crrobb55
New member
After months of researching, looking and pricing, I bought a Kioti DK45SE HST with FEL and pallet forks at my local dealer (12 miles from home). Cost me $23,500, delivered with a full tank of fuel. I had called about and drove to look at several used tractors, some orange and some green. I soon learned that the "sweet, low-hour" deals had all "just been sold" but they had "several more tractors to choose from". In the 40 to 50hp range with a FEL the used prices ranged from $11,000 to $25,000. On a used tractor the best financing I could get was 9.5% with 48 months to pay. In my home town I had the choice of Case, Kioti, Kubota, Massey-Fergusion and New Holland. After comparing Kubota specs, prices and reputation of the dealer, I decided on Kioti. I financed part of the cost at 5.49% for 72 months. The 4 year warranty, interest rate, dealership and the high prices, availabilty of used tractors , made buying new a no brainer.
I really like the HST so far. All the tractors I have owned or used before were strictly manual.
I really like the HST so far. All the tractors I have owned or used before were strictly manual.
