Will be looking to buy

[djt]

Sirs,

I am a new member, but just want to say what a great site. I am in the beginning stages of research, but like what I see with the CK20 or CK25. I will not be looking to purchase until fall, but would appreciate any product or pricing information that any of you have.
I have about 2 acres, mostly grass, with a 250' driveway. I will be looking to remove snow, and various small landscaping projects. I will want a FEL to start, and add other attachments as I need or can afford them.
As I wrote earlier I am new to the site as well as the tractors, so any information would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[wallace]

Welcome aboard,
Have you been out and seen the size difference between the 20 and 25?

 

[djt]

No, I have not been to any dealers yet, trying to obtain as much information as I can so I can ask the important or intelligent questions.
Thanks

 

[rapracing]

I started like you. Looking and gathering information. I almost purchased a (the other orange tractor) but on my way to the dealership I stopped and looked at the Kioti. Started looking at the CK 20 and the other orange tractor, in my opinion just did not compare for the price. I then decided maybe I should get the CK 25 and when all was said and done I decided for the little extra $$ I would go with the CK30HST /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif What a machine!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Wallace mentioned size and there is a big difference in the CK 20 vs CK25/CK 30. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif.
Bigger is better as long as it works in the enviroment that you are going to use it. If you need a machine that will navigate tight places then when you do look at them you will see why the 20 would be best. I am not sure, maybe Wallace or another dealer would have some good input, but the weight difference between the 20 and 25 may eat up a large part of the 5hp. My terrain is some what hilly and steep so I liked the wider stance of the larger frame machine. <font color="red"> </font> Get out there and have a look /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
HEY!!! Why no ORANGE font /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Dmace]

All I can say is that I love my CK20 and wouldn't trade it for another. Now, after having it for a while and trying others, I would still buy this tractor over the <font color="orange">"Other Orange Tractor" </font> even at the same price.

You can see some pics of my setup here.

Check your PM's djt.

 

[rapracing]

You are absolutely right. We have to look at what machine fits into the job we have for it to do. Sounds like the 20 was just what you needed. I said bigger is better but not if it doesn't work. When I looked at going from the 20 to the 25 though, it really made no sense to me. I know there are those who have the 25 who probably will not agree but....... When looking at the price difference to the 30 it seemed to me to be the logical thing to do. The 20 is a great machine. It is what sold me on the Kioti tractor. I had one at my home to try and on the hill side I just thought the extra width and weight would be better.

 

[KiotiJohn]

Welcome to the forum djt. I maintain other property, but my home is on two acres as well, and my CK20HST has been about all I've ever needed. There have been few times when I really required a bigger machine, and I've always found a way to make do with what I have.

I have all the goodies to go with it including the loader and backhoe, and more, and we get a lot done.

That said, if I had had the opportunity to buy a CK25 at the time (they weren't quite out yet), I probably would have stepped up to at least that. The only other option I had at the time was the 3054 or DK35. I wasn't interested in a lot of clutching as my knees are beginning to tell on me!

I don't know what else you need to do on your property, but I think the CK20 will handle most any job including the snow removal, although I never have any of that to do here in FL. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

There isn't as much difference in the prices of the 20 and 25, but there's a good jump to the CK30, but it may be worth doing, espcially if you get any 0% financing. You won't really feel a lot of the difference in price over time.

John

 

[AutoUnionTypeC]

I am very happy CK20 owner too!!!! I did have clearance from the CFO to go larger, and was very tempted by the CK25, but I knew the 20 was perfect for my current needs. Not too big, not too small, just right. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif For two acres I have to believe the CK20 is your machine, but if you do go with the CK25 I recommend sticking with the shuttle shift. That's the configuration that suits the CK25 best....IMHO. I have to agree with Dmace I'd buy the CK20 over any of the other orange models. If you go far enough up their food chain they can beat it with hp, but the have nothing to match the build quality. One thing you didn't mention is your grass cutting intentions; do you plan to mow with your new tractor? Enjoy your search.

Regards, Jamie

 

[djt]

Thanks for all the information, and I hope it keeps coming. A site like this in extremely educational to a first timer like myself. In response to the grass mowing, I plan on using my lawn tractor at least for quite a while.

Thanks again and hope to hear from you all soon.

 

[Killowatt]

Welcome to the forum. It's been a great source of info for me....

My Ck20 is just a year old with almost 100 hours and I'm very happy with it. I looked at green, blue, and the other orange machines and have no regrets with Kioti.

Haven't had a hint of a problem except for a defective drive belt on the MMM (belly mower) which was replaced under warranty. Also the MMM is NOT designed for rough/hilly lawn. Have bent the wheel mounts several times! I suggest a rear mount mower if you have anything other than a "golf course smooth" lawn.
The FEL is just great, tractor starts well even when cold, and just sips fuel! Hydro is powerful and makes FEL work faster.

One stat that is rarely mentioned - CK20 is just under 78" at top of ROPS! It will JUST fit into my regular height garage door opening. When I looked up at top of ROPS on CK25 that sucker looked like 8 feet high! Maybe an exaggeration, but it may be a consideration! It was for me.

Ind. Tires with rear chains and loaded tires are good in snow!

For two acres and a long drive I think the CK20 would be perfect for you!!

Happy Hunting! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif