I was walking into a Home Depot the other day and there sat a summit tractor on display. And after looking it over I was impressed with all the standard features it came with.
I've enjoyed your channel for several years, and was disappointed when you stopped selling used tractors. I enjoyed your reviews on what you had. Good to see you are back in the business!
I enjoyed your videos showing the Summit tractor. I’m glad the market is such that it was feasible for you to get back into the used tractor sales. You’re right about having to constantly rethink and adjust what you do with your business and your videos. That how you keep expanding your business and keep interest in your videos. Thanks for another great video.
For nearly two years I have been mulling over the idea of buying a sub-compact or compact tractor. This would be my first tractor and as a senior citizen likely my last so I want to make an informed decision. I have visited dealers of various brands, kicked the tires as they used to say, got quotes, etc. Summit tractors were not available in my area until a few months ago. So Courtney's reviews showing that tractor being used with various implements was a great help to me. I'm now ready to buy a tractor and Summit is my choice. Along with that tractor I have a list of implements that I'll be buying from GWT.
I appreciate your honesty and vision. It’s so refreshing to have someone share their own personal story. Business is about opportunities and knowing when to change. Thanks for the great content.
Summit showed up in our Home Depot, and a local tractor tech here in E. Tennessee is well equipped as an authorized service point which can make Summit a viable choice. I am not yet convinced Summit is THE answer, but all large companies started small. Hopefully its the right time, and they do it right so as to not strand customers. Nothing kills tractor maker longevity faster than crappy service, warranty, and QC.
Spot On! Over the last 6 months I have done the same with my business. Am more organized etc. Change is good and you have to spend money to make money!
Any business owner has to adapt to the market(s) and adjust where needed. Keep up the good work and enjoy your videos. They’re a Saturday morning coffee tradition. 👍🏻
I think it is great to see you back in the pre-owned tractor business. You have an excellent line up of implements and attachments and having tractors available makes sense. Thanks for all your videos. I have learned a lot
I enjoyed watching you use the Summit tractor. I thought it was 1 tuff little tractor. I have a Mahindra 3016 28 hp. And it is a tuff little tractor and it perfect for my 3 acres. Enjoy it thanks for all the information
You are the reason why I bought a summit tractor I love it 89 hours on it but I'm ready to sell it for my call you I'm waiting for the bigger one to come out
Courtney, I’ve learned more about tractor and implements from you than any other channel. It makes total sense that you are able to embrace change and look yourself in the mirror! You fulfilled your contract with Summit which I’m sure helped them kickstart their line. Well done sir! Personally from watching your videos and my grader on his Bobcat skid steer, if I won the big lottery, I would go that route. Better balance than the 1025R, better maneuverability, a plethora of attachments etc. I do not understand why some think there’s something else going on. I believe one of your first videos with the Summit, you explained that you were helping kick start them. To me, helping doesn’t mean doing everything for another, it’s just a hand up. A business must be able to change if they want to grow and meet the demands of the market they are in. They cannot be static, they must be adaptable and you do a great job of it!
I'm gonna tell you I have channels I really like, and I've been watching for a long time. You can only rehash the same activity or whatever so many times before it gets boring so what your doing is good. I really loved the Summit tractor I am seriously considering buying one as a result of your time with it. Just keep doing what your doing and we will keep watching.
I have been watching ypur videos since i got interested in subcompact tractors about 2019. Ended up with a 1025R. TLB. Got a grapple 6 foot hydraulic loader mount snow blade. Not the most powerful thing i have ever seen but works great for what i use it for. Have enjoyed your how to videos over the years and the new implements you show from time to time. Things change. Change or grt left in the dust. Look at Kodiak. Didnt go the digital route and got left way behing. More power to you Courtney.
It's said all the time, buy the dealer not the brand (within top tier, in my opinion). Kioti absolutely sold me at the dealer level. Fantastic knowledge of their lineup, superb support, and in my case that's their *primary* brand. I passed up a local dealer that had Kioti's as a "bolt on" brand (in conjunction with New Holland), and went 2hrs up the road to a Five Paw dealer that dealt ONLY in Kioti. Major difference in attitude, training, helpfulness.
I had a similar experience when I was in the market a couple years ago. My local Kioti and Yanmar dealers were much easier to work with than JD and Kubota. Don't expect a call back or a minute of a JD dealer's time if you are buying anything less than a $300k combine. The Kubota salesman had sold cars up until a couple months prior and knew NOTHING about any of the equipment on the lot. The quality (or lack thereof vs price eliminated Massey and Mahindra from consideration. My dad ended up with a New Hollander Boomer 40 after a JD dealer brushed him off when he inquired about a 3038E / 4044M. The NH dealer was willing to spend time with him going over his needs and the Boomer is almost smack dab in between those models in most regards. The Yanmar dealer did the same with me, which is why I have a YT347. I wanted to see a 2038R early in my search and they refused to help me unless I signed a purchase agreement and left a deposit.
PS glad to see you slinging used tractors again. I think it gave you a fantastic opportunity to show models and configurations even if not current, side by side that you just don't get to see on other channels.
Good for you! We recently made a decision at work to start carrying a different brand of equipment while dropping one of the most major brands in the air-conditioning market. Lots of disruption, but sometimes other manufactures are more willing to work with a distributor or customer and provide extremely better service. I love how you worded all of this in your video, best of luck.
