The Dynamic Duo

radar54 · Jul 3, 2004

Since everyone has been posting pics of their tractors, I thought I would introduce ya'll to my team. Altough I bought the 3054 in March of 02 and the Powerstroke in August 03, I just now got around to taking pictures, I know how you all love pics! As you can see I trailer my team to Kentucky where I have 140 acres of farm to maintain. I get down there once every 5 days or so and abhore taking time to stop for much of anything except fuel.

So here is to all of you that love your KIOTIs.

Jeff /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

sweettractors · Jul 3, 2004

Nice looking outfit, Jeff. Where is your farm located in Ky. We are in Hart county, near Mamouth Cave in the Central region--Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment LLC *Stores in Munfordville and Canmer, Ky*

radar54 · Jul 3, 2004

Hey Ken,

I'm in Butler county, 13 miles west of Morgantown on 106.

I've looked at your website many times, drooling over the packers, two-row planters and so forth. You have a real nice inventory of implements. One of these days I'll find an excuse to drive over your way and look around.

Jeff

KiotiJohn · Jul 4, 2004

Very nice looking set up including the truck and trailer. What size trailer is that? Thanks for posting the picture. John

sweettractors · Jul 4, 2004

You are about 1 1/2 hour southwest of us. If you are on Interstate 65, Our Munfordville store is 70 seconds off the interstate at exit 65. Most of the implement inventory is atore #1 about 10 miles east of Munfordville. Look foreward to meeting you.---Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment LLC *Over 30 Used 2 and 3 Bottom Turning Plows*

JayC · Jul 4, 2004

That truly is a dynamic duo! With that setup, you can't lose! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Look, my 800th post. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

radar54 · Jul 4, 2004

The trailer is an 18ft with 2ft dovetail, 2 axle brakes, 3500# axles and fold down ramps. I have had the tractor, brush mower, tiller, grader blade and a full side to side tool box on there all at once. However, I'm getting ready to trade up to a similar trailer with 2 5200# axles and the 16in 10 ply tires. If anyone is looking to buy a good trailer this one is a year old and can be had for $1600.

Jeff

sweettractors · Jul 4, 2004

Jeff, as you go with more capacity on the trailer upgrade. You may need to keep in mind the Truck GVW + Rated GVW of the trailer, should not exceed 26,000 lbs. to stay below CDL requirements. If you already have them or are Tagged for "Farm Use" , this wont be a factor.--Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment LLC *Over 30 New and Used Sickle Bar Mowers in Stock*

lablovers · Jul 5, 2004

Jeff,
Nice looking set-up. Thanks for the pictures. I never get tired of looking at another Kioti.

radar54 · Jul 5, 2004

Thanks for the heads up Ken! I had heard that DOT was pulling us little guys over for that violation. Wasn't quite sure of the specifics tho. I will check on that gvw first thing tomorrow.

Thanks again, Jeff

Degree · Jul 6, 2004

Its a diesel right? Do you mind sharing your fuel milage towing and non-towing?

radar54 · Jul 7, 2004

Yea, it is the 6.0 liter. Everyday driving gets me about 17.5 mpg. Towing, I can't really say for sure because I never use a full tank when I tow that I don't have regular driving miles on the same tank full. In those cases I have gotten 14.5 mpg. I have heard other f250 owners say they get as little as 8.5 mpg towing to 11.5. I wish I could be more help here. No matter the mileage, that truck will pull the guts out of a 12,000 pd trailer. I pull my rig up a KY parkway with an automatic tranny, in overdrive, cruise control set to 75 and it never downshifts or loses any speed. One day I passed a Corvette going 75 pulling my tractor and everything I own. You should have seen the look on that guys face. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Don't get much better than that.

Jeff

KiotiJohn · Jul 8, 2004

( Its a diesel right? Do you mind sharing your fuel milage towing and non-towing? )
An aquaintance of mine was bragging that he was getting 12mpg with his powerstroke while towing. He seemed to think that was really good. It's better than I get with an F150 gas, towing. John

Dewave · Jul 9, 2004

I get 13.5 towing and about 17-18 city and 20 highway, 2004 Silverado HD2500 Crew Cab Dynamax/allison tranny, just bot it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

KiotiJohn · Jul 9, 2004

( I get 13.5 towing and about 17-18 city and 20 highway, 2004 Silverado HD2500 Crew Cab Dynamax/allison tranny, just bot it. )
Great Don. I guess that's about the max anyone can expect while towing. Sure seems to take a lot to get em going, but then it's a breeze. I'll be looking for a better towing vehicle in the near future as this F150 just isn't all it should be. I may just change the gearing at first and see if that helps. Then I'm going to GM. John

Dewave · Jul 10, 2004

I meant to say Duramax, but dynamax sounds kewl too /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Here's a pic of my new truck payment /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Dewave · Jul 10, 2004

and too keep the kids quiet.... they were starting to question the Nyquil on every long trip. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

2 TV's and 2 wireless headphones and DVD player

oh, and the truck's built in voice recognition for the telephone has been mucho improved

KiotiJohn · Jul 10, 2004

VERY nice Don. I know the kids love that DVD system. Probably helps you and the Mrs. too! John

wallace · Jul 11, 2004

Hey Jeff and Ken I am not sure of your laws but up here in Pa. any trailer you pull with a regestration weight of 10,001 or more you have to have a CDL it does not matter if you are loaded or empty or if your are pulling it with a 3/4 ton or a ford explorer. and the only thing staying under 26,000 lbs. does is keep you from having to pay fuel tax..