Very, very good video. Well filmed, excellent commentary, great information. Your add-ons are very nicely though out and executed. When I get mine, I will likely incorporate many/most of your ideas on mine. I like to see people that are not afraid to "tweak" their tools to fit their needs.... Thoroughly enjoyed it... subscribed.
Hi Andrew, thank you very much for the kind comments. I have always enjoyed messing around with tractors and adding some bells and whistles. I will leave a link below to another video I did showing most all of the add-ons I did. Hope you get your tractor soon and you are welcome to use any of these ideas. Thanks again for watching, commenting and subscribing. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N5sh_ikLHBs.htmlsi=63UkLaxONywKwM1T
I’ve been watching videos like this for 2yrs, while I try and narrow down the tractor I’d like to buy. Like everyone else is saying, this is the absolute best review video I’ve seen to date. Especially liked the extras you’ve added those ideas are great and practical.
Thank you very much. Just tried to do a honest review. I really like this tractor a lot and it has served me well so far. Good luck with your choice. I really appreciate the positive feedback.
Thank you. I have to say that so far I have been totally pleased with my Kioti. It's a real workhorse and has a lot of power for that size tractor. I have done so many projects that I wouldn't have even attempted if I didn't have it. Thanks for checking out the video and commenting.
DUDE....I bought a CK3510SE about a year and a half ago, and you would not BELIEVE the stuff I've put it through, with zero issues. Probably the best bang for buck compact tractor you can buy, hands down. I've got some gnarly videos of stuff you can have if you wanna put them up.
Totally agree. When I first got mine I was worried it wouldn’t do what I needed just because it seemed smaller than I first thought. Man was I wrong, it has exceeded all my expectations. Thanks for checking out the video and commenting.
Thank you. I was a bit of a pain to get under there and get it positioned just right, but it worked out good. Still think it should be a standard factory feature. Thanks for watching and commenting.
The grill guard you made looks great! Also, nice PVC pipe work with the storage in the loader and next to the dash. 4WD indicator is genius. Great job!
I have been watching a lot of review videos on Kubota and now Kioti. This is by far the best. Great explanation of everything including some great add on ideas. This is much appreciated sir!!
Thank you for the kind comments. I have truly enjoyed this tractor and it has performed beyond my expectations. Glad this video helped you out. Thank you for checking it out.
I have watched many of these presentation videos and this one is by far the best. Learned a lot. Thank you. The custom add ons are great. Smart guy. I will be purchasing this tractor and truly appreciate real commentary. Like you stated, a long investigation before financial commitment.
Thank you for watching and the positive feedback. I’m new a this you tube thing, so I know I still have some things to learn. I think you will be making a good choice by going with this tractor. Hope you enjoy it. 🚜
Great tractor and great realistic review. I’m not currently in the market as I’m set up already but I can’t get enough tractor videos. I’d have no problem buying this rig.
I’m one of the drivers for Larry Stovesand Equipment out of Nashville Tennessee, I’m very impressed with all your upgrades and to add some info to your video the range selector and 4 wheel drive lever are designed to not disengage while in use and that feature is why you are correct about using the peddles to change range or disengage the 4x4 Great video I’ll be watching for more James looks like a good guard cat
Great information to know. Makes sense now that you have explained how they are designed to work. James is a great cat, takes care of any mice around the tractor barn. I really appreciate the positive feedback and that you for watching.
Greatest review I've seen on any tractor. I especially liked your idea of adding a 4x4 light on the dash. I can't tell you the many times I have accidentally been in 4 wheel drive and not know it. Normally its after I've already torn up the yard with my R4 tires. You got a lot of nice accessories on your tractor. I liked what you done for added weight on the box blade, and the 4" PVC to carry chains in.
Thank you for the positive feedback. I had the same thing happening with being in 4WD and not realizing it. That’s when I decided I had to come up with a way to let me know. Still not sure why that’s not a factory feature, being the SE model. Thanks again and thanks for watching.
Great video, well done. You get to the point and I like that. Very informative and helpful. I'm in the market for a tractor and have been looking at the 3510 and this video has helped me answer some questions. The addons were a great addition. Loved the animals. Thanks.
Great review! Keep James around, he has an important job watching for those pesky mice. I really like all of the well thought out additions you have made. You really have this thing dialed in nicely!
