Backhoe Backhoe For 2010 CK30HST

harleyboy · Mar 13, 2011

Hi
I have read so many post on Backhoe's my head's spinning.
If any one could answer a few questions please.
1 -What are your thoughts on the Kioti KB2475 BH and what was the cost?
2 -What type do you have on your CK30 do you like it and what was the cost?
Thanks for your help i don't think this will get a lot of use but would like to have and i want to make sure i get what's best.

HB

TractorTidy · Mar 13, 2011

The Kioti hoe will be in the mid-sevens as most are. The Kioti has easy on/off
(once you're used to it) and allows you to leave your 3 pt. on.

Mousefield · Mar 13, 2011

I have a 2008 CK35 HST with a Woods BH70-X 7ft backhoe with 7 position mechanical thumb and 16 inch bucket. Got the backhoe same time as the tractor. Cost, with bucket and thumb, was listed at $6,050.00, that was close to 3 years ago. This is USA dollars as I imported the tractor and backhoe from a dealer in Oregon. Had one problem with it the first week and Woods had it fixed within 6 days. Very happy with it. :thumbsup:

Gil Case · Mar 14, 2011

I was told the rule of thumb for OEM backhoes is $1,000 per foot of digging depth, so the2475 should be about $7,500 dealer retail.

wallace · Mar 14, 2011

I would put a Woods or Rhino on it.
Both Woods and Rhino have provisions for a thumb.
Woods 80x can also have a hydraulic thumb.

Gittyup · Mar 15, 2011

I have a Rhino 75 on mine. Been happy with it. Though I think it's just a little bit harder to put on than Kioti's.

jimmyj · Mar 15, 2011

I have the Kioti hoe and it was 6000 because it was a dealer demo. Love the thing and I can take it on and off in just a few moments. Very easy. I also added a thumb and have 9 and 18 inch buckets.

Bigturk · Mar 15, 2011

He jimmyj,

The thumb that you added was it homemade or did you purchase it locally? I just ordered a KB2485 for my DK 40 and would like to source a thumb for it.

Any leads are appreciated.

Thanks

VictorW · Mar 16, 2011

Some members have bought theirs from Michigan Iron & Equipment: Kioti Dealer to fit their Kioti bh. They are a kioti dealer also.

Gil Case · Mar 16, 2011

I bought a thumb from MIE and was very satisfied with price, delivery and function. Mine is mechanical so it was pretty inexpensive but has proved quite useful for moving logs, big rocks, and putting heavy junk in the truck etc.
Much better than pinching the log or rock between the bucket and the back hoe arm.