CK 20 - More power?

[IXLR8]

I did a DK40se modification to my CK20 which doubled the power and got 250% upgrade in loader power at the same time. For directions on how to do this modification just give your dealer a call.

I want to do the same upgrade to my CK30, but the checking account just laughs at me.

 

[lcisled]

I looked at the TYM. Everything is cool with the exception of the ground clearance. 4" is a big deal as I jump curves to get onto lots for ground prep. You did catch me off guard with the price. I was under the assumption they were trying to price with the big 3. Same for larger chassis tractors-not much use in a 15,000 sq. ft lot with a deck on the back of the house to work around. Like I said, not willing to spend more $ and still not have it like I want it. I can tinker and get there cheaper. Maybe not all the way there, but closer to the mark

As I said, the CK fits just right in all categories, except hp. Talked to the pump shop. and with a Bosch pump they are interested in taking a look at it, pretty sure she could be tweaked. Talked a little about timing, they want to take a look to see what it would entail. They talked turbo, but as I said, probably not willing to go that far. Most of us know how it is-just a little more and it would be perfect. If I get no more, I can still work with it, I would always wonder what could be.

The tractor paid for itself very quickly. I know what it can do, and it is worth far more than a gas lawn mower (that is what they tell me it is worth). Any work I get out of it is a bonus from here on out.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Isn't the JD 2720 the same size as your CK20? It sure isn't much larger. That does have position control, and more HP.

 

[lcisled]

Looked hard at a 2720. There is a lot to like about that tractor, and it exceeds the CK 20 in most capacities.
It is 7 inches longer on wheelbase, which translates into another 8" wider turning radius.
The deal breaker is the rear remote hydraulics-no separate circuit for them. You have to somehow divert it from the dual SCV for the loader. Also got on the boards here and found the conversations about the 3pt arms hitting the tires (can't believe John Deere let them out on the market like that). Didn't look any further. This is green country, and John Deere has never gotten it right for me (in this size-my other tractor is a 4400). The reason I have a CK20 is that my option at the time in JD was a 4100. Looked at them and they were more money, and definitely not what I wanted.

 

[IslandTractor]

I want to do the same upgrade to my CK30, but the checking account just laughs at me.

Talk to Uncle Rick about a 0% bailout plan and trade in. You'll need to do it today though.

 

[IXLR8]

Talk to Uncle Rick about a 0% bailout plan and trade in. You'll need to do it today though.

I have had talks with wise Uncle Rick... just couldn't make it work. The other issue, my truck/trailer will handle the weight of the 30 but not the 40... So I am stuck with the 30 until I win the Lottery.... then Rick will be the second to know I won!!

 

[ChuckinNH]

Well, I didn't realize that the 2720 was that much longer since I haven't really seen one. I do like my Kubota B2620 because of it's size, weight, and manuverability, but it doesn't have position control, and I've used mine enough to wish that it did sometimes. You can set a lowering limit, and I do that when using the rotary cutter, etc. but it takes wrenches to do it. The B2920 is the same size, but has the same positioning issues too.

 

[lcisled]

I also looked hard at a Kubota 2920. I think that I could work with the position control, liked the power, size and capacities. Would have been the closest match.
Got a new dealer in town(actually a branch of another dealer). Thought we could do business. I was wrong about that. They are pretty proud of their machines. So proud that I think they were $2K higher than what a Deere would cost me. As I said, this is green country, so I am not sure what they are thinking. Not interested in any kind of negotiation either.
That is why I am asking the question about more power with my CK20.