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G'Day all !! I am looking to fence a property in post n rail and am looking for some advice regarding the recommended materials and most cost effective avenues to purchase. The total distance will be approx 5 km (3 miles) I have been advised: a) the desired height of the fence is 5 foot up...

I am looking at building a hydraulic mud brick press. The concept is simple enough and as per the prev post I aim to automate the process... fill, press, eject... fill, press, eject... The material (mainly dirt) will be contained in a hopper that I can load with the FEL (CK30HST) whilst the...

I am looking at building a simple hydraulic mud brick press however I have never constructed anything using hydraulics before. The proposed press would require two rams one to compress the brick and the other to slide the base plate to open and close the compression chamber so the press brick...

I have 10 acres of lawn that I am currently preparing, the soil is excellent however there are many smaller stones thoughout it that I would like to filter out. What is the best way to remove these stones and prepare a nice bed for the lawn ? Thanks Murph

I have a sloping garden that I need to mow with my new CK30HST and not being familiar with tractors am unsure of mowing accross the slope... Does anyone know the safe sideways working angle for this unit ? The incline is not much yet if feels a lot when I'm sitting in the tractor. Thanks Murph

When using the RMM, slasher or similar implement do I need to remove the FEL or can I simply leave it there as a permanent fixture ? I'd prefer to keep the FEL fitted otherwise it'll be a pain but I remember someone saying it should be removed when mowing etc as it's otherwise just a dead...

Ok, got my new CK30HST and loving it, pictures soon I promise... I have a few attachments and am learning slowly, I was interested in a previous post that stated the hour meter was based upon running time @ 2600 rpm... My dealer told me, and I have my doubts, that to obtain a 540rpm at the pto...

I am looking at expanding my new Kioti CK30HST and would especially appreciate a backhoe. This item is quite pricey in Aus and we only have the option of Daedong (Kioti). Am I correct in understanding that Kioti and CubCadet sell the same backhoe and if so where can I get an idea of the export...

I have just purchased a Kioti CK30HST and am awaiting delivery... I am comparing new and 2nd hand attachments and being my first tractor I know nothing... I expected a category 0 3pl to be a standard and that any cat 0 3pl attachment would work with my tractor however my dealer has informed me...

I have just purchased my first tractor and am excited !! I opted for a FEL but stopped short of the backhoe for present anyway. Presently I have the following 2 queries regarding backhoes. 1) Is the backhoe like the FEL in that it must suite the tractor or is it a generic 3pl item or similar...

I have just purchased a CK30HST and now require to transport it. I have an existing 8X5 tandem trailer... will this suffice or do I need to purchase a bigger trailer ? Thanks Murph

I am looking at purchasing my first tractor for use on our small farm. The tasks that I envisage are: * A little slashing of what stock avoid * Spraying of weeds along the driveway sides - 500m * Some grader work here and there * Personal vegetable patch cultivation * Fencing of paddocks with...

With reference to my previous post, I understood that an advantage of HST was that it could run a mid mount mower, after checking the US website www.kioti.com I now understand that the CK30HST does not come with a MMM option however the CK25HST, DK35 & DK40 can run a MMM but both of the later...

I am looking at purchasing a CK30HST and was tossing up between a mid mount mower and a trailing finishing mower however I have just discovered that I am unable to get a MMM for this unit in Australia !! I cannot imagine how I can mow around circular objects with a finishing mower without going...

I am looking at purchasing a Daedong (Kioti) DK30HST tractor with FEL for work basic around the farm: * 7 acres of lawn mowing * 500m drive to spray weeds on * basic grader work * plenty of fencing (post hold digger) * rotary hoe the vegie patch This tractor appeals to me because of it's...

I am looking at purchasing my first tractor and am reading as much as I can however some things just simply cannot be read and need to be experienced. The most troubling of these issues is the option of transmission, I am looking at a tractor 30-50 hp with FEL and other various 3pl attachments...