NEW CK20HST !!!

jimb1724 · Mar 21, 2004

i'm in..... i purchased a new ck20hst withe fel, bh and 6' rear blade.... it should be here thursday (without bh.... on order, but hopefully a couple more weeks for that)

i just want to thank all of you for your replies and for all of the input that i have picked up from all of the other postings...
looking forward to learning more and sharing experiences...

jim b /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

JayC · Mar 21, 2004

Congratulations! The CK20 is a nice little tractor. When it arrives, how about a few pics of your new toy? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

BigAl · Mar 21, 2004

Enjoy it Jim ,
You will wonder how you ever got along with out it real soon . I know I do .
Big Al

GerardC · Mar 22, 2004

Congrats!

lablovers · Mar 22, 2004

Congratulations and welcome to the Kioti Owner's Club. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gifPictures are expected.
Lablovers

cptdave · Mar 22, 2004

Did you get it in Enfield,NH ?? I hope so. cptdave

KiotiJohn · Mar 22, 2004

Fantastic Jim b. Congratulations. I spent Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon clearing some land with my CK20. Man I am amazed everyday at what I get done with this "little" tractor. Do get yourself a toothbar for you loader bucket, it will really help a lot. John

jimb1724 · Mar 23, 2004

cptdave
yes, i did purchase from dave in enfield... he was great... answered all my questions and many email questions as well... no pressure, listened to what i thought and made good suggestions...

jim b - claremont, nh

jimb1724 · Mar 23, 2004

kiotijohn
thanks for the suggestion... i was thinking about the toothbar, but put it off for now... it's just getting to "mud season" here in NH so i won't be doing too much heavy work for a few weeks yet ( i hope only a few weeks !!!) that should give me some "practice time" on the new machine...

jim b

cptdave · Mar 23, 2004

KiotiJohn, how about more info. on the tooth bar. Will it clear saplings,other applications, cost etc. Cptdave

KiotiJohn · Mar 23, 2004

( that should give me some "practice time" on the new machine...) That will be good so then you can see how much better you can load the bucket and do a little digging with the toothbar. I'm amazed at how much more I can get into the bucket instead of having it just roll off. Loading trees that I've either dug or pulled out is infinitely better. I bought the standard duty one from Woods, fits 54" to 54 3/8 " buckets. I have the Kioti 54" on the KL120 loader. I think it retails for $265, but if you go back to your dealer he may let you have it at a discount as mine did. John

KiotiJohn · Mar 23, 2004

CaptDave, you were entering your post as I was finishing up typing mine. The toothbar has allowed me to dig up all kinds of "volunteer" trees. Just this weekend I must have cleared some 200 Myrtle bushes, which if you're not familiar with them are what I call a "tree shrub." They get as big as trees, and are very bushy. Not really hard to dig up with the toothbar. I also dug a lot of oak and pine saplings. Once you get the hang of it, most any relatively small tree will come popping out of the ground, and then you can catch it with the Toothbar to drag it out or get it into the bucket. There is just no way I could have done it so well without the toothbar. As I just said, the standard Woods Equipment Skid Steer/Tractor bucket toothbar retails around $265. If buying from a Woods Dealer with whom you've done business, you may get them to save you the shipping or discount the sale price. I won't quote the price I paid as there was a favor involved and I got it at cost with no shipping. Worth the retail price and more to me. VERY STRONG. I haven't even bent a tooth yet, and I've put it through the ropes. Hope this answers your question well. John

JCA · Mar 24, 2004

So how much was it? I don't need a mower; what was the price on the tractor with FEL? I'm in Maine, not too far from NH.

Thanks,
Jim

cptdave · Mar 24, 2004

Kioti John,thanks for the info. I will support my dealer if I can.
Dave

frank_f15 · Mar 24, 2004

sounds like we have another toothbar lover /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif that is one handy tool to have

jimb1724 · Mar 24, 2004

So how much was it? I don't need a mower; what was the price on the tractor with FEL?

JCA
mine was 16.8 with fel and bh... but i understand that the kioti incentives are done at the end of march..... probably adds 2+ to the total package... talk to dave at upper valley tractor in enfield, nh.. small dealer, but straight answers...
good luck.. jim b

KiotiJohn · Mar 25, 2004

( So how much was it? I don't need a mower; what was the price on the tractor with FEL? I'm in Maine, not too far from NH. ) Probably won't help you much since I'm in Florida, but I paid $16, 681 for Tractor loader backhoe and boxblade. John