Not sure how many responses I'll get, but...
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CompactTractorFan
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Maybe if we get more implements, but right now we have only the carryall and the backhoe. I have to take the whole hitch off to use the backhoe, so getting a quick-hitch would not make sense...
Deere Dude
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JD 3720
Fuel fill is hard to get at with a full 5 gallon can.
Seat belt retreiver gets jammed between the seat and the fender. Have to pull it out before you sit down.
Hydro-gear shift is easy to bump into neutral when mounting or dismounting.
Lacking valve stem guards. Broke two off in two days from wayward branches, with Rimguarded tires.
No 12 volt adapter for sprayer. At least I never saw it.
Needs mirrors so I don't have to turn around.
Plastic hood prone to scratches. I would assume metal would be the same.
The hour meter must triple the hours I actually put on it.:laughing::laughing:
Would I buy it again? In a heartbeat.
Those are the negatives, but the positives are substantial. For instance, the Hydro pedals are effortless to operate. Much better than my X740.
Fuel fill is hard to get at with a full 5 gallon can.
Seat belt retreiver gets jammed between the seat and the fender. Have to pull it out before you sit down.
Hydro-gear shift is easy to bump into neutral when mounting or dismounting.
Lacking valve stem guards. Broke two off in two days from wayward branches, with Rimguarded tires.
No 12 volt adapter for sprayer. At least I never saw it.
Needs mirrors so I don't have to turn around.
Plastic hood prone to scratches. I would assume metal would be the same.
The hour meter must triple the hours I actually put on it.:laughing::laughing:
Would I buy it again? In a heartbeat.
Those are the negatives, but the positives are substantial. For instance, the Hydro pedals are effortless to operate. Much better than my X740.
RoMad
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I have a 2003 Kioti CK20. I bought it used in November and we (wife, son, and I) have put 160 hours on it.
I am very happy with it and amazed at what it will do for such a small hp tractor.
I took the hood off the other day to clean the engine and I was very impressed with how heavy it was made.
Things that I would like better.
I think an HST transmission would be better for doing a lot of front end loader work and when using the finish mower it would be nice for slowing down going around corners while keeping the rpms up.
The dipstick for checking the engine oil is a little hard to get to because it is behind the boom for the front end loader.
I am very happy with it and amazed at what it will do for such a small hp tractor.
I took the hood off the other day to clean the engine and I was very impressed with how heavy it was made.
Things that I would like better.
I think an HST transmission would be better for doing a lot of front end loader work and when using the finish mower it would be nice for slowing down going around corners while keeping the rpms up.
The dipstick for checking the engine oil is a little hard to get to because it is behind the boom for the front end loader.
Haywire
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On my 2660 it's two things... one, it's not a B3030 and a zero turn. Two, the 3ph control lever is low enough that I have to lean forward to reach it. If I'm twisted around watching the box blade, it's a pain to reach the lever. There's an empty slot in the control panel up high. I wish I could relocate that lever there. It would be a lot more convenient.
Ian
Ian
deere755
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I like everything about my John Deere 755 and 4700 except all the plastic and fiberglass. I wish they would make the hoods 755 and 4700 and fenders 4700 out of metal.
redleicester
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Love my MF 1235, first tractor and it's fought well above the call of duty and never shirked.
However, I can't help but want something a smidge bigger and more powerful, and I do wish that Massey Europe didn't deny all knowledge of the model and refuse to even find manuals or anything for it, insisting it's a "vintage" model.... yes, 2003.... ancient.
However, I can't help but want something a smidge bigger and more powerful, and I do wish that Massey Europe didn't deny all knowledge of the model and refuse to even find manuals or anything for it, insisting it's a "vintage" model.... yes, 2003.... ancient.
WH401
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Love the tractor, just hate breathing the diesel exhaust.
Soundguy
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re-route it!
gladehound
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There's always something better than what you have. If not, just wait a year. 
Every aspect of every tractor can be improved. I'm extremely happy with my Kioti LB1914 and think it is one of the best values on the market if you're looking for something in the SCUT to Small CUT range for ground engagement or forestry. But if you're looking for a mower, you'll want more hp and less weight.
Personally, I don't see any advantages of a SCUT over a small CUT except for price and weight unless you need to get under really low stuff. The big difference is tire size and ground clearance. In snow, mud, or the forest, big tires and lots of ground clearance will get you a lot further.
Bottom line:
For ground engagement / forestry go as big as you can based on the limitations of your wallet considering storage space and access requirements of your property.
For mowing go high hp light weight.
As a previous poster stated. You have to know what you want to do!
Every aspect of every tractor can be improved. I'm extremely happy with my Kioti LB1914 and think it is one of the best values on the market if you're looking for something in the SCUT to Small CUT range for ground engagement or forestry. But if you're looking for a mower, you'll want more hp and less weight.Personally, I don't see any advantages of a SCUT over a small CUT except for price and weight unless you need to get under really low stuff. The big difference is tire size and ground clearance. In snow, mud, or the forest, big tires and lots of ground clearance will get you a lot further.
Bottom line:
For ground engagement / forestry go as big as you can based on the limitations of your wallet considering storage space and access requirements of your property.
For mowing go high hp light weight.
As a previous poster stated. You have to know what you want to do!
CompactTractorFan
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What is that for anyway? Aftermarket options?
SPYDERLK
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That slot has symbols for a hydraulic control lever on the BX1500, perhaps for a remote. They didnt follow thru on the design and chose instead to kluge it up on add ons, hanging valves and control levers off the tractor in places more easily damaged in use.
larry
