing work with time and patience. I think if the person who does the big clean out smooths things out some you'll be fine with either option.

 

[dalola]

Maybe it's the picture....or my eyes....or both, but I don't see much of a slope there? Can you provide some data....degrees or percent?

Regardless, I would see if the dealer would be willing to demo both units on your land, then you'll know. Really hard to guess based on one pic.

 

[Klipper]

The slope in the pic is not really too bad. On the other side of the property it is worse pic below), but still not horrible. Sorry you might not be able to tell much from this pic either...

 

[dodge man]

I agree a Scut will do the job. If you had more land I’d say something bigger but two acres isn’t that big.

 

[3Lfarms]

Where are you located, Klipper? Those trees look like California valley oaks.

 

[Klipper]

I am Deep in the Heart of Texas!

(or maybe the spleen?)

 

[airbiscuit]

What is the price differential between the Kioti CS2210 SCUT or a Kioti CK2510 CUT? I agree that either would work for your needs. That said, I would prefer the CK2510 CUT. However if budget constraints make the decision a Kioti CS2210 SCUT WITH a Loader or a Kioti CK2510 CUT WITHOUT a Loader, I would pick the Kioti CS2210 SCUT WITH a Loader. It is hard to overstate how much you will like having a loader.

 

[Klipper]

...Get the initial clearing done and you might have a better idea of what it will take to keep things up...

Yep ,that's the plan. Really hoping a SCUT will do, but won't cheap out if it wont.

Keeping an eye on used tractors too.

 

[Teachu2]

Where are you located, Klipper? Those trees look like California valley oaks.

Funny that you mention that - I'm in Keene, CA.

When I bought the property, a beat-up Deere L130 rider mower came with it. It did OK on the level parts, but the slopes overheated the transaxle in a hurry. I had a 30+ year old 21hp Mitsubishi 4wd tractor with a 4' brush hog, and used that to mow the slopes. Went to a 5' mower, and had problems with the tractor overheating. The wife had seen the value of having a tractor, but was scared by the tall, narrow antique we had, so she told me to go buy a new one. We ended up with a no-frills 34hp Kioti gear model, and I added a 68" flail mower to the rotary. This allowed us to really clean up the 5 acres we have, but a couple of the slopes have too many trees and boulders to mow with the tractor. My wife used the rider mower, but managed to break it every time she used it, so she spent hours with a string trimmer getting it the way she wanted.

This lead us to replace the Deere. Thanks to TBN, we chose the Husqvarna GT48DXLS. It has a manually locking differential, and climbs like a mountain goat. We both enjoy operating it, and she is so light she can drive it anywhere. She can't handle the heavy clutch on the Kioti.

Because we've cleared out the majority of the property, the rider mower gets the majority of the mowing done. The tractor gets tractor work. I wish I'd bought the grapple when I bought the tractor - would have made cleanup a lot easier!

 

[Klipper]

After stopping by the Kioti dealership today (for the umpteenth time), to fondle the tractors again, I think I finally decided.

Every time I look at them, they seem bigger and bigger. In my position, I really think the CK2510 is overkill. The CS2210 looks to be of ample size to do what I want, and if not, then I will get creative.

Should be making a move soon. Update to follow, hopefully with pics...