good prices on a ck30 or ck 35

[sparky1]

Ive just began looking around a bit at compact tractors. so i got a hold of the nearest dealer (which is like 80 miles away) and got some prices for a couple tractors. Im just curious if there in line or high, low, or what ever you guys think??

Kioti has a free loader program going on the CK models. Using the free loader program a CK30 tractor w/ 8 x8 trans. Industrial Tires and Loader will cost you $16000.00. A CK35 w/ the same options will cost you $16800.00. If you want a hydrostatic trans instead add $1100.00 to the prices.

I have no knowledge on prices. I dont have much free time to get out and visit dealers. So im doing alot of research on here.. Im looking to buy it for my 5 acres of woods and hauling fire wood, tinkering and what ever else might come up..

 

[sparky1]

I think industrial tires are like turf tires?? I would want the typical bar tires though not sure the price difference..

 

[VictorW]

Those prices seem fair. Prices also depend on regions of the country. Some areas are higher and some lower. Also remember that a few more dollars to a good dealer who will stand behind you if you need them is worth the extra.

The bar tires you mention are called Ag tires or R1 tires. The industrials are called R4. Ag tires are normally cheaper than Industrial. You might be able to save a few dollars. If you're going to be out in the woods, the Ags probably would be better.

 

[WilliamBos]

I think industrial tires are like turf tires?? I would want the typical bar tires though not sure the price difference..

Industrial tires and turf tires are not the same. R4 is industrial, tide like crap, load up and won't clean. Construction use is their purpose.

 

[IslandTractor]

Bar tires and industrial tires are the same I think. The term bar tire is not used much.

 

[Mousefield]

Industrial tires and turf tires are not the same. R4 is industrial, tide like crap, load up and won't clean. Construction use is their purpose.

While this is not the original posters question I do want to let him know how the R4 tires have worked for me.
I have R4 tires on my CK35 HST , which I got over 3 years ago. After 340 hours have found they work great for me, through dry, wet and snowy conditions.

 

[TractorTidy]

Prices seem in line, R-4's are no trouble at all. Not sure where you are but have you checked w/ Schrage Bros. in Mt. Calvery? May be too far.

 

[bearhawk]

R4's have a stronger sidewall and I think they are better all around unless you run in mud all the time.

 

[sparky1]

I did get prices from the schrage bros as a matter of fact.. I got better prices from st. lawrence equip thou, and there a little closer.. I want the ag tire because i will be in the mud, well 90 percent of the time i will be in the forest with it. Im gonna check out the bobcat tractors when i get home. The dealership is an hour and a half closer!!! I was talking to another dealer and he recommened i get the DS series since i dont want the hydrostatic. he said it will save me around 15 houndo..

 

[IslandTractor]

I was talking to another dealer and he recommened i get the DS series since i dont want the hydrostatic. he said it will save me around 15 houndo..

The DS is way more tractor than the CK. If you don't need hydro and you want to maximize bang for the buck, nothing comes close to the DS4110. Remarkable tractor for small money.

 

[Gittyup]

Bar tires and industrial tires are the same I think. The term bar tire is not used much.

I always thought bar tires were the same as Ag., or modified Ag. where the tread is alternating bars of rubber.

Anyhow, OP should get Ag if working in the mud. The R4's stink in the mud. They are too shallow and once loaded with mud they stay that way, acting like racing slicks.

 

[IslandTractor]

I always thought bar tires were the same as Ag., or modified Ag. where the tread is alternating bars of rubber.

Anyhow, OP should get Ag if working in the mud. The R4's stink in the mud. They are too shallow and once loaded with mud they stay that way, acting like racing slicks.

The only place I really heard any discussion of bar tires was on the PowerTrac forum and maybe on the SCUT discussions. The photos look very much like R4 industrials but I don't know if they have the same number of plys etc. Never heard of bar tires on a true CUT.

 

[Dr_Zinj]

R4's have a stronger sidewall and I think they are better all around unless you run in mud all the time.

I haven't had any slippage problems with R4s yet. But I usually drop it into low range, front wheel assist, locked differentials, and go lightly on the pedal for the HST. Plus the tires are new with good tread.

If I thought I was going to have problems, I'd get chains on it before venturing into the unknown.

 

[IndyIan]

I like my R1's but my land is all hills and clay soil, so once I dig through the turf its quite slick. Turf would never ever work for me and I don't know how the R4's would've done. I do find the narrower R1 fronts do have to dig in a bit to pull in slick clay and if the wider R4's never dig in they wouldn't work...

As for tractors, I like the size, features, and loader of the DK40, so if I had to choose between a DK35 gear or the DS4110 I think I'd go with bigger DS, if you don't need extras that the DK's have.

If you have some ideas which implements you need, park the DK and DS side by side and see what needs to be added (if anything) to the DS 3pt system to use your implements.

 

[kiotiken]

Kioti has a free loader program going on the CK models. Using the free loader program a CK30 tractor w/ 8 x8 trans. Industrial Tires and Loader will cost you $16000.00. A CK35 w/ the same options will cost you $16800.00. If you want a hydrostatic trans instead add $1100.00 to the prices.

First, Kioti almost always has a free loader program, so if you did miss it, you'll likely get another kick at the can.

As a CK 30 owner, I almost started crying that the CK 35 is only $800 more. I was comparing the CK 27/30 when I bought. I really should have been looking at the CK 35 as well. The CK 30 is great, but 5 extra hp would make it even better.

With that price difference, go with the CK 35. I'd be able to do a lot more work in mid range and not always have to move down to low, more PTO hp for implements etc.