Bought a new Kioti CK2610 HST with the backhoe and third function front hydraulics during the pandemic and we couldn't be happier with it! 😁It has made the chores around our 10 acre parklike property north of Ann Arbor much easier! We looked at Deere and Kubota at the time and the value wasn't really there, so we went with the Kioti. We were able to spend another $15K on attachments over the past couple of years since we didn't have to pay the 'brand name premium' on the tractor purchase. 😉
I feel you buy what best fits your needs, my brand loyalty, not "blind loyalty"is the US DOLLAR! I try to keep as much of it in my pocket as possible. PERIOD 💪
Love the channel, just got my first tractor LS MT573 and watching your videos helped me a lot in deciding what size tractor to buy and future implements as well. In Canada though, not the USA unfortunately.
I am a customer my JD 1025R rolls with your weights and forks in 2 months when those are paid off im ordering your stump bucket and a drag screen for the horse arenas around here. keep up the great job i enjoy watching your content.
I just bought a new kubota lx2610su was looking at comparable kioti and the price was almost the same. A few hundred dollars different. The treadle pedal was the deciding factor. I HATE the twin side by side pedals of kioti and Deere. I’ve had both sold a kioti cs2510 to get a larger frame kubota. For me the treadle pedal is much better. Push forward to go forward back to go back. Works for me. Your results may vary.
Believe farm and home is selling those tractors now. Saw one in allegan in the parking lot. I personally have a TYM T474 but I was looking at Kioti and LS. All great tractors. Love the videos
I love my Kioti 5310. There was only one log on my former property I couldn't lift with it. It was every bit of 3000lbs. I got the cab, ac, radio, 3rd function, backhoe, and filled the tires.
Keep doing great work, Courtney and crew! I thank you sooo much for your efforts and advice. You actually test products out on your own property and report back. I’ve seen you change your mind about products after you live with them for a while (fence string trimmer). I think people try to read into things too much lately.
Hi I just want to say I injoy all of your videos and your input on everything you talk about I learn a lot from I thank you for your knowledge on tractors have a great day THANKS AGAIN
As a Bobcat CT2025 owner (which is basically a slightly upgraded Kioti CK2610), I could not agree more on your assessment of the Kioti/Bobcat brand quality, and parts/service availability. It really was a significant savings for me to go that route as I went up a size from my old BX2200.
How are you liking the 2025? I have a ct1021 and currently selling it to get the 2025. I love my Bobcat so far and have had no issues with it in 200 hours.
@@tomahawkjo8574 I love the CT2025. It’s an amazing machine, especially for the price. Full disclosure: I am a former service manager at a Bobcat dealership. Didn’t leave for a bad reason, just found a better opportunity. But I learned a lot while I was there, and I wasn’t in love with the CT1xxx series. Firstly, it is made as an economy series; its biggest appeal is the price. I found their engines were very rough starting and clangy, but that might be a cold climate thing (Ottawa Valley, Ontario). In general, you get what you pay for. The CT2xxx series is NOT made as an economy series strictly. It is designed to be a much more fully-equipped, “luxury” series if you will (you see this most noticeably in the quality of the seat and the positioning of the loader joystick). It’s a *comfortable* tractor to operate. They’re not racing to the bottom of the market, although the pricing is attractive. They’re competing with the bigger brands with that product line, and you can tell just from sitting in the operator platform. You will instantly feel the quality difference. Same thing with the 4xxx series; we go back to an economy product with those. I would not trade my CT2025 at par for a CT4045, for example. I mean, in short, I adore that machine. I think you’ve made a great move in the short- and long-term with that upgrade. You will not regret it. From a service standpoint, it’s well-made, but listen for engine valve clatter. Once in a while they aren’t well-adjusted out of the factory (probably because they don’t mark off where top dead centre is), even brand new. Mine and the vast majority run like a little sewing machine, but one in about 50 sounds like the engine has an empty tin can bouncing around in it. No worries, the engine itself is fine, and the dealer will do the valve adjustment under warranty. Takes about 2 hours.
I have a Bobcat 2540 tractor. I like it a lot so far, (except for those ugly welds in the cab) 😮, but I am concerned about the availability of parts. I wanted to buy some extra front wheels so I could swap tires for different applications or seasons, and the wheels have already been discontinued. The tractor is only two years old. The wheels are also oddballs spec wise, so no aftermarket company has any either. The OE maker is a Turkish company that doesn't list a wheel with that configuration on their website. So, if something ever goes wrong with one of the front wheels, it looks like the only option would be a custom built wheel. Again, this tractor is only two years old. It might not be as expensive as a Deere, but I still paid a pretty penny for this thing and I need it to last/be supported.
@@BrianAnderson-oc6lr Have you checked for parts with Kioti? Bobcat tractors are made by Kioti. From what i understand the parts are pretty interchangeable.
@@BrianAnderson-oc6lr Bobcat does temporarily go out of stock in some parts when a supplier gets changed. It sounds like this might be the case for those parts, because I never had an instance of Bobcat ever saying on any part for any machine less than 20 years old that they could not supply a replacement part, and even that was extremely rare. Occasionally a supplier would stop producing a part or become too expensive and Bobcat would change, but they would advise of that and eventually have it or an alternative available. Ask that dealer to open a support case with the aftermarket parts group and they will give hints as to what is going on or how long the delay is. I will 100% guarantee you that the part will be coming available again at some point, there’s just a temporary bottleneck somewhere. Bobcat is super motivated to have the tractor line succeed. They constantly advertise promotional deals for sales departments and contests for salespeople just in the tractor line. And it’s not because they’re not selling. They want to become a big player in that market. Actually, why not order the part directly from bobcatparts.com? They will ship for free if the order is over $100, and it seemed to me like they would give higher priority in shipping to direct customer sales than they would to the dealerships. And they only charge straight MSRP; some dealers marked their prices up even beyond that. Now, if you value the relationship with your dealer, maybe don’t do that, because that will piss them off in a big way. But it is an option for you.
