They're here, they're finally here! (Kioti SSL and CTL)

[tacticalturnip]

It's a Christmas miracle! It looks like the long awaited Kioti skidsteer and CTL are finally in stock.

 

[workinonit]

Did you buy them both or just one?

 

[tacticalturnip]

Did you buy them both or just one?

Neither, unfortunately lol; Kioti announced they were coming out with their own SSL/CTL and excavators just before COVID hit. Then the world came to a stop so to speak, and it was hard to get a real date on when they'd be out.

Well, after driving my mother home last night, I drove past my dealer- and there they were!

Now, will I own one? My wife saw the gears turning last night...

 

[lilranch2001]

Neither, unfortunately lol; Kioti announced they were coming out with their own SSL/CTL and excavators just before COVID hit. Then the world came to a stop so to speak, and it was hard to get a real date on when they'd be out.

Well, after driving my mother home last night, I drove past my dealer- and there they were!

Now, will I own one? My wife saw the gears turning last night...

Sounds like an awesome Christmas present to yourself, to me!

 

[tacticalturnip]

Sounds like an awesome Christmas present to yourself, to me!

A divorce?

 

[lilranch2001]

I was thinking more like a compact track loader, but if you prefer a divorce……

 

[tacticalturnip]

I was thinking more like a compact track loader, but if you prefer a divorce……

Those two are one in the same, at least until the CK2610 is paid off.

Or until interest rates go down...

 

[lilranch2001]

When I was married, I was also scared of divorce, until I faced the head on!

 

[4570Man]

The best I can tell the MSRP on the tracked model is $72,734 without a bucket. Idk how much you could actually own one out the door for but I wouldn’t be interested at that price.

 

[D&D]

The best I can tell the MSRP on the tracked model is $72,734 without a bucket. Idk how much you could actually own one out the door for but I wouldn’t be interested at that price.

Hmmm, looks like 65200 would get one with Bucket

Inventory Unit Detail Independence, KY Independence, KY (859) 356-9091

Inventory Unit Detail Independence, KY Independence, KY (859) 356-9091

www.kentonequipment.com

 

[tacticalturnip]

When I was married, I was also scared of divorce, until I faced the head on!

I'll just say this, lol, any time I've actually been worried I wasn't cracking jokes.

 

[4570Man]

Hmmm, looks like 65200 would get one with Bucket

Inventory Unit Detail Independence, KY Independence, KY (859) 356-9091

Inventory Unit Detail Independence, KY Independence, KY (859) 356-9091

www.kentonequipment.com

That price doesn’t include a bucket but it’s still a better price than the $72,734 listings I was seeing.

 

[D&D]

That price doesn’t include a bucket but it’s still a better price than the $72,734 listings I was seeing.

“*Price listed does NOT include bucket, add $2000 for standard bucket option.“
63200 +2000 (bucket) = 65200

 

[tacticalturnip]

I'm just happy to see growth in a brand I've chosen to put my own money behind; that said, I'm quite interested in an eventual skidsteer of some sort, do you have any suggestions that could help someone moving from a tractor to a skidsteer? Places where information can be found to make comparisons, TBN type places, or even just personal experiences between different brands? I've got a fair amount of experience using skidsteers, but know little of the market.

I imagine I won't be buying one anytime soon, but I like to start the research early.

 

[4570Man]

“*Price listed does NOT include bucket, add $2000 for standard bucket option.“
63200 +2000 (bucket) = 65200

My bad, I didn’t realize you already added $2000 on the listing.

 

[lilranch2001]

I think you can find aftermarket buckets a LITTLE more inexpensive

 

[4570Man]

I'm just happy to see growth in a brand I've chosen to put my own money behind; that said, I'm quite interested in an eventual skidsteer of some sort, do you have any suggestions that could help someone moving from a tractor to a skidsteer? Places where information can be found to make comparisons, TBN type places, or even just personal experiences between different brands? I've got a fair amount of experience using skidsteers, but know little of the market.

I imagine I won't be buying one anytime soon, but I like to start the research early.

A tracked CTL triples the usefulness of the machine over a skid steer. Assuming you’re buying a fairly new machine I’d stay with a 74 hp model. The 74.99 hp and less models only require a DPF to meet emission standards. The larger models require DEF which in my experience makes the equipment considerably less reliable. A cab model skid steer is almost a must have IMO. The open cab ones are super dusty. Much more so than an open cab tractor. BTW I currently own a open cab wheeled skid steer and it’s for sale in favor of the cabbed track machine I just signed for.

 

[Coyote machine]

Hi folks, I've been absent for some time- lure of You Tube and video medium, vs. write it out on TBN. Anyway, I just bought a brand spanking new Kioti TL-750 with Ironcraft 72" bucket.
I will be posting my own thread about this machine AND the new Kioti tractor I purchased at the same time, in a separate thread, shortly.
Finally Kioti produced the long awaited track loader and wheeled version for sale at various dealers. About time, I'd say - I've been asking my dealer when; seems like forever...
So see my upcoming thread about it and the new Kioti tractor for more info/initial thoughts, etc.
Cheers,
CM