Kioti Tractor CK3510 Review - What We Learned after 3 Years of Heavy Use

Published 2020-09-25
We've put our Kioti CK3510 to the test after 3 years of heavy use, we got the package with the KL 4010 loader and KB2475L backhoe attachment. We've added a few others over the years, but we're discussing how well the compact tractor has performed, what we've been able to accomplish on our home build and developing our homestead in the Colorado Mountains.

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All Comments (21)
  • Great tractor review and helping hand around your new home. Loved the convenience, your creativity, sharing your stories and without any doubt the tractor design. Cheers.
  • Thanks for the review. Very helpful! I'm starting to do the same things you have done (also in Colorado). It's good hearing about your experience.
  • Have 2020 model, put 30 hrs on it and did 6 months worth of work. Gotta love it. Still waiting on backhoe, grappler, and plow blade. Gonna be a lot of fun!
  • I have the same ck3510 . Good job to both of you !! I really like your videođź‘Ś
  • @ladwiss
    These CK series Kioti tractors are darn near bullet proof. Looks like I am not the only one who puts on some hours. Great work horse in a compact pact package. Nice video.
  • @itmagic4377
    Thank you for the excellent review, and congratulations on your lovely property. Have decided on this identical model, and hope to have it in the next few weeks. Be well and enjoy!
  • Own 2 Kioti tractors. Bought a new DK45 in 2003 w/ backhoe, loader, post-hole digger, finish mower, and brush hog (over time!) 2,800+ hours on it. A true workhorse. Actually bent the subframe on the backhoe which I replaced and reinforced. Instead of plowing snow with the bucket I bought a 2410 (HST)with a front snowblower. Made a cab for it and it is fabulous...we're in the snowbelt south of Buffalo. The 2410 became a necessity as my orchard trees grew and the 45 doesn't go through. I go 75 hours between oil changes on the DK45 and 100 hrs. on the 2410. Next year I may need to replace the (Industrial) tires. Wish I had the quick release on the loader bucket so I could put forks on easily. I love these tractors and never wished I went green.
  • @bobjacobs9521
    Nice eloquent presentation. Very helpful for potential tractor purchasers I would love to have you two as neighbors
  • For homestead maintenance, a must have equipment. Good investment indeed. Thanks for the guided tour on the Kioti. Kioti should compensate you for the promo.
  • @isaeagle4031
    Your review helped in my decision to go with Kioti. Purchased a ck2610hst for our 4.5 acres. Great content guys! keep up the good work!
  • @chuckcribbs3398
    We just bought the exact same implements for our new CS2520! So far we are thrilled with it. We have 8 wooded acres and an existing pole barn. Going to convert the barn in to workshop/residence then a house further back on the property.
  • Really helpful review, thanks, it has helped me in my search for the right small acreage tractor
  • @Shambala_G
    Just found your channel - wow you are such an inspirational couple. Thanks for the detailed review - subbed 🙂👍
  • @051biohaz
    You guys are right down the road from me, and i’m looking at the same tractor from the same dealer...small world. Thanks for the upload..:)
  • @ThunderDog
    I live in NW Montana and was looking at this exact model today. I too am building our house this spring. Snowblower is my top priority for our 200+ yard driveway. Hope to see your review. I appreciate the honest review of issues.
  • @Todd22560
    We own a DK45SE HST and similar to you, we've used our Kioti for everything. We have the 2485 stick, 80 inch snow buck, forks and 7 foot york rake. We've designed a 6 foot work platform for the forks and use that to transport anything. We consider our Kioti the 2nd best investment, first is our 9 acre property. Thank you for the great video. Todd in NH.
  • @73leo73
    I love my Kioti no failures just basic maintenance.
  • @tedbrown7290
    Thank you for this review. Just bought the CK3510 w/ backhoe, box blade and grapple. In having not much experience I need the tractor for maintaining a 1 mile gravel road here in the Mtns of NC. I was given a gift of a foot of heavy wet snow my first week of having the tractor this past January. In never having used a tractor in snow, I used a scraper blade and 4W low.. Have to say I was amazed how well that scraper blade preformed in getting a nice curl off the sides and clearing within a 1/2 inch of the gravel on just a few passes. When everything melts will learn to clear an area for a barn thats heavily wooded, should be good practice on the backhoe as well.. so thanks for your video, it gives me confidence that this model can handle the jobs in front of it.