Price Check Price check and review on CK20 TLB

[IslandTractor]

In order to use my BH I move the lever from neutral to the A position. I guess that is what you call the power beyond valve. If I leave it in neutral I have no power to the BH.

Regarding how "obvious" the seat hitting the controls is: I was behind the tractor but in front of the BH controls when I flipped up the seat. With my attention focused on the pins securing the subframe, I did not notice that the seat was resting on the controls. That might seem like an obvious thing to miss but I would argue it is also an obvious thing for a designer to take into account as well. The engine was off when I flipped the seat so I did not see what was happening behind me until I got back on board and started the engine to pull away. The power was on to the backhoe because I needed to jiggle the backhoe controls in order to free up the subframe (at least that is what my dealer showed me to do).

I know tractors are not built with the same safety standards as cars but it does seem silly not to have some sort of lock out arrangement. I presume Kioti is not alone in lacking this type of safeguard.

 

[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Regarding how "obvious" the seat hitting the controls is: )</font>
Sorry, I was really just picking on you, and forgot to put the smirky face in the post. You're right, some lockouts as the loader joystick has would be good. I hate the way one has to move that seat anyway. On mine, it's necessary to pull down on the lever to move the seat up! Rather counterintuitive.
I honestly have bumped the controls at times while moving the seat with the tractor running, so really I LIED! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
John

 

[KAB]

I had to go take a look since this has not been a problem for me. With my seat filpped up it just makes contact with the joysticks, not enough to even make them move.

The bottom bolts (seat) are back as far as they can be and the up/down bolts are in the middle setting.

Kurt

 

[IslandTractor]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( The bottom bolts (seat) are back as far as they can be and the up/down bolts are in the middle setting.)</font>

That is interesting. My seat is set at the middle/middle bolt position. I'll play with that to see if it helps.

I agree with KiotiJohn that the seat latch is awkward too. Difficult to do with one hand and even more difficult from the tractors left side which is the obvious place for the operator to stand while removing the BH given that the FEL control obstructs access to the operator's seat on the right side.

Both of these issues are things that one can get used to with time. But they do stand out as suboptimal safety/ergonomic points in what is otherwise a very capable BH.

 

[Dmace]

Hey guys,

This is my first post, but I have been reading the forums for about 2 months now.

I have just about decided on a Kioti CK20 HST. My local dealer gave me a price of $19,300 with the FEL and BH. Also he quoted me another $1800 for a snowblower that I most definitly need.

I was hoping to stay under $20,000. Does this seem high or right in the ballpark.

Anyone find an enclosed cab for one of these yet ?

Thanks,

 

[IslandTractor]

Sounds a bit high for CK20 TLB. I just bought a slightly used (28 hrs) CK20 HST TLB for just under 15,000 from another dealer in New England.

Ed

 

[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I have just about decided on a Kioti CK20 HST. My local dealer gave me a price of $19,300 with the FEL and BH. )</font>
I know prices have increased a few times since I bought mine in Jan. 04, but not THAT much. I paid $16,681 for TLB and boxblade. Even if the price increases amounted to $1000, your price is still high.
John

 

[Kiohio]

If he is buying after our last increase, a week or so ago, (OCT 05) it could be......I'm not saying whether this price is fair or not. Just that prices did go up a decent amount. Anyone out there wanting to buy a Kioti you better get it now!!

KO