Decided on Kioti, now which one?

[Jaybr]

After a couple trips to each dealer, I've decided I will purchase a Kioti CK model from Dubberly in Chester, VA. The have been extremely helpful, good prices, and I have dealt with them before on implements and had good experience.

Now I have to decide which model to get. I will be getting FEL w/ toothbar, BH, 60" HD rotary cutter, 66" box blade, tires filled, and 20' 10,000 lb trailer. I do have a budget in mind, so these are my choices:

CK35 shuttle
CK30 hydro
CK30 shuttle + 60" tiller

I will purchase a tiller at some point, but I can borrow one for this years garden. If I purchase it with the package now, I do save a couple hundred bucks.

My last tractor was a JD 790, so I'm used to gears and this shuttle is 100% better than the non-synchro, non shuttle 790 tranny. I like the idea of getting the most hp in the chassis, but if the CK30 is plenty strong maybe I don't need the extra 5 hp.

Opinions?

 

[RedDog]

Have you considered the DK35 hydro? Or does it put you "over" budget?

 

[Jaybr]

Have you considered the DK35 hydro? Or does it put you "over" budget?

Too big for my needs.

I was seriously considering a Kubota B series for the fact that it's smaller, but have decided on the CK.

 

[shvl73]

I think the CK30HST is hard to beat.

 

[thcri]

I will purchase a tiller at some point, but I can borrow one for this years garden.

I like the idea of getting the most hp in the chassis, but if the CK30 is plenty strong maybe I don't need the extra 5 hp.

Opinions?

Bingo, tillers do work nicer with HST. And for what you need the HST will give you everything you want.


murph

 

[swampvol]

CK35, and spring the extra cash for the hydro.

 

[albmn10]

Hello Jay, what prices are you getting on the three if i may ask? The ck30hst is what i have, i use a 72 in boxblade and it handles it no problem, even in clay.. I also run a 84 in landscape rake, and use the Woods 80x on it , which it is a perfect match i must say. If you like the gear, get it, youll get more power out of the ck30 then with the hydro.. I liked the hydro myself because it makes loader work a breeze , backing up on steep hills is nicer as well ,among many other things.. The ck30 is a little brute, it really utilizes its weight and gives excellent power to the ground because of it. I have never ran out of power with mine as of yet. I would love to try out the ck35, i would imagine in that frame it must be a little beast.. I dont think youd go wrong with any of the above.. Its really just your personal preference.. Good luck Matt