I LOVE the highly intelligent review combined with the southern accent. You Sir are a class act and representative of all the good natured intelligent rural folk across our great country. And excellent review, subscribed!!!
Hi John, thank you very much for the kind comments. When I’m watching the videos back, I feel like I sometimes sound a bit crazy. I’m just a old country boy that grew up on the farm and love the rural life. I also love sharing ideas and ways of doing things from all walks of life. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for subscribing.
I also subscribed and finally finished the entire video. I borrowed a l2501 a few times and everytime I returned it it was in 2wd and never noticed it was out of 4x4.
Yes, it happened to me 2 or 3 times that is was in 4wd and didn’t realize it. A indicator light from factory should be a standard feature. Thanks for watching.
I enjoyed your informative review. Compliments on your innovative ideas, such as the 4-wheel drive indicator light, the tool holder in the pipe tube, and the front grill protection. Loved the goats. Tell Robin her cousin Sherry says hi. 😀🐐🐐👍
Thank you Mike. I know I have some room for improvement, but hopefully I’ll get there. Thank you for watching and I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work. I hope to upload my 2nd one this weekend. Take care.
Very clean tractor with some nice upgrades 👍 I have the same tractor and will probably be "borrowing" your idea of the 4" PVC holder for chain, very nice.
Awesome to hear and thank you. I never thought I would love my ck3510se as much as I do. It has truly surprised me. Hope you have continued success with yours and thanks for checking out the video and commenting.
JJeff, I bought my CK3510 in March of 21 and I have about 70 hours on mine. I did not get the SE model. Should have. I have added everything I could to make it an SE, including rear remotes and the front 3rd function. I like all the additions you have done and I have done most of them. Still need to add more lights, and load the rear tires. My re-gens happen about every 32.5 hours. You did a good job on this review! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and the positive feedback. We purchased them at nearly the same time, got mine in April of 21. So far I have been very pleased with the performance and like you, I’m always looking to add another feature. Every model is going to have its pros and cons, but overall I am happy with choosing the Kioti. Hope you continued success with yours. 🚜
Great video and great review of the tractor. I've been watching a bunch of these as part of pre-purchase research and your video was by far one of the best.
Thank you so much. Had the tractor for 2.5 years now and so far I have been totally satisfied. It’s a lot of power in a small package. Can’t begin to describe the amount of back breaking work it has saved me. Loader with the addition of pallet forks and grapple is hard to beat. Thanks for checking out the video and commenting.
Really great review! I bought the exact same tractor only have about 20hrs on it so far. I'm totally stealing some of your idea's! Keep the videos coming really enjoyable thanks
Super good and wonderful job! Really cool that you made a few tweaks to improve the system, and helped us with some really great ideas. I'm just looking at purchasing this same model, and appreciate your time and ingenuity to help us with the decision to invest in this company and their products. Thank you Sir, and much appreciated!
Thank you for the positive comments. I can't even begin to tell you how much work I have done with this tractor. Much of the work I wouldn't even have attempted without it. Thank you for watching.
Great video. It comes down to proper maintenance. Great DIY add-ons. You should look into Kioti tuning groups. They can flash the ECM to add 10-12HP. Cheaper than buying a 4010. Also emission deletes. They should just make a simple gated plate for the 4x4 switch.
you did so excellent mod to the kioti. Here I was trying to figure out a rack to put on a box blade for ballast, but I really like the carryall on the box o' bricks Still looking for an older tractor, but bookmarking this for some good add ons
I am impressed with your skills. I am taking delivery of my 3520 SE and will be doing several of your customizations. The chain holder was a nice touch.
Hi Will, I really appreciate the kind comments. I’m sure you’re gonna love your 3520 SE. It’s a real workhorse and has a lot of power for its size. Glad to share any ideas to make tractor work easier and enjoyable. Below is a link to a separate video I did just showing the add ons and accessories. Thanks for checking out the video and commenting. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N5sh_ikLHBs.htmlsi=v-edezD7EdlOC55F
Great video,I built a bracket to hold the saw haul holder from flapping around ,bolted it to grease cover with a longer bolt.picture on amazon under reviews.
Awesome! You are going to love it. It's got a lot of power for a somewhat small tractor. Loader lift capacity is amazing for that size tractor. Hope you enjoy it and it serves you well. Thanks for checking out the video and commenting.