Courtney you keep doing what you do and the people that are here for your input and entertainment will still be here. Been watching for a long time and always appreciate the time you put into these videos. We dont pay a dime for them but but everyone gets a very valuable education on things that we dont have time and money to experiment with. Some people want to get mad or make statements that they have no business making. Those would be the first ones to call someone on it if it happened to them. Keep up the good work and I hope our Lord continues to bless you and your family in whatever you choose to do.
I purchased a kioti 2520 last spring after getting a hair rising quote on a John Deere 1025 and the Kubota bx wasn’t even a consideration because I dislike the truddle peddle so much. Have nearly 200 hr on it and have loved every minute.. haven’t had any issues with it and I push its limits all the time.
TYM needs to keep growing their dealer network to match Kioti but I think the TYM tractor offerings are a little better. The acquisition of Kukje gave them a truly great 3 and 4 cylinder diesel power plant that meets EPA requirements with no need for an ECU.
As a small business owner & hobby tractor owner, I very much appreciate you sharing your best practices on both. You might want to take down the "we no longer sell tractors" video on your website.
Always good to hear GWTs opinions and where they’re going. The conspiracies can probably be thrown out. Courtney always tell me is if a brand isn’t living up to their talk, but he also does it in a professional manner. All I heard was, the channel is going back towards its roots of used tractors and gonna be trying some Kiotis out. I’m really interested to what Courtneys opinions on different Kiotis. Sometimes people just can’t handle transparency.
I get where you are coming from, and you had to have something in on the lot (so to speak) and you can't flip stock you can't get. I was shopping for a good used tractor and then COVID hit and the world went stupid. I ended up getting a new green tractor for less than people were asking for used ones. I got a lot from your comparisons you did a few years ago. When it came time to get a tractor I weighed up all the prices, features, and dealer support... and then my wife told me I I was allowed to get a green one ;-).
8:51 What I heard: "My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.” (Hedly Lamarr, Blazing Saddles)
Never even heard of the Summit Tractor but sounds like a good little tractor. Well my favorite color is Orange and from all the tractors I have had the opportunity to try, I still just love the Kubota's. My little B7100 is still rocking strong and hopefully summer time next year I can get into a M60 with a backhoe. Looking forward to getting our Flail Mower this Monday.
So GWT is always looking to evolve, adapt and willing to make changes to stay in business? Sounds preposterous! Lol. Keep posting great videos and keeping us informed! Thx Courtney!
Love your vids bud and it's cool to see what someone has to say about stuff. We all can't really test every single one and you are helping tons of people. The prices can be pretty ridiculous ! I have actually seen some great deals on used tractors that are really really nice so at thw end of the day it's really all about bang for your buck. Going out of your way to reply back to everyone is a task in of itself im sure, as well as running a business. It would be cool to see some other machines along the way and see what your likes and dislikes are seeing as you get to play with allot of random stuff. Everything has a application and some may be better suited then others! Pretty cool to watch these vids bud keep up the great work 🤟
I really appreciate the content you provide on your channel from tractors to implements. I’m curious how you feel about Yanmar tractors, especially the larger YM and YT series?
I think you are on to something with Kioti. I got an NX4510 cab. I looked at everything available and this tractor for the money blew everything away. $18000 less than comparable Deere. I am lucky to have my dealer only 8 miles away.
@@GoodWorksTractors I still love and own my 3038e Deere too but needed something a litter bigger and cab. With the savings i was a too keep it as a 2nd machines. Im on the east of michighan and plan to contact you once I get caught up on some projects this fall. I need some accessories for my Deere.
Those Summits had good specs and looked like a lot of bang for your buck. I got a JD 2025r because the dealer was close, Kuboto had no tractors during Covid. LS and Kioti was too far away if anything went wrong. Summit I’m sure would have been less in price but JD was zero percent interest. Plus their service and parts. I hope Summit gets a market share. There was never going to be any garrentee Good Works tractor was going to be with them indefinitely. Branson we’re good tractors but I think they are gone. I was even going to get a Bobcat(Kioti) but they wanted JD prices. I think I got the best bang for my buck with this 2025r tlb. That’s why Good works tractor buys them and sells them! Thanks for all the great TH-cam video. Hope to have you send out a Pallet one day to Nor Cal.
Just bought a new Bad Boy 3026, incredible value. Anyone in the market might want to also consider them. Searched for months…..Just couldn’t justify the kubota or Deere premium price. Stronger dealer network, of course. However, TYM, Branson, etc are also made by the mfg of Bad Boy. Once you know that, parts aren’t a problem.
I think Summit had a great introduction. Everything that I wished that my Kubota had they included. I also believe that Deere and Kubota need to protect their status if they want to remain on top. Americans are fickle and will shop by price more than quality. This is why Harbor Freight exists in every town.
Too many of us shop by price and then complain that the quality isn't as good as it used to be. I like having a choice, but too many people don't want to understand what they give up when they choose the low price.
