New tractor

[catskinner]

Bought the new Kioti RX7320, open station with loader. just put 20 hours on it this past weekend, met all my expectations except one. Fuel economy was way, way better than expected.

 

[oldpilgrim]

that is one big mean animal!

 

[coobie]

Great looking tractor.Enjoy

 

[HEC]

That is a nice looking machine and glad you are happy with the fuel economy . I have a new B2650 and it is not as easy on fuel as expected . I will mow grass with it for about an hour or so with the bush hog and go through a gal. of fuel . I can mow much heavier hay with the M5700 using a bush hog and it will only use a gal. of fuel doing a much greater area in the same time period . The 5700 is by far a much more economical way of getting things done as far as fuel economy is concerned .

 

[catskinner]

I round baled all weekend, and being able to use the 540 E pto setting was so nice for raking and running the haybine. This machine is very quiet also. I got the turn assist feature, what a difference it made when mowing and raking, when you turn hard, it slows the rpms a touch keeping better control. Just waiting for the canopy to come in. Comes standard with self leveling loader, another big plus for me. Thanks for the kind replies, it was a hard choice to make when you only hobby farm, but its turning out to be a good one.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Big machine!

 

[Threepoint]

Catskinner, congratulations! It's a beauty. Glad you took pictures of it now. Those tires will never look that shiny again.

 

[deerseeker001]

Good looking Tractor have fun.

 

[Piston]

Wow! NOW THATS A TRACTOR!

Congrats! I think your the first one on the forum with that tractor, so we really appreciate the pics and real world experience.

 

[Green Power]

Good looking tractor! I am guessing it is about 73 HP?

 

[TomSeller]

Very nice selection. Nice barn too. Keeping the AC?

 

[Coyote machine]

Nice Kioti! What type of canopy are you getting, metal, poly, fiberglass?

 

[Pieter78]

If I may ask how much did you pay for it.

 

[catskinner]

I've been working the iron pretty good. When I first saw it and drove it around, liked it and started looking online for info on it, not much on it good or bad. So I'm the test pilot. The things I like the best are self leveling loader, and turn assist. I started doing hay last year and those two features allow me to move my round bales with ease. The turn assist feature slows the tractor when the wheel is turned to a point, then when you come straight. powers back up. Bushhogging, the pto cuts off when raisied, nice for that and using the tiller. On the rotary rake, to much power to quick on it. Power reverser, as soon as I quit clutching, that feature will nicely fit in. All controls laid out nicely, except the pto switch. I have hit it more than once, but its more me learning the control placement than the tractor. I hate the seat cut off, if you dont set the brakes, it cuts out in about 10-15 seconds, sometimes I run my other equiptment standing up, not a choice on this machine. Only other thing sometimes I would like more mass, like when I run the round baler. I was going to sell the other tractors, but I've changed my mind for now. My old 3400 ford will still pickup anything I try, and the Allis Chalmers runs like a champ. The big Massey runs the round baler very well, and I like having the weight for that. On a scale 1-10, I give it a solid 8. So far built well, fit and finish good, very quite till 2000 rpm, then you can hear the injector pump. For the money spent, I could not find a better tractor.

 

[catskinner]

On the canopy haven't figured that one out yet, might go with one with the fan in it. Any suggestions?

 

[TomSeller]

. I was going to sell the other tractors, but I've changed my mind for now. My old 3400 ford will still pickup anything I try, and the Allis Chalmers runs like a champ. The big Massey runs the round baler very well, and I like having the weight for that.

I think that is a good decision. Give each one a job so you keep them in operation. Also it helps when you need to get crops in and happen to have help. We often have 3 tractors in operation at once and it sure is a relief to get done if a storm is headed your way.

 

[catskinner]

After the great performance on the hay equiptment, today I put the Kioti on a no till drill. 15' JD 1590. Ran it flawlessly, gotta love a tractor that meets your expectations. Getting used to the controls finally. Still amazed at how easy it's on the fuel.

 

[Green Power]

Glad to hear the tractor is working well, what were you planting and how many acres did you plant? Also, how many hours have you put on the tractor?

 

[catskinner]

I have 38 hrs now was planting alfalfa orchard grass. Today I used it to mow 5 acres of hay.

 

[catskinner]

Took the RX7320 out to do a little logging today. Belly deep in mud and heavy logs were no problem. I have 80+ hrs now, still no issues at all, which I expected not have any.