Just like you I have the same model tractor I bought last year and those grease fitting bolts are only to be tightened snuggly you cannot put any force turning them otherwise you will ruin the threads, I learned the hard way and I had the dealership send a guy out to rethread two of those grease fitting bolts I wish they told me that when they sold me the tractor. Come to think of it there are a lot of things I wish they told me when they sold me the tractor but most dealerships seems to not care to inform you or educate you about your purchase. Great video my friend thank you
I agree 100%. Don’t understand why they wouldn’t upgrade the quality some of the bolts, lock washers, etc when they know that there are issues with them coming loose. I also have a 1998 Massey and have never had a bolt come loose to my knowledge. Guess it’s like a lot of other things these days, don’t make it like they used to. But overall, I am really pleased with the tractor and it’s performance. Hope you continue to enjoy yours. 🚜
I went to a Kioti dealer, and was shown around by the owner. These ship from Korea in a crate and the tractor looks like some kind of cube from a car crusher. He had two workers assembling them to look like a tractor. So my guess is, that these issues are 100% relative to the ability of the assembly tech.
Thanks for the reply, I have tried some addictive’s with no luck I only have 50 hours on the machine. It has missed right from new and have had them check it out but not finding anything.They are telling me it is normal, but I really think it sounds like a bad injector, very noticeable with low rpm, better at high rpm but to me it does not sound smooth. Well thanks for listening, I think I better put more pressure on the dealer to figure it out, other than that I really like the machine.
Three things: #1..great video! #2 thanks for the great extra ideas. #3 They should pay you for those ideas cause I’ll bet we’ll see some of this added in soon.
Thank you for a great walk through on this model!! I have been wanting a tractor for a long time and hopefully this coming spring it iwll finally happen. I was originally set on a CX or the Ck2510 but after this I may go this route instead. It looks like a great tractor and will handle all that I have to through at it. I assume it handles the box blade well? That along with the backhoe and possibly grapple would be my top needs for attachments/implements.
Yes, I have been totally satisfied with my choice on this tractor. Handles the box blade with no problem and have also used a 5 ft rotary cutter and 5 ft tiller with no issues. Good luck with your choice, I’m sure you will enjoy it. Thanks for watching.
You definitely did a fantastic job on review!! Like the seat cover and the 4x4 light I'm definitely gonna try to mount one on my tractor have a 2021 Mahindra 1626 have put mine in 4x4 then forget to kick it out. Like all the add-ons. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy
Thank you. I don’t understand why lot of these mfg’s don’t make the 4 x 4 light standard equipment. Thanks for watching and commenting. Merry Christmas.
@@backyardcountrylivin1514 ya I don't understand either as much as these things cost think they could add several things to them. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
I have an impulse buying issue but it won't work on tractors. I been looking at Kioti Ck and Dk models but simply can't make the buy. Cool video, love these tractors.
Thank you and thanks for watching. I waited around for about 2 years and kept finding reasons to wait and get it later. My wife finally stepped in and made me go get the tractor. Now she thinks I love the tractor more than her. LOL. My advice is to go ahead and get one. You will love it.
This may you're 1st video, but sure hope not last! Excellent job! Really like the pipe plug idea, going to steal that asap. I purchased the identical model this past February and have just started to really use it, been wet as heck up here in N.E. Ohio. One thing that bothers me is that mine doesn't have a high beam headlight, even though the switch indicates high/low beams; called the Kioti headquarters and the rep had no answer, anybody else have this issue? By the way, the wiring to the headlights are only for a single light circuit, wonder what gives? SE model and they can't have a hi/low beam?? The owners manual even cautions using hi beams in traffic etc. Hope you get more subs and we get future videos!! B . Regards
Hey John, thanks so much for watching and the kind comments. You got me thinking about the headlights, so I had to double-check and mine is the same as yours. Maybe it’s another one of those things where they use a common switch on several models for the lights that has all the symbols on it , but the CK series doesn’t have that option. I agree with you, the SE model should have all the bells and whistles. Same as where I pointed out in the video that the instrument panel has a 4 wheel drive symbol, but that’s not a working feature on the CK series. Makes no sense. But anyway I’m still happy with the tractor and so far it has performed well. Hope you have the same luck going forward as you get to use yours more. Definitely have more videos coming with projects and other gadgets included. Thanks again for the kind words. 🚜
@@backyardcountrylivin1514 Jeff thanks for the response, glad to hear that it wasn't just my CK without hi-beams. Please keep the videos coming, I am a fan!!
You can just unplug it then add a jumper wire across the connection that runs back to the tractor. I was able to find a molded plug on eBay with jumper that is made to work with the plug under the seat. Worked like a champ. See link below. Thanks for watching and commenting. www.ebay.ca/itm/175317449158?hash=item28d1bbf9c6:g:8D0AAOSwlJlffTxt&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoMWJ3Bjc7y7G7qmsdD9HjpChVw%2B9K9zJmNRNc9Ah3%2Bwtq697hwafZfLYsNXVsc6ozJXyQ872T%2FqDr4flGZdxRAqXBrHnJz2PrMUJ%2FIAB1YN1kyLt5fu6EW5ZUGs0k4W4Q8RUlNAXhEO2rZxTx%2BdyCdpnAUQhZsKqDJWeCGQk1FDd7h3%2Fk0cjGIg95%2BSJnc1eW%2FCd8dEOvr%2FGxlJkfqAzMag%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4LC7PHuYA
Excellent!! Thank you. I’m looking at a CK3510 now and went looking for information and came across your review. Is it OK if I use a few of your great adds and mods? We are building on 15 acres just south of Middlesex and I’ve got a bunch of work to do! Richard
Yes, it is absolutely ok. Love sharing ideas and info. I have been totally pleased with this tractor so far. If this is the model you choose, I think it will serve you well. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great video. I’m debating on which CK I could get. I would like to get the ck2610 but I’m worried I need a bigger motor. Have you had any instances where you wish you had more motor? Also would you still get the r4 tires or would you get the ag tires? I have alot of mud but will do alot of loader work.
The R4 tires are not the best in the sand or mud. If I had it to do over again, I would probably get the R14 tires. They are kinda a hybrid between the R4 and ag tires. Ag would be best for traction, but they will tear up a yard and I’m not sure about how they are rated for heavy loads. I always heard go bigger if there is any question about it HP. The 35 hp has served me well. It has no problem with a 5 ft rotary cutter or 5 ft tiller. The loader is impressive with it’s lift capacity. As you probably know, all the CK series has the same loader. Hope this helps and I’m glad to share any other information I know about it. Thanks for checking out the video and subscribing. I also subscribed to your channel.
I had the same thing happen to my bucket level indicator on my DK40SE . I didn't notice the rod had slipped out of the tube some how, I still don't know how that happened but it t bent the shit out of the rod.
I’m hear ya. I was just lucky mine wasn’t bent too bad and I could bend it back. I could maybe understand it if the rod had been cut off, but not the case. Thanks for watching.
Great job with the review and the add-ons! After a long, probably way too long, research project, I chose the same model for much the same reason. Like many others, I think the range selector lever is the most troublesome piece on the CK models; low just never feels sharply engaged. Would you please post the links for the parts you used for the 4wd indicator, especially for the light itself? Thanks!
Hey Brandon, I totally agree on the range selector. I usually try to rock back and forth with the petals and that seems to help, but it still isn’t as smooth as you would expect. Here are the links for the parts. Thanks for watching and commenting. www.amazon.com/Alpinetech-PLB12MS-Metal-Signal-Indicator/dp/B07H8R9GC9/ref=asc_df_B07H8R9GC9/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312111914138&hvpos&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3659413717508366440&hvpone&hvptwo&hvqmt&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl&hvlocint&hvlocphy=9009816&hvtargid=pla-570252723775&psc=1 www.partstown.com/moffat/mofm003004
@@backyardcountrylivin1514 Thanks for the parts information! Your way looks a lot easier than to wire in the cluster circuit for the 4wd indicator. According to the 3510H wiring diagram, grounding pin A22 turns on the cluster 4wd indicator, but I have no clue how hard it is to get to that pin.
I have the same tractor and love it, I like your add on’s and will add them to mine, thanks for the review. I do have a question if my tractor is not idled up to 2 thousand rpm it will miss, have you had any missing issues with yours ? Thanks
Hey thanks for watching and commenting. I have not had any missing issues at any rpm’s. Have you tried changing the fuel filter? There are also several brands of diesel fuel additives that help clean the injectors. May want to look into something like that to see if it would help.
