80 Hour Review: 2021 Kioti CK2610-- How's it Holding Up?

Here's a review of my 2021 Kioti CK2610 HST tractor with 4010 Loader. I've got 80 hours on the tractor now so I figured it was a good time to give my first review of the tractor with what I love about it as well as a couple small complaints so far. Overall it has been great!
Here's the link to the arm rests that I've installed:
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The Roadshock lights:
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[@michellatour150]

To avoid snags and possible damage, I'd shorten the hydraulic lines leading to the loader disconnects, installing angled fittings to them so they don't need to loop so low to the ground.

[@golfr6178]

Just got mine in October. I’m in apalachin ny. So far, so good. Thanks for the video. Waiting on my wicked 55 grapple. Then the real work begins. I got a lot of clearing to do. 7 acres. Good luck.

[@grade-aland2388]

Just got mine recently, love it so far!

[@ccpirogue]

Good review! Kind of wish I had bought that tractor vs the cx2510. Keep the video’s coming you do a great job.

[@Rail9222]

Great review. I got mint last January and have 155 hrs. The EA wicked 55 grapple makes a great combo.

[@69lespaul]

Thank you for this review. I bought this model Kioti based in part on this and some other reviews. The first time I attempted to do some ground leveling with the loader I had one of the hydraulic connectors (in the group of 4 couplers) break off. Part of the male fitting broke off clean inside the female fitting. Dealer said if I send him the part he will replace, I just ordered a new set of 4 from Amazon since no local shops had the part in stock. Popped on the new one and no issue since. I have about 30 hours on it now and it has done all that I have asked of it.

[@roberttoomey1755]

Nicely done ! Great information 👍

[@85montess1]

Thanks for all these videos I just bought a ck2610 with a cab your videos made me feel going from an open 4010 to this i wont notice much difference. I rarely use pto so I really shouldn't notice anything at all and ill have heat and ac now. Im up in Buffalo!

[@vtdrive129]

I'll thank you in advance for the fuel pump adj video 😀

[@tarustrader]

I just bought a ck3510. Good video and good tip for the aftermarket armrest.

[@M3rwin6]

Do you have any concerns with the DPF and the tractors longevity?

[@sewerman911]

Nice job with the add ons. 👍

[@davidphillips6481]

Take some angle iron and build a base above fuel tank then mount a ammo can for a tool box.

[@fourgedmushrooms5958]

I used .50 cal box, a bit of ply wood, some bolts and rubber hose to stop vibrations! Works ausome love the seal for dust free

[@lonewolfFirearms]

Looking forward to seeing you turn up the horse power and maybe turn up the hydro pump.. I'll sub for now in hopes of those videos soon. Thanks

[@arcjr6183]

Hope you adjust that power screw someday please get good camera shots and discibe in detail I've been wanting to do that but info is vague, love what you are doing keep the good work. Going to call Greenes tra tor and get those arm rest.

[@roberteicke5855]

See netmagi 2 youtube videos showing tuning on Kubota that uses same injector pump as Kioti.

[@deeprootslandscaping4499]

Great tractors. Have you had any issues with hydraulic fluid getting bubbles or foamy? My fluid is full but it still happens

[@richardbritton5280]

Nice Review 🏆 🏆 ty

[@dannyharvey2980]

Really curious about the screw adjustment when you do it (to turn up the pump), looking forward to that video!

[@mrmichaeltscott]

There's a fb kioti running group. 26 goes to 35. Turn the screw until it starts to smoke out exhaust, then back it up until it stops. You're there. Least that's what they say and that does make sense. You don't want to roll coal. Burn it all.

[@cutweldngrind]

@@mrmichaeltscott That sounds like something I would try if I get this over the 35hp unit. Still debating on what to buy for my 8 acres.

[@mrmichaeltscott]

@@cutweldngrind get as much as you can afford or makes sense that does not require DEF. You could get away with 26hp. But 40 or 60 you'd be king. There's lots of videos on tractor choosing.

[@roberteicke5855]

See netmagi 2 youtube videos showing tuning on Kubota that uses same injector pump as Kioti.

