New member of the pack

KiotiBob · May 27, 2011

After lurking here for several months, I finally pulled the trigger on a new tractor today. Narrowed down to either the BobCat or Kioti, and Kioti won. Just felt better about the local dealer and the fact that they had all the major components in stock. Ended up with a CK35HST with the 130 FEL and the 2475 BH. R4 tires, loaded, and of course the remote valve for the hoe. Dealer needed to order the correct valve and install before delivering, hope to have it in about a week. Will post required photos upon delivery!

Have had a 1950's Ferguson TO35 tractor for about 10 years, but she is getting pretty tired. Ran a 72 inch box, and had a trip-latch 36 inch wide FEL, also a Danuser auger. But the wiring needs a do-over, the front end bushing are pretty shot, and the FEL is very marginal and needs some love. Decided that I have enough hobbies without adding tractor restoration to the list. So, the Fergie will find a new Craiglist owner soon.

Appreciate all of the honest discussion on these forums, it helped make me a far more informed consumer, and I hope led me to the correct decision on the new Kioti!

grsthegreat · May 27, 2011

Congrats on the new tractor. I have the DK45 HST myself, and like it every day more than i did the previous day.

Its a great machine. I cant believe what it can lift.

Rhinorider · May 27, 2011

Welcome and kudos on the purchase of your Kioti. I also have a DK45 HST, it turned 3 weeks old today and I have 42 hours on it. Stopped at TSC tonight on the way home from work and got the supplies to do 50 hour service, I'm thinking I will hit 50 hours tommorow evenig. I spread 52 ton on gravel today in just a little seat time, the loader picked up a heaped bucket and it never even grunted once. I am extremly satisfied with my dog. The only snafu that I have had so far is I broke off the bucket level rod, however that wasn't the tractors fault, it was mine. I had the tractor in thick woods and got the loader arm tangled up in some tree limbs and the next thing I knew the leveling rod was dangling. No worries easy fix.

gkh7890 · May 27, 2011

KB,
Welcome to the pack and CONGRATS on your new toy/tool!:thumbsup: looking forward to the pics!

VictorW · May 28, 2011

About six years ago, I went from a 1948 Ford 8n to a CK30hst. The difference was hard to believe. My wife actually likes using the Kioti. It's actually fun to do work or should I say go and play. The KL130 and KB2375 (older version) have worked well. Enjoy the new tractor and have fun.

ecruzin · May 29, 2011

Congrats on your puchase. I like my DK45SE more everytime I use it. Have fun.

Mousefield · May 29, 2011

You will find the Kioti is a great tractor. Have really enjoyed using my CK35 HST with Woods backhoe. Sure has done a lot of work for us the past 3 years. May you have many years of safe and trouble free use.