1st time buyer considering LB1914 or CK20HST

[KRK]

You'll find this a good choice, as I did. For its size there is lots of steady, dependable power.

 

[KiotiJohn]

Congrats on your purchase. I'm sure you'll find the 1914 more than adequate. It's a nice little tractor and has plenty of toughness.
Happy holidays to you and yours.
John

 

[ha704]

Bob,
I considered an LB1914 before buying a CK20HST w/FEL. The HST with the FEL really works well and you have any speed by pushing the pedal. No searching for the correct gear from many choices and slipping the clutch to get the correct speed.
Also consider that the LB1914 does not have a live PTO.
My main reason for considering the LB1914 was it did feel more powerful, I guess there is more power loss with the HST. With gears and clutch I felt that if it became necessary that was something I could service myself. Really don't think I would tackle the HST if there were problems.
The convenience of the HST and live PTO won out and I am very happy with my choice of the CK20HST, it has handled everything I have put at it just fine.

 

[Maineiac]

I'm happy with my LB1914 TLB and I paid quite a bit less for it than a comparably equipped CK20. Also, the LB has a little more ground clearance as well as slightly better power.
The notable advantage of the CK is in the area of comfort. Mounting and dismounting the LB is something of a pain with the transmission and the levers and everything else that's in the way. The CK has a different set-up entirely.