Finally, I'm in the "Pack"

[sschriber]

After a year of shopping and comparing and dragging my heels, I pulled in my driveway with a new 2006 Kioti CK20 Gear with a loader. I was contemplating the LB1914 but the CK20 was physically closer and not a whole lot more with the $675 rebate. Hats off to the folks at Upper Valley Tractor up on Lake Mascoma.

The pictures below show the CK 20 along side my current unit, an early 90's Honda 5013. I am optimistic that the CK20 will be able to maneuver the tight trails on my woodlot. Although the Mrs. certainly will frown on it, I'm thinking of holding on to the Honda as a mower and snow mover until I get a good grasp on the Kioti's handling capabilities.

Also, check out a good visual of why the U-haul car hauler probably works for the Ck 25 and above, but isn't the best choice for the ck20.

Already, I'm jones'in for a winch or similar 3pt attachment to make log skidding as easy as possible and practical.

The fun starts this weekend .

 

[Thomas]

Morning sschriber.
Congrats on your new investment.
Heck if I would of known you folks were in the neighbor hood I would of had hot cup waiting for you...5 miles from UV Tractor Rte 4 on the side of mountain.

 

[RedRocker]

Welcome aboard!!

 

[Steverino]

Welcome to the Pack! Nice comparison pictures, thanks for sharing.

 

[Dmace]

Congrats! You will be surprised what that little tractor can do.

 

[sschriber]

Morning sschriber.
Congrats on your new investment.
Heck if I would of known you folks were in the neighbor hood I would of had hot cup waiting for you...5 miles from UV Tractor Rte 4 on the side of mountain.

Thanks Thomas, I just had to ask... what is that avatar of yours?

 

[spanky8N]

Welcome. My Kioti has treated me well since I bought it. You made a good choice!
Dan

 

[Thomas]

Thanks Thomas, I just had to ask... what is that avatar of yours?

Picture of bear and myself blended together...Mrs. did it somehow on the computer.

 

[HODAK]

If you have the old style loader, keep an eye on the.................possible cracking area. Oh, and congratulations.

 

[sschriber]

If you have the old style loader, keep an eye on the.................possible cracking area. Oh, and congratulations.

Don't know if this is a "post fix" loader. Where are the Cracking points? and which bolts are the ones I've heard need checking/tightening?

 

[Agro-oti]

If you have the old style loader, keep an eye on the.................possible cracking area. Oh, and congratulations.

We've not had any cracking problems since the early CK20s,in 2004

 

[williekioti]

Welcome to the pack. Looks like it was fun to load on that trailer, a little white knuckle action?

 

[sschriber]

Welcome to the pack. Looks like it was fun to load on that trailer, a little white knuckle action?

Lots of ratcheting straps and frequent stops. Since both front and rears were more than 50% on "solid" steel I went ahead. Uhaul has a 6 x 12 open twin axle trailer, which is what I reserved and would have been sweet but alas, the rookie that took my reservation didn't realize that that trailer was actually 50 miles away from his location. After the trials and tribulations, it was definitely worth it.

 

[williekioti]

"After the trials and tribulations, it was definitely worth it."

Yes it was. Been there, done that. Not necessarily with a tractor but I think we've all done a little creative engineering, fabrication and general common sense problem solving to get the job done. Good job getting your new "toy" home. I have a trailer down on my wish list, but after the 3pt skid winch, just hoping to stumble across the right deal so I don't have to be at the whims of "experts" at Uhaul. Don't have a great need to transport the Kioti at this point.