Need help deciding on a tractor

Slackdaddy · Jan 28, 2009

lawn_master said:
looked at every tractor know to man, well at least me... all the aforementioned seemed high in price for what you get. I think I will get more for my money with a kioti. I have officially eliminated the Bobcat..... I currently have a Kubota. Looks like I will be looking for a Kioti dealer...

Where are You located?
I just drove 5 hours each way to Wallace's, worth the drive.

IslandTractor · Jan 28, 2009

lawn_master said:
looked at every tractor know to man, well at least me... all the aforementioned seemed high in price for what you get. I think I will get more for my money with a kioti...

I agree completely that Kioti is often the best bang for the buck. Has been for me twice. Each time I bought a Kioti after initially thinking that a specific Kubota model would suit me best.

It's too bad that Kioti doesn't make a lighter duty BX sized model.

lawn_master · Jan 28, 2009

I am located just south of Pittsburgh, PA

bluechip · Jan 29, 2009

If all you want to do is mow grass, a ZTR may be a better and more economical choice. I don't ever want to mow my lawn with a steeringwheel again!

Slackdaddy · Jan 29, 2009

lawn_master said:
I am located just south of Pittsburgh, PA

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jimb1724 · Jan 29, 2009

lawn_master said:
looked at every tractor know to man, well at least me... all the aforementioned seemed high in price for what you get. I think I will get more for my money with a kioti. I have officially eliminated the Bobcat..... I currently have a Kubota. Looks like I will be looking for a Kioti dealer...

Lawn Master

i've had my ck20hst since 2004 with over 325 hour on it... not one problem with it. absolutely a great all around machine... i had nothing to compare it to until last night, as i had to take care of my son's driveway to clear the 13 inches of snow from yeterday. my son has a kubota b7800 i thinks its 25hp ? .... its nice, has better gear ratios (can do more in high range) has nicer light package, but that's it..... using his metor 48" blower the thing kept bogging down.... i had to creep along in low... the ck20hst is bigger (higher off the ground) heavier, and more rugged all around.... after doing his driveway, i came home and took care of mine...... i run a 54" puma blower on my ck20hst and i'm sure it could handle a 60" with no problems....
after using both machines.... i am definetly glad that i went with the kioti.... no regrets at all..... good luck with your selection...

jimmyj · Jan 29, 2009

I hate to say it cuz I hope you get a CK20, but I think bluechip is onto something. If you are only going to mow, get a mower, not a tractor. That said, a CK20 with FEL and mower will do many many many more things that you ever dreamed of.

Maybe go see Rick, he'll give you the straight goods - but take the checkbook!!!!

Good luck.

lawn_master · Jan 29, 2009

I could not agree more, except I built my house on a hill... NOOOOOO flat land. I need the 4x4.

IslandTractor · Jan 29, 2009

lawn_master said:
I could not agree more, except I built my house on a hill... NOOOOOO flat land. I need the 4x4.

How about a Power Trac then. Much less tippy than a CUT and it is really nice to see exactly what your mower is cutting with the forward mounted mower. PT422 would be great.

Gittyup · Jan 29, 2009

The best mower when a ZTR won't work is a John Deere x700 series. Get the all-wheel steer and it's almost as good as a ZTR. I cut 2 acres in about 1.5 hours with an old JD 425 AWS, and I have lots and lots of things to mow around. It's also an excellent snow mover. Love that tractor!

The x700's aren't cheap though, but they do come in 4WD. Very stable and safe. Would be almost impossible to turn one over.

There are drawbacks though with the AWS:

can't put a standard loader on it
much less ground clearance
no wheel weights - have to go with suitcases
Chains require wheel spacers.

I wouldn't sell mine for anything.... Well maybe an x749!