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I think the Kioti is just as easy as the JD or kubota. It's just that when mine was made the alignment between the loader pin hole and the tractor bracket hole were not exactly the same alignment. Once I reamed them out(a tractor dealer that helped me on this web site months ago told me that this was fairly common)the pins go in and come out easily.

MMM for the CK20
Kioti Tractors
Replies 15 Post by crozier

That makes good sense to me I'll do some "sizing" before they go back in. Thanks!

Yesterday I changed the hydraulic fluid. I was able to do it without removing the belly mower. And did it with an 8 quart pan. I just removed one of the back small plugs which I could easily replace when the pan was full. I did that 3 times, then removed each of the other 3 plugs. Had about 1/8 of a teaspoon of metallic mush on the magnet. I would guess that's normal for the first 50 hours.

Removing FEL from CK20
Kioti Tractors
Replies 3 Post by crozier

Your'e right in that it would act like you say. But one of the teeth were broken. There are 6 teeth and the one that held my brakes were broken off. It almost looks like that piece is made out of pot metal and the teeth are pretty small. I'll get it replaced under warranty but if it was out of warranty I think I'd make something a little heavier than the standard issue.

Brake malfunction on CK20
Kioti Tractors
Replies 5 Post by crozier

I've been very happy with my CK. I've pushed some snow, bush hogged with both a 4' and 5' cutter, done some grading with a rear blade and rake, some front end loader work and some mowing. I've got 32 hours on it to date. It has done everything well that I've wanted to do with it. The only problem I've had and it was minor was one hydraulic fitting dripped a little. Half a turn with a wrench fixed that. I'm glad I got it.

ck20hst price
Kioti Tractors
Replies 13 Post by crozier

I've got 30 hours on my CK (gear) so far. In many respects I think the hydro will be better, especially back and forth stuff like loader work and pushing snow. The gear does feel stronger but I think the hydro will do everything the gear will do, it just feels different. We will know the whole sory in just a couple of weeks as mowing season in central Virginia is just beginning. I'll give an update then. I belive there will be several beers drunk this summer arguing about which tranny is better and I'm looking forward to that!

As far as the tractor overall goes I am very happy with it so far.

CK 20 with MMM
Kioti Tractors
Replies 14 Post by crozier

The bush hog is an older model (about 20% original paint), but I think it called a Taylor Way? The price was right, it was given to me. It's pretty big and heavy but the CK had no problem picking it up or running it. I didn't go over any real big stuff maybe 3/4" on down, but it didn't seem to strain the engine at all.

Bush Hogging with CK20
Kioti Tractors
Replies 7 Post by crozier

I maintain about a mile of private road for 22 homes. 3 years ago I started putting on calcium chloride for dust control. It pulls moisture out of the air and keeps the road damp. It cuts the dust way down and the road retains its fines. I use 30 bags on the road in late spring and it lasts at least 6 months. I hook a small trailer to my tractor and a broadcaster to my trailer. It spreads very evenly and cost about 12 bucks a bag. I get it from southern states which is our ag store. It's good because unlike oils or cement it will not cake or crust.

Box blades
Operating and Attachments
Replies 18 Post by crozier

I paid 11,800 for my tractor with loader, delivered. So high nines for the tractor itself would be about right.

CK20 with Manual Shift
Kioti Tractors
Replies 8 Post by crozier

I would say that the CK20 is the next generation of tractors. They share the same engine (however the CK is rated at 21 HP vs 19 for the LB19). Go to the Kioti website and you can see pics and specs of both tractors.

CK20 HST vs Kubota 7500
Kioti Tractors
Replies 14 Post by crozier