1st post looking at a Kioti CK35 HST

Sunnenman · Dec 26, 2013

Greetings all and Merry Xmas.
This is my very first post here and I wanted to get a few opinions. I see that Michigan Iron & equipment has a great following here and am fortunate to live just down the road from them. I am interested in a CK35 HST and they quoted me 17,589 with a FEL plus tax. Is this a decent price or should I do some more negotiating? Also, I plan to look at a new LS R3039H. How does it compare to the CK35? I live on 60 acres and want a tractor for property maintenance, food plots and firewood. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you
Sunnenman

k0ua · Dec 26, 2013

Yes, I think that is a good price, and I would look at the LS too!. See which one fits you best and compare them for ergonomics and features. I think either would work well for you.
The Kioti weighs a bit more, but the FEL on the LS is considerably stronger. The Kioti has a treadle pedal like a Kubota, and the LS has the 2 pedal system.. some like one style some like the other, you will just have to decide. I get along fine with both. Just check them out and see which fits you. The LS comes with 2 remotes standard.. Gotta love that.

James K0UA

Sunnenman · Dec 26, 2013

Thanks for the reply James. I'm going to drive the LS and Kioti tomorrow and hope to make a decision. It looks like the LS is priced at $19,900 which is more than I was planning to spend.
Thx
Sunnenman

k0ua · Dec 26, 2013

Sunnenman said:
Thanks for the reply James. I'm going to drive the LS and Kioti tomorrow and hope to make a decision. It looks like the LS is priced at $19,900 which is more than I was planning to spend.
Thx
Sunnenman

I am thinking that is high for the LS... I bet there is $2000 left in that one. See what you can do, and which one you like.. Like I said either one will do well for you.

James K0UA

Underdog57 · Dec 27, 2013

Check with Robinson equipment in Lowell, MI. Not to far from you, I bought my LS there. Great guys and super service.

VictorW · Dec 27, 2013

That's a good price for the CK35hst. I have a CK30hst bought in 2005 and that price is only $600 more than I paid and you're getting the bigger engine. No clue on the LS price, but the LS is also a good tractor. k0ua mentioned to try them both which is good advice. Find which is best for you. As you have seen here by the posts, MIE has been a good dealer for many. If I need filters or anything else, I call them, talk to Robert in parts, and they just send it UPS.

Kioti Tom · Dec 27, 2013

:welcome: To TBN. Both makes are good tractors. Drive them, ride them and get the one you feel the most comfortable with. You are correct, MIE is a great outfit to work with.
Good luck
Tom

murphy1244 · Dec 27, 2013

Man you are lucky to be so close to a excellent Dealer like MIE.

Sunnenman · Dec 27, 2013

Well, it's a done deal. Michigan iron is delivering my new CK35 tomorrow. They are putting it together now. I drove and liked the LS but is was $2400 more and the dealer was more than an hour from my house. MIE will pick my tractor up for free if I have any problems. The LS dealer would have to charge me.
Thank you for all the replies. I'll let you know how it goes.
Sunnenman

murphy1244 · Dec 27, 2013

Sunnenman said:
Well, it's a done deal. Michigan iron is delivering my new CK35 tomorrow. They are putting it together now. I drove and liked the LS but is was $2400 more and the dealer was more than an hour from my house. MIE will pick my tractor up for free if I have any problems. The LS dealer would have to charge me.
Thank you for all the replies. I'll let you know how it goes.
Sunnenman

We need pictures when you get it or this thread is full of caca.

Underdog57 · Dec 27, 2013

Sunnenman said:
Well, it's a done deal. Michigan iron is delivering my new CK35 tomorrow. They are putting it together now. I drove and liked the LS but is was $2400 more and the dealer was more than an hour from my house. MIE will pick my tractor up for free if I have any problems. The LS dealer would have to charge me.
Thank you for all the replies. I'll let you know how it goes.
Sunnenman

Congrats, can't wait for pics!

nc redneck · Dec 27, 2013

I have not shopped new tractors in a few years, but believe Kioti makes a great product at best price.
Enjoy your new machine, I think you will be very happy
Scott

rimshot · Dec 27, 2013

Michigan Iron is a family run business the whole staff is top shelf. These folks will not just supply you with a tractor and run off. They will stick around for ever with excellent skills to support you & the investment in your tractor. I bought a CK20 with backhoe seven years ago from Denise and Bob. You wll not regret your choice of dealing with this fine tractor store. If I ever get another tractor., it has to be a tractor from these guys despite the fact that I live 200 miles away.

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Gittyup · Dec 27, 2013

congrats. You bought a great tractor.

k0ua · Dec 28, 2013

Congratulations on the new machine, and Welcome to the Kioti "pack"

James K0UA

Sunnenman · Dec 29, 2013

Spent a little time in the woods with the new CK tonight. This is going to be a great tool for me. Here is my picture.

MotorSeven · Dec 29, 2013

Nice, now go get it muddy!

Oh....and welcome!

GManBart · Dec 30, 2013

Sunnenman said:
Spent a little time in the woods with the new CK tonight. This is going to be a great tool for me. Here is my picture.
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Nice! You're definitely going to want a counterweight for it. Kioti specs 700lbs, so your average box blade, or mower won't allow you to fully take advantage of the loader (and will be a pain when you're in the woods).

Poopdeck Pappy · Dec 30, 2013

GManBart said:
Nice! You're definitely going to want a counterweight for it. Kioti specs 700lbs, so your average box blade, or mower won't allow you to fully take advantage of the loader (and will be a pain when you're in the woods).

I agree on the counterweight. But I don't think my Gannon box blade extends from the 3 point hitch any further than a ballast box would. I'm sure it sticks out a little further than your homemade ballast box does but I wonder how much further.

Next time I'm at my property where the tractor is, I'll measure the distance from the tips of the lower lift arms to the back of the Gannon. If you could do the same with your ballast box, it would be interesting to compare the distance.