Backhoe CK-20 Backhoe

cptdave · Apr 7, 2004

Let's have a contest. I have been waiting 2 months today for my backhoe. According to Kioti "they are on the water"
Great!!

virgil · Apr 7, 2004

Don't know what the deal is in the new england states....
We've got'em here in Texas.

GerardC · Apr 7, 2004

I have to call my dealer (Rusty is his name) tomorrow for an update. His partner didn't know the status when I called today. He did say that Rusty calls every couple of days to find out the status. When I received my Kioti (3-29), he said it would be about 1 1/2 - 2 weeks before it comes in. I've got the feeling, from what I'm hearing about getting them, that it may have been sunshine , if you know what I mean. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

pilonidal · Apr 7, 2004

Hehe, how about - will I get my front tires before you get your back hoe. Ordered turfs for my CK20 and the front tires still haven't come in yet. The backs are in, but not the fronts. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif Backordered from Titan. This is going on 3 weeks. Dealer said it could be another 2 weeks, per the company. I got my payment book Monday. Will I get my puppy before the first payment is due? No tractor, no payment!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Inspector507 · Apr 7, 2004

No tractor.....No payment??
Tractor reposessed before you even get it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

cag · Apr 7, 2004

CPTDAVE I'm set to purchase the ck20 in a couple months [if everything goes well] must admit you guys are scaring me. What about if a guy needs parts I don't think I would want to wait.For that mater I don't think anybody would want to wait for a long period of time. Maybe a dealer or sales rep could come on here and offer an explanation or contact head office for one /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif cag

cptdave · Apr 7, 2004

My dealer has been great about it and he did warn me. I would still buy a Kioti over the others. I am sure it will be worth the wait.
I e-mailed Kioti customer service and suggested they think about an incentive to reward their loyal,patient customers.
I spoke with a dealer in New York State and he is putting Woods backhoes on his CK'S.
Maybe Virgil is right, New England may be last on the delivery list.

To20Chris · Apr 7, 2004

My dealer just used the Rhino 65A - apparently Kioti was re-badging these as Kioti backhoes for a while, and then moved to one of their own design that is Korean made. It appears to be very similar to the Rhino. I'm using this on an LK3054, but it is the same unit for a CK20 (probably a different subframe). I am very happy with the Rhino - if Kioti is having delivery problems with their unit, why not use the Rhino? Just a thought!

shoppintractors · Apr 7, 2004

There's an active thread in the New Holland forum about tractors in short supply. Some of the Deere's are limited to dealer inventory. Others waiting for delivery. I don't see this as brand specific. Granted the wait is frustrating......however it will be worth the wait in the long term. The CK20 TLB package has become a very popular package and rightly so.

Don