daedong ck30

Hi Guys, Longtime reader - first time poster. A couple of years ago I purchased a Daedong CK30 - approx. 2004 build with 700 hours - geared with synchro shuttle shift. It was perfect for my small 5 acre horse property, where it basically just had to drag a harrow, box blade and stick rake ...

Hi All, Thoughts, pros and cons on CK30 ? I can get one that is 2009, 500 hrs, FEL seems to be able to lift about 1200lbs, I regularly pick up or have things in this weight range too move. I use a couple of older tractors with forks on rear, the forks can pick up near 2200lbs, but , yeah...

Hi folks: CK30 (2008, gear drive 600+ hours) While operating it yesterday the gear shift lever suddenly became loose. I looked underneath and the pin holding the gear shift lever to a U-shaped bracket was broken. I put a small bolt in the hole just to keep in place temporarily. There also...

Can anyone tell me what loader will fit a CK30? Im told that the kl130 is not longer made. Thanks in advance for your help

Before I start tearing into anything, thought I’d ask here first to see if you guys might have had this small problem before. It was working fine then when I filled the tractor up the other day it never moved off of E. Possible wire off? What might be the problem?

I'm looking at buying a used Kioti CK30 from a coworker. It's a 2009 or 2010, has about 215 hours. It has the shuttle transmission and front end loader. It comes with a 5' brush hog, cant remember the brand, but looks in good condition and he says it was bought new with the tractor. Tractor...

So I was down at the creek this morning pushing around some brush and all of a sudden my loader wouldn't go down. It goes up fine and the bucket pivots both ways as normal. I thought a line might have been disconnected so I looked underneath and found what you see in the attached image...

Hello all! Long time lurker and first time poster here. In the next two days I will be getting a CK30 or a DK40 both with FEL and BH. The CK35 is not available to me so its out of the question. I like the 40 better due to the dual HST paddles vs the rocker on the 30 (have trouble fitting my...

Please forgive my ignorance as this is the first tractor, besides a Deere L118 rider mower I ever owned/operated. I went from a few missteps to Triple A proficiency in about 7 tractor hours without leveling block walls (though I did clip one corner that will need repair :mad: ). Ok so, on the...

Hello, I've got a kioti ck30, 2007 I think, that sat for over a year and now will not start. It cranks over fine but won't fire. I did not run it out of fuel but It was low when I parked it so I added more fuel. I want to bleed the fuel lines but I didn't get a manual with the unit and I've read...

Hey all, I have a ck30 with about 114 hours. When I place the bucket down on a flat surface, it evenly touches the ground. Now when I go to pick up a load of loam, gravel, rocks, the right side of the loader seems to pick up first, then the left side will start picking up. Anyone have any...

Does anyone here have any issues with paint peeling or flaking off on the ledge in front of the seat. My machine was purchased in Dec 2013 and only have 10 hours which was used for snow blowing. How did I find that out well I was hosing off the tractor in front of the seat I noticed orange...

Hello everyone. Long time lurker first time poster. Ive finally decided to take the plunge and buy a respectable tractor. Was originally looking at a new Cs2410 new but stumbled upon the following: 2012 Bobcat CT230 Quick release FEL 110 hrs Kubota 4590 3pt backhoe Still under warranty for a...

When snow blowing with front mounted blower sometimes have trouble steering when blower catches snow bank on the edge of the road . With my old geared tractor I would touch the left or right brake to correct direction, however with the HST this disconnects the cruise control ,,I haven't had...

First of all, Hello everyone. I am new to the list and I am currently looking to purchase my first tractor. I was wondering about the differences between these two machines? I have a chance at the ds offered for $15k with a bucket. Shuttle and PTO type are what I am referring to...

I picked up my CK30 HST yesterday from Littles Tractor in Metropolis, IL. I got there and was filling out paperwork while they put the tractor new Rhino 60"bush hog and a set of pallet forks. Everything was very smooth and the tractor was ok except for a few small scratches on the bucket and...

