CK-25HST still in the crate

yoyo · Jun 12, 2004

Checked by my local dealer and he had CK25HST, CK30HST, DK35, and DK45 . all still in the crates waiting for tires to arrive. He helped ( let ) me unwrap the black plastic on the CK25HST so I could get a peek at it. Boy it looks good even in the crate. I think this is the one for me, not much difference in the CK30HST except for price ($1700). Any dealers willing to give me a quote for a CK25HST, industrial tires, KL130 fel?

KiotiKevin · Jun 12, 2004

Hi YoYo,
I am waiting for the CK25 up here in Nova Scotia. Did your dealer have them from Kioti without the front tires. How close is he to the Wilson Plant. The suspense is building !! Should have snuck a couple of pictures! Can't wait to see the final product. Keep us tuned in ok.

Kevin

KiotiJohn · Jun 12, 2004

Kevin, maybe you've seen these pictures of the prototypes, but here are some links to previous threads with pics.
CK30
More CK
There are differences in the new final products, but this will give you an idea. John

KiotiKevin · Jun 12, 2004

Thanks John, Just wondering if they made any significant changes since the Prototype and the Demo Kioti had circulating to show dealers. If anyone gets to take all that black plastic off anytime soon could they post some pics. We're waiting for those tires to come in also !! Holy smokes /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif it's like waiting for the baby to be born ! I can't stand this much longer - my Daughter it due anytime now and I'm waiting for my Kioti Christmas present to arrive!
Thanks
Kevin (soon to be Grandfather & Kioti owner - I wonder what will arrive first?)

yoyo · Jun 13, 2004

Kevin, the dealer told me that he was told tires might would be in next week. He had a few front tires but no rear tires.Not sure if they were the ones for the CK25 or not. He also said he could not get any tractors unless they were ordered as sold. I like the change made in the fuel tank, putting in in the hood instead of behind the seat like the ck20. Tractor looks alot bigger than the CK20 , but hard to tell when it's in the crate. They also added a plexiglass sheild in front of where your pedals are.
Not sure if the industrial tires will tear up the grass or not. Can someone tell me if they do? I don't want to tear up the yard, but also don't want to trade off traction for the turf tires.

KiotiKevin · Jun 13, 2004

Thanks YOYO. Industrial tires are the way to go. I think they are a good compromise for just about anything you need to do. There are lots of threads on here about that subject. This is a great site for information - it was a big factor in helping me decide what I want for a tractor. Great bunch of guys !Take that camera to the dealers and help us curious!! Thanks for responding.

Kevin

JayC · Jun 13, 2004

Little Tractor has posted a few pics of the new CK30 on their website. Here is the link:

CK30 Photos

shoppintractors · Jun 13, 2004

The pictures on the little tractor site appear to be the prototype model of the CK30.

Don

KiotiKevin · Jun 13, 2004

Thanks for the pics Jay.
Don,
Have you seen the finished product CK25/30's? I'm hoping the 25's & 30's are identical machines according to the specs on the Kioti web site except for horsepower !

Kevin

shoppintractors · Jun 13, 2004

I have not seen the production model CK25/30's. Everything I have read or heard leads me to believe the CK25 and 30 are identical except for the horsepower. Won't know 100% for sure until they get uncrated and compared side by side.

Who will be the first to post actual pictures?????

The only pictures (so far) of what I believe are production models are on the Kioti website. At the bottom of the KL130 front end loader page.

I did hear there were CK's off loaded in California. Maybe "lablovers" can search them out and get us some pictures. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Don