[@dj-nr8nm]

​@@cutweldngrind Depends what you want to do with the tractor. If you need to cultivate your 8 acres then 70 hp min.. If you are doing mostly brush hogging and so on then 26 hp fine. If you are planing to mulch up branches and you want to run a flail mower then maybe 30 hp. All depends on the big picture. Get the tool that matches 80 percent of what you do and then rent something for the other jobs. Smaller tractors can work all day long and sip fuel. You won't get that with the bigger machines. Even the large compacts (45 hp or so) will start to use a lot more fuel). Smaller tractors are also a lot cheaper and easier to maintain and store. Smaller implements are cheaper too. 45 hp would be more than you need but it would save you time because you could run a 72 inch brush hog or mower. 70 hp on 8 acres (unless you're tilling or doing other very heavy work) would be way more than you would ever need. Remember the old 8n Fords? I think they were around 30 hp and they did just fine. I have one of those plus some other tractors. If you're doing firewood and you want to lift those totes/cages then you will want the lift capacity of a 40ish hp tractor. All depends on your business or the chores you are doing.

[@73leo73]

Consider a set of edge tamers for your bucket and pats easy change couplers for your rear arms. You'll be glad you did.

[@upstategearheads]

I don't have any use for the Edge Tamers since I've built a snowplow for the front instead of using the bucket, but I've definitely looked into the Pat's couplers!

[@arkansas-n8nate148]

Good video. Thank you. I was interested to learn about your homemade snowplow you mentioned would be in another video. I cant find it in the library if it's posted.

[@upstategearheads]

I just attached it to the tractor about an hour ago in preparation for a storm tomorrow. I plan on filming a video on it tomorrow!

[@na-et2gp]

I've also been really impressed with winter traction from the r14s. Nice tractor although kioti should be adding a toolbox

[@ronpage101]

They do have one.

[@upstategearheads]

Yes they do, but it should be standard

[@rod7048]

When are you doing the power up mod ??????

[@donnyaldridge6452]

I looked at the Kabota L2501 and the price was insane..I got the actual quote today..I thought the 23,400 was OTD..Nope it was 27,265..Thats HST, quick attach bucket, r4 tires filled with Tax and fees and insurance payments around 454 a month..A bit much I think for around the house. Think I'm gonna look at this Kioti model and Mahindra and do a price compare I was expecting the Kabota to be closer.

[@upstategearheads]

I paid $18,800 out the door. Granted that was through my start up Christmas tree farm so it was tax exempt. It was an additional $400 to have the tires filled and then $2100 for my 3 point mower and $625 for my pallet forks

[@rickdavid1795]

Great video. Did you add the hooks to the bucket?

[@upstategearheads]

I did. I bought them from www.kensboltonhooks.com . These ones are 3/8 and work great for both 5/16 and 3/8 chains

[@APBT-Bandog]

Does your aftermarket rear light ever get in the way of filling up your tank?

[@upstategearheads]

Nope, not at all. I use a 5 gallon VP Racing can like we use for the dirt bikes and the hose on the can makes filling really easy. The rear light bar only sticks out 3" even with the mounts, and it doesn't interfere with the top link at all either. If I had more garage height and kept the ROPS up, maybe I would have mounted it up higher so it had slightly more useable light, but it does a pretty good job right where it is

[@rayphillips200]

I agree with Danny.. I want to know how to get 35 HP as well..

[@roberteicke5855]

See netmagi 2 youtube videos showing tuning on Kubota that uses same injector pump as Kioti.

[@keithmosher2101]

Where did you get the led light bar and the floods?

[@upstategearheads]

They are the "Roadshock" brand at Harbor Freight. The rear light bar is 14" and almost perfectly lined up with the metal tab on the fuel tank and the front pod lights are the flood lights

[@roadstrom]

Bobcats are made by Daedong there Kioti's 👍

[@darrontabor3139]

Is this an “upgraded” bucket? The 2610s around here seem to be much smaller height wise from blade to top and dont have the hooks.

[@upstategearheads]

I added the hooks. They are available with rather a 60" or a 66" and this one is the 66. Maybe that's why?

[@jessejames9576]

I’m debating for myself. How did you choose between hydrostatic versus gears?

[@chrisc214]

I looked at this way when i made my decision. Lots of back and forth, bucket/grapple work, etc, hydrostatic for the ease of it. If i was plowing, brush hogging fields or other tasks where i would going the same speed for a while at a time i would have bought a gear drive.

[@upstategearheads]

Yup, same thing as Chris. I mow the lawn with it, do a bunch of loader work, and wanted my fiance to be able to use it if needed. I've used a friend's old John Deere 780 or 790 to till our motocross track and it works alright for that, but I still prefer the hydro for every use. You can even get cruise control for the hydro if needed. I would sacrifice the one or two pto horsepower for the ease of use

[@stoweman34]

So if I need to maintain some brush on a slope, I should opt for the 3510?

[@upstategearheads]

Check out my video of turning up the power on my 2610 to make it closer to the 3510. It certainly made a big difference!