Hello, new member here and was hoping to get some feedback a recent quote. CK30 HST Ag tires KL130 Loader KB2475 Backhoe 2 rear remotes Rimgueard loaded rear tires Quoted $22,600 + tax It seems a fair price to me but welcome any thoughts others might have. I should add I live in northwestern...

Does anyone have a downloadable copy of a workshop manual for a daedong CK30?

So the loader for my tractor is a KL130. I spoke with a dealer out here who is not Kioti and he knows a man who has a old new loader (it's been sitting but was never used apparently) unfortunately that loader is a KL1450... So anyone know if it would work? I could probably get it for $1500. I...

I have a 2006 CK30. I need to change fluids. Not sure from the manual as written, but from inspection is the Hydraulic fluid and filter the same as the transmission? I believe it is for the HST model, is that the case for gear as well? Also can I get the Universal Hydraulic fluid from...

Been looking at the other orange tractors, but this one showed up on ebay & the seller is only about 30 minutes away & thought i might contact him & go have a looksee.. 2005 KIOTI CK30 GEAR TRACTOR. subframe backhoe 800 hours Seller mentions a leak on the hoe. & usual wear & tear. 2005 CK30...

Hi all, newbie here....I found a couple good deals on the the tractors I mentioned above. the ck30 is used with 250 hours on it and has ag tires. The cub cadet is basically new with under 50 hours and has R-4 tires. I know these tractors are different in respect to the tranny and tires. We...

As near as I can tell, these are the exact same tractor except for the engine. I've been looking at the CK30 but my dealer is suggesting the CK28 to save money. He says the difference in performance is negligible. Will 2 HP make a difference in performance? He also told me that Kioti is...

The loader on my CK30 2010 model will not lift when full of dirt! When i had the BH added months ago i asked them to check the relief vavle and was told it was alittle high at2700psi. i know the newer tractors have smaller buckets. I guess all i can do is recheck it. has any one experenced this? HB

My polycarbonate water trap developed fine fractures all over it after about 3 years and started leaking through. The replacement was obviously an upgraded material as it was slightly opaque compared to the original and is not so easy to see through. If this is a recogonized problem, why...

I noticed a small puddle under the tractor today. My front axle oil has apparentley been leaking. It must have just happened because this is the first time I noticed the puddle where I park the tractor. It took two liters to fill the front axle up to the check hole. Total capacity is 4.5...

Hmm, I posted this first in the general buying forums, but then I realized it might be more appropriate here. I am shopping for a small tractor for general use on my hilly, 20 acre, 1/2 wooded property. I foresee light logging, driveway maintenance, snow removal, landscaping in my future. I...

I am shopping for a small tractor for general use on my hilly, 20 acre, 1/2 wooded property. I foresee light logging, driveway maintenance, snow removal, landscaping in my future. I have never owned a small tractor, but used farm tractors growing up. I have read many, many posts on this...

Still searching for that perfect tractor for myself. I've pretty much narrowed it down to the 3 above. I understand the bobcat and kioti are pretty much the same machine except color. Although I did read somewhere the bobcat does not have position control? Can anyone confirm this? I really...

Still searching for that perfect tractor for myself. I've pretty much narrowed it down to the 3 above. I understand the bobcat and kioti are pretty much the same machine except color. Although I did read somewhere the bobcat does not have position control? Can anyone confirm this? I really...

I have found both machines for essentially the same price. I know the views here are slanted toward a particular shade of orange, but could you Kioti owners tell me why I should go your way. Any advice/encouragement would be appreciated!

And this thing is truly awesome!!! It is my first tractor so I am taking it slow but the little that I have done today has saved me days upon days of manual labor. Ever since the power company buried lines to my shop the drainage off the road was non-existent and would wash out every rain...

Have been lurking here for a bit and finally bought my first tractor after 6 years of thinking about it. I am sure I will have some questions/comments after it's delivered tomorrow and I use it a bit. I decided to go with Kioti mainly due to the dealer being just up the road a bit and I like to...

