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jc, I'm sorry that you are not considering the Kioti tractor. I have a 30 hp. 4wd LK3054, pulling a 5ft mower that would be perfect for your size of property. The tractor is simple in construction and operation and of some importance, very reasonable in price. This tractor has a shuttle shift and for a neophyte like me, very forgiving and easy to use. If it's not too late, give the Kioti a look.

choices Kubota b2910 Deere 4310 NHolland TC30 35
Operating and Attachments
Replies 14 Post by farmhouse

I own a Kioti LK3054 and have been very pleased with it. The dealerships here in the North Texas/Southern Oklahoma area are strategically placed and seem to be happy with their association with Daedong, Kioti's owner in S. Korea. By the way, Daedong also builds the engines for Mahinda. The parts are readily available and Kioti has a large distribution warehouse in Waco, Texas. Best of luck on your decision.

Looking at older Kioti 1714
Kioti Tractors
Replies 4 Post by farmhouse

Jeff, I just went through the pricing phase with this model of Kubota. I got the following offers here in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area:Dealer 1-L3000DT, Quick Attach Loader(brand?), Rhino 5'Mower, Woods 5'Box Scraper=$15,675. Dealer 2-Tractor, LB402 FEL, 5'Scraper, 5'Bush Hog=$15,808, Dealer 3=Tractor, All Bush Hog attachments=$15,283.Dealer 4-Tractor($13,900), FEL, Rhino Mower, Atlas Box Blade=$15,125.<br>
What did I end up buying, you say? A Kioti LK3054. Why? you say. I bought the Kioti because I wanted the Shuttle shift feature on my tractor's transmission and secondly because I have been satisfied with other South Korean purchases-Samsung, etc. I ended up paying $14,850 for the tractor, Kioti heavy duty FEL, Howse Box Scraper and Howse Field Mower and Kioti Sun shade. No taxes in Texas if the tractor is used for agriculture and delivery was included in price. Hope this helps. Good luck

Buying a new L3000
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by farmhouse

No finish mower but use a bush hog on the periphery of a 12 acre hay meadow and other rough mowing jobs on my 46 acres.Kioti LK3054 with a 3pt hitch. Really happy with it so far.

SURVEY Primary use of Your Tractor Finish Mowing
Everything and Anything
Replies 48 Post by farmhouse

Frank, I am not a dealer but I wanted to mention that as a LK3054 owner, I've reviewed very carefully the owner's manual and have had just a small amount of driving experience but in this day of overcomplicated machinery, the Kioti seems to be ONE SIMPLE MACHINE, even for a Business Administration type such as myself! As you know diesel engines are not complicated and the rest of the tractor seems to be about the same, not complicated. If you have any mechanical aptitude, it would be one that you could work on. Good luck!

Kioti Self Service
Kioti Tractors
Replies 5 Post by farmhouse

Ted and Jim, thanks for the advice. I think that I'll take the easy way out and follow Ted's advice to clean and inspect at the end of each mowing season.

Undercoating on mower decks
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 22 Post by farmhouse

Nellie, look into Hardipanel. It is a concrete-based product that is warrantied for 50 years against termites and I would suppose other knawing pests. The product comes in panels like T1-11 and costs little more, if at all, than the other products you mentioned. It holds paint very well. I have it on my farm house in East Texas where the termites are vicious. Look at the company's site, www.jameshardie.com. I don't work for them, I just like to see an excellent product recognized!

Metal vs Vinyl vs T1-11 Siding
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 9 Post by farmhouse

Thanks to all for some great suggestions. As it is late in the season, I'll probably go with some winter rye and work on the terraces over the winter which is quite mild here in East Texas. Next summer's sun will take care of the winter rye then. I'm still thinking about strawberries, particularily in the soil that we have. We do plan to plant asparagus as a food crop but not expecting it to take care of our immediate problems. Thanks again to all.

ground cover to halt erosion
Garden and Landscape
Replies 9 Post by farmhouse

KenB, I've ordered a Kioti LK3054 but it hasn't been delivered yet. I've noticed that you have been one of the few negative responders concerning this brand. I would like to know if I should follow through with my purchase. I certainly don't want to have the drive train fall out on my new tractor. Did this happen to you? Did you own a Kioti? If it didn't happen to you personally, could you please give me the name of those folks that it did happen to so I can check with them. As a lot of people have said, the real value of these forums are the grass root opinions that we can obtain. I will anxiously wait for your reply. Thanks in advance.

Price check on Kioti LB1914
Kioti Tractors
Replies 8 Post by farmhouse

I'm no carpenter but I'm sure that you would need some form of transitional cap between the vertical siding and the new material. In the case of the Hardiplank, the rest of the application is overlapped much like wooden siding. James Hardie, the company has a website, www.jameshardie.com that will give you more detail. And by the way, I don't work for Hardie, I just like to see a great product get the notice it deserves. Good Luck

ratty barn siding
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 5 Post by farmhouse

Cutter, I'm not sure of your location but by the postings I would say not in the South. However, I'm building a barn at the present time and I'm having the plumber put in an outdoor shower. It may never get hot enough in your location but I used to live in Fairfield County in Connecticut and we had some of those days where one would have been nice. I'm certainly going to use one in East Texas.

New barn
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 57 Post by farmhouse

I'm getting the above attachments made by Howse as part of a package with a Kioti LK3054. Are they OK or should I try to negotiate for another manufacturer?

Howse mower and box scraper
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 6 Post by farmhouse