Looking at ck25 and the other brand for upgrade

[Devildog]

Hello all,
I have a b7500 with front end loader and am looking to upgrade to a little bigger tractor with more features and also need a backhoe. I looked at a b2630 and got a price of 22,300 for tractor loader and backhoe and they offered me 9500 trade on my bota. I now realized the ck25 is similar but a little more heavier and also a more soild tractor. I like the location of the loader joystick and the stronger hydraulics. 1 question I had is does the backhoe install and remove easy. also how much is ground clearance affected. I know the bh75 for the 2630 had a 4 point hookup with good ground clearance. does anyone have any pricing on a ck 25 with loader and backhoe. Thanks for any help,Jim

 

[albmn10]

Hello Devildog, I cant quote you prices on the Ck25, but for the Ck30 my price was 15900 in Ny, thats with the k130 loader. You can get it for alot less in different parts of the country.. Check all your local dealers.. I got the woods 1012 loader and its a brute... Id say you could get the Ck30 and 7 1/2 ft backhoe with 4 pt subframe for about 21,500, and its a very nice machine... Im sure some Ck25 owners will chime in.. Good luck.. Matt

 

[Devildog]

Thanks Matt,
I got a few dealers here in Va Im going to call for prices but luckily im not limited to just here. I will be burning the landline up today getting quotes. I really love my bota but the ck series just has a few more items on them I like a little better. Thanks, Jim

 

[KiotiJohn]

The backhoe subframe mount allows for about a 5min. change over. The 3pt arms remain on. There is some clearance loss, about 6" at the rear, about 4" up front, but unless you're leaving it on all the time, that shouldn't be a problem. I haven't had a problem with it myself, but that's dictated by your uses, not mine.
I think you can get the CK25 with loader and backhoe for under $19K, but it depends on your dealers.