[@bjenkins803]

I test drove the ck3010 shuttle today. The dealer said it is the same as the 2610 in size with 5 hp less. The quote was 22,500 for what I test drove. He said the 2610 is a little less in price and it will handle a 5 foot brush cutter. What do you or anyone recommend?

[@upstategearheads]

I paid $18,800 for mine with the 66" bucket. That was July 2021 so I'm sure it's gone up since then. The extra power would be nice at times, but I didn't want the extra cost, and long term, this is an old school mechanical diesel with no DPF to potentially go bad

[@Patriot-pq1ku]

Did u up grade the seat with the folding arms

[@upstategearheads]

I found a kit on eBay to add the arm rests to the factory seat. Definitely recommend!!

[@bekabeka71]

What’s it like ploughing? Can it keep up with 30 years old Japanese compact tractors?

[@upstategearheads]

I've never tried ploughing although I do plow snow with it and with the R14 tires it does a fantastic job!

[@cutweldngrind]

I'm looking at the ck3510 but this one also seems like a great little tractor. I can probably add some options or implements with the savings. This is the 3rd video I hear rim guard, is that just a liquid to add weight.

[@upstategearheads]

Yes, that is the brand name of the fluid to add to the tires. It's really just Beet Juice. According to their chart, the rear tires will hold 310 lbs each. My dealer charged $400 to add it, so it was well worth it to me

[@charlesreed6404]

I bought the CK3510SE one year ago. Now 140 hours on it. I bought it due to the features, specs and comfort vs cost compared to JD and Kubota. It has turned out to be a horrible frustrating mistake. It's been back to the dealer 5 times. Was deliverd with 3 large dents on the rear fender that I eventually had to live with. The powdercoat was chipped in the areas and will rust soon. ROP pins could not be inserted without a hammer, linked pedal failed the first day of delivery, rusted fasteners, floor mat curls up in cold temps, rear tire fell off the rim and rim guard ran all over my lawn, a month later a front tire came off the rim, several leaking hyd hoses, seat safety switch failed and the dealers solution was to disengage the safety and give it back to me, tossing F26 1669 error codes, entire seat / safety was replaced ($1700), grapple control failed two different times, break pedal linkage chafing through a hyd cover, coolent leak, need a pair of vise grips to pull grill guard pins out, on and on. Garaged whenever I'm not using it and I'm constently walking around the piece of crap checking things because I have zero trust in it.

[@cutweldngrind]

@@upstategearheads I am debating on which Ck tractor to get. The ck2610hst caught my attention due to no regen needed which means less stuff to worry about.

[@upstategearheads]

Especially if you've got the ability to turn it back up to the same power as the 3510

[@cutweldngrind]

@@upstategearheadsare the current 2021/2022 models the same? What must be done, is it just the screw that needs to be moved. I will have to visually check them out again as I did not get to try the 26 model.

[@jamesbrayall8288]

ever hang up on the hydro lines being that low??????????

[@upstategearheads]

Nope, even when I've had it buried in brush and y'all grass I've never seen them catch on anything. I suppose if you drove over a log with the right front and it lifted the log as the tire is rolling off of it, I could see where it would be vulnerable

[@jamesbrayall8288]

kioti makes bob cat

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Arm rest link. No longer available. 😳

[@upstategearheads]

I just updated it, but here's the new link www.ebay.com/itm/FOLDING-ARMREST-FOR-TRACTOR-SEAT-FITS-NEW-KIOTI-TRACTORS-WITH-ORANGE-STITCHING-/144105498040?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

[@mrmichaeltscott]

@@upstategearheads thanks! That worked!

[@mrmichaeltscott]

@@upstategearheads ok I got it on. The actual arm rests are shorter and a little different. But it is a great right arm rest for steady. Thanks again.

[@upstategearheads]

It' might not be up to OEM quality, but it's certainly better than nothing. I got so used to operating Deere's with arm rests that you take for granted how much it helps stabilize your arm with the loader control

[@mrmichaeltscott]

@@upstategearheads hey I found a way to adjust them. That Allen screw. Just put plastic hose on it and it will raise the arm quite a bit. I'm with you. Just the arm rest for the right is GREAT. And it looks VERY Cool! 100% happy

[@bensti]

please use a mic! its windy

[@comodice905]

Bro use hytrans

[@donniebargo964]

80 hours mascot 346 hours on it it still ain't time to do a review on it

[@rod7048]

Disregard i see you already made it

[@hornett22]

Since you asked me to like and subscribe, I did neither.

[@upstategearheads]

I appreciate that very much. I'll make sure to return the favor

[@trajan6927]

Since he asked me to like and subscribe, I did both.