John (Toronto)
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Hi folks:
Just a post to introduce myself and my new tractor.
As my posting name indicates, I work in Toronto Canada but spend as much time as I can at my weekend place on Georgian Bay in Lake Huron. I have 5 acres of mixed woodland, waterfront, lawn and wetland and for the last 10 years I've have maintained the property with a 1949 Ford tractor.
Wow, what a step up in the world to the Kioti CK27HST! 4WD, hydrostatic transmission, 3 ranges, power steering, live PTO, responsive KL130 loader with easy to use joystick control, built-in 3PH stays, flexible 3PH connection and brakes that really work!
I've been lurking on this board for a few months. You all helped me to get comfortable with the Kioti brand by reading the last 60 pages of posts. I had the brand loyalty to Ford NH but couldn't justify the price. I found a good dealer in Beards Farm Suppy and had an painless and respectful transaction with Etienne there.
From the old ford, I had a good 6' box blade, older 5' Finish mower, a drag behind V-shaped snowblower (that I'll upgrade this fall). In the deal, I bought the KB2475 backhoe (still improving at mounting) with a Wallenstien thumb and a Wallenstein BX24 chipper (in Kioti Orange). My dealer works a lot with Wallenstein and each fall orders 6-10 chippers in Kioti colors as a special run. Beards' supplied a 2475 backhoe to the factory and Wallenstein modified their standard Kubota thumb design to Kioti, I've used it for both logging and for moving rocks with good success.
My 11yo son, really likes the hydrostatic transmission (easy!) and is always wanting to help with any short (supervised) driving opportunities.
I've had the tractor since late May and I'm already at 56 hours. Did the 50 hour service a week ago and it went easily (thanks for suggestions about tight filters - I bought as long handle pincer type and had an easy time with it).
Quite a bit of lawn to cut and I've chipped 5 box trailers full of cedars and small hardwoods, laid down a new gravel road, dug out some tree stumps and ditches - I've had fun.
Thanks for the great board, I've learned a lot from you guys and look forward to keeping in touch.
Best Regards,
John
Just a post to introduce myself and my new tractor.
As my posting name indicates, I work in Toronto Canada but spend as much time as I can at my weekend place on Georgian Bay in Lake Huron. I have 5 acres of mixed woodland, waterfront, lawn and wetland and for the last 10 years I've have maintained the property with a 1949 Ford tractor.
Wow, what a step up in the world to the Kioti CK27HST! 4WD, hydrostatic transmission, 3 ranges, power steering, live PTO, responsive KL130 loader with easy to use joystick control, built-in 3PH stays, flexible 3PH connection and brakes that really work!
I've been lurking on this board for a few months. You all helped me to get comfortable with the Kioti brand by reading the last 60 pages of posts. I had the brand loyalty to Ford NH but couldn't justify the price. I found a good dealer in Beards Farm Suppy and had an painless and respectful transaction with Etienne there.
From the old ford, I had a good 6' box blade, older 5' Finish mower, a drag behind V-shaped snowblower (that I'll upgrade this fall). In the deal, I bought the KB2475 backhoe (still improving at mounting) with a Wallenstien thumb and a Wallenstein BX24 chipper (in Kioti Orange). My dealer works a lot with Wallenstein and each fall orders 6-10 chippers in Kioti colors as a special run. Beards' supplied a 2475 backhoe to the factory and Wallenstein modified their standard Kubota thumb design to Kioti, I've used it for both logging and for moving rocks with good success.
My 11yo son, really likes the hydrostatic transmission (easy!) and is always wanting to help with any short (supervised) driving opportunities.
I've had the tractor since late May and I'm already at 56 hours. Did the 50 hour service a week ago and it went easily (thanks for suggestions about tight filters - I bought as long handle pincer type and had an easy time with it).
Quite a bit of lawn to cut and I've chipped 5 box trailers full of cedars and small hardwoods, laid down a new gravel road, dug out some tree stumps and ditches - I've had fun.
Thanks for the great board, I've learned a lot from you guys and look forward to keeping in touch.
Best Regards,
John
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