Price Check Price check on a CK25

LoganWildman · Nov 9, 2005

First off, I don't know that much about the Kioti brand, so I'd love some feedback from you Kioti owners. Are you happy with your Kioti's, have you had any problems etc.

I am looking at a new CK25 (shuttle shift) with a KL130 loader and 1 set of rear hyd. outlets and was quoted $14K, does that sound reasonable?

HODAK · Nov 9, 2005

I'd better be careful here /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif..............Yes, I like my CK30HST. 88 hours and this thing still impresses me.

RedRocker · Nov 9, 2005

I'm really happy with mine, no problems and a real work horse.

VictorW · Nov 9, 2005

That price sounds in the ballpark but the prices are regional and can differ a good bit. You may want to fill out your profile a little to give the members an idea what state you live in. A member close to you may be able to give you a better idea on price and may be able to recommend a dealer. Also, what are your intended uses. Most members can give you a good idea on what their particular model can handle. Maybe a CK20 would fit better and save you a little money or maybe for your jobs, the CK30 or DK35 would be a better fit.
I purchased a CK30hst with fel this past April. 85 hours so far and no problems. One fel lift cylinder piston had rust pits but was fixed in a week under warranty. It's done what I have asked of it. Everyone here seems to like their Kioti. If you read some of the other posts, you'll see what some members like and dislike but that is probably personal preference. You need to get on one and run it around and hopefully use the loader to see if that tractor fits you. If a dealer won't let you try it a little, then I'd find another dealer. You probably wouldn't buy a car without a test drive.
Give the members here a little more information and I think you'll find all to be very helpful.

LoganWildman · Nov 9, 2005

Don't mean to come across wrong here, but I'm not looking for advice on the size of the tractor, I know what I need. I have been around tractors/farming all my life. In fact I just sold a NH TC 35 as my needs have changed and I no longer need quite that big of a tractor. I am just not familiar with the Kioti brand and I don't want to buy a here today, gone tomorrow outfit, which is why I posted here, to see what current owners think of there Kioti's and what their experience has been with parts/service/warrenty.

AutoUnionTypeC · Nov 9, 2005

( I'm really happy with mine, no problems and a real work horse. )

Yep.........same here. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

RedRocker · Nov 9, 2005

I think they're here to stay, not as big as the "big three", but they're growing. Like anything, the dealer is a big factor, a good one goes a long way toward that warm fuzzy feeling we all like. Parts have not been a problem for the most part, a couple of people have had slow service but in most cases the dealer took up the slack. I think if you have a chance to drive one you'll be impressed, good luck with your search.

Dmace · Nov 9, 2005

I have had my CK20 for a week and a half now and I am still amazed at what it can do for such a small tractor.
I have dug out stumps, graded fill, loaded dump trucks, moved rocks, etc...
It is the most comfortable tractor I have ever driven, and the layout of controls and dash is great and easy to use.
I especially like the strong design of a full subframe backhoe that can be detached in about 5 mins.
I have 15 hours on it now, (got it with 2) and can't complain. It gets stronger and stronger everyday.

Both local Kioti dealers were more helpful and informational than all the others.
A few other dealers wouldn't even let me sit on a tractor without a deposit. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

THUMBS UP FOR KIOTI

cag · Nov 9, 2005

Logan you sound like me not so long ago, one could feel more comfort buying from the big 3 then buying from a less known brand like kioti, man I can really identify on how you feel, and you know what is even more confusing, is that you won't hear of any unhappy kioti owners, so I got fed up with the insecurity of the brand, found a great dealer and purchased the CK30HST... The brand in my view is second to the dealer that sells it, so in my case I'm glad I found a great DEALER...cag

VictorW · Nov 9, 2005

Sorry Logan. I misunderstood your info request. Some that ask a question like yours haven't owned a tractor before. I was just trying to get you the best info so you could make an informed decision if you were of that group.
I haven't had any problems with parts. Kioti built a new warehouse in S. Carolina which has helped. One member here had to wait a while for a steering draglink which did seem to long for a part. If I ordered something extra, I would usually get it in a week.
Service seems to be mainly the dealer you are working with from what the members have posted. Some have reported excellant service while others don't have much to say about their dealers.
All warranty issues I had were easily taken care of with Kioti paying for everything.