CK30 or LK30

[Ski21]

Looks like I'll be getting my DK35 Next saturday.
Mike the bobcat dealer is 3 hours away, but I did call and for a comparable tractor they wanted about the same price maybe even a little more.
Got another question. 1 dealer that is about 2 hours away has the dk35 with loader an a woods BL70X hoe for 24550 plus $2mile for delivery, which would be about another $300 est. so the total on that one would be 24850, The local dealer is 25300 with a kioti loader/hoe free delivery. So the only difference it 450. Which doesn't warrant going with the out of state dealer, but is the woods backhoe better then the kioti backhoe?
And as for going with a DK40, after seeing the difference between the ck30 and the DK35, the DK would be more then enough for me. Actually I think it will inspire me to do more the I wanted.

 

[JoelD]

Looks like I'll be getting my DK35 Next saturday.
Mike the bobcat dealer is 3 hours away, but I did call and for a comparable tractor they wanted about the same price maybe even a little more.
Got another question. 1 dealer that is about 2 hours away has the dk35 with loader an a woods BL70X hoe for 24550 plus $2mile for delivery, which would be about another $300 est. so the total on that one would be 24850, The local dealer is 25300 with a kioti loader/hoe free delivery. So the only difference it 450. Which doesn't warrant going with the out of state dealer, but is the woods backhoe better then the kioti backhoe?
And as for going with a DK40, after seeing the difference between the ck30 and the DK35, the DK would be more then enough for me. Actually I think it will inspire me to do more the I wanted.

Frankly, I'd go with the dealer you like the best, the one who spoke most intelligently about the machines, the one who seems to care the most about your business, the one with the most professional looking shop and help, etc.

The dealer really does make a huge difference, particularly when something goes wrong.

Joel

 

[Gittyup]

The best dealer is the best advice. But, if you want to see the differences between the backhoes, simply download their data sheets. Not sure there is a whole lot of difference now that Kioti has redesigned theirs. I think maybe the Woods does come with the mounting hole for a thumb already built into the bh arm. Both models look like real beasts to me.

 

[Ski21]

Both dealers were respectful, and very knowledgeable. Although the one dealer didn't like the kioti backhoe, that's why he deals with the woods. He said that the kioti backhoes, broke down and leaked. I'm going to go with my local dealer. I wonder if he would fill the tires for free for me. Is that something they normally will do or charge for, and if so what's a decent price for getting tires filled.

 

[Ski21]

I want to say thanks to everyone for the helpful information. I really appreciate and you guys help make what could've been a major headache, into a pleasant ordeal. Thanks to all you guys and to this great forum.

 

[JoelD]

Looking forward to you becoming a regular poster.

Joel

 

[Mousefield]

Glad you made a decision and got it ordered. Now it's just that darn wait time till you get it. I'm sure it will be a great machine for you. Post some pics before and after you get it dirty.