COMPACT TRACTORS
This Kioti is the ‘perfect trailed mower companion’ The CK30 series models of Kioti Tractors have now been on the market for 12 months. This season is their first full summer. Based on the previous CK 10 series they have the same prin-ciples as the old model but have as standard various features and standard specifications that ad-vance the product to make a perfect tool for Landscapers, golf course green keepers and other pro-fessional users. The models of the CK30 series range from 25 to 50HP. All models from 35HP to 50 HP have the latest Kioti 3 cylinder Stage V engines Common rail engines with DPF. Economical, quiet and with minimal vibration the Kioti Engine proves why the Kioti Engines have such a fine reputation. The whole design and build is focused on the driver having a good, easy to use and low fatigue working experience. The spacious air conditioned cabin comes with great all round visibility. The Grammar suspension seat with armrest that comes standard is perfectly comfortable.
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An adjustable steering wheel allows the operator to not just set the steering wheel to a comforta-ble height but also so that they have an uninterrupted view of the bright and clearly laid out Dash control panel. For use with a mower the tractor could not be easier to set up. The tractor has 540 / 540E PTO, 2 x double acting spools, one with float makes the hydraulic connection easy. The fact that an inte-grated front loader joystick is also standard on these tractors gives a pair of fdouble acting
spools available to the front of the tractor if not utilised by a front end loader. Forward speeds are easily controlled with the 3 range twin Pedal HST. For long runs the HST cruise control and be easily engaged. To maintain a consistent PTO speed in varying grass growth areas or undulating and sloping ground the Cruise PTO feature will ensure that the engine revs will change as required to maintain the preset PTO speed. For 3 point linkage implements the Automatic PTO feature will engage and disengage the PTO ac-cording to the lifting and lowering of the 3 point linkage. This protects the drive line and assists the safety of people in the vicinity of the unit. Combined with the wide choice of tyres that is available to ensure you have the right wheel equipment and the five year, 3000 hour, warranty the Kioti CK30 series as a range that needs to be considered a real choice to make work easier.
