My CS2220 starts just as rough in the cold. Good to know about throttling up a little when starting. Thanks for posting, I really enjoy your content.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Shaky dithering cold start sounds something normal for most any diesel engine, as far as I know. Living in the far north, we suggest to get an electric engine block heater that sells for about 125$. On freezing days, you plug it for about an hour before starting the tractor, two hours if the temperature gets below 0 Farenheit. That will make much of a difference at starting time and will cost but a few cents of electricity, since the heating element typically consumes about 150 watts.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@chspyderr

Жыл бұрын

I also appreciate the tip.

@Kevinhobbytime

9 ай бұрын

My ck2610 came with oil/block heater already installed.

@DonnieDarko727

8 ай бұрын

Don't forget to use a timer. Even easier!

Thanks for showing these issues rarely do we hear about design issues that turn into major annoyances

@timbervisions

11 ай бұрын

I really did love that little tractor, but they all have shortcomings and I think folks do need to hear about them. Thanks for stopping in!

I am surprised at your negative lift and curl at the same time experience. I own an old 2011, no longer in production, Mahindra 1816Hst and I became very comfortable at this operation while spreading some 90 tonnes of 0-3/4. I had to restrained myself to stop the rear end from lifting up! Thanks for your input, I am considering the Kioti CK2610.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

I think with the ck models, the valves are better. So I've been told that my owners of them. Thanks for watching and commenting!

That is a good review, thanks!

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Glad to put it out there. Thanks for watching!

I traded a TYM off for my CS2520, no regrets. The biggest negative for me was the “tippy” feeling. I ordered Bro-Tec wheel spacers, best decision ever. There are not many places I need to be under 4’ wide, so I went 3” spacers.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

It's a great tractor no doubt. Welcome to the pack! Thanks for watching and commenting

I have had Kubota and John Deere. Kubota did everything I needed it to do. It only failed once. The green one, for four years now is hands down no comparison the best. I have long since forgotten about the extra money. I love it every time I use it.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! They are all great tractor brands IMO. I agree the JD do cost a bit more, but have a very proven record of quality. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@michaelmactavish4445

Жыл бұрын

@@timbervisions thats why i love kubota they make it so easy to service and hydrulic filter on kubotas are simple easy acess to get at and hydrulic filter is in the good nice spot wich kubota done the best design plus nice kubota can run loader raise and dump same time plus kubota has more legroom on its floor

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelmactavish4445 I dismissed them due to the treadle pedal (I had drove a co-workers). I may have to revisit them in the future though and get a bit more seat time on one with loader. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@marshallevans9457

Жыл бұрын

I thought I would hate the treadle pedal, but I got used to mine very quickly, and I now like it that way

@scrambler69-xk3kv

6 ай бұрын

I agree. I HATE the damn treadle pedal on those Kubota's. We had four BX's at work and one John Deere. I love the two pedal JD hydro. Leave your heel in one place and simply pivot your toes left and right as needed. My heel does not pivot the way Kubota wants it to for reverse. Yes you can pick your foot up and step on the rear of the pedal, but it is a pain in the ass.

I spotted with my little eye the seat bypass wire loop 😉 I have a 2021 cx2510 and did the same trick. Can't get off the seat unless it's in neutral and park break on 🙄

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Quick eye there Dan! Yes, I don't talk about that or suggest anyone do that, but yep, did it for the same reasons you did. Thanks for watching!

Well done video. I didn’t expect you to make a whole video about my comment

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

It was a good point. Thanks for the idea!

All good points to check out before you buy

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Larry

I've had a few different brands yanmar kubota and kioti and they all had that rough start in the cold. I've noticed fuel quality was a big factor in that. As for the hydro filter the yanmar is just as low and I had it for 12 years and never hit the filter and I have done some crazy stuff! Lol

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Good to know Justin. Some other viewers have echoed the same thing. Thanks for watching and for your input. It's greatly appreciated by me and other viewers.

