My research and planned purchase

[CMOrr]

Well, after much reading, research and visiting a number of dealerships, I decided the value of the Kioti tractor is not something I could pass up. And, I think I was able to negotiate a good trade. I visited my local Kubota dealer and for a comparable tractor it wasn't even close. There was about $7,250 of a difference. It would have been much more convenient to purchase the Kubota and have the dealer 10 minutes from my office. But it wasn't worth the considerable difference.

So, after making my decision on what I wanted I started making contacts through the web and corresponding with those who contacted me in return. I was surprised by the fact that I did not get return correspondence back from a good number of those I contacted. I found a dealer who really wanted to make a sale and this is what I was able to purchase:

--2009 Kioti DK45SEHST and KL401 loader (industrial tires)
--72" Dragon Competitorrr Cutter
--72" Box Blade
--20' Road Boss Trailer 10,500 lb GVWR, electric brakes on both axles
--Canopy
--Auxillary lights (two sets) 1 front and 1 rear
--Dual Bucket Grapple (with second hydraulic added) http://www.precisionmfg.com/nodeorder/term/8
--KB2485 backhoe (I sent a thumb I purchased off e-bay and he is installing it)
(A small bonus, which probably doesn't mean much to everyone but all the implements are color matched which I thought was a plus.)

All for a grand total of $34,000.

 

[manganos]

I'm not sure if that is a good price or not but congrats on your purchase! I'm sure you will love the machine!

 

[Mousefield]

Main thing is that you did some shopping and compared. Pricing would be different in Canada due to Canadian/USA dollar exchange but sounds good to me. Congratulations on your new tractor and don't forget to post a few pics. Of course now I am wondering what is a Dragon Competitorrr Cutter

 

[CMOrr]

Of course now I am wondering what is a Dragon Competitorrr Cutter

Dragon Products

 

[Gittyup]

Nice choice in tractors. Enjoy when you buy and be safe.

 

[Mousefield]

Dragon Products

Thanks, looks like a brand of brush cutter.

 

[miramadar]

So, after making my decision on what I wanted I started making contacts through the web and corresponding with those who contacted me in return. I was surprised by the fact that I did not get return correspondence back from a good number of those I contacted.

I had the same experience last year when I bought my tractor. I don't think tractor dealers are as apt to use the internet to drive sales as, say, a car dealership (Wallace being the exception, of course! ).

Personally, I think got a decent deal. You got a lot of stuff! Enjoy your Kioti and keep it on 4 wheels!

 

[Lloyd_E]

You got a very good deal. I paid considerably more for all of my stuff....

The BH thumb will make a huge difference in how you work or accomplish tasks.

Lloyd

 

[o2batsea]

You'll wish you bought the cab version.

 

[CMOrr]

Thanks for the comments. I'm looking at picking up all my stuff this next Saturday, 02/27. I'll be more than willing to share pictures when I pick it up.

I have enjoyed reading what this forum offers. I find it interesting that the people on here take pride in their tractors and the extras they have. I'm a motorcycle enthusist and a part of a motorcyle forum similar to tractorbynet. The sites are similar as we list the bike we have all with all of the accessories and modes that have been made, the hp etc.

Thanks for teaching me about tractors!!

If anyone needs advice or consultation about oil and gas leasing or questions, please let me know. Land and leasing for oil and gas is my business here in Texas and I know people in the northeast (places in Pennsylvania and New York) have been hit pretty hard with leasing activity.

 

[CMOrr]

Ok, I finally found time to pick up my tractor and stuff. I had to drive about 400 miles but I think it was worth it for the price I got. I was actually surprised as to how well my GMC 1500 pulled the load. I had taken advice from this board and bought a weight distributing hitch which I believe did the trick. I have attached a couple of picdtures. One has my tractor helper in it.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

How did you get the mower off?

 

[Mousefield]

Nice looking setup. With all those toys there will be no end of jobs for you.

 

[Oleozz]

Great pictures, especially the one with "dad's little helper."
Looks like you are set to go, good luck and enjoy.

 

[Gittyup]

Very nice! And nicely equipped too! The help looks like she's ready for a ride.

 

[ihuntbear]

wow good deal and backhoe.............. I looked at the kioti here in canada,the best he would give me 45 hp cab and fel 34000.00 nothing extra.I past it up and bought a mccormick for a much better deal.you gys get good prices in the usa

 

[miramadar]

GREAT looking rig! Boy, it sure has that Chevy squatted down! And you say you had no problems dragging it 400 miles? What size motor do you have in the 1500? A 350?

 

[Dodgeram]

How did you get the mower off?

I'm guessing he lifted it with the Back Hoe.
Very Nice setup.

Tom

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I'm guessing he lifted it with the Back Hoe.
Very Nice setup.

Tom

That would be my guess also, just didn't know how much weight that hoe would actually pick up and be able to reach out to set it away from the trailer.

 

[CMOrr]

Thanks for the comments. And yes, my little girl (Meredith 4 yrs old) wants to do anything Daddy does, especially the tractor. I was anxious to use the backhoe and teach myself, so I went off to dig a few stumps. She sat in the drivers seat looking over my shoulder on every stump. And, giving me some advice as to what to dig next.

I did unload the cutter with the backhoe. However, as someone possed the question if the backhoe had enough power to lift it. Interesting because I thought backhoe should easily lift the 800 lb mower. However, I had to lift it by curling the bucket and kind of scoot it of the rear of the trailer. Is that to be expected?? My initial thought was shouldn't the backhoe be more powerful than that?? (Please give me your thoughts!!)

My truck has a 5.4 ltr V8. I was able to pull the trailer at 60 mph pretty easily. It did suck the gas, about 7.5 to 8 mpg. I watched the transmission temp. which stayed about 180 deg with an occasional 190 to 198 deg top.

I did get a good price and plan to do many projects as I am a die hard DIYS person.