I am looking at a Kioti CK30 tractor. Unfortunately, under a load, the loader starts to come down. Without a load, it drifts down a little bit. Any ideas on what the causes are and approximate cost to fix?

I've been looking at these 2 tractors and can't decide which one. I was wondering if the 5-6Hp difference makes that much of a difference. The CK30 is rated 30hp, and L3400 is 35.7HP. The CK dimensions make it a little bit bigger, and heavier by 500lbs. Which is what got me worried. The CK...

Been getting a lot of great advice with our CK30 tractor on the forum here. So have another question, I did some searching on the website and came up a little empty. The CK30 Air filter, is it better to have both the inner and outer filters? I am in the process of doing maintance and notice that...

Hi, I am new to the forum. I originally posted this in the wrong forum, sorry for the mistake. I'm looking for some help on a price I was quoted. The tractor I'm looking at is a 2010 Kioti ck30 manual gear tractor with a kl 130b FEL w/quick attach bucket and a kb2475 backhoe attachement...

Hi, I am new to the forum. I'm looking for some help on a price I was quoted. The tractor I'm looking at is a 2010 Kioti ck30 manual gear tractor with a FEL and a backhoe attachement. The price I was quoted is $26,000.00 using the 0% 72 month finance option that Kioti is now offering. I am...

I'm so pleased to have found this forum!!! I felt alone with my Kioti but so happy to know there is a healthy following. I got my used Kioti yesterday with only 50 hrs on it. Really impressed so far. Would like to know where to get service and parts. I'm in CT. - - - -

My joystick arm has come adrift after using in float position? Can anyone help with instructions on removing and repairing it? Thanks Jerek

I thought that I would post a few pics of my new CK30 (gear) with FEL, KB2475 backhoe and loaded tires. I've had it for a few weeks now but have not had a chance to work with it much (only a couple of hours thus far)--so not a whole lot of feedback to share with you yet. The other models I had...

After giving up a year ago I am now much closer to actually buying a tractor. Loader work is what it will be for, snow, manure, 500lb round bales. I have narrowed it down to either a Kioti CK30 or Kubota L3400. Have tested both, no preference (HST). Have read a TON of reviews and overall...

Was a little supprised, K120 (CK20) = 1074lb K130 (Ck30) = 1155lb Less than 100lb diff. My Case580 is just to big, I am going to be getting a tractor for general work around My 20 wooded acres - lifting/moving (logs, firewood, large rocks, dirt), roto tilling small garden area's, planting fruit...

Hi to all. I have been lurking for some time on the TBN collecting information for my eventual tractor purchase. I finally pulled the trigger on a new CK30 w/fel. I think that the Kioti offers the most bang for the buck of any tractor out there. I plan on using it to maintain .6 miles of private...

My CK30 Fuel Gauge always reads full, if it was always filled I'd be pleased, but it is just stuck. Is this something I can easily tackle? Pointers? Thanks, Mark

Hi: I recall at one time someone posted the makes and cross reference numbers of air filters for the CK30. The manufacturers were Donaldson,Wix,Fram and there was one other as well.I don't know how to do a search in the archives. Does anyone have this information? Thanks

Unlike some of the postings on the joystick malfunctions,the one we have is just the locknut coming loose and allowing the stick to flop every which way while still allowing it to operate.The only way to tighten it appears to be by forcing the boot open enough to reach down through and...

I've got a new CK30 HST with about 9 hours on it and the HST shifter is a problematic. I find that 50% of the time I can't shift from low to medium (let alone high) -- basically the shifter doesn't always want to budge from the current gear to the next. Most of the time, if I move the...

I am now up to 250 hours on my CK30 gear and the dealers mechanic told me today I should change the hydraulic fluid filter.Anyone out there got any do's and don'ts tips on this?Is the best way to get clean containers and drain all the fluid or try and "do it on the fly" and replace fluid lost...

