New Kioti Owner

saboism · Apr 29, 2015

Just dropping in the forum to say hello from Middle Tennessee, since I've finally made my decision on a new tractor purchase and went with a Kioti. I'm now a proud, and very excited, new owner of a Kioti CK35 HST, which is a huge upgrade from my old Kubota L235. Many factors went into my ultimate decision to go with this make/model, and rather than recap, most of the details are in this thread I posted over in the general buying forum. I've lurked these forums a bit prior to signing up in 2011 and have always found them a fantastic resource with some excellent membership, for that I'm thankful.

So she was delivered Monday night with only enough time to move the old out and get the new Kioti into the barn. I had my first actual seat time last night doing a bit of mowing with my finish mower which immediately confirmed I purchased the right machine for me. Now to dig around this forum and get myself more educated...

Oh, and pics or it didn't happen right? No action shots yet but snapped one this morning before heading to work, she's patiently waiting for my return...

And here's a shot from the day I took delivery, next to the old L235. It didn't hit me how much of an upgrade I really was getting all around until I saw it in a pic.

The old Kubota has treated me well and done most of what I've asked of her, but it's time for her to move on to server another. It certainly served a greater purpose of showing me exactly what I needed and wanted out of a newer machine. We'll be a little sad to see her go. Oh, and she was that beat up already when I got her.

KiotiJason · Apr 29, 2015

Congratulations, I've had my Kioti now for just over a year and it has been flawless. Enjoy!

KevT · Apr 29, 2015

:cool2: Congradulations, but you will still miss that K orange

saboism · Jun 5, 2015

Last night before I began mowing I decided it was time to learn (and stop being so lazy) how to remove the loader. I was pretty amazed how simple it was. It took 10 minutes tops and probably only took that long because I was following the manual as it was my first time. Now I'm no longer nervous about it and won't hesitate to remove it when just mowing. The ride felt a lot nicer mowing without it, and bonus that the lights become useful when the FEL's not there! Forgot to snap a pic but will try and remember to grab one tonight.

So far I'm extremely happy with this tractor. Already planning some minor basics like mounting a decent toolbox and adding some front and rear work lights to ROPS, but waiting until she gets her first 50 hour service done before I go futzing with anything. Maybe looking at hydraulic top link next year.

k0ua · Jun 5, 2015

saboism said:
Last night before I began mowing I decided it was time to learn (and stop being so lazy) how to remove the loader. I was pretty amazed how simple it was. It took 10 minutes tops and probably only took that long because I was following the manual as it was my first time. Now I'm no longer nervous about it and won't hesitate to remove it when just mowing. The ride felt a lot nicer mowing without it, and bonus that the lights become useful when the FEL's not there! Forgot to snap a pic but will try and remember to grab one tonight.

So far I'm extremely happy with this tractor. Already planning some minor basics like mounting a decent toolbox and adding some front and rear work lights to ROPS, but waiting until she gets her first 50 hour service done before I go futzing with anything. Maybe looking at hydraulic top link next year.

Great looking machine, I have it's older bigger brother.

mj007 · Jun 5, 2015

I doubt that he will miss it at all

Hdoilcan · Jun 5, 2015

Congratulations on your new tractor...... the ck35 is what I'm hoping to be my new tractor also.

Hdoilcan · Jun 5, 2015

Was the ck35 too heavy for your lawn for mowing? Any issue's with the r4 tires on the lawn?

phiferpharm · Jun 6, 2015

I wonder how many of you run without the loader? I tend to either have it on with my bucket and Ratchet Rake or my grapple, even when using my Bush Hog. I've assumed that it serves as somewhat of a counter-balance to the BH.

k0ua · Jun 6, 2015

phiferpharm said:
I wonder how many of you run without the loader? I tend to either have it on with my bucket and Ratchet Rake or my grapple, even when using my Bush Hog. I've assumed that it serves as somewhat of a counter-balance to the BH.

When I used to finish mow about 7 acres at my old place, I always had the loader off. It makes quite a bit of difference. My present tractor and setup here in the woods in Branson, I have no reason to take the loader off. I took it off once to see how easy it was.