Thanks everyone for the input!
I haven't signed anything yet, but I'm sorting out the final details on a CK4010 HST with FEL and backhoe. I decided I didn't need all the features of the SE (especially the comfort features - I like simplicity), and I got the dealer to throw in 2 rear remotes...
Well - I heard back from the dealer now that he had heard from LS and Kioti re: the next couple months of expected deliveries and my choices have been significantly reduced. It's now one of the 3 options below:
Including a backhoe and FEL:
CK4010 hst $28499
CK4010se hst $29799
MT345E (synchro...
In response to many of the earlier posts - it sounds like Kioti and LS are both reliable machines, even if LS is a newer brand - they come with experience making equipment. Good to know that I can be confident in the quality of the machine with either manufacturer.
With FEL and backhoe the CK4010se HST is roughly quoted at $30k. And the MT240 HE is at $28k. Not a huge difference, but that $2k represents some decent money for implements! But at that price point the Kioti includes an additional set of rear remotes, a third function for the FEL, cruise...
Hi everyone - I've been doing quite a bit of research, I've been to a couple dealers, but I need some advice to help narrow things down a bit further.
I have 18 acres of partially cleared land. In the short term I will need to build and maintain 1000' of gravel road through a grass field, dig a...