Well, today I made my decision on whether I would buy a Kioti CK20 HST with FEL and Backhoe or the tried and tested and smaller BX24. I just typed an email to my Kioti dealer telling him to grab a crate with a CK20 S HST inside and get it pllumbed for a backhoe and FEL. Since I live 230 miles from the dealer his offer in writing to pickup & deliver for warranty work was of essence. I also had him add two 3/8 chain hooks and weld them with a gusset plate to front bucket which added $150 to the deal for the above package costing $17250 with free delivery and tires loaded. He charged $1500 to my credit card and balance is due on delivery.
I darn near bought the BX24. It would have been good enough but would probably have to drag some of my logs rather than carry them. I'm thinking either tractor would have held it's value for four or five years before I shall probably sell. But I hope I have it longer. Now, I caught enough heck for comparing two tractors for being in different classes on another thread. I settled on the two brand names and picked their smallest TLB's. I felt good about the two competing dealers out of probably ten I deallt with over the phone and internet mostly and got the best deal. The Kioti won out based on the fact that it was a bit more capable and the dealer incentives of free pick up for warranty and delivery. I think the Kioti stands a good chance (in the next few years) of holding it's resale as well as Kubota's venerable BX24.
Lot's more to chat about. Hope to read you observations on this thread.
Thanks for helping me spend my money.
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I darn near bought the BX24. It would have been good enough but would probably have to drag some of my logs rather than carry them. I'm thinking either tractor would have held it's value for four or five years before I shall probably sell. But I hope I have it longer. Now, I caught enough heck for comparing two tractors for being in different classes on another thread. I settled on the two brand names and picked their smallest TLB's. I felt good about the two competing dealers out of probably ten I deallt with over the phone and internet mostly and got the best deal. The Kioti won out based on the fact that it was a bit more capable and the dealer incentives of free pick up for warranty and delivery. I think the Kioti stands a good chance (in the next few years) of holding it's resale as well as Kubota's venerable BX24.
Lot's more to chat about. Hope to read you observations on this thread.
Thanks for helping me spend my money.
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or I just found out I need to see about returning a defective piece of equipment 
