BUYING A KIOTI

[kurtw]

I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD USED TRACTOR 25 TO 3OHP TO MOW A 5 ACRE PASTURE. I STUMBLED ON A DEALER WITH A USED LK2552 2 WD WITH 100 HOURS AND A LK3052 2 WD WITH 100 HOURS. NO ATTACHMENTS. EACH FOR 6500. THEY SEEM LIKE GOOD TRACTORS. I AM UNFAMILIAR WITH THE BRAND. I COULD USE SOME INSIGHT ON QUALITY, ARE THESE GOOD MODELS - ARE THE PRICES IN LINE FOR SOUTH FLORIDA.
ANY ADVISE WOULD BE HELPFUL
KURT

 

[RedRocker]

I'm happy with mine, well built and does everything I ask of it.

 

[KiotiJohn]

Kurt, welcome to TBN. I'm up in Jacksonville.
If you're planning on getting a front end loader, I'd skip the two wheel drive models. It's just too difficult to get the most from your loader with two wheel drive. In any soft soil, there isn't enough HP in a compact of these sizes to push the front end and not have the tires settle in the soil. You would need 4WD.
If, on the other hand, you don't want a loader, and don't ever plan to get one put on, then they are both good tractors, parts are inexpensive in the rare need, and the engines are good for around 5,000 hours normal use.
I think the prices are excellent, and I'd go for the LK3052 if I were choosing. ****, I'd probably buy both of them.
Let me know which one you're not going to buy, and I just may come down and get the other one.
John

 

[lablovers]

Kurtw,
I don't know much about your conditions but, you might want to give 4-wheel drive a serious consideration. I was working over the weekend mowing down some heavy duty berry bushes. Slight hill and green berry bushes. I had the tractor spinning it wheels in no time. Shifted to 4-wheel drive and I was almost getting myself in touble. The extra weight of the loader makes a difference with traction. Good luck with your decision. I don't think you can go wrong with a Kioti. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif