Scott – Derwent Park, Tasmania (CK Series)
Scott and Cathy Oates needed a functional, versatile tractor to help maintain their 10-acre lifestyle farm 30 minutes south of Hobart. The couple grow fodder for their horses on a property that is steeply sloped at the front and back. Scott went to Agfest to see what was available, discussed the options, and later took delivery of a Kioti 3710 HST from a local Kioti dealer.
“At Agfest it’s easy to compare the different brands. The Kioti people were much more engaged and accommodating and knew a lot about their products. I felt they were really interested in what Cathy and I wanted from a tractor and which one would best suit our needs.
“We chose the CK3710 HST because it’s a good solid tractor, well put together and simple to use. With the 4-in-1 loader, slasher and fencing auger, it was good value for money. I’ve used it for slashing, harrowing, spreading lime and fertilizer, taking out old fencing with the 4-in-1 bucket, and putting in new copper posts.
“The waterhole had a two-metre high bank behind it. I dug out the bank and levelled it so it’s safe and easy to drive around it now. The CK has low noise and is very smooth to drive. The transmission is perfect, the HST pedals are great, and cruise control makes things very easy when I’m slashing and harrowing the paddocks.
“We both use the tractor, which has saved us a lot of work and time. The practical functionality of this tractor is fantastic – and you don’t have to be a computer wizard to use it.”
“We chose the CK3710 HST because it’s a good solid tractor, well put together and simple to use. With the 4-in-1 loader, slasher and fencing auger, it was good value for money. I’ve used it for slashing, harrowing, spreading lime and fertilizer, taking out old fencing with the 4-in-1 bucket, and putting in new copper posts”