Summit is basically a “news startup”, minimal inventory if any, I figured you went all in with summit as a dealer/rep etc when every other machine was gone and you were talking them up like mad. Kinda hard to make a living in this industry with one make with only a single model, kioti makes much more sense. I like how they’re not afraid to throw a cab with a/c on a 25hp subcompact. Down here in the Deep South I’m seeing a number of Curtis cabs on zero turns, I think this model will help propel kioti because I and many others here want those cabs with a/c, it can be brutal as that last heat wave showed with temps staying above 100 for weeks. To have a cab and mow? Only thing better is if that zero turn had a loader and implements for other tasks, here comes kioti, I think you made the absolute best decision. And you’re a billion percent correct, I love my Deere, but they’re making kioti seem like a dang great option. My friends that have them LOVE kioti and they’ve been running theirs for over 10 years with no more problems than my 3R except they paid 1/3 less fora better machine with a FAR BETTER warranty, and that’s worth it’s weight in gold. Deere dealer down here is awesome, but I don’t think my machine is worth the insane cost of Deere parts, and YOU WILL NEED YOURE DEALE. IT WILL BREAK, I don’t care what color you buy, it’s gonna fail at some point. Period.
Thought long and hard about the used Kioti DK 6010 SE CAB you have as your reputation is 5+ stars but with 270 hours on it decide to go new for 14 K more simply for the full warrantee and a reputable dealer only 30 minutes away.
I miss seeing the Summit tractor and all the attachments and uses that you put it through. But times change. Do you have any regrets on using the Summit? Will you get one in the future to replace your smaller ones that you still use on your acreage?
I work in a dealership that had sold Massey Ferguson compact and subcompact tractors. I noticed that very few Massey Ferguson tractors were coming in for repairs. I own a Massey Ferguson subcompact tractor and a 1734e compact. Both have around 400 plus hours. I ask a lot out of them and work them hard. I have had little to no real issues. Now, Massey Ferguson/Agco has pulled a lot of the smaller dealerships contracts to sell their brand. We now sell Bobcat tractors which are rebranded Kioti tractors. I can say I am seeing problems with this brand. Oil leaks, fuel system problems, hydraulic/hydro problems. Myself if I wanted to update a tractor, I'd probably go to a Massey Ferguson dealer before buying Bobcat/Kioti. That's just my personal perspective on Compact tractors.
I bought a Kubota l2501 in 2020, I priced Deere, kioti and mahindra. Believe it or not the only cheaper option was mahindra, but not by much. That kioti was higher then the Kubota I bought
Day 2 of waiting for Versaforks since Courtney c*ck blocked me by releasing jdqa first. The list of uses continues to grow just as the nights continue to go colder. A glimpse of what happiness looks like flashed before my very eyes when I read they were finally here. Only to feel that crushing defeat as I glanced at the details. 20% off even for early buyers, a hit to the gut. A one two punch for an instant knock out. That post might aswell have said "Versaforks are finally here! Except for you, my favorite poetic viewer". Such a shame, but such is life. Endless disappointment down to my soul....
haha, oh man, you're funny! The SSQA version is slightly more complicated than the JDQA in this situation. I want it to be as good as it can possibly be for ya!
@@GoodWorksTractorsCourtney you invited me to prom, (no homo), pulled up in the limo, popped the champagne, and took my mother instead! You came to the pet store, picked out the best cutest puppy (still me homie) and took home a guinea pig. A damned guinea pig Courtney? They just sit in a cage! We could have been pals! 😭😭😭
Summit tractors are made by India-based ITL. Did you ever mention that? If so many people don't buy Kubota because of the pedal design why doesn't Kubota address that? I really won't miss hearing about the Summit tractors.
Yeah, mentioned in multiple videos. It also has a big sticker on the side of it that says who makes it. Kubota clearly doesn't care and also you get folks that say they love that pedal design.
Got to admit, I bought a L4060 and the pedal really wasn’t a determining factor. There are far more important features in my decision process and 100+ hours later I’m extremely happy with the purchase.
How about a review of Solis tractors? They seem to be importing the same Indian model Summit sells for a little better price and with a larger dealer network.
I like your video how do you spell one guy talking about looking over in your for Harvesters in combines remind me to get more inventory and bring over European models that are easy to work on them John Deere and other ones
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I would like to see you partner with Kioti and make the similar content.
I was walking into a Home Depot the other day and there sat a summit tractor on display. And after looking it over I was impressed with all the standard features it came with.
Social media comments sections are drama factories in general. Keep keeping on, it's your show!!
I've enjoyed your channel for several years, and was disappointed when you stopped selling used tractors. I enjoyed your reviews on what you had. Good to see you are back in the business!
I enjoyed your videos showing the Summit tractor. I’m glad the market is such that it was feasible for you to get back into the used tractor sales. You’re right about having to constantly rethink and adjust what you do with your business and your videos. That how you keep expanding your business and keep interest in your videos. Thanks for another great video.
Thank you for watching!
For nearly two years I have been mulling over the idea of buying a sub-compact or compact tractor. This would be my first tractor and as a senior citizen likely my last so I want to make an informed decision. I have visited dealers of various brands, kicked the tires as they used to say, got quotes, etc. Summit tractors were not available in my area until a few months ago. So Courtney's reviews showing that tractor being used with various implements was a great help to me.
I'm now ready to buy a tractor and Summit is my choice. Along with that tractor I have a list of implements that I'll be buying from GWT.
The summit is my choice as well
I appreciate your honesty and vision. It’s so refreshing to have someone share their own personal story. Business is about opportunities and knowing when to change. Thanks for the great content.
