Extensive CK25 Pics

KiotiJohn · Jul 26, 2004

I went out to my dealer's today, Bigtractorsupply.com, and took pictures of a CK25HST, all around it.
The tractor is almost the size of the DK35, is quieter than my CK20HST, and has a lot more goodies like:
Liftable 3pt hitch shield, telescoping lift arms, 3 ranges, mud guard at the platform, extra flashers and white running lights, Tilt Steering Wheel, better sway guards, and more.
In high range it will move on down the road.
It comes with the joystick and valve block.
The seat is very nice with an adjustable back, spring adjustment, forward/back of course.
A small tool box behind the seat.
All in all, I really was impressed with the tractor. I'm sure the CK30 looks the same, but I'll take some pics when he gets those in soon. He has two on order. There are two pages so don't forget to click next at the bottom.
There is also a TC33 NH in this album. John
CK25HST

GerardC · Jul 27, 2004

Man-oh-man is that sweet! Makes one wonder if they should have waited for the 25's and 30's. Thanks for taking the time to do this for your fellow TBN'ers. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif G

DaveinVa · Jul 27, 2004

Great pictures! Did you pick up a brochure? Have you been unable to put it down? Thinking bigger is better? Ordered the new one yet?

Dave

Golfgar4 · Jul 27, 2004

Great pics! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

What are they asking for the CK25? What's the pto hp?

JayC · Jul 27, 2004

The CK25 with shuttle-shift has 20 PTO HP. The CK25 with HST has 19.5 PTO HP.

Golfgar4 · Jul 27, 2004

( The CK25 with shuttle-shift has 20 PTO HP. The CK25 with HST has 19.5 PTO HP. )

Hey, thanks! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Boy, only .5 loss of hp for the HST as compared to the shuttle-shift. That's not bad. Sure makes the HST a little more attractive.

Do you know what the pto hp's are for the CK30?

JayC · Jul 27, 2004

Those are some really good shots of the CK25. Thanks for sharing! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

JayC · Jul 27, 2004

( Do you know what the pto hp's are for the CK30? )

The CK30 with shuttle-shift has 24 PTO HP. The CK30 with HST has 23.5 PTO HP. 1/2 a HP loss again. That's not bad. It seems most of the time the loss is more 1 HP+.

KiotiJohn · Jul 27, 2004

( What are they asking for the CK25? What's the pto hp? )
As for price, negociated deals from about $12K up. As for PTO HP, I wonder if we'll ever know unless we measure ALL tractor's ourselves? I don't put a lot of stock into what any MFG posts on their websites as I've seen so many variations. Dynamometer is the only person who tells the truth.
They have my CK20 losing 1 HP between the trannys, and 0.5 HP between the CK25s. Who knows for sure? I do know that it's a nice tractor though, and I want to try out a shuttle shift too, but I doubt the dealer is going to bring one in just yet. Most of his requests are for HST. Can't blame him there. DaveinVA, I am thinking of adding a tractor to my stable, but when I do, it will probably be at least a CK30, LK3054XS, but I'm leaning toward DK45 mostly. I'll be keeping the CK20 for the tighter jobs. John

KiotiJohn · Jul 29, 2004

Something weird is happening with the webshots program and I see that the album is not being shown properly. Let's try a new link:
CK25 Pictures

This appears to be working properly now. Remember, there are two pages, 16 pics altogether. John

Edit: Well, at 8:33 EDT it seems not to be working when clicking to enlarge the pics. If it doesn't change soon, I'll use another site. John

Edit: Okay, seems to be working right again. If you encounter an error message that the page is gone or something, just keep trying and it should eventually enlarge. John

VT_Kioti · Jul 31, 2004

John
Great picts of the CK25. It appears from the pictures to be the same tractor as the CK30 but with a smaller engine. I continue to be very impressed with this tractor. It does everything I ask of it without ever getting near the point where it's over worked. I am most impressed with the LK130 FEL. I think that thing could lift a truck if I asked it to.

( The seat is very nice with an adjustable back, spring adjustment, forward/back of course. )

It does indeed have a spring adjustment. However, it does not seem to make a lot of difference which way you turn the adjustment wheel, nothing changes. There is very little spring to the seat. On the one I have, turning adjustment wheel will stretch the springs out but that does not change the ride at all. It is possible it may not be assembled correctly.

That is to me a very small inconvenience it a very great tractor.

KiotiJohn · Jul 31, 2004

( It does indeed have a spring adjustment. However, it does not seem to make a lot of difference which way you turn the adjustment wheel, nothing changes. )
I had a feeling that was the case as I only turned the adjustment enough to see that a spring was being moved, but didn't really check out the difference or lack thereof that it made. It is a nice seat though and I like being able to adjust the back. It also has good movement forward and back. Much nicer than the seat on my CK20.
I'm happy to hear that it's all and more that you thought it would be. I can't wait to go see the CK30, which is, as you say, the same tractor with more HP. I just want to feel the difference! John

mathey · Jul 31, 2004

I added a low profile suspension seat base to my CK20 last year, unfortunately with much the same results...lots of turning on the adjustment knob, not much suspension...i don't think there's enough room under there to get much travel.

yoyo · Aug 1, 2004

My seat doesn't seem to do any adjusting when you turn the knob either.

Yoyo

shoppintractors · Aug 1, 2004

My seat doesn't seem to do any adjusting when you turn the knob either.

The knob is on a threaded rod about 4" long. I was able to adjust the seat from a soft bounce up and down to a very firm bounce by placing more tension on the springs. I'm going from memory here, but I'm thinking you would turn the knob to the left, like you were unscrewing it, to put more pressure on the springs. The knob became harder to turn as more pressure was placed on the springs. I found it was easier to adjust not sitting in the seat.

Don

bigtractor · Aug 1, 2004

Ok , I went out to a CK25 and I cranked and kranked and after 50 twists of the wrist counter clockwise I got weight control.

They come backed most the way down.

Now my next test.

I am going to hang a 5 foot cutter on one. I hope she turns it good cause boy they are too big to put a 4 ft on.

KiotiJohn · Aug 1, 2004

( I am going to hang a 5 foot cutter on one. I hope she turns it good cause boy they are too big to put a 4 ft on.
)
I really have no doubt that it will handle the 5' as my CK20 has NO problem with the 4' and would probably also handle the 5'. I've only had a couple of occasions where the tractor got lugged down a little with the 4' in extrememly tough, tall mixed weeds. Let us know how it does. John

VT_Kioti · Aug 2, 2004

OK Don your right. I was not turning the knob far enough. But after about 50 turns I could see that the little roller on the bottom was get more upright. I must be a light wieght though (180lbs) because bounce I don't get. I try but no bounce.

Al

KiotiJohn · Aug 2, 2004

( OK Don your right. I was not turning the knob far enough. But after about 50 turns I could see that the little roller on the bottom was get more upright. )
I think the springiness is marginal, at best, but it's a pretty nice seat and I found it to be pretty comfortable. John

shoppintractors · Aug 2, 2004

AL, I'm a heavier weight, by about 50 lbs. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif, and I don't think I had the seat cranked to the maximum firmess and it had very little (firm) movement. There was plenty of adjustment for a soft ride to a firm ride. IMO Kioti made a great choice in the seating department /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif.

Don