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Have you already done the swap, or just getting ready to start?

 

Just getting started.

Got it removed from it base and now it's sitting on the lift table.

Im not sure when I'll get at it. We got a bunch of snow heading our way, so I might be on snow blower duty.

 

The tractor was a complete turd. Left outside all the time, leaking hydros, rust, sun fade, you name it it had it. And she had the nerve to say Kioti isn’t a good tractor

 

Definitely not worth 12K, maybe 7k given the low hours.

 

You already decided that was a junker..... So it probably is. Sounds like it set outside a lot. Leaks from hoses aren't really a big deal. Motor/tranny leaks are. Kioti is just a Korean copy cat of the Kubota. Some of the top people from Kubota went to Kioti back before they put out the series of tractors that KR & me have. They meet EVERY Kubota spec or exceed them.
Only problem I've ever had was some minor electrical stuff, bad ground, cheap switch. Exact copy of the motor, trans, pumps.

Don't get me wrong I'm still a Orange guy & still have a small Kubota & several Kubo implements. But I just wont pay 10K extra for the exact same thing.


Now about that QH.... I've got a landpride on mine. Love it. Just make sure you get the right on for your tractor . (Heavy enough)

 

If it is operational, as sdk said, hoses can be fixed, surface rust and sun fade are not a big deal either. Tactors are made to spend their lives parked outside. Panels that are rusted all the way through is another mater. You just need to be able to account for fixing important issues in any offer made. If it starts and runs ok, the loader works, the tires aren't flat. Then maybe offer them 7K, see if they bite.

 

She was saying how she wanted $14k but would take $12k. I saw it afterwards and was like nope! It did start right up and the engine purred but yeah for $7k it might be worth it. Otherwise looks like a new tractor is the way to go. I did like the size of it.

 

I'd tell them you looked into it and would be willing to pay $7K. When they turn you down tell them the offer stands until you buy something else if they change their mind.

Did you call the Kioti dealer? I could be wrong, somebody else correct me if I am, but I think the that old B series is about equal in size and power with the Kioti CS line.

 

What implements come with it?


Did you call the Kioti dealer? I could be wrong, somebody else correct me if I am, but I think the that old B series is about equal in size and power with the Kioti CS line.[/QUOTE]
Yep your right. I have a B7100 large lawn tractor with ag tires. Known to be a compact tractor. The cs is a sub-compact sits lower to the ground.

 

Neighbor owns the ditch, I knocked on his door and ask if I could fix it. He said go ahead. Then he came out and helped me pile the rocks in when I got done. Now to order a couple loads of asphalt millings.

This tilting, rotating, offsetting blade is awesome. Pulled the ditch with no problems.








Then my son got done in the woods on the skid steer and walked to see what I was doing, he made me walk back to the shop

 

Here’s a couple photos from when it was pouring. The ditch was higher than the driveway.

 

A few quick pics. It just arrived about an hour ago. Since it's supposed to rain tomorrow we left it in the shop... so I'll still be able to tinker with it in the rain. Lots to learn and get comfortable with

 

That looks brand new


Congratulations, hope it serves you well for many years to come

 

Overall I think it looks pretty good. But there is some faded paint and little scrapes and dings here and there. But everything works... so that's the important part. I just gotta learn how to use it

 

nice!! i rented a smaller one. But Bucket should have a "float" mode on it. Pretty cool option once you get used to it.

Basically set the bucket the angle you want on ground and push stick control forward. Bucket floats but keeps the angle of the bucket set.

 

Well blew the seal on the hydraulic lift arm on the B7100 over the last couple of weeks working on the old barn area. Messicks sent me a shipped email yesterday so the waiting begins. Gonna need those pliers @six5crèéd to take the circlip out, I struggled with it the last time with my small set.

 

Messicks is awesome, I order stuff for my Ford from them and shipping is usually cheaper than I can drive to pick up stuff at the local dealer.

Go ahead and get you some snap ring pliers, that way your seal won’t ever leak again and you won’t have to use them

 

Yeah that's what I was thinking too.

 

Looking into the Kioti’s more I am tempted to go with a CK2620. No regen stuff and it appears to have the same loader capacity unless I am wrong. Going to try and stop by the dealer today to look at the different models. 25hp vs 35hp but it looks like I can easily make the 2620 have 35hp after the warranty is up.