Thank you for an unvarnished review; seeing all that snow and hearing about your hated things convinced me to keep my NX cab, and just get a subcompact for tighter spots and fenced area. Do you think your CS2520 is powerful and heavy enough to handle a 5 ft root grapple and stump bucket up front? And a tiller and box scraper off the back? Thanks.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

I think a 5 foot grapple would rob too much of your lift capacity. I run a 4ft grapple on mine and it works well. Same for the implements, I run a 4 ft rotary tiller on the back and it works very well. Any larger and it lacks the HP and lift capacity. I don't have a box scraper, but know they are hefty on the weight. Would assume lift capacity would be the limiting factor. Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you got something from my video.

First couple of storms keep your wee skis on the bucket, but take them off once you get a base down.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

That was the plan once ground was frozen. I used it without the edge tamers last year and learned once ground was hard and had a good snow pack I was good to go. Thanks for watching and the comment!

Front wheel assist, i lift the front wheels, then it shifts like butter. My cs2210 has the same rough start,even with the engine heater on for a couple hours. I made spacers,1” up and 1” back made a big difference in comfort and i dont bend the key with my knee any more.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea on the seat spacer. Might have to look into that.

@Randylongoria81

5 ай бұрын

I broke my key stepping off the tractor.

I just got a 2220 yesterday and already put 4 hours on it. I got it stuck twice because the snow was hard and the tractor would go up on the snow then fall through. I was wondering about the control's!

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

The crusty snow can be tricky. My advice is to put the bucket down and push rather than try to drive on the top of it. Too risky driving on snow with bucket raised up. That's just how I do it anyway. Thanks for watching!

@joshuaanderson8684

Жыл бұрын

@@timbervisions I noticed that the loader assembly has play in it. If the bucket doesn't bite in right away it will push the whole loader assembly up. Is that normal? Also I have some very hard compacted snow that was built-up from 50 plus mph winds in -40 degree weather.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

@Joshua Anderson we have the same here as well. As far as the play I think I know what you're referring to and it's the play that exists where you hook up the loader. Mine has always done that as well. As your manual will read, you should check torque on the loader bolts periodically. If those are tight, you should be good.

Your two function problem is isolated to your mini tractor. I can lift curl and clamp with my grapple with no reduction in speed or force. Sometimes if im in a higher hear and driving it will slow down on one of the functions but if i stay in low gear i can operate every function nearly simultaneously without any issues. Ck2610.

@timbervisions

9 ай бұрын

Great point!

Im so glad i didnt waste money buying one of these sub-sub-compact “tractors”. I went with the ck2610 and love it for my 5 acre property. Starts easy in the winter and it sleeps outside. No one should ever buy one of these glorified garden tractors! It’s literally just a 4x4 lawn mower with a nearly useless bucket loader and class 0 implements cost as much or more than class 1 stuff but are half as useful at best. My dealer tried really hard to talk me into one of these, good to see i wasn’t wrong in my decision to skip it all together. Sorry you had to learn the hard way.

@timbervisions

9 ай бұрын

Kevin, they have their place and I have moved on to a DK5320se cab tractor. I will always look back on my time with this subcompact tractor with happy thoughts. It could do way more than a person may realize. If my needs to lift over a ton were met with this tractor, I'd still have it today. I know that is an impossible feat for such a small tractor, but I was pleased with my CS2520. Most of my points were nit picking, but true and factual things. If someone asked me if the CS was a good tractor I'd tell them it was, just know it's limitations. Can't fit my DK where the CS would go. Just saying Thanks for your watching and for input. It is greatly appreciated!

@Kevinhobbytime

9 ай бұрын

@@timbervisions dk is a good size. Those cs tractors are just so small, you quickly over run their abilities once your comfortable and learn everything you can do with a machine rather than a shovel. I was super impressed with the size versus the cost in the kioti lineup. Functionally beats kubota both price and usability and tramples JD of the same size by thousands of dollars at minimal ability loss. Comparing hp, lift height, lift weights etc. the kioti contends really well pound for dollar wise.

@timbervisions

9 ай бұрын

They are a great value for the options and ability they have. I've been quite happy with both I've had. CK is really nice too, ran one during the time I was shopping for an upgrade. Cab is little smaller than DK, plus I wanted the extra lift capacity. Enjoy your tractor my friend!

That's the hydraulic filter transmission filter is up higher in front of left rear tire under a bracket.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Yep, you're probably right. Either way it's a dumb place to have it located.

