My Kioti so far

[Kioti4me]

Hello Everyone

I'm turning the corner on the third summer with my CK35. My cabin is on 180 acres in the north woods of Minnesota. The CK35 is the most wonderful toy I've ever owned. I have close to 200 hours on the Jim Dandy now. When I bought the tractor three years ago and I had somewhat of a plan of what I was going to do with it, (make a decent driveway to the cabin) well it didn't take long and I now have the best food plots in the north county, thanks to my JD 66 tiller, and this year I bought a 32 ton 3pt log splitter from Tractor Supply. The wood pile has never been the same. The 72 brush cutter has produces some of the best ATV trails the deer have ever seen. I planted clover on them. They just love this stuff!! This is the first year I've seen deer with racks over 10 points something I'm doing must be working.

The most amazing thing about this tractor has to do with my wife. She was little upset when I bought it. Stating What are you going to do with that? Now she uses it for her projects too. She just loves hauling her landscape\garden stuff around in the loader.

The only thing that doesn't work is the right flasher. Don't use it much

Have a great day:thumbsup:

 

[MoKelly]

Very good. Interesting stories.

I have a Bobcat CT 235 and its 2 years old this month. Also, like you, it has proven to be more useful than ever imagined. However, unlike you, my wife hasn't yet used the thing. However, she has gotten quite good at telling me what she wants done.:laughing:

MoKelly

 

[kiotiken]

My CK30 HST is the second tractor I've owned. I never got my wife to drive the first one, but I finally got here to drive the Kioti a couple weeks ago. I put it in low gear for her and she lifted me up to pick the apples from the top of one of our trees. She only had to move 10-20 ft for me to get all the apples, but she actually did drive it. That night I asked her what she thought of the tractor and all she had to say was "it's really nice and smooth". I think that's enough seat time for her, I'll happily share most things in life with her, but not my tractor!

 

[ctbigman]

Don't worry about the right flasher, just paint a number on her and drive like NASCAR, always turning left...LOL

 

[TMR]

Hello Everyone

I'm turning the corner on the third summer with my CK35. My cabin is on 180 acres in the north woods of Minnesota. The CK35 is the most wonderful toy I've ever owned. I have close to 200 hours on the Jim Dandy now. When I bought the tractor three years ago and I had somewhat of a plan of what I was going to do with it, (make a decent driveway to the cabin) well it didn't take long and I now have the best food plots in the north county, thanks to my JD 66 tiller, and this year I bought a 32 ton 3pt log splitter from Tractor Supply. The wood pile has never been the same. The 72 brush cutter has produces some of the best ATV trails the deer have ever seen. I planted clover on them. They just love this stuff!! This is the first year I've seen deer with racks over 10 points something I'm doing must be working.

The most amazing thing about this tractor has to do with my wife. She was little upset when I bought it. Stating What are you going to do with that? Now she uses it for her projects too. She just loves hauling her landscape\garden stuff around in the loader.

The only thing that doesn't work is the right flasher. Don't use it much

Have a great day:thumbsup:

Is the CK35 the "smaller" frame...equivalent to the "235" Bobcat? I am heading in today to drive the BC 335 at the Duluth dealer...my early thought is I may prefer the "smaller" frame of the 235 as I also plan to be "in the woods" a lot. About a mile of trails to maintain...3-4 acres of rough field to mow/brush hog...some trails to be "smoothed out...and I want to venture into some new trails and remove some 15 year old pine stumps.

Also in Northern MN with property (120 acres) between Duluth and Two Harbors and near Brimson (40 acres)...all but about 3-4 acres is either wooded or logged 15 years ago with some slash left and many stumps.

Question is the trade off of size and weight benefits of "larger" 35 horse...or maneuverability of the smaller frame 35 horse???

What were your considerations in your purchase choice...sound like you like your choice...

Thanks...TMR

 

[Dmace]

Sounds like a great tractor! :thumbsup:

450 hours on my 6 year old Kioti CK20 and not a single problem. These Kioti's are great tractors. I assume the right flasher not working is just a bulb which is easy to replace.

 

[Oaktruss]

Sounds great. I just got my CK35 I month ago. I am very pleased with it. I got the 2 speed rear PTO and the hydraulic top link on the rear hitch. Both are very useful.

 

[ToadHill]

I have the DK35 with a little over 1200 hours on it and for my money it's a better tractor for my use than my old 85 HP Massey was.

I never thought I needed a loader but now I don't understand how I got anything done for over 20 years without one.

 

[Mousefield]

Got my





Got my CK35 HST in June 3 years ago, have 330 hours on her and some more will happen today. It's a wonder how I ever got anything done without it. Just this year I moved my old hot tub with it, just finished auguring 44 fence post holes and yesterday started making a new path for the black bears use. Only had a couple of minor issues with it and the dealer looked after it promptly.
To say I am pleased with my first tractor is really an understatement.

 

[Kioti4me]

TMR...

You'll want the power of the CK35 that’s for sure. The frame size has not been a problem at all. I think the next size up it would be. I take a chainsaw with should I need it. I’m in Moose Lake if you’re interested in looking at my CK35. Get Rimguard you'll be glad you did.
The only thing that is a problem is the location of Hydro filter under the tractor. I wasn't watching closly and broke it off. That was a $110 repair. They sould have put it somewhere else.

 

[Highbeam]

Ha! I've broken that hydro filter mount off about three times and smashed even more of the filters. The part is more like 65$ and it is super easy to replace. The smashed filter is also very expensive though so together, yeah, 110$.

I've got about 1050 hours on my CK30 (same as CK35 with a scosh less HP) and it really has been quite dependable.

 

[grsthegreat]

Ha! I've broken that hydro filter mount off about three times and smashed even more of the filters. The part is more like 65$ and it is super easy to replace. The smashed filter is also very expensive though so together, yeah, 110$.

I've got about 1050 hours on my CK30 (same as CK35 with a scosh less HP) and it really has been quite dependable.

Cant you build a steel protection plate for it??? The one on my DK is tucked up underneath and appears to be out of the way. now im going to haveto keep an eye on that....thanks alot:laughing: :laughing:

 

[Coyote machine]

Mousefield,

What brand is your PHD?

And more to thread topic- I'm always amazed by what you guys are doing with your CK series Kiotis. But, I'm not surprised that you're able to accomplish the tasks, knowing what a great build Kiotis are across their line of tractors and implements.
To the OP, good luck in your search and final decision.

 

[TMR]

TMR...

You'll want the power of the CK35 thatç—´ for sure. The frame size has not been a problem at all. I think the next size up it would be. I take a chainsaw with should I need it. I知 in Moose Lake if youæ±*e interested in looking at my CK35. Get Rimguard you'll be glad you did.
The only thing that is a problem is the location of Hydro filter under the tractor. I wasn't watching closly and broke it off. That was a $110 repair. They sould have put it somewhere else.

I drove a larger frame model at the dealer in Duluth...seemed pretty large. He has only one very small Bobcat and the large frame unit.

I think he is not too happy w/Bobcat right now and sure stocks a lot more Kubotas.

Where did you buy your Kioti? ONe of the issues is Bobcat dealers are everywhere and Kioti dealers are hard to find. Did you buy at the dealer west of Mpls? If so how ere they to deal with?

Thanks...I amy someday take you up on your offer to take a look at your Kioti. I do really like the Kioti...wish they had more dealers.

Thanks...TMR...we are between Duluth and Two Harbors five miles inland from Lake Superior...

 

[Mousefield]

Mousefield,

What brand is your PHD?

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This is an old home made auger. Bought it used a couple of years ago. Previous owner had it for about 15 years, he was a landscaper and said he had drilled thousands of holes with it. He bought it used, could be 30-40 years old. It's made out of a car or truck rear end. Sure works well.

