That "plastic" hood is stout, dent and rustproof. This tractor is a perfect match with a half ton truck payload for work. If you lift in the bucket or forks as much as it can, you will need ballast on the back or it'll tip forward. The heavy weight of the tractor with loaded tires is a plus and a great starting point. It's a well balanced machine all around.
My 2019 Ford Ranger tows my CX2510 HST Cab w/ loader and mower just fine. Heck towing it home new included pallet forks, grapple, and box blade. I have a 16' tandem axle deck over trailer I built w/ fold down side rails and brakes. I was maintaining 64/70 down the interstate no problem.
Nice little tractor. I have the Kabota and would look at one of these if i was getting a new one. Mine is a real worker for its size i will say and have no problem breaking ground with the loader. I have seen full size tractors and loaders have trouble with this
love the vids, thank you. just out of curiosity, I am looking to tow a bunch of nursery wagons behind one of these, does it have the same pulling power, torque as the 2620? Thanks and keep up the good work, it's very helpful.
So the engine is the same, but the gearing and tractor weight are not. I'd definitely spring for the CK if you can manage it. It's going to give you more weight and stability, as well as another transmission range for pulling.
The dealer makes the machine. The Kioti size/weight and loader beats the Kubota out no contest. The Kubota does have 3 ranges in the HST, which can be nice if you're looking for a wider variety of speeds. Besides that it's an easy choice in my opinion.
@Kenton Equipment Nathan, thanks again for your vid. I bought a ck2510 and just getting use to it. Nobody said in any vids or salesman say that you have to push the clutch in to shift the transmission. I wish i would have known that 😕
I know that a lot of people buy that loader and mower combined. I have always thought that one would get in the way of the other? Especially in tough conditions?
You definitely make a sacrifice doing it. When a tractor is made with a belly mower in mind they make it physically smaller, so that it's more nimble and easier to mow with, but when it comes to traditional tractor work size and weight are your friend! That's why I pointed out how heavy the Kioti is. They do a good job of balancing the problem. Both attachments are quick attach so you can switch between in a matter of minutes. Not as easy as having 2 dedicated machines, but a little cheaper for sure!
Hi Nathan, Would you say this could handle a 4' or 5' flail mower in the back? Not sure if they even make them that small but if I happen to find one, would you say it's compatible with this size tractor or I need to at least invest into its bigger CK brother? Also meant to ask, as per dimension difference between the CS and CX, how much wider, longer and sitting up higher would you say this is over the CS? I own an RX7320 but wanting to add something smaller for different type of farming applications that the RX is a bit of an overkill for... Thanks :)
I'd really run a 4' where i'm at in NKY for our hillside. Flails can be pretty power hungry. I'd say the CX somewhere around 6"-8" taller, and maybe 2-4" wider, and at around a foot longer with the loader. The weight is significantly higher.
I own a subcompact CS2220! What I like to do is establish the real difference between the two. If my main goal is mowing grass, the subcompact is the better machine IMO.
when you push in the clutch, does it disengage the hst transmission? I have seen videos that say you only use the clutch to start the tractor and use it to engage the pto. so, do you use the clutch to disengage the pto? do bolt on bucket hooks void the warranty? do wheel spacers void the warranty? what is the part number for the linked pedal kit and price?
On both versions of this model you have a single stage clutch, so if you hit the clutch on the 6X2 gear model to change gears it DOES shut the PTO off. Most people buy the HST version of this model, where the only purpose of the clutch is the PTO, so it works well. Warranty is only going to have issues repairing things that customization directly caused. If your bucket hooks broke something on the loader, or you were pulling something too heavy with the hooks and something broke, or if the spacers were so wide that the rear end broke, you might have issues with warranty. I hope I explained that well. Linked pedal kit is CXA102. It's about $150 for the parts.
What is preventing from having the front loader, mid mount mower, and back hoe at the same time? Is it possible to have all 3 attachments but only have 2 on the tractor at a time?
Hey, Alex. The backhoe on the CX series is mounted with a full-length subframe that runs underneath the tractor. It's a little heavier duty of a setup than what you see on the Kioti CS or Kubota BX/B series "4 point" mount systems. The downside is, that subframe gets in the way of all the deck mounting. You would need tools to pull the subframe pieces off and mount the deck pieces every time you switch between implements.
