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I recently purchased a new CK20S. Like the original poster, these problems caused a second look from me also. I thought however Kioti addressed the loader arm issue with a patch plate of some kind that was effective for the FEL loader arm. I don't know about the older backhoe. I believed the tractor was evolving and apparently had redesigned as these problems became apparent. None the less, my solution was to make it a point not to consider a used unit with those problem model loaders and backhoes. I purchased a new one and have enjoyed good luck for the first 100 hours.

Don't buy what you doubt in. Make an infomed decision and pray you did the right thing. Good luck in your decision process.

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