Happy to help, glad you enjoyed!
Im glad you had the opportunity to put your input in on a "new tractor" model
Me too, it was a fun and unique opportunity!
Great video! You're a good person first, great business owner second.
If I were in the market, and based on your videos with the Summit tractor, I would buy one. Thanks for doing a great job of showcasing this tractor.
Very welcome, thanks for watching!
Summit showed up in our Home Depot, and a local tractor tech here in E. Tennessee is well equipped as an authorized service point which can make Summit a viable choice. I am not yet convinced Summit is THE answer, but all large companies started small. Hopefully its the right time, and they do it right so as to not strand customers. Nothing kills tractor maker longevity faster than crappy service, warranty, and QC.
Spot On! Over the last 6 months I have done the same with my business. Am more organized etc. Change is good and you have to spend money to make money!
Darn right!
@GoodWorksTractors the 1025 R was and is a game changer for my business. New truck 🚚🛻 arrives today!
Oh that’s awesome, really glad to hear things are going well for ya!
@GoodWorksTractors Business is great! Now if we can get the weather to cooperate!
Any business owner has to adapt to the market(s) and adjust where needed. Keep up the good work and enjoy your videos. They’re a Saturday morning coffee tradition. 👍🏻
I think it is great to see you back in the pre-owned tractor business. You have an excellent line up of implements and attachments and having tractors available makes sense. Thanks for all your videos. I have learned a lot
Man, i just love all the conspiracies popping up. Heaven forbid business partnerships have end dates. Keep up the great work Courtney.
Totally agree you have to change with the times! Risks help you grow! Think BIG!
Thanks BTR!
I enjoyed watching you use the Summit tractor. I thought it was 1 tuff little tractor. I have a Mahindra 3016 28 hp. And it is a tuff little tractor and it perfect for my 3 acres. Enjoy it thanks for all the information
I'm still here Court....I agree , don't fear change...Embrace it ..
It thickens the fabric of your life .
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You have to do what works for your particular situation, Courtney. We're making some changes too!
You are the reason why I bought a summit tractor I love it 89 hours on it but I'm ready to sell it for my call you I'm waiting for the bigger one to come out
Courtney, I’ve learned more about tractor and implements from you than any other channel. It makes total sense that you are able to embrace change and look yourself in the mirror! You fulfilled your contract with Summit which I’m sure helped them kickstart their line. Well done sir! Personally from watching your videos and my grader on his Bobcat skid steer, if I won the big lottery, I would go that route. Better balance than the 1025R, better maneuverability, a plethora of attachments etc. I do not understand why some think there’s something else going on. I believe one of your first videos with the Summit, you explained that you were helping kick start them. To me, helping doesn’t mean doing everything for another, it’s just a hand up. A business must be able to change if they want to grow and meet the demands of the market they are in. They cannot be static, they must be adaptable and you do a great job of it!
I'm gonna tell you I have channels I really like, and I've been watching for a long time. You can only rehash the same activity or whatever so many times before it gets boring so what your doing is good. I really loved the Summit tractor I am seriously considering buying one as a result of your time with it. Just keep doing what your doing and we will keep watching.
That is good advice for anyone. As quickly as things have been changing in the markets, I think it is smart to maintain a flexible business model.
I have been watching ypur videos since i got interested in subcompact tractors about 2019. Ended up with a 1025R. TLB. Got a grapple 6 foot hydraulic loader mount snow blade. Not the most powerful thing i have ever seen but works great for what i use it for. Have enjoyed your how to videos over the years and the new implements you show from time to time. Things change. Change or grt left in the dust. Look at Kodiak. Didnt go the digital route and got left way behing. More power to you Courtney.
Anticipate and adapt logic makes sense 🇦🇺🦘🍻🍻
Gotta do it
Life is about change. Embrace your next adventure.
Definitely!
It's said all the time, buy the dealer not the brand (within top tier, in my opinion). Kioti absolutely sold me at the dealer level. Fantastic knowledge of their lineup, superb support, and in my case that's their *primary* brand. I passed up a local dealer that had Kioti's as a "bolt on" brand (in conjunction with New Holland), and went 2hrs up the road to a Five Paw dealer that dealt ONLY in Kioti. Major difference in attitude, training, helpfulness.
I had a similar experience when I was in the market a couple years ago. My local Kioti and Yanmar dealers were much easier to work with than JD and Kubota. Don't expect a call back or a minute of a JD dealer's time if you are buying anything less than a $300k combine. The Kubota salesman had sold cars up until a couple months prior and knew NOTHING about any of the equipment on the lot. The quality (or lack thereof vs price eliminated Massey and Mahindra from consideration. My dad ended up with a New Hollander Boomer 40 after a JD dealer brushed him off when he inquired about a 3038E / 4044M. The NH dealer was willing to spend time with him going over his needs and the Boomer is almost smack dab in between those models in most regards. The Yanmar dealer did the same with me, which is why I have a YT347. I wanted to see a 2038R early in my search and they refused to help me unless I signed a purchase agreement and left a deposit.
Agreed. I got sold on my local NH dealer when I needed parts for my old ford. Super polite, helpful, got me a NLA part when nobody else had it.
PS glad to see you slinging used tractors again. I think it gave you a fantastic opportunity to show models and configurations even if not current, side by side that you just don't get to see on other channels.
