PatasColo
Silver Member
- Joined
- Nov 23, 2010
- Messages
- 236
- Location
- Front Range of Colorado, USA
- Tractor
- Kioti CK20S HST and Gravely walk-behind (2 wheel tractor - 700 lbs.).
So, I'm considering a different tractor than the one from last month (another story, will elaborate later).
Dealer has quoted me on Kioti CK20S HST with FEL and BH. Being sold as new. In response to a query on year and hours, dealer just wrote me:
Question: Does this sound right? Should this be treated as if new? Part of my concern is that it has likely been sitting outside for two years already, and I know that plastic and paint get weather-worn, as well as hoses, and aging rubber gaskets, etc. (Maybe I'm just worrying too much, but when you spend this much, it makes you think.)
I'd be interested in hearing from dealers (to know if this sounds right/normal), as well as any other comments.
TIA -Mitch
P.S. Also, "fixes" to this model since 2009 will also not be there. I've heard there was a change to make it operate less sluggishly in high gear, etc. Any Kioti-specific comments welcome as well.
Dealer has quoted me on Kioti CK20S HST with FEL and BH. Being sold as new. In response to a query on year and hours, dealer just wrote me:
The tractor S/N JS3000375 indicates this unit was build in late 2009. Some time these units don't even get on the dealers lot until the following year.
It has 7 hours on it. The tractor has never been off the lot except for shows and fairs and carries Kioti complete warranty.
Question: Does this sound right? Should this be treated as if new? Part of my concern is that it has likely been sitting outside for two years already, and I know that plastic and paint get weather-worn, as well as hoses, and aging rubber gaskets, etc. (Maybe I'm just worrying too much, but when you spend this much, it makes you think.)
I'd be interested in hearing from dealers (to know if this sounds right/normal), as well as any other comments.
TIA -Mitch
P.S. Also, "fixes" to this model since 2009 will also not be there. I've heard there was a change to make it operate less sluggishly in high gear, etc. Any Kioti-specific comments welcome as well.