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    Buying Advice What Is Happening With Kioti?

    I've got a 2018 CK3510SE with just under 200hrs on it and have no problems with it. Rotary cutter, chipper, box blade, tiller, FEL all good.
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    Help me get my "homestead" started - Chickens, Ducks, and Bees

    I applaud your efforts Lil Big John. What you are embarking on is a journey. Nothing worth having is done overnight. My advice on bees, is learn all you can. We have bees and lost at least one hive this year to freezing. Never have lost bees due to varroa mites or hive beetles. They do pretty...
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    Kubota L3901 HST vs. Kioti 4010SE HST Compact Tractor Pricing

    I agree with airbiscuit. I operated a friend's Kubota when I was looking and didn't like the treadle pedal at all. It also felt cramped to me. When I located the Kioti dealer and stepped up on the platform, I could nearly walk through. I also prefer the FEL stick to be located closer to me...
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    UTILITY VEHICLE PRICING COMPARISON & ADVICE

    I hear you on the come back in 2023. Went to a dealership to see if I could put my eyes on one this weekend and the four in the showroom had SOLD stickers on them. I was able to see a Kawasaki Mule 4010. Apparently the entire US has been stimulated to get outdoors......
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    UTILITY VEHICLE PRICING COMPARISON & ADVICE

    That's good to know. I actually went and looked at a Mule over the weekend. Didn't drive it, which my terrain would be hard to simulate anywhere near a dealership. Appreciate the feedback.
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    Trailer Size

    In my novice experience, I found that my tractor was much longer than a friend who has the other orange brand. I borrowed his 18' trailer and my tractor, FEL, and Rotary Cutter could be possible, but it required removing the FEL. I ended up going with a 22' trailer. The size is great, the weight...
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    UTILITY VEHICLE PRICING COMPARISON & ADVICE

    Found this link interesting and the price as well. 2021 Kawasaki MULE™ 4010 Trans4x4® | Side x Side | Versatile Workhorse
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    UTILITY VEHICLE PRICING COMPARISON & ADVICE

    I spoke with a fella yesterday about his experience with his Polaris Ranger 900. He said he wouldn't be concerned about it having a plastic bed. It doesn't feel quite right to me. If in 20 years I through some t post in the back, is it going to puncture the side???? Also I've heard that the...
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    UTILITY VEHICLE PRICING COMPARISON & ADVICE

    I am interested in getting some input from the world of knowledge on TBN. I have about 10 acres that we live on and manage. It's hilly for sure and I don't have a "work" truck I'm willing to use for my projects. I've recently retired an 2005 2WD sport trac wih 235k miles and my commuter is 2010...
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    Inexperienced Self grading / contemplating buying a transit

    I am wondering if anyone has used a transit to help with elevation differences on their property? I am thinking of buying one. I have about 10 acres with mostly uneven terrain. I am trying to do some grading on the property as well as redirect some runoff areas. Also I would like to level out a...
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    Ditch Witch or Box Blade / Scaraff and Stump Bucket

    I've got a neighbor who asked me for input concerning a waterline leak. It's isolated between the meter and where it enters the house. The problem is the waterline runs under or right beside a 3.5' diameter oak tree. We have talked about running a whole new line or trying to repair the existing...
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    Contemplating buying a trailer to transport my tractor

    Thank you all for the input. I feel pretty confident about going with a 20' 14k trailer with 16" tires. I borrowed an 18' trailer last night to see if and how I could make it work. I would love to be able to transfer all my implements but I'm not sure I could make that work, even with a 22'...
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    Contemplating buying a trailer to transport my tractor

    I am relatively new to owning a tractor. This October will be a year and my hours at my 9-5 have been cut. I'm looking at the option of being able to do some work on the side by utilizing the investment I have made with my tractor. I have a Kioti 3510 SE with FEL, forks, tiller, BB, and bush...
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    To Backhoe or not to Backhoe

    The primary purpose of the retention pond is aesthetics more than anything else. I would like it to hold water year round. We have a large pond at the bottom of the property where the majority of the water ends up. What my ultimate goal is, is to direct the largest amounts of water to dedicated...
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    To Backhoe or not to Backhoe

    I bought a CK3510 SE HST last October. I live on approximately 10 acres. Half or so is hilly and I have some drainage issues. I am contemplating purchasing a KL2475 Backhoe. It's a big price tag but if it's as useful as the other implements I own, it'd be worth it. What I'd presently like to...
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