On the gear drive, yes. On the HST, no. Some people do it as a precaution and there's no harm in it, but if you're at a complete stop you don't need to.
Great overview. I just wish Kioti would have better distinguished the loader specs further from their CS20 series. It's barely different. Going from 1060 to 1090 to 1800 on the CK2610 is a huge jump. Considering the Kubota B01 can go toe to toe at a lighter overall weight, I don't think it's a machine weight limit. Also I hope they go to a plastic tank, less condensation potential.
I have a customer who moves 4x5 round bales (approx 700-800lb) with a CX2510H without anything on the 3pt hitch. This is going to be the biggest distinguisher between the Kioti CX and the Kubota B. The Kioti has the weight to back up the loader lift. The Kubota will have a lighter footprint on the grass so that might play into your decision if it's a full time mower.
@@kentonequipment4687 you're absolutely right. I just think there's more lift potential in a CX2510 than Kioti is taking advantage of, if appropriately counterweighted. I foresee a CX refresh in a few years that will rid of things like the live PTO, maybe go to plastic rear tank, higher lift specs. Integrating the backhoe into the frame would be a huge selling point to me as well, gain some of that ground clearance back.
They probably should have kept the rocker pedal. I tried one today and the reverse is in an awkward position, to where trying to push the reveres pedal hits on teh forward pedal. They needed more separation. The lever for the bucket seems very bad compared to the other models
If you search how to take off the loader on the CK units it works the same way! Basically, here are the steps- fold the feet down, set the weight down between the bucket and legs on a FLAT area. Remove the pins on either side when the weight comes off of them, use the loader control to CURL/RAISE to get the loader up out of the brackets about 6", shut the tractor off, bleed off the pressure by working the loader stick, and disconnect the 4 quick couplers.
Lol no. As far as I understand the Summit brand is built from the Solis brand tractors, who have some sort of relationship with Yanmar. Kioti is the American company owned by Daedong. They built their own stuff. Bobcat buys and uses the Kioti tractor, but nobody else.
so how would this set up, do on some difficult terrain? I've got about 2.5 acres to mow, and some spots are steep inclinations? Also, kinda sux ya have can't get all 3 attachments. the perfect set up for me would be a bucket, a hoe, and the cutting deck!
Being an extremely heavy 4WD it does really well up and down hills, and pretty good side to side as well. It would be nice to have all 3 attachments optional but the design just doesn't allow!
@@kentonequipment4687 sp what would ya recommend that is similar in size, bit will accommodate all 3 implementations? I'm torn between this and the Kubota line's. Thank's 😊
A lot heavier tractor than the cs2520 but only about 100lbs more bucket lift capacity. Obviously it would handle the load much better but it's kind of disappointing. I just realized this today as I'm researching units this size. Quite the price difference between the mowers and especially the front mounted blowers as well.
The numbers definitely make it look funny. The real difference comes in pulling/pushing power from the weight. If someone is mowing more, I suggest the CS. If they're tractoring I suggest the CX.
Beautiful tractor and excellent walk around. Kioti will be getting my business for sure!! Thanks so much.
Extremely helpful video review, Nate. Thank you for taking the time to do such a thorough review and explanation of Kioti's CS/CK/CX tractors.
I'm glad it was helpful! I felt that the RUclips presence was missing information more than anything. That's what people are looking for.
That "plastic" hood is stout, dent and rustproof. This tractor is a perfect match with a half ton truck payload for work. If you lift in the bucket or forks as much as it can, you will need ballast on the back or it'll tip forward. The heavy weight of the tractor with loaded tires is a plus and a great starting point. It's a well balanced machine all around.
Great Input!
My 2019 Ford Ranger tows my CX2510 HST Cab w/ loader and mower just fine. Heck towing it home new included pallet forks, grapple, and box blade. I have a 16' tandem axle deck over trailer I built w/ fold down side rails and brakes. I was maintaining 64/70 down the interstate no problem.
Nice little tractor. I have the Kabota and would look at one of these if i was getting a new one. Mine is a real worker for its size i will say and have no problem breaking ground with the loader. I have seen full size tractors and loaders have trouble with this
I'll get one of these eventually! I live in Northern KY. Been watching all your reviews
Thanks for watching! Feel free to stop by any time!
Nicely done, loads of helpful info!
Good video man.
love the vids, thank you. just out of curiosity, I am looking to tow a bunch of nursery wagons behind one of these, does it have the same pulling power, torque as the 2620? Thanks and keep up the good work, it's very helpful.
So the engine is the same, but the gearing and tractor weight are not. I'd definitely spring for the CK if you can manage it. It's going to give you more weight and stability, as well as another transmission range for pulling.
thank you@@kentonequipment4687 !
Very good job on the review you did. I'm trying to decide between this or a kubota b2601. Im leaning toward the kioti 👍
The dealer makes the machine. The Kioti size/weight and loader beats the Kubota out no contest. The Kubota does have 3 ranges in the HST, which can be nice if you're looking for a wider variety of speeds. Besides that it's an easy choice in my opinion.
@Kenton Equipment thanks for your info. 👍
@Kenton Equipment Nathan, thanks again for your vid. I bought a ck2510 and just getting use to it. Nobody said in any vids or salesman say that you have to push the clutch in to shift the transmission. I wish i would have known that 😕
I know that a lot of people buy that loader and mower combined. I have always thought that one would get in the way of the other? Especially in tough conditions?
You definitely make a sacrifice doing it. When a tractor is made with a belly mower in mind they make it physically smaller, so that it's more nimble and easier to mow with, but when it comes to traditional tractor work size and weight are your friend! That's why I pointed out how heavy the Kioti is. They do a good job of balancing the problem. Both attachments are quick attach so you can switch between in a matter of minutes. Not as easy as having 2 dedicated machines, but a little cheaper for sure!
Can you get linked pedal and rear hydraulic connection and a 3rd function for the loader? Thanks for the video. I ben waiting for this one for awhile.
Yes. They have optional linked pedal, rear remote, and front third function kits.
Hi Nathan,
Would you say this could handle a 4' or 5' flail mower in the back? Not sure if they even make them that small but if I happen to find one, would you say it's compatible with this size tractor or I need to at least invest into its bigger CK brother?
Also meant to ask, as per dimension difference between the CS and CX, how much wider, longer and sitting up higher would you say this is over the CS?
I own an RX7320 but wanting to add something smaller for different type of farming applications that the RX is a bit of an overkill for...
Thanks :)
I'd really run a 4' where i'm at in NKY for our hillside. Flails can be pretty power hungry. I'd say the CX somewhere around 6"-8" taller, and maybe 2-4" wider, and at around a foot longer with the loader. The weight is significantly higher.
Where is your location? TX? The price? I do like the engine sound.
We're in Northern KY.
You hard on the sub compact being a dealer of kioti
I own a subcompact CS2220! What I like to do is establish the real difference between the two. If my main goal is mowing grass, the subcompact is the better machine IMO.
when you push in the clutch, does it disengage the hst transmission? I have seen videos that say you only use the clutch to start the tractor and use it to engage the pto. so, do you use the clutch to disengage the pto? do bolt on bucket hooks void the warranty? do wheel spacers void the warranty? what is the part number for the linked pedal kit and price?
On both versions of this model you have a single stage clutch, so if you hit the clutch on the 6X2 gear model to change gears it DOES shut the PTO off. Most people buy the HST version of this model, where the only purpose of the clutch is the PTO, so it works well. Warranty is only going to have issues repairing things that customization directly caused. If your bucket hooks broke something on the loader, or you were pulling something too heavy with the hooks and something broke, or if the spacers were so wide that the rear end broke, you might have issues with warranty. I hope I explained that well. Linked pedal kit is CXA102. It's about $150 for the parts.
I may have missed it but does it have cruise control?
Yes, sir. Push button like on the CS or CKse
What is preventing from having the front loader, mid mount mower, and back hoe at the same time? Is it possible to have all 3 attachments but only have 2 on the tractor at a time?
Hey, Alex. The backhoe on the CX series is mounted with a full-length subframe that runs underneath the tractor. It's a little heavier duty of a setup than what you see on the Kioti CS or Kubota BX/B series "4 point" mount systems. The downside is, that subframe gets in the way of all the deck mounting. You would need tools to pull the subframe pieces off and mount the deck pieces every time you switch between implements.
Do you need to use the clutch to shift from low to high on the CX 2510.
On the gear drive, yes. On the HST, no. Some people do it as a precaution and there's no harm in it, but if you're at a complete stop you don't need to.
