Last week I was all ready to purchase a used JD 770. After reading the responses to my earlier post "going green" I decided to keep looking. Well, I've found 2 more deals and this time I'm going to purchase one or the other. The two choices are a 1999 John Deere 790 w/ 160hrs or a new Kioti LK 3054. Both tractors are 30hp 4x4's and both have front end loaders. The JD also comes with a finishing mower, 4 in 1 bucket, and weight buckets. Here are the pros and cons of each. JD- weight 2105Lbs Kioti -2974Lbs
JD- hitch lift capacity 815Lbs Kioti 2150Lbs
JD- 25 PTO HP Kioti- 24 PTO HP
JD- brakes dry shoe Kioti- brakes wet disk
JD- Hydraulics 5.6 gpm Kioti- Hydraulics 7.0 gpm
All other specs are similar
The side by side comparison puts Kioti well ahead of the John Deere plus the Kioti is new and comes with a 2 yr warranty. I have dealerships equal distance from my home so that's a wash. The question I have for you forum friends is should I by the new tractor on the block Kioti or stick with the old faithful John Deere. Forgot to mention that the sale price on each tractor is $12,750.
JD- hitch lift capacity 815Lbs Kioti 2150Lbs
JD- 25 PTO HP Kioti- 24 PTO HP
JD- brakes dry shoe Kioti- brakes wet disk
JD- Hydraulics 5.6 gpm Kioti- Hydraulics 7.0 gpm
All other specs are similar
The side by side comparison puts Kioti well ahead of the John Deere plus the Kioti is new and comes with a 2 yr warranty. I have dealerships equal distance from my home so that's a wash. The question I have for you forum friends is should I by the new tractor on the block Kioti or stick with the old faithful John Deere. Forgot to mention that the sale price on each tractor is $12,750.