8000 Series

rback33 · Jun 24, 2003

Has anyone heard anything about the new 8000 Series tractors and loaders? Was wondering what people we thinking.... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Corm · Jun 26, 2003

I've been wondering about that myself. I have looked at the brochures at my dealer, and these new tractors sure do look good. I would love to see one and do a little touch'y' / feel'y'....

Corm

Rollerskate · Jul 8, 2003

Seems Kioti is making them for Cub/MTD. Check out a Kioti DK45, it may be the most similar model. I am sure it will be a fine machine as you won't find many compliants with the Kioti equipment. I looked at both the Cub Cadet and MTD web sites and don't see any mention of the 8000's though.

Corm · Jul 10, 2003

I looked at one this past weekend at my local dealer. It was an 8454 (Series 8000, 45 horsepower, 4 wheel drive). Shuttle shift, extending lower links on the 3 pt, hydraulic remotes in the rear, 72" bucket on the FEL, draft control, nice looking seat, big R1 tires. A real nice looking rig, and of course it was painted the beautiful yellow Cub Cadet color! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif My dealer was not around, so I was unable to ask him any questions about it, and I didn't dare lift the hood without asking first. This is a real heavy duty looking tractor for it's size.

I'd love to take it for a spin!

Corm

griz · Jul 12, 2003

I called on them today and a dealer told me on 8000 sieres 45 hp with fel would run in the $25,000 range (Southern Mo). Of course this was over the phone so I don't know how close the price was. Sounded like a nice unit. Griz

JayC · Aug 24, 2003

It's been a while now since this thread was started and I was wondering if anyone has heard any more on the 8000 series? Does anyone have any pictures or information?

Chipperman · Aug 24, 2003

JayC
The only difference betwen the 8000 series and the Dk 40/45 is paint and maybe $. All are nice tractors. Has any one compared any of the above to Century? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif I think you will find more tractor for less $$.
Good luck with whatever you purchase.
Chipperman

botaman2 · Jan 25, 2004

I'am one of those Orange guy's,but today while passing by my local CUB/KIOTI dealer I stopped to look at a 8454SS in the front yard,nice looking rig.Being that today is Sunday,no-one was around.Seeing that you fellows believe that the 8000's are Kioti's,next pass by I will check for comparison's. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

powerstroke2000 · Jan 28, 2004

From what I heard you can buy the same tractor with orange paint for atleast $1500 less. So you have to ask the question is yellow worth that much more.

DK35vince · Jan 28, 2004

Cub 8354 photo

JayC · Jan 30, 2004

They are basicly the same machine. I do like the yellow/white color scheme better on the Kioti Cadets. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

andy_koller · Feb 3, 2004

Was given price of $16,800 for a 8454 @ $4,500 for fel. This was by local dealer. raining today. Am going to look at it later this week.

andy_koller · Feb 3, 2004

Sorry. posted wrong price.. was $15,499 for 8454

treesmiths · Feb 7, 2004

Sat on the new 40 hp. today. Had a quick disconnect bucket: flip two levers and you can back away from the bucket and put on a REAL fork attachment. Very cool. Was quoted 19500. for the 4x4 tractor and loader with r-4's. The 35 wont be here for another month and they quoted me $17,500.00 for that one. The prices are coming down. Nice. Nice. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

rozett · Feb 8, 2004

( Had a quick disconnect bucket: flip two levers and you can back away from the bucket and put on a REAL fork attachment. Very cool. )

The loader on my CC7360 is the same way... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

treesmiths · Feb 8, 2004

Hi, I'm curious how you like your 7360. Would you change anything? I have found one for sale 2 states away and am considering it. Washington sales tax is 8.9% and buying out of state would save around 1500.00 in tax. But its last years model and resale/trade in may take a hit because it doesn't have the new 8 numbers on it.
Seems like a very solid machine. Thanks in advance for any comments about your tractor and your experience! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

rozett · Feb 11, 2004

I love the 7360. Mine is a 2000, but I don't think they have changed at all since introduction. I wouldn't change anything, although I am going to borrow New Holland's idea of putting seatbelt clips on the fenders to make it easier to find when you put it on.

I looked at all the colors and built a spreadsheet (sorry, I've been a computer geek for 30 years/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif) that listed all the pertinent specs. The 7360 came out on top in 3-pt lift capacity, weight, wheelbase, etc. The local dealer could hardly be bothered to talk to me./forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif So I spent about 6 months looking for one online. Found this one-year-old machine with 90 hours at a JD dealer in Alabama. Checked out the dealer and then bought it sight unseen. I paid $13K vs $20K new. It cost me $1K to ship it north. I have never regretted the decision. It does all that I ask. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Ledgemere Farm · Feb 14, 2004

I did the same thing when I bought my 7260. Dollar for dollar and feature for feature, Cub had me.

Ledgemere Farm · Feb 14, 2004

I did the same thing when I bought my 7260. Dollar for dollar and feature for feature, Cub had me.

krazykioti · Apr 6, 2004

If a person buys the Cub Cadet 8454 or the Kioti DK45 they will be very pleased. I have had my DK45 for 19 months with no problems. It has not quite 90 hours. It is a very well built piece of equipment. I compared tractors close to a year before I purchased. Check all the specs. & compare !

Charlie