New guy question: ck35 vs lk30???

[anthonyr]

OK-I hope this isn't too silly of a question for you all. This is my first post, thou I have been lurking for quite a while now. I am looking at a tractor to plow snow in my drive, clean horse stalls, use the backhoe for trenching, and a brush hog to mow with. I also want to do small jobs on the side with my tractor. My buddy suggested that I look at the CK35. Well, today when I went to the local dealer the guy there suggested the LK30 for that type of work. My question to you is: Would the LK30 be a better tractor than the CK35 if I wanted to use this tractor for a small business? I am a newbie to the tractors and really appreciate any input. Also, the prices he quoted me were: CK35 w/backhoe was 26,000. LK30 w/backhoe was 22,500. Do these numbers sound right for Northern Arizona? Thanks for such a great site!
Anthony

 

[wallace]

I think there may be a mistake on the ck price...that looks more like A DK price.
Also I would be in the CK over the LK no questions asked!

 

[anthonyr]

I think there may be a mistake on the ck price...that looks more like A DK price.
Also I would be in the CK over the LK no questions asked!

Wallace,
Thank you so much for the input. That was my mistake with the price. I did ask for the price of the CK, but I do remember standing next to the DK when he quoted me that price as he had no CK's on the lot. I really appreciate any information and look forward to sharing my stories as I experience them with you guys. Thanks!!!

 

[Oldtrout]

I purchased a CK 25 in May of this year,complete with FEL,BH,BB, Rough cut mower,chipper and will be getting landscape rake in the next couple of weeks.
We use the tractor almost daily in our landscape business...It is my understanding that the CK 25 has been replaced with the CK 27. However I am impressed on the amount of work this brute will do,and it more than suits our needs. We have over 150 hours on the unit now and not one complaint. I had my dealer install a thumb on the hoe and a skid plate to protect the HYD filter and valves. It may be nice to have an extra 5 or 10 HP but up to now I really can't see any need of it....Just my 2 cents....

 

[BJN644]

I had my dealer install a thumb on the hoe and a skid plate to protect the HYD filter and valves.

Would you be willing to post a picture of this skid plate? Is it something available as a bolt on item, or is it custom made?
That's the only thing I don't like about my tractor, that hyd. filter looks very vulnerable, especially when working in the woods.

 

[Oldtrout]

I will get pic today and try to post,this evening. It was custom built by my dealer;you are correct the filter is very vulnerable,I could see parts flying even when installing the BH . Like you, its the only thing that I didn't like about my tractor.Now that is cured can't find fault anywhere

 

[Oldtrout]

send me a private message and i will send the picture to you

 

[curly]

Why not post it so we all can see?

 

[Oldtrout]

Hopefully here is my pics.

 

[Oldtrout]

hopefully this is more