My new LK3054XS

[Skitch]

It is with great pride and pleasure to introduce to you my new LK3054XS. It arrived about 8:30 this evening, and I couldn't be happier.

After much searching, comparing spec sheets, listening to many on TBN offer suggestions/opinions/advice, and testing out several different tractors, I finally settled on the Kioti LK3054XS. For me, there were a couple of things that sealed the deal. First and foremost, I loved the dealer. He struck me from our first conversation as a good ole boy that loves tractors and loves what he does. He and I talked for a while, and he never pushed me to one tractor or another, just offered suggestions and the pros and cons of diffent models and mfgs. Secondly, this model has a shuttle shift with a dual stage clutch. Yeah, I know that many here will swear by the hydro, but my work needs were for open field mowing, driveway maintenance, and some garden/soil work. Since this tractor doesn't have and FEL, I wouldn't be doing any loader work with it. The SS was what felt right to me out of everything I drove. Third, the price. Was it the cheapest tractor that I found? - No. Was it the best value? -By a long shot.

Since it was almost dark when it arrived, I didn't have the opportunity to get pictures. However, they will be forthcoming very soon.

I'm like a kid in a candy store tonight. I'm not sure I'll sleep... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[GerardC]

Welcome to the pack!!
That is one nice machine.
One question though, why no FEL?? I find that is the one implement I use every time I'm on my CK20.
That aside, congratulations on your new LK3054XS. G

 

[KiotiJohn]

Congraulations Skitch. I think you made a great choice. That new-styled 3054XS is one hot tractor. John

 

[JayC]

Congratulations! The LK3054 is one neat tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[To20Chris]

Congratulations! I bet you'll be very happy with it, it's a very capable machine.

 

[Skitch]

I have a MF 50E loader, and I didn't see the need to put a loader on this machine as well.

 

[Skitch]

Here it is. So far, it has done several acres of mowing, and it worked like a champ. I didn't get to figure how much time it actually cut off the entire job yet, but I cut my yard in just about half the time. I also take care of my mom's place, and since she was on the old mower too, it's hard to say how much time it would have saved. Irregardless, it didn't take us hardly any time at all.

This evening (July 4), I put the drawbar on it, hooked up one of the trailers and pulled the family up to the top of our hill for a hayride of sorts. To give you some perspective, we can see 40 miles in some directions from up there. It was a very clear night with few clouds, so the view of fireworks around us was pretty awesome. The best part is that we can see the big show put on by the city of Asheville from there. Granted you can't hear anything from it other than the occasional boom, but the view is fantastic, and the crowds are pretty light. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Skitch]

one more picture

 

[cag]

I'm happy for you SKITCH . Cool looking tractor; life is good. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[JayC]

Your LK looks pretty sharp! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif