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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

That is a good review, thanks!

All good points to check out before you buy

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 🙄

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

Do they offer a block heater?

Sounds like you want a bigger tractor.

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

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

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

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

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.

Don't forget to use Hot Shots Secret Winter additive

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.

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

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

What tractor is in the video?

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.

Put a oil pan heater on it and plug it in

Hmmm!

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

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

Sounds like you should’ve bought a bigger tractor lol

Buy a bigger tractor

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

I have to ask did you by this product unseen ?

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 ?

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