Good for you! We recently made a decision at work to start carrying a different brand of equipment while dropping one of the most major brands in the air-conditioning market. Lots of disruption, but sometimes other manufactures are more willing to work with a distributor or customer and provide extremely better service. I love how you worded all of this in your video, best of luck.
Thx, good honest info. I found in my research three years ago the price per horsepower, Kioti was my best option. Been loving my DK42se ever since.
Good choice!
Bought a new Kioti CK2610 HST with the backhoe and third function front hydraulics during the pandemic and we couldn't be happier with it! 😁It has made the chores around our 10 acre parklike property north of Ann Arbor much easier! We looked at Deere and Kubota at the time and the value wasn't really there, so we went with the Kioti. We were able to spend another $15K on attachments over the past couple of years since we didn't have to pay the 'brand name premium' on the tractor purchase. 😉
I dunno man, I've got that 2038R and I just love that thing. It does everything I want and then some. Enjoy your channel, keep up the good work.
Love seeing scriptures at the end of your videos. Keep up the good work, your channel is very informative and helpful 👍
I feel you buy what best fits your needs, my brand loyalty, not "blind loyalty"is the US DOLLAR! I try to keep as much of it in my pocket as possible. PERIOD 💪
Agreed with that, thanks for sharing!
Love the channel, just got my first tractor LS MT573 and watching your videos helped me a lot in deciding what size tractor to buy and future implements as well. In Canada though, not the USA unfortunately.
Hope it treats you well!
I am a customer my JD 1025R rolls with your weights and forks in 2 months when those are paid off im ordering your stump bucket and a drag screen for the horse arenas around here. keep up the great job i enjoy watching your content.
Right On Brother, Doing Your Own Thing In Your Own Time, Thank You
I just bought a new kubota lx2610su was looking at comparable kioti and the price was almost the same. A few hundred dollars different. The treadle pedal was the deciding factor. I HATE the twin side by side pedals of kioti and Deere. I’ve had both sold a kioti cs2510 to get a larger frame kubota. For me the treadle pedal is much better. Push forward to go forward back to go back. Works for me. Your results may vary.
I love my Kioti. Reliable and a good price point.
Believe farm and home is selling those tractors now. Saw one in allegan in the parking lot. I personally have a TYM T474 but I was looking at Kioti and LS. All great tractors.
Love the videos
I love my Kioti 5310. There was only one log on my former property I couldn't lift with it. It was every bit of 3000lbs. I got the cab, ac, radio, 3rd function, backhoe, and filled the tires.
Just bought subcompact Massey and so far so good. Don’t like the PTO connection on the rotary mower but a far cry better than my old 8N
You do you! I will keep watching and will buy from you when my time is right.
I appreciate that!
Great videos keep them coming, good idea to disregard trolls and negative Nancys
Kioti is the best tractor I've ever owned.....love Kioti....
I enjoy your videos ! I purchased a speeco cat 2 quick hitch from you, very satisfied ! I have the same philosophy, were burning daylight boys !😅
❤ my CX2610. Especially with the Speeco and Rhinohide!
Keep doing great work, Courtney and crew! I thank you sooo much for your efforts and advice. You actually test products out on your own property and report back. I’ve seen you change your mind about products after you live with them for a while (fence string trimmer). I think people try to read into things too much lately.
I certainly agree with your suggestions Courtney always enjoy your videos thanks.
Hi I just want to say I injoy all of your videos and your input on everything you talk about I learn a lot from I thank you for your knowledge on tractors have a great day THANKS AGAIN
As a Bobcat CT2025 owner (which is basically a slightly upgraded Kioti CK2610), I could not agree more on your assessment of the Kioti/Bobcat brand quality, and parts/service availability. It really was a significant savings for me to go that route as I went up a size from my old BX2200.
How are you liking the 2025? I have a ct1021 and currently selling it to get the 2025. I love my Bobcat so far and have had no issues with it in 200 hours.
@@tomahawkjo8574 I love the CT2025. It’s an amazing machine, especially for the price. Full disclosure: I am a former service manager at a Bobcat dealership. Didn’t leave for a bad reason, just found a better opportunity. But I learned a lot while I was there, and I wasn’t in love with the CT1xxx series. Firstly, it is made as an economy series; its biggest appeal is the price. I found their engines were very rough starting and clangy, but that might be a cold climate thing (Ottawa Valley, Ontario). In general, you get what you pay for.
The CT2xxx series is NOT made as an economy series strictly. It is designed to be a much more fully-equipped, “luxury” series if you will (you see this most noticeably in the quality of the seat and the positioning of the loader joystick). It’s a *comfortable* tractor to operate. They’re not racing to the bottom of the market, although the pricing is attractive. They’re competing with the bigger brands with that product line, and you can tell just from sitting in the operator platform. You will instantly feel the quality difference. Same thing with the 4xxx series; we go back to an economy product with those. I would not trade my CT2025 at par for a CT4045, for example.
I mean, in short, I adore that machine. I think you’ve made a great move in the short- and long-term with that upgrade. You will not regret it.
From a service standpoint, it’s well-made, but listen for engine valve clatter. Once in a while they aren’t well-adjusted out of the factory (probably because they don’t mark off where top dead centre is), even brand new. Mine and the vast majority run like a little sewing machine, but one in about 50 sounds like the engine has an empty tin can bouncing around in it. No worries, the engine itself is fine, and the dealer will do the valve adjustment under warranty. Takes about 2 hours.