Someone recently suggested turning the air filter housing so the intake didn't come from right on top of the battery. Just remove one of the housing strap bolts completely to rotate the housing. Put it pointing front/downward at about 45 degrees; if you point it straight toward the front or...

...saw orange tractors parked at a horseshow in Grants Pass Oregon, drove in and looked. Kioti? Researched them for a week, liked the comparisons with other brands and prices, and lurked here awhile to read owners' comments. Went back to the dealer Runaway Tractors, test drove what he had and...

Well here is a picture of my wife getting the feel of our pretty new orange tractor. So far (5 hours) it has been and unstopable brute, with both the FEL and Tiller. The wife really loves just how easy everything is to operate and how much work and time it saves cleaning out the barn. The...

I just bought a new CK30 with FEL and backhoe. Has HST and ag tires with filled rears. I love the tractor but am a little surprised at the lack of low end torque with the HST. I had used my neighbors Kubota L2900 for a few days before making the Kioti purchase and the Kubota, with same setup...

Does anyone know of the cross numbers for the air filter on a Ck30? I don't have any Kioti dealers near me. Thanks

Just wanted to say hello to all the fellow Kioti owners out there. I just last month had a ck30 delivered which by the way is my first tractor. Already has 38 hours and the only mistake I have made is not having bought one years and years ago. All the projects I have always wanted to accomplish...

I finally broke down and traded in my 1953 WD45 for a CK30fel/bh. I don't know why I suffered for 12 years. I am happy with this new CK30, the HST,loader/and backhoe,all work fine. I have 120 hours on this equipment and have not had any problems. I changed all the filters and oils at 50...

There is a no-reserve CK30 on Ebay, starting at $12K, no reserve. In Detroit area. I can't remember ever seeing a CK30 on Ebay.

Took delivery of my new CK30 gear plus 5' landpride rotary cutter and landpride rear 3 way blade last Friday. Already showing 12 hours on the meter (must have had 3-4 on it when delivered) when I put it to bed last night. I hope I got a loader out of a good batch because she's been put to...

I finished all 50 hr items on my ck30 except fuel filter replacement. The manual has a bleed procedure of running for 30 seconds with the fuel petcock on "air", shutting down, and restarting with the petcock at the "on" or open position. Problem is the kioti tech mentioned that there is a valve...

Dogeram, This is what worked for mine to get it to read correctly. Dash gauge starts to move after @ 2 gallons and at 1/4 tank reading, I need almost 6 gallons to fill. The bottom section of the float arm is parallel to the top plate when viewed from its side and the arm is in the up or full...

long time reader of the forum but first time poster...great forums! In the Kioti brand I'm looking at the 25 vs the 30, HST with FEL, backhoe, PH digger, brush hog. I'd appreciate feedback on the brands and sizes of the attachments..I'm a first time newbie.. not a sucker though... I've got...

I had a previous thread in this section tabout the loader failre with pictures of stress cracks leading away from the four corners of the cutout for the access door into the loader crossbrace. My tractor is under warranty and so I took it to the original selling dealer for him to fix it. He...

Now at 102 hours on my CK30 I want to change the fuel filter instead of cleaning it with kerosene as suggested in my owner's manual.I went to the dealer and the dealership owner gave me a filter P/N 84612-4316-0 .It sure looks way too small for my tractor.The owner is not as familiar with the...

A while back, some members mentioned that their fuel gauges on their CK's were malfunctioning. I was glad mine worked but that lasted for about the first ten hours. Mine would read full after filling the tank but after a hour or so, it would read anywhere from full to empty and never the same...

Does anyone have a contact where I can order these items by mail, phone or internet? I live a ways from my dealer and was hoping to simplify the process. Thanks in advance for any help

It appears the ground clearance of the DK35 is lower than the ground clearance for the CK30.Is that a reason not to buy the DK 35? Is it a problem? It would be used for pasture mowing, pushing manure, moving snow, etc. It has to be able to get across a somewhat rough stream crossing. thanks

I just found this forum. I am to go in and do the paperwork tomorrow on a CK30 and have it delivered tomorrow. After reading these posts- I am having buyer's remorse prior to buying. Am I paying too much for the mid-atlantic area? I will be paying 17,950 for a CK30 HST, FEL, 5ft BH with the...

