Yes I have drove the kioti CX2510 in low range in the dealer parking lot. The only way to properly test it to me would require me using it at home and that's not an option unless I've already bought it. My hope in posting here was maybe someone here has had the experience on a CK2510 (as the CX2510 is the CK2510 just a little updated) and a B2601 and might have a definite opinion on the two vs each other. Im going to go test drive the kubota in a couple days and that will help me see how the low and mid range compares to the kioti low range. Just driving it in the parking lot I would have to say it felt a bit two fast for what I consider a low range. Its like some of you have said its balanced between power and speed. How well that balance is say compared to my other option the kubota I dont know. Bottom line is the kioti will most likely push pull anything I'm gonna want it too(hopefully I have about 400 yard driveway up a hill I periodically pull the box blade down with the scallops all the way down) but knowing the kubota has that 3 range haunts me. Cuz for me thats the ONLY thing the kubota has over the kioti. I guess what I was wanting was someone here to tell me the kioti has the same push pull power in its low range as the kubota does. I'm probably just way overthinking all this at this point. Thank you.
Test the Kioti again, let warm up and put it in high. If the dealer doesn’t look for a way for you to test and prove it’s going to work for you your decision is made to go with an other machine or brand. Unless the other brand dealer also locks you into slow non representative test drives also.
Myself I have actually switched to different dealerships because they expected me to test drive only on a flat paved lot with no room or representative tasks to get a real feel of a machine.
I find most good dealers will find a way to accommodate you if they are dont, they probably are not worth buying from to begin with!
One of the dealers I purchased a Kubota from years ago used to actually schedule demo days. At a site just a few miles up the road from the dealership. They would take a few machines up to the field and have a sort of open house that potential customers would come and actually run the machines, doing actuall work.
When space is limited you can also be a little inventive, tow your car or truck up the hill behind the shop. Have them unload a heavy delivery with the same model tractor your looking to buy, ask to go to the dealers home and run the demo unit he has been using. These being just a few of the many things that have been done.
Few of us can really get a feel for a machine on a flat paved lot without any work to do. If the dealer is worth anything they know this and will have a plan in place for the demanding customer, or be quick to find a way to prove thier machine is worthy of your purchase.
Take your time, look then look again, test then test again. Be sure it’s the right machine and then enjoy!