Tractor shopping - Mahindra 2810 vs Kioti CK20 HST

[City_Boy]

I know, they're not really comparable to each other. But here's the deal: I went to the Mahindra dealer to look at the 2015 HST, a competitor of the CK20. Dealer says he needs to move the 2810 off the lot. Bottom line, 2810, FEL, Howse 5' brush hog, Howse 5' boxblade, and disk for $15,400 out the door. The deal on the CK20, which is what I thought I was going to get, is loader, 4' hog, boxblade, and disk for $14,500. I drove the 2810; kinda stiff gearshift...other than that, I can live without the HST. So I'm thinking I'll spend the extra $900 for the much bigger tractor. By the way, is it supposed to be a little tough to change gears?

 

[BobG_in_VA]

Regarding the gears, It will wear in and become easier over time. Now that you are questioning yourself, now go back and look at a 3510. ....you're gonna really hate me, cause you're gonna want it. I have the 6000 MFWD with FEL/shuttle shift. I noted that the sychcro gears were "stiff" when it was new. Now that it has over 50 hours, its just more synchro...
BobG in VA

 

[City_Boy]

This was my first time to ever actually sit on a tractor. So I didn't know what to expect. I was really surprised at how stiff the gearshift was. I'm used to my VW Golf TDI, which might continue to be a little smoother than the tractor, even when it's broke in.

And no, I'm not going to sit on a 3510. I know what will happen.

 

[dieselsmoke1]

As has been stated many times, there's not a "wrong" choice when comparing what most consider to be quality equipment. When I was shopping, the LK3054 was about the same price as the gear drive 2810. Maybe worthwhile to check the price on this if you prefer a Kioti? That would be an apples to apples comparison.

I left home pulling a trailer to buy one of these two before I came back. The Mahindra guy was smart enough to convince me to "just take the HST and keep it a few days". It never went back /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Chipperman]

City_Boy
Hard shifting may be because Mahindra compacts are not syncro in all gears.
Chipperman
PS Both tractors are quality units

 

[City_Boy]

What does "not synchro in all gears" mean? By the way, I forgot to mention that the price includes a heavy duty tooth bar for the loader. I called around and got a couple of local prices: $16,400 and $15,900 (with Bush Hog brand brush cutter). So it's looking like I'm getting a fair deal.

 

[mgrick]

I think in the long run you would be better off going with the Kioti.I know a Kioti dealer who won't even take a Mahindra in trade.Of coarse my opinion may be a little biasd /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[JFP]

/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif I can't speak to the Mahindra, that said I just bought my first tractor. I lived most of my life right next to my neighbor in a big city. Moved to the county about 4 years ago and did without a tractor till now. I looked hard at the CK20 and 1914. but kept asking myself if they would have enough horsepower for everything I wanted to do. I started looking at the Kioti 3054 and after much research and lots of conversations bought one. I also got a FEL, box blade, post hole digger, tiller, 5' finish mower and backhoe. I am super glad that went with the 30.5 hp. It backhoes like a dream even in rocky soil (We live in a place called Loma Rica we call it Loma Rocka) . Bottom line regardless of the tractor brand, if you think you want a 20 HP, go for the next size up, cause you never know what the fulture holds

 

[City_Boy]

Thanks JFP, I'm leaning toward what you did. There's no point in getting less tractor for about the same amount of money. That's a great looking tractor on a nice piece of land. Congratulations on all of that. How much land are you working on there?

 

[City_Boy]

"Hard shifting may be because Mahindra compacts are not syncro in all gears."

Chipperman, what do you mean by that? I thought the 2810 was a synchro/shuttle shifter. It's got gears 1-4, high-medium-low ranges, and a lever for forward and reverse. Is this considered to be a straight gear transmission or is this shuttle? Help please.