When I last emailed you I was having problems with my new hst getting power from the engine to the tires. Little push/pull, no tire spin. I put 15 hours on the tractor and it did not get any better so I called the dealer. He put it up against a small stump in the grass and it would not spin 2...

The dealer in Sneedville TN quoted 15,900 w/ag tires & Kioti loader. $16,500 w/ID tires. I was kinda leaning more towards the industrial tires until i saw the price. Maybe the dealers here could let me know if that price difference is normal. Thanks...........! Whoops...this is a HST i am...

Question for diesel experts out there. My '76 Mercedes has a monstrous type of fuel filter very thick and HD. Other diesel filters I've seen are big also. Why does the Kioti have a gasoline-like thin filter? Could it use another filter in line with this one? Mike

Heres another observation or two: I found on the factory air filter theres a Donaldson part # P822768. Normally I'd get factory Kioti, but obviously air flitter is made elsewhere anyhow. So I looked online and found www.filtersupplyamerica.com and found the # a bit cheaper in my case. It got me...

Am lucky to have 4 Kioti Dealers close by in N. Florida and S. Georgia. The closest is 12 minutes away. The price difference between the dealers was more than I expected. A CK25 at one dealer will cost as much as a CK30 at another. I guess my question is, do i deal with them like car...

After much debate, I finally made the choice and purchased a CK30HST w/FEL and 2365 BH . It got delivered a week ago and I've been so busy using it that I already have 10 hours on it without even lookin in on TBN. After digging an embankment out with the FEL, dragging brush and logs into piles...

Been trying to post this for a few days- think I've got it figured out thanks to KIotiJohn

here are some pics of my pretty new CK30 cutting hay for the first time. I gave up waiting on the tiller and BH to get in and brought it home. I picked up an IH belt drive mower for $50.00 and Dad and I spent a day cleaning it up and lubeing it and to get the spring on the bottom worked...

Being in the virtual countdown to finalizing my long pondered tractor search,I believe I am going to go for a CK30 gear. Could anyone offer their opinion on how close a CK25 comes to this model regarding rotary cutting,FEL etc. There is a fair difference in price.($2000 Cdn/apx $1300-1400...

Need a trailer for my ck30. Am going with an 18' car hauler w/elect brakes. But want to get the d-rings etc put on by the mfg/dealer. So, I'd like to take advantage of you guys experiance once again. There are many optionals here. Any you'd have put on...

Is there a Quick Attatch available for the CK30 FEL? Lining up these pins is a time waster. My dealer says no. Thanks, Larry

What's the significance of the red triangle on the tach? Is that a redline ,not to be exceeded? What RPM do you gentleman usually run yours at?

I have been checking out several makes of Compact Utility tractors and the CK30 seems like a real nice package.It will do 90% of what I want to with ease.Could someone advise me whether it would be capable of doing a little plowing and harrowing as well? Mind you I'm talking about taking the...

Here it is posing at the water falls. This picture came out pretty bad. I'll ck into it.

Drove all three side by side this am. Went away sold on the 30 HST. The 25HST engine was rougher/louder and seems to bog in High even without anything on the 3pt. The 30 Gear was more trouble than I wanted, although it probably would put more power to the ground than the 30HST. I like the 30...

First post to the site and have been having great fun soaking up all the stuff from the forums in the Kioti section. I was in the process of spec'ing out a Blue tractor TC 33 or 35 when my small country dealer was visited by a "new sales rep" yes you guessed it right KIOTI. After a visit to...

My question may be a little premature as I realize the CK30's have not hit the streets yet and the 3054XS is pretty new. I am wondering why, other than looking at the comparison information on the KiotiTractor website, someone would want to purchase one model over the other? I currently have...