Buying Advice LS vs TYM vs Kioti

[ratpie]

My Kioti CK has a tilt wheel. CK 2620SE and a cab and AC.

tilt, cruise ABS, air bags, power windows, power locks... lmao

 

[LouNY]

tilt, cruise ABS, air bags, power windows, power locks... lmao

And your point?
Had tilt and telescoping on the Ford 8000 back in 1968.

 

[ratpie]

just a comment about the state of the industry. when we want car/truck amenities on our 2nd office.

 

[LouNY]

just a comment about the state of the industry. when we want car/truck amenities on our 2nd office.

I guess it all depends on what you are using it for and how many hours you use it at a time. And then for some people it's not a second office. Heck some people don't even have an "office" in the normal use of the term. Or, it's an office that gets used for an hour or two at a time occasionally when nothing else absolutely has to be done.
I'll never forget the first time I did a full long day in a cabbed tractor and got out and felt so good that I could even think positively about going into town for a bit. And the ability to shift position and adjust the placement of some of the controls also contributes to a better day.
I had AC in the tractor cab before I did in my pickups or house.

 

[blitzen]

If bushhogging is a real intent; 25hp is on the lower end for a 5 ft bush hog; and insufficient for a 6 ft bushhog in general. If your really wanting to do hired work; I see two options; bite the bullet and get the 35-40hp machine; buy used; or void the warranty on the Ck2610, and turn it up to 35hp. I've seen a few guys do it online; but not a single one could really provide any true numbers on PTO hp gains; just 'feels' stronger.

Massey 1835E HST, loader, listed at $25,500. CK3510 should be $25,000 or so. Might take a look at a TYM 474, for $27,400.View attachment 804339View attachment 804340View attachment 804341


Edit: those where the prices about 24 days ago; first price on left is cash or conventional financing; 2nd price on the right is the 0% fiance price. Dealer showed that in almost 100% of cases; conventional financing or cash was better then the 0% with the significant upcharge.

I know this was a short while ago but does this company still have the same pricing on their tractors that are listed on the white boards?

 

[paulsharvey]

I know this was a short while ago but does this company still have the same pricing on their tractors that are listed on the white boards?

The Ck2610 HST dropped $500.

 

[paulsharvey]

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Black Creek Tractor, Middleburg, FL. Prices on website are pretty set in stone for conventional fianacung or cash; 0% is more. Don't know what profit margins are, but I don't believe they are high enough to have much negotiation, on tractors themselves. Impliments might be different?

 

[blitzen]

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Black Creek Tractor, Middleburg, FL. Prices on website are pretty set in stone for conventional fianacung or cash; 0% is more. Don't know what profit margins are, but I don't believe they are high enough to have much negotiation, on tractors themselves. Impliments might be different?

Thanks a lot! I will check them out.

 

[Williy]

Have you been able to check any of these tractors out????

SA Series | YANMAR Tractor

Explore YANMAR tractor models in the versatile SA Series. Popular for 2 to 25 acres.

www.yanmartractor.com

willy

 

[Deleted member 371759]

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Black Creek Tractor, Middleburg, FL. Prices on website are pretty set in stone for conventional fianacung or cash; 0% is more. Don't know what profit margins are, but I don't believe they are high enough to have much negotiation, on tractors themselves. Impliments might be different?

I'm assuming lift capacity is the 3 point lift capacity not loader?

 

[Torvy]

I'm assuming lift capacity is the 3 point lift capacity not loader?

According to Kioti's website, that is for the loader. The 3pt lifts 200 lbs LESS?!

 

[alwaysworking]

I hear great things about Kioti. I think all of the Korean MFG's are the best value and will be a aggressively going after Kubota. I compare it to cars and TV's. Kia was a nothing car manufacturer a few years back, now they are a major player and are going after Toyota. Same thing with TV's, Sony owned the market and was the best you could get 15 years ago, now the market is dominated by Korean Samsung's and LG's. I think the Koreans have a grudge with the Japanese and they cut profits to gain market share and "status" over the Japanese brands. This is good for the consumer.

 

[paulsharvey]

I'm nothing but happy with my Kioti. Don't really know anything I would have changed at this point.

 

[yubh8tn]

Same for me. Bought my Kioti CK4010SE last August and just went over 200hrs no issues working great.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I'll toss my hat in here too, I have great things to say about my CK, Kioti, and my dealer. They're serious about the North American market.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I hear great things about Kioti. I think all of the Korean MFG's are the best value and will be a aggressively going after Kubota. I compare it to cars and TV's. Kia was a nothing car manufacturer a few years back, now they are a major player and are going after Toyota. Same thing with TV's, Sony owned the market and was the best you could get 15 years ago, now the market is dominated by Korean Samsung's and LG's. I think the Koreans have a grudge with the Japanese and they cut profits to gain market share and "status" over the Japanese brands. This is good for the consumer.

This is a real thing.

 

[Torvy]

History repeats itself.

 

[2manyrocks]

Have you been able to check any of these tractors out????

SA Series | YANMAR Tractor

Explore YANMAR tractor models in the versatile SA Series. Popular for 2 to 25 acres.

www.yanmartractor.com

willy

I have been wondering why the Korean manufacturers seem to be getting the majority of the attention as an alternative to Kubota without much mention of Yanmar? Yanmar makes a quality product and their 25hp tractor is about $4,000 less than Kubota's best I can tell at current prices.

 

[Torvy]

I think the Yanmar is a great looking machine. When I was pricing, they were right up there with JD and Kubo.

I may seek out Willys dealer here in Lubbock while I'm in town. I'd like to see one in person.

 

[airbiscuit]

Yanmar has been making great tractors for years, just not under their own name. They are new to the US (again) and establishing their dealer network. I hope they grow fast and strong.