Comparison Please help please advise

[John Tractoring]

The Kioti CX2510 is a brand new model just released in August 2020. So probably not a lot of owners can respond for that tractor model. If it was just these two tractors to choose from I would probably get the Kubota B2601, due to mainly three range HST and more lift at the 3pt hitch and slightly improved loader specifications. The Kioti has the higher hydraulic flow by 20% and the HST assist is quite nice. This is the first time I hear Kioti has something like the Kubota HST Plus. This is a new concept in HST technology. Both Kioti and Kubota have very good reliability. I really can't think of any serious negative points about these manufacturers.

For me the Kioti CK2510 is a three range HST that competes much better with the Kubota B2601, and has a 7 year track record of successful design. What ever you decide, get your tractor order in quickly before annual spring orders start in Mid March.

Correct me if Im wrong but the CX2510 model number replaced the CK2510 and they may have added some new features but its basically the same tractor to my knowledge.

 

[paulfun9]

A very good point. I must admit, my 3 range Kioti tractor is used 95% of the time as a 2 range tractor. I rarely use the 3rd or high range, unless I am driving it on the road. So I should not be condemning any 2-range tractor, when I am using only two ranges.

I am not saying that I don稚 prefer a 3 range but if I am shopping between a 3 range and a 2 range I would spend some time making sure the 3rd range is actually useable, as some just seem like a wasted gear not good for anything other than going downhill on some small tractors.

 

[John Tractoring]

In addition to all the above I'll add that I'm very leery of putting money into the introduction year of anything. I also like the three shift ranges of the Kubota. Distance to the dealer and support quality should weigh heavily into your decision,, though.

Correct me if I'm wrong but the CX2510 model number replaced the CK2510 and they may have added some new features but its basically the same tractor to my knowledge.

 

[Diggin It]

And that is?

I paid under $19K for mine including a 4' tiller. Closest dealer though seems to be Haney's in Athens.

Kioti TLB with 4 foot heavy duty box blade tires filled and hst assist installed and delivered 27,186 Kubota TLB with heavy duty 4 foot box blade tires filled and I pick up 27,130 to my knowledge the Kubota dont have an hst assist option. sorry if I posted this in the wrong spot ]

Well, you'd have to check, but going with blue paint could potentially save you 7 or 8 grand.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I have a 3 range on my 25 hp gear tractor. I have had it for almost 2 years now, and I have to say that it has been in high range twice that I can truly say, maybe 4 times and it was put in mid range two of those times. Both times that I used high was for "traveling". The first (and last) time it was in high and 4th gear it was scary!

Way too fast for my comfort!..... the fastest that I want to go on my tractor is mid range, third gear, half throttle. Wow! It took me a minute longer to get to where I was going!..... I just enjoyed the pleasure of being on my tractor and took in the sights.....

I had a 25 hp SCUT with a 2 range. 80% of the time it was in low. Light duty tasks like landscape mulching, moving light materials, and of course just traveling were done in high easily.

I don't think you should make your decision on the 2 vs 3 range. I think getting a good "fit" on the tractor will be far more important. I am sure you are aware of those subtle differences in "feel". I personally like the loader valves mounted at the loader, not on the fender. However the joystick was "short" for me to operate without having to reach out and lean forward in the seat.... easy solution.... I made an extended joystick that was in my "comfort" range.

The other good "feel" of the tractor far outweighed the bad position of the joystick. I hope that you are able to make your decision without too much more "what if's".... good luck.

 

[rademamj1]

I have a 3 range on my 25 hp gear tractor. I have had it for almost 2 years now, and I have to say that it has been in high range twice that I can truly say, maybe 4 times and it was put in mid range two of those times. Both times that I used high was for "traveling".

That's pretty much the same experience for me. Both times I used the high range on my Kioti, was to travel as fast as I could on the smooth county road from my Ranch Gate#1 to Ranch Gate#2.

 

[rademamj1]

Correct me if I'm wrong but the CX2510 model number replaced the CK2510 and they may have added some new features but its basically the same tractor to my knowledge.

I looked carefully at the specs on both CX2510 and CK2510 tractors, and they really are quite similar. Definitely the same hydraulic systems for sure. Alot of similar specs, except for the 2 range issue. That CK2510 is a proven tractor, and if Kioti is using it as the foundation for the CX2510, then it is only a "new model" in naming only.

 

[Carl_NH]

The discussion seems to focus mostly on the HST and 2-3 range - but since you indicate this is a TLB consider how the BH is mounted and subframe.

The Kioti (unless they changed) has a subframe mount that comes off with the BH about 8' long, and it hangs further off the back and has lower ground clearance. IMO the subframe setup is harder to install, and also store. The Kubota BH77 has a 4PT connection close to the tractor and the subframe stays on the tractor and is easier to remove and install.

So take a look and test the R&R on the BH for both models as part of your evaluation would be my suggestion.

 

[Diggin It]

Yeah, mine's a simple 4 point which made the choice easier over the 2025.

 

[rademamj1]

Can someone point me to some info on the Kioti HST assist? Can't find any info on it at all.

Kioti has been extremely quiet on the new HST Assist. But it closely duplicates the HST Plus that Kubota uses as an option on their tractors.