LB1914 w/loader ... ?

[IslandTractor]

I don't think power steering would be necessary for a small tractor but it is nice especially if you do a lot of loader work. A suspension seat likewise is a luxury not a necessity.

Regarding loader...it is more capacity.

 

[JoelD]

As a former owner of a small non-power steering tractor, let me tell you, even with just 300-400lbs in the bucket, steering is TOUGH. I can't believe the difference with power steering.

There are more variables when it comes to tractors than one would think.

Joel

 

[doc49633]

Hey guys ....

JUST to let you know .... the guy never called or came by. Maybe that is better - since I have learned a lot here ....thanks.

The need for PS ? ... I think that would be the ticket - at least for my small-framed girlfriend. She would like to do stuff like this ...and I would imagine that most of this would be loader work.

Is there anything tell-tale about a bad clutch ...other than the pedal being at a high engage ?

What is the diff in the loader capacities?

 

[IslandTractor]

The loader specs for the LB1914 loader are no longer on the Kioti website. A dealer might have access to those numbers but they were pretty clearly lower by a few hundred pounds as I recall than for the CK20/KL120 combo. You might check that out (kioti dot com) to see the CK20S which is the current version of the CK20. Loader specs are pretty much the same as with the older CK20.

 

[mielkemanor]

I have a 2003 LB1914. It has power steering from the factory, A loader that does not crack and will go up hills in high gear high range. Yes it is old school design but in my opinion that's a good thing." You can't go wrong with any Kioti tractor! Good luck on your tractor purchase!

 

[IslandTractor]

I have a 2003 LB1914. It has power steering from the factory, A loader that does not crack and will go up hills in high gear high range. Yes it is old school design but in my opinion that's a good thing." You can't go wrong with any Kioti tractor! Good luck on your tractor purchase!

I believe you are now officially the ranking member of the LB1914 subcommittee. We'll turn to you for experience as there are relative few active TBN members with LB1914s these days.

 

[BTI]

If the money and year was the same I would take an LB1914 over a Geardrive CK20.
The 1914 was a non-synchronized shuttle-shift, the lever was on the dash where the CK 30's are.
The 8 speed was synchronized.
PTO is transmission driven like on the CK20 geardrive.
The loader (KL102) was rated at 770lbs.
Some early models did not have power steering.
Around 98 I believe they all did, but ya better check.
Wet disk brakes, 7 gpm Hydraulics.
They aren't really more narrow but the back tires are taller, giving the appearance of being more narrow.

BTI

 

[JoelD]

I believe you are now officially the ranking member of the LB1914 subcommittee. We'll turn to you for experience as there are relative few active TBN members with LB1914s these days.

I second.

 

[IslandTractor]

If the money and year was the same I would take an LB1914 over a Geardrive CK20.

I'm interested in why. I've never used a LB1914 but from your description I cannot see any significant advantage over the CK20 gear. I know from sitting on one that the operator station was not as roomy. For the same money and year, why would you choose the LB?

 

[BTI]

I like the 8 speed trans in the LB1914.
I like the shuttle shift on the LB1914.
The CK20 gear has no shuttle and is a 6spd.
Deeper loader bucket also, unless it was one of the last few sold.
BTW I do like the CK20S HST.

It was also one of the first tractors I ever sold......
Maybe I'm just sentimental LOL

BTI