artp
Bronze Member
I have been seriously shopping for a new tractor and had narrowed my list down to Kubota (L2800HST or B7800HST) Mahindra 3315HST (JD & NH were ay over priced) when I came across a Kioti dealership about 35 miles away while I was checking out another Kubota dealer in the same town. This is a relatively new dealership. Young owner seemed very knowledgeable and eager to answer my questions without being pushy. Had a chance to drive the CK25 and CK30 and obth really felt good. Handled well & fit me well. I am rather long legged at over 6ft and comfort in the seat & at the controls was a problem on some other tractors. Good first impression, but I would like some input from other Kioti owners regarding these models. Any experience you care to share? I will be using this set up mostly to finish mow about 4 acres of gently rolling pasture, maintaining a rock drive way and parking area, leveling out a few rough areas in the back of the property for mowing, and light to medium loader work around the property.
After some lengthy discussion with the dealer I narrowed my choice down to CK25HST or CK30HST with the following: KL130 loader, KRM03-60 finish mower and 5ft box blade. Quoted price of $ 14,650 for the CK25 package; $ 15,250 for the CK30 package. I looked on company website and saw that there is a $ 700.00 cash discount that would come off of this. Then I read earlier posts about the CK35 with free loader. Called the dealer back to confirm the cash discount on the CK25 and CK30 and also see what the CK35 package would run & he said he will check to see if he can still get that before the June 30 cutoff. I was wondering if the CK35 package would be a better deal.
I am looking to wrap up my buying decision soon so I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks.
After some lengthy discussion with the dealer I narrowed my choice down to CK25HST or CK30HST with the following: KL130 loader, KRM03-60 finish mower and 5ft box blade. Quoted price of $ 14,650 for the CK25 package; $ 15,250 for the CK30 package. I looked on company website and saw that there is a $ 700.00 cash discount that would come off of this. Then I read earlier posts about the CK35 with free loader. Called the dealer back to confirm the cash discount on the CK25 and CK30 and also see what the CK35 package would run & he said he will check to see if he can still get that before the June 30 cutoff. I was wondering if the CK35 package would be a better deal.
I am looking to wrap up my buying decision soon so I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks.