Kioti CK30 loader

[alpacastarter]

I am looking at a Kioti CK30 tractor. Unfortunately, under a load, the loader starts to come down. Without a load, it drifts down a little bit.

Any ideas on what the causes are and approximate cost to fix?

 

[mmurphy]

Sounds like leaking cylinders or valve. Another possibility, joystick if it has linkages it maybe need adjustment, possibly holding valve slightly out of center.

 

[alpacastarter]

Thanks for the information. I'll check to see if there is a joystick adjustment.

Any idea how much it would cost to work on leaking cylinder or valve? Trying to get an estimate to see if I can negotiate that into the price.

 

[kennyd]

How fast does it leakdown is the question?...most all CUT loaders leakdown over time...JD even publishes a "acceptable leakdown" specification chart on their loaders they show you if your complain about it while under warranty.

 

[mmurphy]

As far as costs, depends how proud they are of work they do. Can very greatly. My opinion is get price quotes in your area.

 

[mmurphy]

Another thought as Kennyd posted, will it leak down bad enough for what amount of use of tractor? My 8n Ford leaks down and or out, but I have no desire at this point to fix it for what I use it for.