CK3510SE vs RK37

[Fordman98]

I've narrowed my options down to these 2 tractors. Both would include 3rd function installed, a 72" rear blade, & loaded rear tires. All other options between the 2 are the same.

I'll mostly be using the tractor for fire wooding, clearing brush, maintaining a 500' driveway, and snow clearing with the rear blade.

Both are very close in price. The RK came out to $25,198 and the Kioti was quoted at $27989 with 0% financing. Since I'd have to finance either one the RK's total price comes really close to the $28000 when you factor in interest.

The Kioti dealer is throwing in the filters for the 50 hour and the 100 hour services. Plus offers free delivery.

I'm definitely leaning towards the Kioti considering the extras the dealers willing to throw in but I still really like the RK tractors.

What would be your choice between these two options and does the quote sound pretty fair on the Kioti?

 

[dodge man]

I'd feel better about Kioti being around in 20 years than I would Rural King.

 

[paulfun9]

Which one are you more comfortable on?
Which one has a controll layout that feels the best to you for extended use?
Does one feel like it responds to your input better than the other?
Which has the better warrantee?

How do the specs compare?
Which would be if any harder to repair when it gets old and the warrantee runs out?
Which has a more complex design to working parts?

Free bees with filters and hats are nice but 6 or 7 years down the road an expensive repair will make you forget oabout them in a heartbeat if the other one wast as complex of a design and could have been fixed for half the cost.
A tractor that requires you to compromise on comfort will also make filters and hats seem insignificant.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

If they fit me the same and was comfortable on both, I would get the KIOTI. I do think the RK tractors are nice, priced competitively, and I even looked into the possibility of driving a great distance to get one (the distance and cost made it out of consideration). The KIOTI has a better reputation and has been around longer, parts availability is better (I think). Overall, I really like the KIOTI.

 

[desertdog71]

Didn't TYM try this before with Cabellas?

 

[BrkMstr]

I've had JD, Kubota & Kioti - By far I enjoy the Kioti, it is a great machine, I've had no issues, all the power / performance I need, I have the rear finish mower, FEL / pallet forks, front snow blower, Rake, rear loaded - the SE comes with a lot of nice features - I'm 6'5 with size 14's - and I fit comfortably, HST set up a lot more comfortable than the others I had / tried - The JD & Kubota were decent machines but I'd take the Kioti....... The RK was not an option for me to try as I simply did not fit comfortably on it.

 

[3gunr]

Seems like a high price on the rk. I have a tym dealer by my house ,and the tym t 394 which is the same tractor as the rk 37 goes for 19,500.

 

[3gunr]

I didnt see if you were looking at hydros or not.

 

[Fordman98]

Sorry I forgot to mention both are hydrostatic versions. I was very comfortable operating both machines. I think I liked the RK loader slightly better. It just felt a little smoother. The RK specs are also just a little above the Kioti I believe but not much.

As far as service and being around in the future there's no guarantee any company will be around forever. I think RK has invested a lot into their program so I don't see it going away for the near future anyways. And the local RK store seems like they'd definitely be able to take care of me after the sale. But Kioti is definitely much more established, and I do feel the Kioti dealer would be able to provide better after the sale support if its ever needed.

 

[coobie]

I'd feel better about Kioti being around in 20 years than I would Rural King.

. This ++1

 

[paulfun9]

Sorry I forgot to mention both are hydrostatic versions. I was very comfortable operating both machines. I think I liked the RK loader slightly better. It just felt a little smoother. The RK specs are also just a little above the Kioti I believe but not much.

As far as service and being around in the future there's no guarantee any company will be around forever. I think RK has invested a lot into their program so I don't see it going away for the near future anyways. And the local RK store seems like they'd definitely be able to take care of me after the sale. But Kioti is definitely much more established, and I do feel the Kioti dealer would be able to provide better after the sale support if its ever needed.

Your answer to me seems short!
Received an answer from a friend that was worded similarly when he was looking and still undecided. My advice was to go look at them all again and spend more time with each one. He did and started to notice differences that he hadn稚 the first time around.
In all I think he went to his final two choices to look 4 times and actually test drove his final choice once more before doing the paperwork.
As I told him the choice is yours not mine, and pointed out that we have never owned the same brand or model car, truck,motorcycle or boat our homes are different and we like different women. Some options might be the same or similar but there is enough difference that we wouldn稚 be completely happy with the others choice.
My advice is at the least take an other look and take your time when you do.

 

[3gunr]

I believe rural king will be around for a long time , whether they are still selling tractors or not. who knows.I do know the local store here is crazy busy from open till close every day.

 

[Fordman98]

Update on my story. I had the dealer change to a box blade vs the rear blade. So that changed my quote.

Once my final quote came back they said they have to do the finance fees as interest to the loan instead of a true 0%

Is this the normal way of operating a tractor dealership? I understand paying a little for the fees but it just seems scamming to throw it in as an interest charge instead if just a fee.

 

[tradosaurus]

I'm surprised how close the price is to a Kubota. I keep hearing how people buy the Korean brands because of the thousands of dollars saved.

My L3301 HST with loader was $21,800 new.

 

[deezler]

My dealer nearby had 3510 HST Kiotis for $18-19k. Shop around more!

 

[Fordman98]

My dealer nearby had 3510 HST Kiotis for $18-19k. Shop around more!

Was that the SE version though? I'm sure the dealer I'm working with can get really close to that on the standard 3510hst.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

I'd feel better about Kioti being around in 20 years than I would Rural King.

I saw my first RK tractor at an RK store a few weeks ago. Nice, shiny machines. Beautiful red color too. Once you get past that the question is who makes them, who stands behind them, where do you get parts or maintenance, and is the store manager your dealer? What if you need advice on the machine and he's out selling barbed wire? I personally would go for the Kioti where they only sell tractors.

 

[IrishStout]

I was quoted $26,100 cash price for a CK4010SE with loader, 5 foot box, 5 foot rotary cutter, loaded tires, 20 ft trailer, and tie down chains, binders and straps. If financed would add the current cash incentive back on for $27,800.

 

[paulfun9]

I'm surprised how close the price is to a Kubota. I keep hearing how people buy the Korean brands because of the thousands of dollars saved.

My L3301 HST with loader was $21,800 new.

Compare apples to apples, a bare bones tractor for the same money as a premium one?

 

[deezler]

Was that the SE version though? I'm sure the dealer I'm working with can get really close to that on the standard 3510hst.

Good point, i think you're right. But the SE is only a handful of basic features, right? What does it add, $1-2k of options?