CK30 Purchase

[saw7616]

New owner of a CK30 here, My family and I have been in search of the right sized tractor for all the chores we have. We wanted the CK35 but due to inventory and our impatience we settled on the 30. I shouldn't say settled, we realized that the CK30 would be more than enough tractor for our chores and couldn't rationalize the 4 or so HP for the price bump.

I've got to say, the Kioti for what we have planned for it has been fantastic. All ready 6 hours on it and we've only owned a short while.

I've been a long time lurker here, I registered just to let everyone know my experiences with a Kioti Dealer, Carolina Earth Movers in Richbourg SC.

Great Price on the tractor and implements, He made the out of state purchase smooth. The equipment was loaded and waiting for us when we picked it up on Saturday.

Lee at Carolina Earth Movers handled all of our questions, steered us in the correct direction on implements and provided us with an over all great experience.


If Anyone is in the Area, Check them out you will not be sorry you did.

4949 Lancaster Hwy, Fort Lawn, SC 29714


Lee, I'm not sure if you'll ever see this... But Thank You for your service! The tractor has been a great purchase thus far.

 

[davrow]

Congratulations on your new CK30! Still real happy with my CK27. I didn't have a way to 'pick it up' so stayed local, but always good to hear about where good service can be found. :thumbsup:

 

[Hill Billy Bob]

Congrats and welcome....I believe you'll be happy with your choice...I know I'm totally satisfied with the CK30 I purchased almost 4 years ago...it now has 373 hours on clock without a single problem....enjoy your shiny new tractor....Hill Billy Bob

 

[K man]

Congrats I bought mine in dec 2013 and loved blowing snow with it. Lots of power, easy to handle, starts good in cold weather. Can't say anything bad about it. Great choice.

 

[lakngulf]

Good choice on the CK30. I love mine, just need to find more time to use it. It has done everything I have tried to do with it. A good fit for me, and I am sure for you too.

 

[VictorW]

Bought my CK30hst in 2005 before they had the CK35. No problems in 9 years other than replacing the fuel tank sending unit under warranty. Keep up with the service as listed and you should also have many trouble free years and a little work horse of a tractor.

 

[K man]

I was really happy with my Ck30 until I noticed the paint flaking off on the ledge just in front of the seat. I contacted my dealer and sent them pics of it. They have never seen this before so it is new to them. Short story they have sent the pics to Kioti and waiting for an answer. This was 3 weeks ago.
My machine is only 5 months old and have 15 hours so this is not impressing me one bit. Hope they come through soon. This is how I will find out if Kioti PR is good or not.

 

[K man]

Well it has been 2 months since I first reported about the flaking.
Sent pics to dealer about 1 month ago.
Last week found more flaking under the FEL bracket so took pics and sent to dealer not happy so far with the machine.
Stopped in to the dealer to see what the **** is going on and was told that they are waiting for the area Kioti rep to get back to them.
I sure hope they speed it up a little what I mean is that I paid cash for this machine ( no loans) been saving up to get a Kioti or Kubota now I think I should of went for the Kubota. If it was financed through Kioti then I could say stick it but I can't.
Hope no one has to go through this cause it saddens me with the BS.

 

[BuilderML]

I know I posted something about the paint issue on a bobcat tractor I was looking at a few years ago. A ct225 it looked great from a distance but once up close you could see that it was rusting in different places. I figured if it can't leave the dealer lot without rusting I would hate to see what it looks like in the field. I hope Kioti comes thru for you. I find it funny that they have never heard about this before. I think if you do a search on here with kioti or bobcats rusting you should be able to come up with something. Might not be a bad idea to print some out and ask the dealer or "rep" ..what do you mean you never heard of this before? followed by handing him some post.

 

[engine29]

I think you're throwing in the towel too quick, and no, Kubota isn't perfect either.
Also, when people think they can "stick it" to the company by not making the payments, you're actually sticking to yourself because the payments will not stop just because you are unhappy w/ the tractor or Kioti.
You aren't paying Kioti, you're paying the finance company. I've heard this before and it's a stupid off-the cuff comment. Think before you speak.

 

[K man]

Builder the machine looked fine at the dealers cause I did a walk around with the mechanic. In the Spring when I took off the snow blower and was hosing off the Winter grime with the hose (not a pressure washer) this is when I noticed the paint flaking off, falling on the floor then I looked up and the ledge just below the seat was bare metal and now this is rusting . I will wait and see what the dealer or rep has to say.

 

[K man]

Engine29 if you read my post it says I paid cash for it no financing etc. Further more you are not the one that spent 28,000 on a tractor that is flaking paint so I think your comments are not appropriate. Once I get an answer from Kioti on this issue and if I cannot solve it with them then this is when a lawyer steps in until then I wait. As for throwing the towel too quickly is the only thing to do cause most big companies get away with screwing people so I act fast so they don't get a chance to screw me. I think you should think before you speak.

