Backhoe REF: Which backhoe for 30hst

rapracing · Jul 3, 2005

I have a tractor ordered and to be delivered late this week or early next. I have it coming with a 2365 hoe. The dealer said I would need no more hoe. In the post I notice that the 2375 is suggested. Am I making a mistake? It is not too late to change if I should do that.

Thanks

wallace · Jul 3, 2005

You can put either the 65 or 75 backhoe on the CK30.
Are you making a mistake?
That is a question only you can answere.
Can you afford a little more $$ for the larger hoe?
Are you going to be using the hoe more than twice a week?
What are you digging?
Are you hiring you and your machine out?
If you had answered yes to any of these questions than you might want to consider getting the larger backhoe.
BUT if you dealer does not have one in stock you might be waiting a while for it. Kioti is way low on there inventory.
If you dealer carries the Rhino line attachments you might want to consider getting one of those backhoes.

VictorW · Jul 3, 2005

The difference in price isn't that much between the 2365 and 2375. Just like getting the CK30 over the 25, I was going to put on what the tractot can handle. One member has an 2385 on his 30 and has no problems. Not recommended by Kioti and I didn't want to void the warranty or overstress the tractor. The 2375 will do what I need.
Wallace makes some good reasons to base your decision on. Others in the forum have made comments on their 2365. I think Kioti John has that one on his CK20. Sounds like he has done a lot with it.
Maybe think it over again on Wallace's points and make a change if needed.

DK35vince · Jul 3, 2005

It is up to you if you change your order or not.
But personally I would want the lager backhoe. Once you start using one you will be glad you have the extra power and reach.

KiotiJohn · Jul 5, 2005

( Others in the forum have made comments on their 2365. I think Kioti John has that one on his CK20. Sounds like he has done a lot with it. )
I do, indeed, have the 2365 on my CK20, but if I were buying a CK30, I would definitely go for the 2375. To me, it would be like buying a 4' brush mower when the tractor would call for a 6'. The extra reach will come in handy believe me.
John

gippolit · Jul 5, 2005

I have the 85 on mine. I haven't had any issues as of yet.
Yes I would atleast get the 75.
Regards;
Glen

rapracing · Jul 6, 2005

Looks like it'll be the 2375. I called the dealer today and he has one in the crate. Not sure what it should cost but he said a $400 upgrade. Does that sound fair /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Thanks for the help /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Bully · Jul 6, 2005

For $400 it will be worth it, for the extra beef and reach. Your going to love working that tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

KiotiJohn · Jul 7, 2005

( Not sure what it should cost but he said a $400 upgrade. )
Doesn't sound bad for all the extra steel involved in getting the extra reach.
John

VictorW · Jul 7, 2005

I think you made the right choice. $400 for the life of the tractor won't add to much and you will like the extra reach.
Looking at a Rhino 75 for my CK30hst. I talked with Wallace from this forum. Good price. Need to figure out how to pick it up.