Did Kioti...

[HayDR]

Re: Aerator

Is this the next First Choice MFG? I guess we need to ask Ken Sweet for validation of this rumor since he always ask us for a validation.

 

[sweettractors]

Re: Aerator

Jim--Is that one of your aerators with a Koylu decal added by a 3rd party?--At one time I thought CCM was about the only person who had access to Koylu equip???--Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment Co. *2003 Chamber of Commerce Business of The Year*

 

[TresCrows]

I got a super deal on my First Choice, drop shipped to me. It was apparently made by Midwest. In any case, it came orange and I love it and it works great and is by far better than any other aerator I have seen at 5 times the price I paid.
Ok, will Midwest please make a 54 inch field cutter (or brush cutter), like a brush hog but intended for grass and small saplings, higher blade speed etc? J

 

[sweettractors]

I got a new 48 and a 60 inch left over from our annual clearance sale--They were display models and did not get switched off our retail lot and replaced with fresh, until it was too late. Paint is faded pretty bad--Big Bee Brand, Estate Mowers, Made in Red Bay Al.--The configuration is: 2 tailwheels--antiscalp roller in the front and gerbox that runs 1/3 faster that a normal "Brush Hog" type machine--Priced at below cost--Ken Sweet

Sweet Farm Equipment Co. *Truck Accessories, Signs, Banners,Graphics*

 

[Junkman]

If you have clearance deal on a Midwest aerator, count me in on that one.... I am a ready, willing, and able buyer.... thanks.....

 

[sweettractors]

If I get stuck with one, I will holler--Not being able get Midwest products in orange color seems to be a problem for most of our Kioti and Kubota customers. We are currenntly buying the Orange "Kioti" branded aerators made by Midwest to work around the problem--Ken Sweet Sweet Farm Equipment Co *Now 2 locations to serve you*

 

[nomad]

Re: Aerator

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Thanks for the picture. We knew this particular manufacturer was doing a little "homework". LOL )</font>

LOL. But the first post in this thread says Midwest was bought by Kioti. So, a PalaceWork?

 

[Garrabo]

Re: Aerator

whats a good amount of weight to add to the 48'' aerator?

 

[nomad]

Re: Aerator

Re: weight on the aerators

I think technically the best is to add a "variable load" to the aerator. This way, the tines will roll into the turf at various depths so that less and less soil compaction can occur. Ok, the compaction by the soil can be considered as negligible especially if it is a core plug hallow tine aerator, but I think adding variable load will be still helpful to the turf. Don't you think so? Jim? But how will a variable load be added to the aerator? I'm thinking again and I have a simple idea. A simple spring attached to the tractor will vibrate and will apply an irregular (not periodic) force on the aerator. Or, water box simply put on the aerator will apply a variable load.

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

Re: Aerator

I added 8 or 10 concrete blocks to the top, fit OK and works well. Simple and cheap.

 

[TresCrows]

Re: Aerator

I put 6 or so sand bags on mine.

Thanks for the info Sweets on the 48 inch and 60 inch cutters--let me know when you have a 54 inch cutter and I will study on it. J

 

[sweettractors]

Re: Aerator

I dont think there was as big a market for this machine as the Mfgr origanally thought 5-6 years ago?--I suspect 48 and 60 inch models will be lucky to hang on--Ken Sweet

Sweet Farm Equipment Co *New Pickup Truck Accessories*

 

[TresCrows]

Re: Aerator

"I dont think there was as big a market for this machine as the Mfgr origanally thought 5-6 years ago?--I suspect 48 and 60 inch models will be lucky to hang on--Ken Sweet"

Nonetheless, most of the small utility tractors such as the NHTC18 etc, the smaller JDs and the smaller Kubotas like the 2410 and 7500 need a 54. The 48 is to small and the 60 is just to large. That is just how it is so again, when they make a 54 inch brush or field cutter I will study on it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif. J

 

[sweettractors]

Re: Aerator

Depending on the brand? Most of companies that Mfg these type cutters that are called 60 inch only cut about 56-57 after blade clearance is allowed--I do sell a line of cutters that measure 76 across the deck and they call it a 6 ft machine because it cuts 72--Kinda need to know if you are watching width, weight, or actual cut?--Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment Co *New Truck Accesories and Custom Lettering*

 

[HayDR]

Re: Aerator

TresCrows,
Midwest Equipment makes just what you want. It available from CCM with free lift gateservice.
It is a 55" transport width and 52" cut and guess what it available from Midwest direct ship or Kioti dealers. Some Kioti dealers like to sell the low end cutters and do not stock the entire line of Kioti products so they do not admit the 52" cutter is available.

 

[TresCrows]

Re: Aerator

I guess I should go to their website and see what they have, no hurry.
We have 8 inches of snow so right now a snowblower would be handy, just does not quite snow enough here to warrant the purchase of one--drat /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif. J

 

[nomad]

Re: Aerator

</font><font color="blue" class="small">(

Is this the next First Choice MFG? )</font>

It is probably the next "Grizzly"

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