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Kioti CS2520 vs Kioti CS2530
Verdict: Kioti CS2520 vs Kioti CS2530
The Kioti CS2520 and the Kioti CS2530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Kioti CS2530 is the lighter machine (278 kg vs 704 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kioti CS2530 is the newer design (2025 vs 2020). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Kioti
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kioti
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
25 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Kioti (a part of Daedong)Reference
Kioti (a part of Daedong)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
25.4 LReference
25.4 LReference
Engine (gross)
18.3 kWReference
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Displacement
1.0 LReference
1.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 76 mmReference
78 x 86 mmReference
Power (gross)
18.3 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3200Reference
3000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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Rated engine speed
3,200 rpmReference
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Engine
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18.3 kWReference
Power
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18.3 kWReference
Fuel system
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indirect injectionReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Transmission Type
HSTReference
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forward and reverse options
Infinite, 2 RangeReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
13.8 kWReference
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Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Pump flow
26.4 lpmReference
18.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
317 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2200Reference
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Total flow
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26.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
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7.6 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
139 cmReference
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Weight
288 kgReference
278 kgReference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-10Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
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Industrial front
18x8.50-10Reference
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Industrial rear
26x12.00-12Reference
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Length
252 cmReference
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Width
116 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
223 cmReference
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Ground clearance
16 cmReference
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Front tread
116 cmReference
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Rear tread
116 cmReference
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Front tire
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18x8.5-10Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 18x8.5-10. Rear:Reference
Optional tires (ag)
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Front: 26x12.00-12. Rear:Reference
Height (cab)
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210 cmReference
Kioti CS2520 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Kioti SB2420 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Kioti SB2420 BackhoeReference
Kioti SB2530 BackhoeReference
Transport height
172 cmReference
173 cmReference
Bucket width
60 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
184 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
268 cmReference
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Loading height
150 cmReference
150 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
165°Reference
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Swing Arc
150°Reference
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Bucket force
954 kgReference
954 kgReference
Dipperstick force
536 kgReference
537 kgReference
General
Make & Model
3C100LFH-U2Reference
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Cruise control
trueReference
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SCV control
Joystick: AvailableReference
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Capacities
Capacity
61.5 cu. in.Reference
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Power
Max Power
24.5 hpReference
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PTO
PTO Power
18.5 hpReference
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Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
540 rpmReference
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Mid PTO RPM
2,200 rpmReference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
Wet Multi DiscReference
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Steering type
Power SteeringReference
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Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
26.4 l/minReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 1Reference
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Dimensions & weight
Height Over ROPS
223.5 cmReference
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Overall Length
252.2 cmReference
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Overall Width
116.6 cmReference
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Turning radius
2.5 mReference
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Overall weight
704.9 kgReference
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Wheels & tyres
Rear wheel tread range
116.8 cmReference
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Front Wheel tread range
113.3 cmReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
OptionalReference
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Kioti CS2530 attachments
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
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152 cmReference
Kioti SB2530 Backhoe
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.