Great overview. I just wish Kioti would have better distinguished the loader specs further from their CS20 series. It's barely different. Going from 1060 to 1090 to 1800 on the CK2610 is a huge jump. Considering the Kubota B01 can go toe to toe at a lighter overall weight, I don't think it's a machine weight limit. Also I hope they go to a plastic tank, less condensation potential.
I have a customer who moves 4x5 round bales (approx 700-800lb) with a CX2510H without anything on the 3pt hitch. This is going to be the biggest distinguisher between the Kioti CX and the Kubota B. The Kioti has the weight to back up the loader lift. The Kubota will have a lighter footprint on the grass so that might play into your decision if it's a full time mower.
@@kentonequipment4687 you're absolutely right. I just think there's more lift potential in a CX2510 than Kioti is taking advantage of, if appropriately counterweighted. I foresee a CX refresh in a few years that will rid of things like the live PTO, maybe go to plastic rear tank, higher lift specs. Integrating the backhoe into the frame would be a huge selling point to me as well, gain some of that ground clearance back.
They probably should have kept the rocker pedal. I tried one today and the reverse is in an awkward position, to where trying to push the reveres pedal hits on teh forward pedal. They needed more separation. The lever for the bucket seems very bad compared to the other models
Are you sure that it’s not that your foot is too big 😂
can you do a video taking off the loader? I run 4 foot tiller, and 6 foot finish mower. No belly mower but to have excavator.
If you search how to take off the loader on the CK units it works the same way! Basically, here are the steps- fold the feet down, set the weight down between the bucket and legs on a FLAT area. Remove the pins on either side when the weight comes off of them, use the loader control to CURL/RAISE to get the loader up out of the brackets about 6", shut the tractor off, bleed off the pressure by working the loader stick, and disconnect the 4 quick couplers.
@@kentonequipment4687 thank you very much . The manual made it look different. I will give it try this weekend.
What is the top speed in low gear? I see high is listed at 10.7 mph
It's not listed, but i'd say right in the middle, around 5-6mph.
Where is the tractor made at and does it have a diesel particulate filter on it?
It's made in Daedong's (Kioti's parent company) own factory in South Korea. Being under 25hp, it does not require any emissions components, so no DPF.
@@kentonequipment4687 awesome video and thanks for the reply sir
Is that a summit tractor ?
Lol no. As far as I understand the Summit brand is built from the Solis brand tractors, who have some sort of relationship with Yanmar. Kioti is the American company owned by Daedong. They built their own stuff. Bobcat buys and uses the Kioti tractor, but nobody else.
Great review thanks.... if they had made it a 3 speed hydrostat, I would have bought one instead I went with the other orange tractor.
Thanks, Warren. I agree they would knock it out of the park with a 3 speed!
so how would this set up, do on some difficult terrain? I've got about 2.5 acres to mow, and some spots are steep inclinations?
Also, kinda sux ya have can't get all 3 attachments. the perfect set up for me would be a bucket, a hoe, and the cutting deck!
Being an extremely heavy 4WD it does really well up and down hills, and pretty good side to side as well. It would be nice to have all 3 attachments optional but the design just doesn't allow!
@@kentonequipment4687 sp what would ya recommend that is similar in size, bit will accommodate all 3 implementations?
I'm torn between this and the Kubota line's.
Thank's 😊
@@brapppn-can-am-man6906 Consider running a brush hog or finish mower on the back instead, and get the CX2510 with the loader and backhoe.
Can you put a grapple/3rd function on this tractor?
Yes, sir. It's a popular model with a true power beyond 3rd function setup. Runs a grapple great.
Excellent! Thanks for the info
Sounds rough . Put a muffler on it and common rail . With third function on front .with self leveler
A lot heavier tractor than the cs2520 but only about 100lbs more bucket lift capacity. Obviously it would handle the load much better but it's kind of disappointing. I just realized this today as I'm researching units this size. Quite the price difference between the mowers and especially the front mounted blowers as well.
The numbers definitely make it look funny. The real difference comes in pulling/pushing power from the weight. If someone is mowing more, I suggest the CS. If they're tractoring I suggest the CX.
@@kentonequipment4687 i agree. The other thing is that I wish Kioti made a 72" mower deck instead of 60" max. Thanks for the reply.
Funny..that mowing deck is literally the same one that's under my Mahindra Emax22
should be 1.6 ltr 100 cu in
The competition gives you all three . Loader , mower , & backhoe! No thanks
Not for that price