CK25 vs CK30 Buyer!

[Dmace]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Better recheck your specs!
John )</font>

Correction - 15.5 hp PTO. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Dmace]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Better recheck your specs!
John )</font>

Correction - 15.5 hp PTO. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Highbeam]

"That fiasco was brought on by major miscommunications on the part of most of the players, but will be resolved fairly, and I hope, quickly."

I too hope it gets resolved fairly and quickly. Any miscommunications were between the dealer and Kioti. Those two not talking is no excuse for what happened. Still, I believe Kioti is going to make it right now that they have the whole story.

The loader that will come with the 25/30 is the KL130. Since you (the poster) describe some real work and intend to get the bucket dirty, I would lean towards you being likely to experience cracking. I would be certain that you address this with the dealer and pose the question of what if? Maybe even a call to Kioti to ask what if.

Woods makes some great products and has been around a long time but I still prefer having the loader that is made for the tractor by the same folks that made the tractor. More of a matched system that way is my theory.

I find that the CK30 has good power for it's capabilities. I wouldn't want less power if you're going to be brush hogging. Both the 25 and 30 are 5 feet wide so you will be working brush with a 5 foot mower and thats a lot of brush to chomp. I recommend the 30 since I find myself using every bit of the 30 HP.

After all my issues, I still like my tractor and am anxious to hear the diesel working again. I plan to add a cool chrome skull loader knob to celebrate it's return to service.

 

[Highbeam]

"That fiasco was brought on by major miscommunications on the part of most of the players, but will be resolved fairly, and I hope, quickly."

I too hope it gets resolved fairly and quickly. Any miscommunications were between the dealer and Kioti. Those two not talking is no excuse for what happened. Still, I believe Kioti is going to make it right now that they have the whole story.

The loader that will come with the 25/30 is the KL130. Since you (the poster) describe some real work and intend to get the bucket dirty, I would lean towards you being likely to experience cracking. I would be certain that you address this with the dealer and pose the question of what if? Maybe even a call to Kioti to ask what if.

Woods makes some great products and has been around a long time but I still prefer having the loader that is made for the tractor by the same folks that made the tractor. More of a matched system that way is my theory.

I find that the CK30 has good power for it's capabilities. I wouldn't want less power if you're going to be brush hogging. Both the 25 and 30 are 5 feet wide so you will be working brush with a 5 foot mower and thats a lot of brush to chomp. I recommend the 30 since I find myself using every bit of the 30 HP.

After all my issues, I still like my tractor and am anxious to hear the diesel working again. I plan to add a cool chrome skull loader knob to celebrate it's return to service.

 

[albmn10]

Many kioti dealers also sell other implement lines.. Names like Woods, bushhog, Rhino are tops in the field. If your concerned about the K130, dont be afraid of an aftermarket loader or backhoe. Some of the after market equipment is unsurpassed in quality. If you like the curved loader look into the Rhino 2408tl , its a curved arm loader just like the K130 and can be had in kioti orange. Its specs are quite impressive, check with your dealer to see if kioti will allow it on the ck30. I have the Woods 1012, its the dog leg style in kioti orange and its all the loader youll ever need on a 30hp tractor. Bushhog also has some nice loaders... Kioti allows the Woods 1009 and thd 1012 on the Ck30.. Most of the tractors my dealer sells have the Woods loaders on them.. The woods 80x backhoe is very impressive as well, I have one on order with the thumb... Either way the Kioti ck30 is an excellent machine.. Good luck

 

[albmn10]

Many kioti dealers also sell other implement lines.. Names like Woods, bushhog, Rhino are tops in the field. If your concerned about the K130, dont be afraid of an aftermarket loader or backhoe. Some of the after market equipment is unsurpassed in quality. If you like the curved loader look into the Rhino 2408tl , its a curved arm loader just like the K130 and can be had in kioti orange. Its specs are quite impressive, check with your dealer to see if kioti will allow it on the ck30. I have the Woods 1012, its the dog leg style in kioti orange and its all the loader youll ever need on a 30hp tractor. Bushhog also has some nice loaders... Kioti allows the Woods 1009 and thd 1012 on the Ck30.. Most of the tractors my dealer sells have the Woods loaders on them.. The woods 80x backhoe is very impressive as well, I have one on order with the thumb... Either way the Kioti ck30 is an excellent machine.. Good luck

 

[buyerjohn]

thanks for the replies - looks like the 30 is the way to go for me - will it run for a day on one tank of gas? Also, what are "rear remotes" for and should I get them?

<font color="blue"> Kioti allows the Woods 1009 and thd </font> what do you mean "allows" - won't void the warranty? I'm thinking of getting the woods 80X backhoe.

What about loaded tires? I showed a guy a bunch of logs i have and asked if the 30 could pick one up, he said sure but I wouldn't go anywhere with it bec. the tires would be pancakes! is this true? if so, will loaded tires help to carry heavy loads or will a 1500lb load in the fel be okay with air filled tires?

will i need a ballast box or is the backhoe enough extra wait?

thanks, John.

 

[buyerjohn]

thanks for the replies - looks like the 30 is the way to go for me - will it run for a day on one tank of gas? Also, what are "rear remotes" for and should I get them?

<font color="blue"> Kioti allows the Woods 1009 and thd </font> what do you mean "allows" - won't void the warranty? I'm thinking of getting the woods 80X backhoe.

What about loaded tires? I showed a guy a bunch of logs i have and asked if the 30 could pick one up, he said sure but I wouldn't go anywhere with it bec. the tires would be pancakes! is this true? if so, will loaded tires help to carry heavy loads or will a 1500lb load in the fel be okay with air filled tires?

will i need a ballast box or is the backhoe enough extra wait?

thanks, John.

 

[albmn10]

Hello John, my dealer told me that Kioti allows the 1009 and the 1012 loader, they must fall under their spec requirement. Verify this through your dealer yourself to make sure their is no problem. The woods 80x is a really awesome backhoe, and from what i hear a very nice fit on the ck30. Good luck

 

[albmn10]

Hello John, my dealer told me that Kioti allows the 1009 and the 1012 loader, they must fall under their spec requirement. Verify this through your dealer yourself to make sure their is no problem. The woods 80x is a really awesome backhoe, and from what i hear a very nice fit on the ck30. Good luck