The CK20 underpowered?
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Dmace
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Nice looking rock! I bet that toothbar makes a huge difference when trying to pick up a rock like that.
Dodgeram
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Nice job.
I want the rock (actually, the DW wants the rock)
Tom
I want the rock (actually, the DW wants the rock)
Tom
LBrown59
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Shipping is 100 bucks a pound and freight is $100 per mile.Dodgeram said:
chelydra
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Nice looking rock. I had a pretty good one about the same volume, maybe even a bit bigger - almost exactly filled the bucket, and stuck out a bit. Got it in - yes, toothbar a big help - and had no probably lifting it with the tach at 2200RPM. Felt a bit wobbly, so traveled with the bucket just a couple of inches above the ground.
I bought the CK20HST partly because it was the smallest tractor rated for 1000 lbs in the bucket. This rock had to be closer to a ton. Is the tractor under-rated, or just a lot stronger at low lifts? If I were more energetic, I'd try to figure out max capacity at the 3000 PSI limit based in cylinder diameter and arm lenght. Anybody already done this?
Anyway, plenty of oomph, I've only ever jacked up the RPMs in scary hillside situations; usually use the BH around 1800-2000RPM, unless I'm in a hurry.
-Chelydra
I bought the CK20HST partly because it was the smallest tractor rated for 1000 lbs in the bucket. This rock had to be closer to a ton. Is the tractor under-rated, or just a lot stronger at low lifts? If I were more energetic, I'd try to figure out max capacity at the 3000 PSI limit based in cylinder diameter and arm lenght. Anybody already done this?
Anyway, plenty of oomph, I've only ever jacked up the RPMs in scary hillside situations; usually use the BH around 1800-2000RPM, unless I'm in a hurry.
-Chelydra
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FEL ratings are for lift to full height. The KL120 is rated at 1070lbs to full height but can lift a lot more than that to a foot or two off the ground.
CK20 has plenty of power. The only "weakness" I ever found with mine was that it really deserved (needed!) a three speed hydro rather than the two speed it has. I'm sure Kioti will rectify that now that the new Kubota B series is all three speed HST.
CK20 has plenty of power. The only "weakness" I ever found with mine was that it really deserved (needed!) a three speed hydro rather than the two speed it has. I'm sure Kioti will rectify that now that the new Kubota B series is all three speed HST.