 

[Gittyup]

Sorry about your troubles with the paint. I don't think it's typical. Mine is 8 years hold and not flaking or rusting (not left out in the weather either). I will say that Kioti paint is thinner than JDs. My JDs have excellent, thick, hard paint - a marked difference.

While my Kioti isn't flaking, some spots have warn off (foot step). I know if it were mine, I'd be on Kioti too. But while waiting I wouldn't let it rust. I'd at least spray it with primer and some GM orange. They aren't going to change out the tractor. So, it's best to at least control it while waiting on corporate. Of course, take lots of photos first. You have 2 choices: sell it or keep it. If you keep it, may as well protect it.

 

[K man]

Thanks gittyup for the encouraging words. I did spray some WD40 on it for now. The only quick fix is to replace the 2 panels that are under the seat of which the dealer has admitted to do when they saw the pics but without Kioti's ok they cannot do a thing. I am sure they will come good. I love this tractor it performs well on the tasks that I have used and will use it for. I want to get a cab for it in the fall. I will keep it and if I have to I will take the panels to a body shop and have them sandblasted and repainted. Still I will wait and see what Kioti says. thanks Gilles

 

[lakngulf]

Thanks gittyup for the encouraging words. I did spray some WD40 on it for now. The only quick fix is to replace the 2 panels that are under the seat of which the dealer has admitted to do when they saw the pics but without Kioti's ok they cannot do a thing. I am sure they will come good. I love this tractor it performs well on the tasks that I have used and will use it for. I want to get a cab for it in the fall. I will keep it and if I have to I will take the panels to a body shop and have them sandblasted and repainted. Still I will wait and see what Kioti says. thanks Gilles

Hope you get it resolved to your satisfaction. Glad you are pleased with the operation of the tractor. They are powerful, little work horses, for sure. Good luck

 

[kiotiken]

Thanks gittyup for the encouraging words. I did spray some WD40 on it for now. The only quick fix is to replace the 2 panels that are under the seat of which the dealer has admitted to do when they saw the pics but without Kioti's ok they cannot do a thing. I am sure they will come good. I love this tractor it performs well on the tasks that I have used and will use it for. I want to get a cab for it in the fall. I will keep it and if I have to I will take the panels to a body shop and have them sandblasted and repainted. Still I will wait and see what Kioti says. thanks Gilles

Don't bother with it if you're putting a cab on it in the fall, the cab kit has material that covers those panels.

Let's just say I have some experience dealing with Kioti corporate, it can take some time but they came through for me.

 

[K man]

Thanks kiotiken that helps me keep my trust in Kioti. The cab will be after market and doubt it if it covers those panels. Still would like them replaced or redone in case they get covered and get worst for the future.

Gilles

 

[kiotiken]

Thanks kiotiken that helps me keep my trust in Kioti. The cab will be after market and doubt it if it covers those panels. Still would like them replaced or redone in case they get covered and get worst for the future.

Gilles

Unless you're going to make one yourself, aftermarket cabs don't make sense for a CK30. I got mine when Kioti put them on sale and it was less than any of the comparable aftermarket cabs and its made to fit perfectly. My first tractor had a JDP cab that was nice but very loud inside. My Kioti cab on my CK30 was much quieter, much nicer and fit perfectly. It's much closer to a factory cab for fit and finish and sound, although I still wouldn't bother with a radio since you'd have to turn it up till your ears bleed. It comes with sound deadening mats that cover most of the interior including those panels.

 

[K man]

I have a update on my paint flaking issue. Got a call from the dealer this morning that the rep for kioti was in on Friday. They will pick up the tractor this week and take back to the shop. Once there they will take the flaking panels off and send them to the body shop to be repainted. This took awhile but they are finally doing something about it.

kiotiken do you mind telling me how much your cab cost? what make is it etc.

 

[kiotiken]

I have a update on my paint flaking issue. Got a call from the dealer this morning that the rep for kioti was in on Friday. They will pick up the tractor this week and take back to the shop. Once there they will take the flaking panels off and send them to the body shop to be repainted. This took awhile but they are finally doing something about it.

kiotiken do you mind telling me how much your cab cost? what make is it etc.

I'm in Canada so prices are a little different. The cab I had for my CK 30 was made by Kioti for the CK line. It was on sale, $1500 off from Kioti,and I believe I paid about $6800 including tax (%13 here) and install (about $1000).

That cab obviously fit perfectly since its made by the manufacturer for that specific tractor. It is a close 2nd to a factory cab and much better than the after market cab I had on my JD 955. A/C on non factory cabs is the only issue, they get very hot. At the same time, I'm sure mine will only work for a few years then need a $3000 repair!