Getting a CK20

[Albi]

Hello all

First post! Happy New Year to all. I would like your opinion on this price quote from a local dealer.

CK20HST with FEL and 5 foot finish mower, $13900 delivered plus tax. If I pay cash I would get the $900 rebate.

Thanks in advance

 

[gilbertmsg]

I would say that is a very good price. I was quoted 13,900 a few weeks ago without the finish mower. Looks like you are getting finish mower for free.

Eddie

 

[Dmace]

It sounds like a good price, but then again it is very regional. Where abouts are you located?

 

[Albi]

It sounds like a good price, but then again it is very regional. Where abouts are you located?

Thanks for the input, I am in Northern Florida

 

[Albi]

It sounds like a good price, but then again it is very regional. Where abouts are you located?

Well, I went in to get the CK20 today and I ended up with a CK25. Probably overkill for 2.5 acres but I think I got a good deal and I couldn't pass it.

Thanks to all who contribute to this site for the wealth of
info which assisted me in purchasing the Kioti.

Pictures will be forthcoming once it's delivered.

 

[IXLR8]

Well, I went in to get the CK20 today and I ended up with a CK25. Probably overkill for 2.5 acres but I think I got a good deal and I couldn't pass it.

Welcome to the club.
Sounds familiar, I went in with plans to get a CK25 gear... ended up putting a deposit on a slightly used CK30HST, for less money than the CK25, and it was already outfitted the way I wanted it. Definitly overkill for my 2 acres, but I couldn't pass it up.

 

[Albi]

Welcome to the club.
Sounds familiar, I went in with plans to get a CK25 gear... ended up putting a deposit on a slightly used CK30HST, for less money than the CK25, and it was already outfitted the way I wanted it. Definitly overkill for my 2 acres, but I couldn't pass it up.

Thanks, I was at the dealer ready to put the deposit down on the CK20 and I asked what was on a trailer across the yard. He said it's a CK25 and he needed to unload 3 of them due to his dealer floor plan interest payments. It took me a while to decide due to the CK25's larger size and weight, but it just seemed the most sensible thing to do. I'll get it on Monday.

 

[bearhawk]

It just seemed the most sensible thing to do.

Absolutely !

Congrats and enjoy.

 

[Dmace]

Well, I went in to get the CK20 today and I ended up with a CK25. Probably overkill for 2.5 acres but I think I got a good deal and I couldn't pass it.

Welcome to the Pack!

I am sure you will be more than pleased with your purchase. A little more power never hurts.

 

[Gittyup]

Congrats. I did the exact same thing: thinking CK20 and ended up with the CK25. Same lot size. Huge for such a small lot. Stronger Hydraulics and being able to get a bigger backhoe was what pushed me to the CK25. It's a very nice tractor.

 

[Oleozz]

Well, I went in to get the CK20 today and I ended up with a CK25. Probably overkill for 2.5 acres but I think I got a good deal and I couldn't pass it.
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Congratulations Albi, I think you made a wise choice. Bet you can't wait until you get it home. Good Luck.

 

[Albi]

Congratulations Albi, I think you made a wise choice. Bet you can't wait until you get it home. Good Luck.

Thanks all, You're right I can't wait. I'm trying to read the manual to get acquainted but it's hard without the tractor and all of it's levers next to you.

Bad thing is that I'll get it tomorrow, but I probably won't get to play with it much until next weekend.

Work Sux!

 

[Dodgeram]

Bad thing is that I'll get it tomorrow, but I probably won't get to play with it much until next weekend.

Work Sux!

Congratulations and welcome to the world of Kioti.
Remember, that word is only to be used on here and never with-in earshot of the DW.
Tom

 

[Albi]

Well, I changed my mind. Lost a full night of sleep over it. Going to get the CK20HSt instead. The main reason is the weight of the CK25. I have a septic tank with a drainfield in the front of the house and I need to mow the grass over both. I am worried that the extra 1000 lbs of the CK25 will cause damage, especially to the septic tank. Since I don't know where the exact location of the tank is, I can't just mow around it. I may regret this decision but I'm still getting a really nice tractor in the CK20HST.

 

[IXLR8]

Well, I changed my mind. Lost a full night of sleep over it. Going to get the CK20HSt instead.

So when do you take delivery of the 20? When do we get to see pics in action?
I just got word my financing is approved, I just need to get back to Maine, which won't be until Wed, to sign papers and then off to pay for my CK30. Still working out delivery details with seller, my truck won't pull the 30, it would have the CK20. The wait is killing me!!

 

[Gittyup]

If mowing is a major task for you new tractor, then the CK20 is much better suited for that purpose. The CK25 is too big and too heavy for finish mowing. If you are getting a loader, make sure it's the new style.

 

[Albi]

If mowing is a major task for you new tractor, then the CK20 is much better suited for that purpose. The CK25 is too big and too heavy for finish mowing. If you are getting a loader, make sure it's the new style.

Thanks,

Mowing is going to be about 60% of my work. I also have about 8 truckloads of dirt that I need to move in order to finish grading the back of my yard. I also have about 1.5 acres that are wooded and although I am not clearing it I want to clean it up. There are some trees that need to be knocked down. These are pine trees no bigger than 3 to 6 inches in diameter. With the difference in price I can get a 7x18 7000lb trailer.

Thanks
Albi

Thanks

 

[DK35vince]

The CK25 is too big and too heavy for finish mowing.

I finish mow with a DK 35 and a 7' mower. No problem with the weight, It does a fine job. I mow right over top of my septic tanks.
We use both our tractors for mowing the lawn. The JD 850 w/mid mount mower ( rear tires not loaded) weighs under 3000#. My DK 35 w/rear finish mower (and loaded rear tires) weighs well over 4000#. I never notice any differance at all between the 2 as far as weight damage to the lawn.

 

[Albi]

I finish mow with a DK 35 and a 7' mower. No problem with the weight, It does a fine job. I mow right over top of my septic tanks.
We use both our tractors for mowing the lawn. The JD 850 w/mid mount mower ( rear tires not loaded) weighs under 3000#. My DK 35 w/rear finish mower (and loaded rear tires) weighs well over 4000#. I never notice any differance at all between the 2 as far as weight damage to the lawn.

Thanks for the input DK. So here's the question, I can get the CK25HST for $1500 more than the CK20HST. If I get the CK20, I can get a 7000# tandem axle trailer for $1500.

Thanks
Albi

 

[DK35vince]

I think either machine will work out fine on 2.5 acres.
If you want/need a trailer or not may be the tie breaker.