What is better..Kioti ck20hst or Kubota 7510hst?
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Kiohio
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You will find good things and things bad in both. It all depends on what you want to do with the unit. If a backhoe tractor is what you prefer...I say CK20. The tractor is heavier than the Kub and will do alot of work and with a hoe tractor weight is a big plus. This also holds true for blading snow, box blade work etc anything ground engaging. If your main focus is to mow grass the Kub might be the better bet. The best thing to do is test drive both (if possible) and see which one fits you best. Don't let money (within reason) get in the way of your decision. If you absolutely hate the one that's cheaper, that money difference won't matter in the long run. You will still be stuck with a tractor you hate.
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MikePA
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A $2,000 difference for a similar sized tractor and implements?
While price is always an issue, be sure to shop dealers as well. You buy a tractor once, but it will get serviced (parts and or service) by a dealer for as long as you own it.
While price is always an issue, be sure to shop dealers as well. You buy a tractor once, but it will get serviced (parts and or service) by a dealer for as long as you own it.
I wouldn't say either one is "better" as they are both very good tractors. What I will say is that I prefer the heavier weight of the CK20 for a multitude of reasons. Even at the increased weight, unless the ground here is completely saturated, I have no problems using it on my lawn.
I do a lot of loader and backhoe work, and like Kiohio said, the extra weight is very useful there.
I found the B7510, in my area, to be a good bit more than the Kioti, and I would have had to pay extra for the hydraulic valve and joystick controller for my loader, the CK20 included that.
I was able to pay for my loader with the difference in the two, and I feel I got a more substantial machine.
Oh, one other thing I really like on the CK20 is the flat platform design as opposed to the Kubota ladder frame. For me, it's much more user friendly and comfortable. John
I do a lot of loader and backhoe work, and like Kiohio said, the extra weight is very useful there.
I found the B7510, in my area, to be a good bit more than the Kioti, and I would have had to pay extra for the hydraulic valve and joystick controller for my loader, the CK20 included that.
I was able to pay for my loader with the difference in the two, and I feel I got a more substantial machine.
Oh, one other thing I really like on the CK20 is the flat platform design as opposed to the Kubota ladder frame. For me, it's much more user friendly and comfortable. John
Bob_Skurka
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As a Kubota owner since 2000, I'd say that the price difference would be VERY hard to justify. Objectively, the CK20 has a stronger loader than the B7510. Beyond that, I'd say you really need to decide what you want the tractor to do and what conditions you'll face. It would take some extreme talking to get me to pay extra for the Kubota. I generally prefer lighter tractors for mowing the lawn, but that is because I have clay, that when wet, will rut badly and when it dries the ruts are concrete hard and tough to repair. But without soil conditions like mine, there would be no reason to pay the extra money.
I also believe that MikePA makes an excellent point, buy from a strong dealer. You want a dealer who will be there to support you. Every brand has good and bad dealers. Even the best brand is not worth much if the dealer won't stand behind it. I personally won't buy a JD until the local dealer either changes ownership or gets a serious attitude adjustment. If the Kioti dealer is strong, it would be an easy choice to buy the CK20.
I also believe that MikePA makes an excellent point, buy from a strong dealer. You want a dealer who will be there to support you. Every brand has good and bad dealers. Even the best brand is not worth much if the dealer won't stand behind it. I personally won't buy a JD until the local dealer either changes ownership or gets a serious attitude adjustment. If the Kioti dealer is strong, it would be an easy choice to buy the CK20.
Bowhunter
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( While price is always an issue, be sure to shop dealers as well. You buy a tractor once, but it will get serviced (parts and or service) by a dealer for as long as you own it. )</font>
Ditto!
Ditto!
DavesTractor
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The 15 series Mahindra's are built in Japan my Mitsubishi. The 2015HST is very close in specs to the CK20HST. If you have a dealer nearby, you should take a look.
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( The 15 series Mahindra's are built in Japan my Mitsubishi. The 2015HST is very close in specs to the CK20HST. If you have a dealer nearby, you should take a look. )</font>
These are also nice heavy tractors as well. I looked at them when I was researching, but didn't like the dealer, or I may have bought one of them. I also like the sloped hood on the CK20 better than the square. John
These are also nice heavy tractors as well. I looked at them when I was researching, but didn't like the dealer, or I may have bought one of them. I also like the sloped hood on the CK20 better than the square. John
Cliff_Johns
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Do they both have seperate steering pumps, position control on the 3pt? How do they handle it if you run out of fuel? fuel tank sizes different? Are the seats equally comfortable? Tool boxes? How easy is it to add another SCV when you want a hydraulic top link? Same type of PTOs? Can the tires be dished? How easy is it to tell if the FEL is flat to the ground? Is a folding ROPS included in the price of the BH quote or do they add that later? Do they use chinese air in the tires?
I've found that there are a hundred comparison points between tractors that are ostensibly the same when you look at specs, but are quite different when you start looking at the details that don't show up in the main comparison points like HP.
So in the end, it's always a comprimise because at some point you just say, I've looked at enough attributes and specs and details and you decide to buy the one you liked sitting on the most. Or not.
That probably wasn't very helpful, but I feel better.
Cliff
I've found that there are a hundred comparison points between tractors that are ostensibly the same when you look at specs, but are quite different when you start looking at the details that don't show up in the main comparison points like HP.
So in the end, it's always a comprimise because at some point you just say, I've looked at enough attributes and specs and details and you decide to buy the one you liked sitting on the most. Or not.
That probably wasn't very helpful, but I feel better.
Cliff
