CK20 Deliveries and Owner updates

[Anonymous Poster]

I was wondering if any of the Kioti dealers have been receiving their CK20's for stock yet? I have talked to my local dealer who said he won't see one until mid July /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif I really would like to try before I buy. The other thing I was wondering, can those who already have CK20's give me an update on what you think of it so far. I have narrowed my tractor search down to the B7500 or the CK20 but it is difficult to compare them without actually trying both.

 

[mathey]

Personally? I LOVE mine. Its done everything I could ask from it and never hesitated. I use it to field mow (48" rotary) and i've used the bucket a bit to dig and relocate dirt and clear lots of overgrown "vegetation".
I can only compare to a few NH tractors that I have experience with (TC21, 25, 40) so I may be not have the background here that alot do. Its every bit as well built as the NH units if not more and at a much lower cost.
I have 41 hours on mine and the only issues i've had are with lost linch pins (OE?), I had to replace my check chains with regular chain because my mower was swaying too far and hitting the inner rear fenders (again, OE?) and i had an issue with one of the loader pins not removing as easily as i'd have liked (10 mins with a Dremel fixed that). Oh, and my son managed to rip off one of the ROPS lights I installed before i even had a chance to wire it up!
I know of only one other CK20 owner here at TBN, and i'm sure he'll give you a thumbs up as well.
If there's anything more specific you'd like to know, just ask.
Some photos are here: my ck

 

[Anonymous Poster]

There is also ipguy and rollerskate that are CK20 owners. Rollerskate is the first, I'm aware of, to get the Tractor/loader/backhoe combination.

The CK 20 has a major FEL height advantage over the B7500 and also has position control. A 600 pound weight advantage to better keep all fours on the ground, that would certainly appear to translate into better traction.

I had the opportunity to test drive a CK20 extensively and was quite impressed. The visability over the curved arm loader is soooo much improved over the boxed hood and traditional styled loaders. The HST transmission was smooth and responsive. From a creature comfort standpoint, the FEL joystick next to the fender felt like a normal position to operate it from, opposed to on the frame of the FEL. The FEL loader maneuvered through all its various positions including float without hesitation. The diesel motor ran smooth without vibration. Fit and finish was second to none.

All in all, it sure looks like Kioti has put together one heck of a nice tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Kiohio]

This is true. I talked to my rep a couple of days ago.....mid to end of July delivery date. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
KO

 

[Inspector507]

Did you ever get your June deliveries? Or are they the July ones?

Jerry

 

[DieselD]

As far as I know Mt. Cobb in Lake Ariel PA. had 2 in stock a few days ago.
Tell them Danny sent you, there great to deal with.
Danny

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Well by the sounds of it I will have to wait to at least mid-July if I go with the CK20. I checked with another dealer today in NY and he said he expected his June shipment by now. He received 4 machines last week but no CK20's. It looks like demand was severly underestimated /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif. I can hold out till mid July but if it takes longer than that .......... I guess I will be owning my third Kubota /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I have a CK20 I got it the same time as Mathey and would agree 100% that it is the tractor to beat as far as specs and price. I tested the Kabota BX7500 and liked the ck alot more , It's just heavier duty. It runs smootthh and is very responsive. I went right thru the bog I call a pasture thinking for sure I got her stuck but just stuck my heel on the differential lock and put it in 4wheel and there was no stopping her , I was impressed.Check all the clearences and spans and such and you'll see how it stacks up. With the curved hood and curved loader arm you can see real well what your moving. Try it you'll like it. Jim

 

[Anonymous Poster]

DieselD
Can you provide me with a phone number for Mt Cobb? I would like to give them a call in the AM. Thanks

 

[monkeybreath]

Kioti CK looks like something I would be interested in, but want a bit more horsepower than comes with CK20 - Kioti has DK series with, I think, 35 HP and up, but I don't find HST there. Is anything available in Kioti 30 -35 HP with HST ?