CK30 HST search ends....

MotorSeven · Sep 15, 2005

Ok all, I drove all over S. Fla today and saved the Kioti Dealer in Lake Wales for last. I looked at Branson, Deere, Kubota, Farmtrac and Mahindra. Believe it or not the Deere dealer had NO salesman in the building because they were all in a meeting in Ft. Meyers. The only person there couldn't even give me a price nor did she have any knowledge of the product(and they didn't bother to call me later)! Couldn' see a Mahindra in the 30 hp class...dealer didn't stock 'em at all. The Branson 3510 was a nice tractor but $2000 more than a CK30. The Farmtrac was also way more and didn't have any visible dealer support(had one on the lot).The Kubota L3400 in my opinion comes close and it does give me more leg room(6'4" & 225lbs), but the dealer had no HST's to demo.
Then i get to C & J Equip Sales, and believe it or not the owners 11 year old kid demo'd a CK30 w/FEL and had the spec sheet memorized(Rainman?) Sooo, i explained to the owner that i would like to buy from the dealer in E. Tenn where i am going to be as soon as i retire(12 months and 27 days), and the guy say's..."Take it out back to a sand pile and have fun!" So I did, and i am impressed. The only thing that needs attention is the throttle lever which when at low speeds digs into my knee, but it can be adjusted and or shortned. The owner then spent another 45 min giving me alot of Kioti info knowing that the sale will be deferred to another dealer...and that my friends seals the deal! This is the same kind of attitude I have seen from the other Kioti dealers on this forum, and it makes a difference.
The Dealer in Sneedville Tn has to order a CK30 HST, so I will update when it arrives. I appreciate all the info and responses on this forum!

The Lake Wales Kioti Dealer: Michael Crandall 16200 Hwy 27,
863-638-0681

RD

Mavrik02 · Sep 15, 2005

Good luck MotorSeven! I've had my CK30HST for six days now and love every bit of it /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Time passes slowly during "the wait". Don't get discouraged if it stretches into early October.

Make sure you post a few pics after you get settled.

KiotiJohn · Sep 15, 2005

I hope the dealer you end up with in TN is as comprehensive and friendly as this dealer in FL has been.

I hope you truly feel that you can adjust to any shortcomings the CK30 has as you will probably have this tractor for a long time. Irritating things like hitting your knees on the throttle may be intensified over time if you can't make it the way you want it.

I'm certainly not trying to talk you out of the purchase, but it is VERY important that you're comfortable using any model you end up with.

Good luck, and keep us posted.
John

bladeboy · Sep 16, 2005

hey motor did you get the post i sent on my thread about the deal in tampa,$17,400 for tract.,fel,bb,bh,18'x7' trailer.

MotorSeven · Sep 16, 2005

Yep, thanks I got it today and i'll give them a call..

depratt_equip · Sep 16, 2005

Spoke with Mike yesterday on the phone, he is a really nice guy! Sounds like a great dealer....

roller · Sep 16, 2005

Hi Motorseven ,today i ordered a kiotoi ck30 hst ,for me at 6'1'' i found the tractor comfortable,I had no problems with my leg hitting the throttle leaver.I can't wait to get the tractor i should have it mid of next week.Here in the UK kioti are selling all new tractors at a discounted rate and with a FREE loader,the tractor cost me £11,500..a great deal if you ask me.