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ill be putting in an order for a kioti cx2510 next week. i really like the size of this tractor for my property.
currently on 3.5 acres so the tractor is great for the maintenance work.
I have a 1.5 acres open field where i want to build and maintain a 110cc style track.
the tractor loader comes with a 50" bucket, and compared to the tractor i grew up with that is quite narrow.
i can order a 66" bucket and dealer will replace it for as cheap a price he can.
soo. is it going to be a good idea to go that much bigger? 60" would be perfect, but right now isn't an option
i like the idea of the bucket sticking past the tires for back grading. but digging power will suffer..
any thoughts?
currently on 3.5 acres so the tractor is great for the maintenance work.
I have a 1.5 acres open field where i want to build and maintain a 110cc style track.
the tractor loader comes with a 50" bucket, and compared to the tractor i grew up with that is quite narrow.
i can order a 66" bucket and dealer will replace it for as cheap a price he can.
soo. is it going to be a good idea to go that much bigger? 60" would be perfect, but right now isn't an option
i like the idea of the bucket sticking past the tires for back grading. but digging power will suffer..
any thoughts?
It works fine if you have a pile of dirt to move, but it isn't going to dig any holes.
And my place is sugar sand.
I’m with seemefirst, I had a 38HP Kubota and you aren’t gonna dig with the bucket in clay based soil, not enough power. Better off renting a tracked skid steer with a tooth bucket or a dozer to build what you want then maintain it with the smaller tractor.
The Shop
Stick the bucket, and either putz out or spin the wheels.
The most helpful and important thing you can do is to get a wear guard attached to the bucket. Without one, you will be buying another bucket down the road. A wear guard will help you dig and scoop better as well.
2 bolts to put it on, so a lot cheaper than a second bucket.
Makes it easier to reface jumps, and you can do some light digging without spinning all the time.
If you are,wanting to change or add jumps, you would be better off renting something that can really dig. I don't care what the dealer tells you, the loaders on the small tractors are just not designed for a lot of punishment. They will flex and crack, and the cylinders will need constant attention.
As far as bucket width, I would stick with something that is close the the width of the machine.
I have been looking at these...
ck2510 comes with a 50" the tractor is 49 " wide.
the mower i will be getting is a 3pt 60" , not interested in a mid mount.
so I'm thinking 60" is the way to go.
i dont plan to dig out all my dirt for the track. i will be bringing in lots of fill for my yard, as thats one of the main purposes of buying the tractor. the 2 acres i finish mow was never levelled correctly previously. and I'm bumping all over the place and grinding out mower blades.
need to resurface my gravel drive way. box blade.
level the yard,
build and maintain a track.
and do all the other useful things tractors are great for. general clean up.
i want to be able to cut tight under trees.
have never used a belly mower on anything other than a ride on.
i like the ability to quickly raise the rear deck. not sure how manuaverable a belly mower is with lifting and lowering.
And JustMX is correct about a tooth bar. I put a Piranha bar on my 29 HP Kubota with a 50" front loader and it dug reasonably well. We were even able to dig a 5 ' deep hole for a pot-bellied pig's grave. RIP Piggy... Don't get me wrong, its not Backhoe or Excavator capable , but it can certainly dig a bit.
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