KIOTI CK3540SE HST

The CK3540SEH pairs a 35 horsepower diesel engine with hydrostatic transmission (HST) — twin foot pedals handle forward and reverse, so you're never reaching for a clutch. Paired with the KL4040 front loader, it's a straightforward, do-it-all setup for property owners who need to move between mowing, loader work, and PTO-driven implements without fuss.

The 35 HP KIOTI diesel engine sends 29 HP to the independent PTO, enough to run rotary cutters, tillers, and box blades through a normal day's work. Rear PTO runs at the standard 540 RPM, with an optional 2,000 RPM mid-PTO for implements that call for it. Like every KIOTI compact tractor, the CK3540SEH is 4WD standard — no guessing about traction on hills or wet ground.

The KL4040 loader lifts up to 1,657 lbs to full height, with 3,384 lbs of breakout force at the pivot pin for digging into packed dirt or gravel piles. A single-lever joystick controls the whole range of motion — boom up, bucket dump, float position for grading — without fumbling for a second lever. That's separate from the tractor's own 2,101 lb three-point hitch lift capacity, which handles your rear-mounted implements.

Hydrostatic power steering with a tilt-and-telescopic wheel means you can set up the driving position that works for you. Rear hydraulic remotes let you run additional hydraulic attachments straight off the tractor, and the 3-range HST gets you up to 15.7 mph forward when you need to cover ground.

At 13.4 inches of ground clearance, the CK3540SEH handles rutted farm lanes and uneven pasture without dragging. Operating weight is 2,921 lbs, which is what actually matters for traction and stability when you're pulling a loaded implement through wet fall or winter ground — horsepower alone won't keep you from spinning out. Four tire options are available (industrial, R14, agricultural, and turf); for most PNW mud and moss conditions, the R14 hybrid gives you a solid mix of traction and durability without chewing up a lawn the way an ag tire will.

Ideal For:

• Larger residential and small-acreage properties needing one tractor for mowing, loader work, and field tasks
• Loader work — pallet moving, brush and debris clearing, gravel and material handling
• PTO-driven implements — rotary cutters, tillers, box blades
• Mixed or uneven terrain, including hills and wet-season ground

Key Specifications — Tractor:

• 35 HP KIOTI Tier 4 CRDI diesel engine (3H-TH4B)
• Hydrostatic transmission, twin HST pedals, 3-range
• Top speed: 15.7 mph forward / 11 mph reverse
• Independent PTO: 29 HP, 540 RPM rear (2,000 RPM mid, optional)
• Category 1 three-point hitch: 2,101 lb lift capacity, position control
• Hydraulic pump: 11.3 GPM
• Ground clearance: 13.4 inches
• Fuel tank: 9 gallons
• Operating weight: 2,921 lbs
• 4WD standard

Key Specifications — KL4040 Front Loader:

• Lift capacity to full height: 1,657 lbs
• Lift height to pivot pin: 98.5 inches
• Breakout force at pivot pin: 3,384 lbs
• Reach at ground: 65 inches
• Digging depth: 5.08 inches
• Loader weight: 939 lbs