The View--CK20

CBB · Mar 5, 2007

Here are some pictures and here are a few views.

1. I am scheduled to have my loaders repair kit installed in April. I am very tired of a few of the comments by those making a mountain out a mole hill with regard to the loader. I am confident it will all be fine and in fact, it might be fine without the repair. Everything on a farm eventually needs a little welding from blades to, well everything. Big deal.

2. Chains. Notice how the front chained tires just climb up the bank to deposit the loader of snow. Rear chained tractors don't do this as well by far. I know because I have done it....for years and these front chains are really really nice for snow removal. We had more snow but it melted down a bit. Got to play with 5-6 inches of powder today.

3. Compressor. I am in the process of installing a compressor that will power a real train horn and also function as a portable air compressor. It is for fun mostly.

4. Foot pedal for engaging the rear wheels. Works well if you need more space for your heel.

5. Current problem. The Woods backhoe works great but when I took it off I discovered the hydraulic hose bumps right dab into the middle of the 3pt arm. I think that bracket is too long...the one with the part number on it. I tried to bend it but it is solid and thick. I think maybe if I take it off and bring it in to a metal shop, they can bend it for me. It has caused two hoses to break and will continue to do so until it is fixed. Pretty sure the wrong bracket was used for the install.

6. These chains are vbar ladder chains from tirechains.com. The tensioners are also pictured which only cost like $10.

Dmace · Mar 5, 2007

Great Pictures! That air horn sounds like fun.

Harvey7 · Mar 6, 2007

CBB

Do you have chains on the rear tires as well ? I've heard the front only shouldn't be chained, not sure about this.

Tks

Oleozz · Mar 6, 2007

I enjoyed the pics CBB, thanks for making them a size that doesn't take forever to download.
Tina, I can't speak for CBB but in my case I only have the fronts chained and have had no problems. From reading many reports on here of local and state crews plowing with chains on the front and having a good friend that plows with chains on the front (and back) I opted for just the front chains. I also questioned the tirechain.com folks and he said he's never heard of problems with chains on the front.

JerryG · Mar 6, 2007

CBB said:
5. Current problem. The Woods backhoe works great but when I took it off I discovered the hydraulic hose bumps right dab into the middle of the 3pt arm. I think that bracket is too long...the one with the part number on it. I tried to bend it but it is solid and thick. I think maybe if I take it off and bring it in to a metal shop, they can bend it for me. It has caused two hoses to break and will continue to do so until it is fixed. Pretty sure the wrong bracket was used for the install.

I don't know how Kioti usually does it but some brands will put a 90* elbow right before the male quick connector end. I have had two tractors with the elbow and have seen many others and it works to get the hose out of the way.

lcisled · Mar 6, 2007

Amen to point # 1 CBB. I constantly think that when reading the other threads, and I have not heard anything about a loader fix. I am sure when the ducks are in a row, I will be informed. I am jealous of your train horn, I would like to rig something like that on my pickup. Post some pictures of the horn, and let us know how you wired it, and where you picked up the compressor. Good thread.

laurencen · Mar 9, 2007

where did you find the cab for the CK20, looks good

CBB · Mar 9, 2007

laurencen said:
where did you find the cab for the CK20, looks good

http://www.cabdepot.com

It is a Sims cab and you can find it online or through your nearest Kioti dealer.

CBB · Mar 11, 2007

For those with an inkling toward working the earth, a good source of current and insightful information is a subscription to

American Agriculturalist

I find at least three or four ideas each issue from our subscription.

dfkrug · Mar 20, 2007

CBB, the factory remote quick-attach bracket goes up high in the
middle of the rear of the tractor. It is a PITA to install, but it is
out of the way of the 3-pt arms. Yours looks custom.

I have followed the Kioti loader arm issue closely and, despite that,
I bought my 3rd one, a CK20, in 2006. A great tractor at a great
price, like the CK30s I got in 2005. Note that most of the loaders
have not cracked, despite the design weakness.

CBB · Mar 20, 2007

dfkrug said:
CBB, the factory remote quick-attach bracket goes up high in the
middle of the rear of the tractor. It is a PITA to install, but it is
out of the way of the 3-pt arms. Yours looks custom.

I have followed the Kioti loader arm issue closely and, despite that,
I bought my 3rd one, a CK20, in 2006. A great tractor at a great
price, like the CK30s I got in 2005. Note that most of the loaders
have not cracked, despite the design weakness.

As far as the Woods Backhoe-that was installed by Rick Wallace and he said he is checking with Woods for the warranty covering the broken hoses. When I replaced the first hose, I took the seat off and the cover plate and the connection was right there. As far as the hose hitting the 3-pt arm, I am still waiting on Rick's thoughts on that via a PM. If he is not able to help, I will install the factory remotes.

I agree with you about the Kioti CK20 being a great tractor at a great price. I am very please with it. It is quite a machine! Kudos to the S. Koreans.

On a side note, I was at the Atomic Missile Testing Museum a while ago and this tour guide, that fought in Korea, said he was at Hoover/Boulder Dam and when talking with a Korean father (visiting with his family) he mentioned that he fought in the Korean War but was not a hero or anything. The Korean father hugged him and said that all the GI's who fought were heroes to them. If not for the Americans, they would be like N. Korea and certainly not visiting the USA. I guess the S. Korea president gives medals and letter of thanks to all GI's who fought, if they write and ask, in appreciation.
Makes me feel better about buying foreign. Have to say that Japan and S. Korea have been good friends to the Americans. Great machine--great price.