Both sub-compact · same Kioti lineup
Kioti CS2520 vs Kioti CX2510
| Spec | Kioti CS2520 | Kioti CX2510 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$17,799 | ~$17,827 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Engine hp | 24.5 hp | 24.5 hp |
| PTO hp | 18.5 hp | 19.3 hp |
| Loader lift | 1,062 lbsat the pivot pin | 1,092 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 700 lbsmeasuring point not recorded | 1,203 lbsmeasuring point not recorded |
| Hydraulic flow | 6.97 GPM | 11.3 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Daedong | Daedong |
| Weight | 1,554 lbs | 2,308 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal | 6.6 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | No |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | 6 yr powertrain | 6 yr / unlimited hr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
Kioti CS2520
What they like
- At 24.5 HP it out-powers the Kubota BX and Deere 1025R while typically costing less than either, a fact Kioti owners love to point out
- The SL2420 loader lifts over 1,000 lbs - dramatically more than the ~700 lb loaders on the BX2380 and 1025R
- Kioti builds their own Daedong engines, and the 6-year powertrain warranty is one of the best in the sub-compact class
- You get a lot of standard equipment for the price - Kioti's whole pitch is more tractor per dollar
- Owners consistently report the machine feels a size class larger than its sub-compact rivals in capability
- Cruise control and telescoping stabilizers come standard where competitors charge extra
What they complain about
- The dealer network is much smaller than Kubota or Deere, so buyers in some regions face a long drive for service
- Resale value trails the Japanese brands, though it holds better than some budget makes
- No drive-over mower deck, so mid-mount mowing setup is more manual than the Deere AutoConnect system
- Some owners note the paint and decals don't hold up as well as Kubota's over years outdoors
- The extra loader capacity means you can overload the light chassis if you're not careful
- Kioti's owner base is a fraction of Kubota's or Deere's, so there is far less shared troubleshooting written down when something goes wrong
Kioti CX2510
What they like
- 11.3 gpm of total pump flow is close to double the CS line's 6.5-7.0, and that difference is felt directly in loader cycle time
- 1,203 lb at the 3-point is 500 lb more than any CS model, which is the difference between a light box blade and a real rotary cutter
- The KL2510 loader lifts 1,092 lb at the pivot pin and reaches 87.8 in, a full 14 in higher than the CS2220's loader
- Gear, hydrostatic and cab versions all sit on this one chassis, so the frame is not the part you outgrow
- 2,308 lb of tractor under 25 hp gives the loader the ballast it needs without adding wheel weights
- 72-month unlimited-hour powertrain term, the same coverage Kioti puts behind its compacts
What they complain about
- $17,827 is the gear price; the hydrostatic most buyers actually want is $19,524 and the cab $30,084
- 24.5 hp has to move 2,308 lb, so it is the heaviest machine per horsepower in Kioti's sub-compact range
- 6.6 gal of fuel on a tractor this heavy means short stints between fills
- Kioti never states where the 1,203 lb hitch figure was measured, so it cannot be set against a maker that quotes lift at the ball ends
- One model at one hp point - there is no larger CX to step up to without leaving the series