That is a dumb place for that filter I agree. Be nice if you could construct an easily removable guard so when it comes time to change the hydraulic oil it could be quickly removed to give you access to the filter then reinstall it for protection.

@timbervisions

6 ай бұрын

I saw your other comment. Thanks for watching!

I'm looking at this model. This was very helpful. Thank you.

@timbervisions

7 ай бұрын

@mrclean308 I'm glad it was helpful. Best of luck in your decision!

I own 1025r Does the same thing cold start it’s normal for Diesel engine

@timbervisions

9 ай бұрын

Good to know. Thanks!

Good video. In truth these tractors are expensive for what they are. So your points are deserving.

@timbervisions

2 ай бұрын

They have gotten little more expensive the last couple years. Seeing that with everything though. They can do quite a bit of work, just remember, they have their limits.

has anyone had an issue with the hyd filter and it's location getting hit on something?

@timbervisions

8 күн бұрын

@michiganrazorriders9749 I dented mine and I've read others have punctured theirs in the woods.

@michiganrazorriders9749

8 күн бұрын

@@timbervisions that is one of my concerns when clearing small sapling stumps

@timbervisions

8 күн бұрын

@michiganrazorriders9749 they do sell a guard that I ended up installing to protect it. IMO it should come on them stock, but mine didn't.

I know that model is known for a lot of defects and the engine sounds like it's out of balance or the injectors are not quite properly tuned if you have all these problems with it I definitely take it back to the dealer or I haven't come pick it up take it back and have them fix the warranties or whatever's under warrant to get it fixed so that it's properly done right that fits your needs you have and if not then they can take it and trade it for something better or do what you want it's your choice

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

It smooths out right after that so the engine isn't out of balance. It just started this fall as temps dropped.

Do they offer a block heater?

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

They do yes and I should've had one installed when I bought it. I've been trying a magnet oil pan heater with limited success lately. Maybe next summer I'll install an engine block heater as I'll have to drain all the antifreeze out in order to do it. Thanks for watching!

Tell us again how tall and heavy you are... I'm 6' and I wish the seat back reclined a bit...

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

I'm 6'5" tall and 350 last I checked. It's a tight fit in that cab, but better than snow in the face.

@raymondulrich1685

Жыл бұрын

Surely a good cab or even a cheapo one is very nice to have on many nasty days 😉😉😂😂

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

@@raymondulrich1685 getting out of the snow and wind helps quite a bit.

so true about the lift and curl i always hate that all sub compacts do this crap

@timbervisions

11 ай бұрын

I've only run this one, but I could see your point.

think I will go with the JD X758 with a snowblower , tiller and mower deck thats pretty much all I need one for

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Yes, if you don't need a loader and plan to mow with it, a smaller JD is the way to go. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@acatnamedscoop7718

Жыл бұрын

@@timbervisions I dont really need the mower deck either Im getting a commercial stand on zero turn for mowing a small 36'' is all I need I just want a JD with a cab and snowblower it looks like a blast Way more fun than ice fishing ...

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Cab and snowblower is a good combination. I'd skip the mower deck on that then if you're getting a zero turn. Save the money...

You can get an upgraded seat that’s way better. Had one installed on my Kioti zero turn. Big difference and only cost me $250. I’m on it for an easy 4hrs and that seat is a lot easier on the back.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Didn't realize they had on to fit it. It's a suspension seat?

Agree with your comments. Mine lives in Minnesota, but in a 50deg heated garage, and still starts rough. I had a CS2410 with the Daedong engine prior, and it started WAY better than this Kioti engine. On the upside, the Kioti engine in the 2520 is much quieter at working speed.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

I'm guessing that was a 4 cylinder? I've heard those start easier. I do love this tractor, can't say that enough. But no tractor is perfect. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@sschulze9273

Жыл бұрын

@@timbervisions nope, 3cly as well. 2015 model.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

@@sschulze9273 just a different engine then. Still a 25 H P ? I'm not familiar with the older models, sorry.

@sschulze9273

Жыл бұрын

@Timber Visions yup. The 2410 used an older design Daedong engine that's been used in several applications for a long time. The engine in the 2520 is new and specifically for Kioti compact tractors.

