Purchasing a new CK2620HST - model year matter?

[zombieda]

Well folks.... my dealer is OOS, so just put in my order for a new CK2620HST on Friday!
Now spending the weekend studying the Owners Manual .pdf (which probably sb titled "Your New Tractor and How It Can Kill You").

But seriously though... even though a lot seems like common sense, Safe operation is #1 with any machinery.

 

[BleedingOrange]

The dealer will tell you that model year doesn,t matter when they are trying to sell it to you, and will want top dollar for it. There will come a time were model year will matter, and that is when you go to trade it in, or sell it privately. If there isn,t much of a price difference, and you are willing to wait, get the latest and greatest.

 

[tacticalturnip]

The dealer will tell you that model year doesn,t matter when they are trying to sell it to you, and will want top dollar for it. There will come a time were model year will matter, and that is when you go to trade it in, or sell it privately. If there isn,t much of a price difference, and you are willing to wait, get the latest and greatest.

OP just posted that the dealer is out of stock, so they'll be ordering a new one for him- it shouldn't get much newer than that.

@zombieda I would recommend getting the tractor fully plumbed with rear remotes and a third-function, it's never easier or cheaper than having it done before delivery. You may not need it at the moment, but it's room to grow in to. Also, while there is no open-station CK2620SE you can outfit the CK2620 with almost all the same options, so consider looking over that list and adding what interests you.

I can not recommend getting the rubber floor mat enough.

 

[zombieda]

OP just posted that the dealer is out of stock, so they'll be ordering a new one for him- it shouldn't get much newer than that.

@zombieda I would recommend getting the tractor fully plumbed with rear remotes and a third-function, it's never easier or cheaper than having it done before delivery. You may not need it at the moment, but it's room to grow in to. Also, while there is no open-station CK2620SE you can outfit the CK2620 with almost all the same options, so consider looking over that list and adding what interests you.

I can not recommend getting the rubber floor mat enough.

Thanks! Yes ordered with the rear remotes. I did not get the 3rd function... I know its easier to get now, but I just don't see a need for a grapple on my property/tasks. And got the floor mat

 

[diesel466]

I have been looking at a CK2620, I like the tractor but not sure about the KL4030C loader. I like the KL4030 loader better, But ordering from Kioti is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you are going to get.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I have been looking at a CK2620, I like the tractor but not sure about the KL4030C loader. I like the KL4030 loader better, But ordering from Kioti is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you are going to get.

I've had no issue with mine.

 

[diesel466]

I think the reach would be a issue for me, the KL4030C has 16'' less reach than the KL4030.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I think the reach would be a issue for me, the KL4030C has 16'' less reach than the KL4030.

I did not know that; that's yet to be a problem for me, but that's a big difference.