I have a Bobcat 2540 tractor. I like it a lot so far, (except for those ugly welds in the cab) 😮, but I am concerned about the availability of parts. I wanted to buy some extra front wheels so I could swap tires for different applications or seasons, and the wheels have already been discontinued. The tractor is only two years old. The wheels are also oddballs spec wise, so no aftermarket company has any either. The OE maker is a Turkish company that doesn't list a wheel with that configuration on their website. So, if something ever goes wrong with one of the front wheels, it looks like the only option would be a custom built wheel. Again, this tractor is only two years old. It might not be as expensive as a Deere, but I still paid a pretty penny for this thing and I need it to last/be supported.
@@BrianAnderson-oc6lr Have you checked for parts with Kioti? Bobcat tractors are made by Kioti. From what i understand the parts are pretty interchangeable.
@@BrianAnderson-oc6lr Bobcat does temporarily go out of stock in some parts when a supplier gets changed. It sounds like this might be the case for those parts, because I never had an instance of Bobcat ever saying on any part for any machine less than 20 years old that they could not supply a replacement part, and even that was extremely rare. Occasionally a supplier would stop producing a part or become too expensive and Bobcat would change, but they would advise of that and eventually have it or an alternative available. Ask that dealer to open a support case with the aftermarket parts group and they will give hints as to what is going on or how long the delay is. I will 100% guarantee you that the part will be coming available again at some point, there’s just a temporary bottleneck somewhere. Bobcat is super motivated to have the tractor line succeed. They constantly advertise promotional deals for sales departments and contests for salespeople just in the tractor line. And it’s not because they’re not selling. They want to become a big player in that market.
Actually, why not order the part directly from bobcatparts.com? They will ship for free if the order is over $100, and it seemed to me like they would give higher priority in shipping to direct customer sales than they would to the dealerships. And they only charge straight MSRP; some dealers marked their prices up even beyond that. Now, if you value the relationship with your dealer, maybe don’t do that, because that will piss them off in a big way. But it is an option for you.
Courtney you keep doing what you do and the people that are here for your input and entertainment will still be here. Been watching for a long time and always appreciate the time you put into these videos. We dont pay a dime for them but but everyone gets a very valuable education on things that we dont have time and money to experiment with. Some people want to get mad or make statements that they have no business making. Those would be the first ones to call someone on it if it happened to them. Keep up the good work and I hope our Lord continues to bless you and your family in whatever you choose to do.
You need to show massey more ❤
I purchased a kioti 2520 last spring after getting a hair rising quote on a John Deere 1025 and the Kubota bx wasn’t even a consideration because I dislike the truddle peddle so much. Have nearly 200 hr on it and have loved every minute.. haven’t had any issues with it and I push its limits all the time.
TYM needs to keep growing their dealer network to match Kioti but I think the TYM tractor offerings are a little better. The acquisition of Kukje gave them a truly great 3 and 4 cylinder diesel power plant that meets EPA requirements with no need for an ECU.
JD guy for years. Love the tym brand. They are trying and it shows.
Love my TYM 5835 so far.
"I don't owe an explanation to anyone"...highly respect that! Also, thanks for closing with Scripture!
Well said. Too many keyboard jockeys throwing stones. Keep at it, I’ve learned a ton from your videos!
As a small business owner & hobby tractor owner, I very much appreciate you sharing your best practices on both. You might want to take down the "we no longer sell tractors" video on your website.
thanks for watching! did you see that video on our site or our youtube channel?
It was on your website - but can't find it now - fixed!
FYI, I enjoy the 10 - 12 minute videos more than the lengthy one......
The new 2R’s were a big step up from the old Yanmar built 2R’s, but you’re right they missed some opportunities with it for sure.
Always good to hear GWTs opinions and where they’re going. The conspiracies can probably be thrown out. Courtney always tell me is if a brand isn’t living up to their talk, but he also does it in a professional manner. All I heard was, the channel is going back towards its roots of used tractors and gonna be trying some Kiotis out. I’m really interested to what Courtneys opinions on different Kiotis. Sometimes people just can’t handle transparency.
I get where you are coming from, and you had to have something in on the lot (so to speak) and you can't flip stock you can't get.
I was shopping for a good used tractor and then COVID hit and the world went stupid. I ended up getting a new green tractor for less than people were asking for used ones.
I got a lot from your comparisons you did a few years ago. When it came time to get a tractor I weighed up all the prices, features, and dealer support... and then my wife told me I I was allowed to get a green one ;-).
8:51 What I heard: "My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.” (Hedly Lamarr, Blazing Saddles)
Haha, put much more eloquently that I said!
Never even heard of the Summit Tractor but sounds like a good little tractor. Well my favorite color is Orange and from all the tractors I have had the opportunity to try, I still just love the Kubota's. My little B7100 is still rocking strong and hopefully summer time next year I can get into a M60 with a backhoe. Looking forward to getting our Flail Mower this Monday.
Kubota makes good tractors!
@@GoodWorksTractors indeed...😁👍
Summit tractors are sold at my Atwoods… Only place i have seen them… I personally got my first tractor in 2020 L2501 and just love it
So GWT is always looking to evolve, adapt and willing to make changes to stay in business? Sounds preposterous! Lol. Keep posting great videos and keeping us informed! Thx Courtney!
Haha, I know...pure craziness! Thanks for watching :)
Totally understand and agree! Good for you.
Thank you!
