KIOTI CS2530 HST

The CS2530HB is built for the kind of work that comes with owning a smaller property — mowing, hauling, brush clearing, and the dozen other chores that pop up between seasons. At 24.5 horsepower, this diesel sub-compact gives you enough muscle for PTO-driven implements without the bulk of a full-size tractor, which matters if your gates, barns, or storage areas weren't built with big equipment in mind.

The 24.5 HP KIOTI diesel engine pairs three cylinders and liquid cooling with 51.6 lb-ft of torque — among the strongest in its class. That torque keeps the tractor pulling steady when a tiller bites into root-bound soil or a mower deck hits thick grass, instead of bogging down. Independent mid and rear PTOs (power take-off, which drives attachments like mowers and tillers) let you run two implements without constantly switching connections, and you can operate them together or separately depending on the job.

The two-range hydrostatic transmission does away with the clutch entirely — twin foot pedals handle forward and reverse, so you're adjusting speed instead of fighting gears on a slope. Top speed runs about nine miles per hour forward, plenty for moving between work areas without feeling like you're crawling. The foldable ROPS (the roll bar that protects you if the tractor tips) drops down when you need to get under low branches or through a tight doorway, then folds back up for protection the rest of the time.

4WD with a rear differential lock comes standard, which counts for a lot once the rain sets in and grass turns slick. Wet disc brakes front and rear give you consistent stopping power in mud and on wet grass. With a 6.6-gallon fuel tank, you can run a full day of mowing or loader work without stopping to refuel.

Ideal For:

• Smaller acreage properties with mixed mowing, hauling, and yard work
• Tight gates, barns, or storage areas where a full-size tractor won't fit
• Owners who want diesel reliability without learning a manual clutch
• Properties with wet, sloped, or uneven ground for part of the year

Key Specifications:

• 24.5 HP KIOTI diesel engine, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
• 51.6 lb-ft of torque
• Two-range hydrostatic transmission (no clutch)
• 4WD with standard rear differential lock
• Independent mid and rear PTO
• Category 1 three-point hitch, 700 lb lift capacity
• Foldable ROPS
• Wet disc brakes, front and rear
• 6.6-gallon fuel tank