 

[lakngulf]

I'm turning the corner on the third summer with my CK35. My cabin is on 180 acres in the north woods of Minnesota. The CK35 is the most wonderful toy I've ever owned.

Great stories about your Kioti. You painted some great mind pictures of the work you have done. Sounds like the food plots and clover in trails were put in with the philosophy of "build it and they will come"

 

[coobie]

Hello Everyone

I'm turning the corner on the third summer with my CK35. My cabin is on 180 acres in the north woods of Minnesota. The CK35 is the most wonderful toy I've ever owned. I have close to 200 hours on the Jim Dandy now. When I bought the tractor three years ago and I had somewhat of a plan of what I was going to do with it, (make a decent driveway to the cabin) well it didn't take long and I now have the best food plots in the north county, thanks to my JD 66 tiller, and this year I bought a 32 ton 3pt log splitter from Tractor Supply. The wood pile has never been the same. The 72 brush cutter has produces some of the best ATV trails the deer have ever seen. I planted clover on them. They just love this stuff!! This is the first year I've seen deer with racks over 10 points something I'm doing must be working.

The most amazing thing about this tractor has to do with my wife. She was little upset when I bought it. Stating What are you going to do with that? Now she uses it for her projects too. She just loves hauling her landscape\garden stuff around in the loader.

The only thing that doesn't work is the right flasher. Don't use it much

Have a great day:thumbsup:

Good review of your tractor and the projects it has preformed.I am also in my 3rd year of ownership of my Kioti DK40se with front loader.I have 240 hours of flawless time on mine and hope to get many more.coobie

 

[DK35vince]

10 years and 1585 hours on my DK 35.
Works great and has been very reliable.

 

[delgra]

This spring I traded in my CK20HST, that I bought last year, for a CK35HST. The 20 had 290 Hours on it, plowing, skidding and splitting, but the lift capacity was wanting and I felt the extra weight would benifit my terrain. So far the 35 is a jewel,(130 Hours) however I too have broked off the lower filter, in the bush. I needed to replace the filter housing and that took me a while since the dealer is 120 K away and I wasn't prepared to pay a lot for travelling mechanics. Did I mention I'an not, repeat, not a mechanic? I picked up the part, had a long chat with a real mechanic and spent the next 3 hours under the machine. Part cost $16, Filter $49, Hydraulic Fluid $112=$199.00. Was truly heartbreaking to watch all that hydraulic pour onto the ground. My dealer does the 50 hr free! My 50 Hr (after 2 weeks) cost me $97 for materials. It took a great deal of effort to remove those lower hydraulic filters on both tractors. I would recommend having the dealer do the first one even if you have to pay as I would have not gotten the filters off by myself and I had a good lesson as well. I am so very happy with my Kioti!

 

[Martian]

This spring I traded in my CK20HST, that I bought last year, for a CK35HST. The 20 had 290 Hours on it, plowing, skidding and splitting, but the lift capacity was wanting and I felt the extra weight would benifit my terrain. So far the 35 is a jewel,(130 Hours) however I too have broked off the lower filter, in the bush. I needed to replace the filter housing and that took me a while since the dealer is 120 K away and I wasn't prepared to pay a lot for travelling mechanics. Did I mention I'an not, repeat, not a mechanic? I picked up the part, had a long chat with a real mechanic and spent the next 3 hours under the machine. Part cost $16, Filter $49, Hydraulic Fluid $112=$199.00. Was truly heartbreaking to watch all that hydraulic pour onto the ground. My dealer does the 50 hr free! My 50 Hr (after 2 weeks) cost me $97 for materials. It took a great deal of effort to remove those lower hydraulic filters on both tractors. I would recommend having the dealer do the first one even if you have to pay as I would have not gotten the filters off by myself and I had a good lesson as well. I am so very happy with my Kioti!

Sorry to hear of your troubles. This is the reason I buy Deere, I have the best dealer support and they are scattered through my area whereas the competition doesn't have the same dealer support. I buy what I can get serviced.