@tracyphillips3325

9 ай бұрын

I have a Kioit cx2510 2022 year model and it has the Daedong engine. Starts rough just like that one.

Someone in the comments called that thing a compact, it looks to be a sub-compact, tiny. I just ordered the 2620.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

It is a subcompact, correct.

Put inch and a half wheel spacers on my BX, you won’t believe the difference that makes. Thanks for the video

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

I ended up doing 2 inch shortly after this video. You're right, huge difference! Thanks for watching!

@raymondulrich1685

Жыл бұрын

Did you get 4 or just do the rear...?

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

@@raymondulrich1685 Just the rears. Helps a lot

@xdude2x

Жыл бұрын

@@raymondulrich1685 just the rears

Sounds like you want a bigger tractor.

@timbervisions

6 ай бұрын

For its size, great tractor. I did indeed get a larger compact tractor. Just trying to let folks know the limits of the cs2520. Thanks for stopping in

What tractor is in the video?

@timbervisions

3 ай бұрын

That is a kioti CS2520 subcompact tractor.

All the items you don't like were visible in the parking lot! You must have been wearing blinders and did zero comparisons. I recently purchased a cx2510, not a compact tractor. It replaced a Kubota sub-compact that was 4 years old. It rode like a buckboard and kicked the hell out of my back. This Kioti has a great hydraulic adjustable seat. I do hate the location of the fuel tank, only holds about 5 gal and the filler cap is so high up that you cannot tell when approaching full. Till it splashes all over you. Shifting ranges is like rubbing two files together. Very stable on step banks. jg

@timbervisions

7 ай бұрын

The price was largest part of my decision in buying the CS 2520. I still miss that little bugger. Could get into tight spot with it and it lifted way more than a tractor it's size should be able to. The purpose of the video was to point out those things to potential buyers as many folks will watch videos on a tractor before buying one. This was my attempt to help other people, plain and simple. Have a nice day.

What your CS 2520 hates about you. YOU’RE TO DAMN BIG FOR IT! I’m 6’2” 400 lbs and bought the RX 7320 cab and feel like I just barely fit comfortably.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

I figured I was just good ballist weight. But without something on the back this little bugger will lift the back even with me in it! Thanks for watching and the humorous comment.

One more comment I forgot. What about the stupid designs of the lights mounted on the roll bar that are the very first to be removed by low-hanging tree branches. Absolutely Moronic.

@timbervisions

7 ай бұрын

So, do you like your CX or not? I can't quite follow the flow. Tractors are tractors. All have good and bad things about them. Most bad SHOULD be spotted at the dealership and considered before purchase. I think all tractors have lights on the ROPS so not really just one brand issue. They are required by law, so they put them there I'm guessing. Who knows?

That’s any diesel in cold weather. You need a block heater

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Agreed I do. Dealer has had them on order for couple years...

Sir, you little sub-compact tractor is way better than a wheel-burro, but "delicate" in many ways. The cold weather starting proceedure you are using is " Catastrophic "; it is a diesel engine and it needs NEEDS an engine block heater. The snow on the groung proves it is WAY COLDER THAN 40° Fahrenheit--- ; anything less it totally S__p_Dumb. A through understanding & READING of the Operator's Manual is Paramount. It would take 50 U-tube " seat of your pants" vidios to "Es-plan" the "basic fundamentals " of " my new twac-tor " home-lownership" know-hows. The "smart-way" is right way for years of trouble-free service. The "warranty " is Not a substitute for knowledge. Thank you for the great Video Sir and happy safe tractoring. Best wishes with all your endeavours.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input and well wishes. Have a great day!

@Retarded229

Жыл бұрын

My kubota starts 20 below with no block heater.

@marshallevans9457

Жыл бұрын

Ya, my kubota starts in winter just as well as the summer. No heater, just a couple seconds of glow plugs.

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

@@marshallevans9457 the kioti, at least the subcompacts, don't have a way to make the glow plugs stay on like other models do. It has a timer at first position which I cycle more than once and it doesn't start well even then. These 3 cylinder diesels I've heard can be that way, the larger 3 and 4 cylinder motors run better at start-up. Nature of the beast I guess.