I have same tractor also... missing on a diesel engine is bad. Damage can occur from an imbalance from the normal ignition sequence. Check fuel lines and filter. Don't let unburned fuel contaminate oil and dpf filter!
@@kman59 thanks for reply I do realize a miss on it is not good, I have had it in to the dealer a couple times can’t seem to make it miss so they can hear it, I have plenty of videos of it missing but they tell me keep running it, I only have 65 hrs on it. What concerns me is when it is off of warranty.
Hi Bob, good question. It was installed at the dealer. I took a good look all around it and can’t find any labels or mfg data. I can say it’s a really nice fiberglass heavy duty canopy. Next time I stop by the dealer I will ask that question. Thanks for watching.
Hello, see links below for the 4WD pilot light I used and a paddle switch similar to the one I used. In the HVAC business this kind of switch is typically used as a auxiliary drain pan switch. I was able to get one from work, but the one in the link is pretty much the same. Tricky part is finding the right spot to mount it so it is engaged by the 4WD lever as it is moved up and down. Just have to play with it and find to right spot. I think I ended up using another piece of a metal bracket to mount to the switch and the attached that to a bracket underneath the tractor. So far it has worked well. Good luck and thanks for watching and commenting. www.amazon.com/Alpinetech-PLB12MS-Metal-Signal-Indicator/dp/B07H8R9GC9/ref=asc_df_B07H8R9GC9/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312111914138&hvpos&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3659413717508366440&hvpone&hvptwo&hvqmt&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl&hvlocint&hvlocphy=9009816&hvtargid=pla-570252723775&psc=1 www.partstown.com/moffat/mofm003004
Here are the links to the pilot light and a paddle switch like I used. I will try to do a video on it in the next week or two. Thanks for checking it out. www.amazon.com/Alpinetech-PLB12MS-Metal-Signal-Indicator/dp/B07H8R9GC9/ref=asc_df_B07H8R9GC9/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312111914138&hvpos&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3659413717508366440&hvpone&hvptwo&hvqmt&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl&hvlocint&hvlocphy=9009816&hvtargid=pla-570252723775&psc=1 www.partstown.com/moffat/mofm003004
I hv the 2610 and hv added many accessories including a fire extinguisher. The 4x4 switch light is a great idea Could you provide a link on where to purchase the paddle switch and the dashboard light accessories? Many thanks
Hey Tim, thanks for watching and commenting. I work in the HVAC business and the paddle switch was something I was able to get from a scrap box of parts that had been removed from a a/c unit. I did a search and the link below is a switch the should work the same. The tricky part was finding a spot to mount it so the the 4WD lever would push the switch paddle up and down as it was engaged in and out of 4WD. Also the second link is for the 4WD light I ordered from Amazon. Still wish they would make that a factory standard feature. Good luck. www.qcsupply.com/20615-purafire-air-proving-switch.html www.amazon.com/Alpinetech-PLB12MS-Metal-Signal-Indicator/dp/B07H8R9GC9/ref=asc_df_B07H8R9GC9/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312111914138&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3659413717508366440&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009816&hvtargid=pla-570252723775&psc=1
Yes, on mine there was a wiring harness connection just behind and to the right of the seat. Kind of at the right end of the fuel tank. That 12 volt connection is wired through the ignition switch. I just tied onto that and ran the (+) wire through the switch that I added and then the (-) straight to the lights. So the ignition switch has to be on and then I turn on the switch I added. Hopen this helps. Thanks for watching the video and commenting. You'll love this tractor.
@@jharrillschannel Here you go. This is link to video I did that shows most of the adds. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N5sh_ikLHBs.htmlsi=y7M2JnKKKvyhYIsa
Hello from another Eastern NC’er. Like others, I’m debating between a Kubota and Kioti. What dealer did you purchase from? I enjoyed your video. Look forward to more.
Hi Mark, thanks for watching. I know the feeling about debating on which brand to purchase. I purchased it from “The Tractor Place” in Knightdale. Really good people to deal with.
@@backyardcountrylivin1514 I have a small Kioti dealer near me in Clinton, but when I get more serious about buying, I'm gonna check out The Tractor Place also. Thanks for the info.
