Recent content by ahoude

Is there any rule of thumb out there about how many HP needed to pull a given implement? I have 18" to 24" topsoil with yellow clay under it. My father in law has a 45 Hp Kioti and I has 3 bottom plow, 6' cultivator, and 6' disc. The plow maxed out the tractor but was wondering if a bigger...

I posted this on the general ag. board also but wanted to post it here also as most on this forum seem pretty knowlagable about the capabilities of the Kioti line. I think I am pretty set on getting a CK30 with gears. I have 17 acres thet I am going to maintain with this tractor (when I finish...

I'm thinking of doing some small scale farming in my property in MI. I have about 6 acres to play with. I think I want about 4 acres of hay. I anticpate buying a 30 HP CT for FEL work, mowing, ect. My question is would a 30 HP tractor (24 PTO HP) be enough to to operate a small square baler. The...

Just got a couple of prices from a dealer, wanted to know how they stack up. My local dealer quoted me a new CK25 gears with FEL, Brush guard, and 72" RFM (dont remember brand, but not Kioti) for $15,000 and CK30 with same impliments for $15,550. Both seem like good price, any feedback would be...

I'm looking to buy a CT in the fall or next spring. Primary uses will be mowing app 5 acres, some tilling, some brush removal, snow removal. This purchase will be about the same time I build a new house. I expect to use it for some of the construction. Local dealer has CK 20, CK25, and CK 30 in...