😎👍

@timbervisions

11 ай бұрын

😉

Don't forget to use Hot Shots Secret Winter additive

@timbervisions

8 ай бұрын

I've had the recommended to me by other fellas. I haven't been able to find any. I use Diesel Service Plus in the white bottle. I'll keep looking for it

@DonnieDarko727

8 ай бұрын

@@timbervisions I did the sane when I got my DK5310SE. First diesel. Watched Project Farms comparison video and it sold me. I'm ready to give mu diesel power service away free lol. There's a reason they market so heavily. Never had a problem in winter yet.

@timbervisions

8 ай бұрын

@@DonnieDarko727 so you had issues using the white bottle?

Oh and that is under the lemon law for things like that

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

yep

Put a oil pan heater on it and plug it in

@timbervisions

10 ай бұрын

I did try that, but I think the heater was a bit too small. The oil pan isn't the largest either. This is a common issue with this model. There is no on demand glow plugs where a person could run them for a bit longer. I think that would help. Other's have said they had their timing advanced and that helped a lot as well. I don't have this model anymore, I upgraded to a DK, we'll see how well it works this winter. Thanks for the feedback.

Hmmm!

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Don't get me wrong, I love this tractor. No tractor is without its faults, though.

You bought a Korean tractor... What did you expect??

@timbervisions

8 ай бұрын

Lmao, I loved that tractor. No tractor is perfect. Watch the video and you'll learn the point instead of just talking trash about a brand because of where it's made. Tell me, what compact tractor is totally USA made? Answer... none

Paused the video too quickly. That guard should be standard equipment. Typical greedy companies, we will make a guard an option.

@timbervisions

6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately yes. Still good value in a small tractor, but they all seem to upcharge for what should be standard IMO. Especially in this case

Sounds like you should’ve bought a bigger tractor lol

@timbervisions

7 ай бұрын

Yes, good point. It's kind of the point of the video. Letting folks know who are looking at this model, the shortcomings of it. I did, in fact, upgrade to a dk5320se this past spring. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@shawnconway7890

5 ай бұрын

Yes for sure it is. I’m on the fence whether to get this kioti or go with the mahindra emax20s. Both dealers are local for me here in northern Ontario. I think the kioti is a better quality tractor than the small mahindra at the price point. Thanks and stay safe

@timbervisions

5 ай бұрын

@@shawnconway7890 you as well my friend!

Buy a bigger tractor

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Great idea George! In the future I'll be doing just that, but for now I'm trying to educate viewers BEFORE they buy a tractor so they know what to expect. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day!

why did you buy it then? blah blah blah..

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

The point of this video is to point out the down sides of this tractor model for potential buyers. I love this tractor and all it can do. If you watched more of my videos you'd already know that. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@loutepas7286

Жыл бұрын

Well he bought a tooth pick instead of a knife, wanting it to be somthing it's not is all I got out of this

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

@LOU Tepas you didn't watch the whole video then. Often the problem with folks now days. I've also noticed the ones who troll the most don't have any videos about the subject or many times , as in your case, no videos at all. Have a great day.

I have to ask did you by this product unseen ?

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

No I didn't. I did a bunch of research before deciding on the CS2520. I'm am certain (in my opinion) that it is better than many similar sized tractors of this class so I feel I made the best choice. If you listened to me during this video I stated several times I'm quite pleased in many ways with this tractor. I DO feel that many videos don't discuss the shortcomings of products (as I had made many videos talking about the positives), so I decided to inform potential buyers of what I feel are the negatives of this tractor. I hope this answers your question. Thanks for watching and for the question. Have a great day!

Hello ! in your video you've mentioned many times your tractor as a CS2520 and actually we can see that it is a CS 2420. Is there a big difference between them ?

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

I'm assuming you are referring to the loader number. The loader number is KL2420 which is specific to this tractor. The tractor number is CS2520. Easy mistake to make as the loader number shows really easily and the tractor number is actually behind the loader so not easily seen just looking at it. Thanks for asking the question though so others might learn from this as well. Have a great day!

That cold start sounded like my ex wife waking up in the morning....sounds like parts shaking loose

@timbervisions

Жыл бұрын

Yep, agreed. Well, not that I've heard your wife in the morning... thanks for watching!