Love your vids bud and it's cool to see what someone has to say about stuff. We all can't really test every single one and you are helping tons of people. The prices can be pretty ridiculous ! I have actually seen some great deals on used tractors that are really really nice so at thw end of the day it's really all about bang for your buck. Going out of your way to reply back to everyone is a task in of itself im sure, as well as running a business. It would be cool to see some other machines along the way and see what your likes and dislikes are seeing as you get to play with allot of random stuff. Everything has a application and some may be better suited then others! Pretty cool to watch these vids bud keep up the great work 🤟
You should real check our the Ls MT573 in comparison to M7060 or M4 71!!! Ls is is knocking it outta the park
Love my LS XR4150 been very pleased with it operation
Thanks for sharing scripture in your closing. I am looking for ways to share more in my business. 👍
I really appreciate the content you provide on your channel from tractors to implements. I’m curious how you feel about Yanmar tractors, especially the larger YM and YT series?
Keep up the good work. Since im a Massey driver i would like to hear your thoughts about them and if u get your hands on one a review.
I think you are on to something with Kioti. I got an NX4510 cab. I looked at everything available and this tractor for the money blew everything away. $18000 less than comparable Deere. I am lucky to have my dealer only 8 miles away.
That's a gigantic savings...pays for a whole lot of attachments too!
@@GoodWorksTractors I still love and own my 3038e Deere too but needed something a litter bigger and cab. With the savings i was a too keep it as a 2nd machines. Im on the east of michighan and plan to contact you once I get caught up on some projects this fall. I need some accessories for my Deere.
Nothing over charges like a Deere dealer
Those Summits had good specs and looked like a lot of bang for your buck. I got a JD 2025r because the dealer was close, Kuboto had no tractors during Covid. LS and Kioti was too far away if anything went wrong. Summit I’m sure would have been less in price but JD was zero percent interest. Plus their service and parts. I hope Summit gets a market share. There was never going to be any garrentee Good Works tractor was going to be with them indefinitely. Branson we’re good tractors but I think they are gone. I was even going to get a Bobcat(Kioti) but they wanted JD prices. I think I got the best bang for my buck with this 2025r tlb. That’s why Good works tractor buys them and sells them! Thanks for all the great TH-cam video. Hope to have you send out a Pallet one day to Nor Cal.
Just bought a new Bad Boy 3026, incredible value. Anyone in the market might want to also consider them. Searched for months…..Just couldn’t justify the kubota or Deere premium price. Stronger dealer network, of course. However, TYM, Branson, etc are also made by the mfg of Bad Boy. Once you know that, parts aren’t a problem.
Thanks for sharing.
Very well said.
Great message in this video.
Thanks for sharing
Be well be safe
I think Summit had a great introduction. Everything that I wished that my Kubota had they included. I also believe that Deere and Kubota need to protect their status if they want to remain on top. Americans are fickle and will shop by price more than quality. This is why Harbor Freight exists in every town.
Very true about HF.
Too many of us shop by price and then complain that the quality isn't as good as it used to be. I like having a choice, but too many people don't want to understand what they give up when they choose the low price.
@@mikewatson4644everything comes with a trade off
No Harbor Freight in Hawai’i quality Kubota and Toyotas rule here
I agree with you wholeheartedly
Thanks for watching!
Would love to see you take on TYM. Or get your feedback on. My local Kioti/TYM dealer got me into one and I LOVE it!
Summit is basically a “news startup”, minimal inventory if any, I figured you went all in with summit as a dealer/rep etc when every other machine was gone and you were talking them up like mad. Kinda hard to make a living in this industry with one make with only a single model, kioti makes much more sense. I like how they’re not afraid to throw a cab with a/c on a 25hp subcompact. Down here in the Deep South I’m seeing a number of Curtis cabs on zero turns, I think this model will help propel kioti because I and many others here want those cabs with a/c, it can be brutal as that last heat wave showed with temps staying above 100 for weeks. To have a cab and mow? Only thing better is if that zero turn had a loader and implements for other tasks, here comes kioti, I think you made the absolute best decision. And you’re a billion percent correct, I love my Deere, but they’re making kioti seem like a dang great option. My friends that have them LOVE kioti and they’ve been running theirs for over 10 years with no more problems than my 3R except they paid 1/3 less fora better machine with a FAR BETTER warranty, and that’s worth it’s weight in gold. Deere dealer down here is awesome, but I don’t think my machine is worth the insane cost of Deere parts, and YOU WILL NEED YOURE DEALE. IT WILL BREAK, I don’t care what color you buy, it’s gonna fail at some point. Period.
Very cool. Still enjoy your Shatner-esque pauses. 😝
Thought long and hard about the used Kioti DK 6010 SE CAB you have as your reputation is 5+ stars but with 270 hours on it decide to go new for 14 K more simply for the full warrantee and a reputable dealer only 30 minutes away.
Fantastic video!
I miss seeing the Summit tractor and all the attachments and uses that you put it through. But times change.
Do you have any regrets on using the Summit? Will you get one in the future to replace your smaller ones that you still use on your acreage?
I work in a dealership that had sold Massey Ferguson compact and subcompact tractors. I noticed that very few Massey Ferguson tractors were coming in for repairs. I own a Massey Ferguson subcompact tractor and a 1734e compact. Both have around 400 plus hours. I ask a lot out of them and work them hard. I have had little to no real issues. Now, Massey Ferguson/Agco has pulled a lot of the smaller dealerships contracts to sell their brand. We now sell Bobcat tractors which are rebranded Kioti tractors. I can say I am seeing problems with this brand. Oil leaks, fuel system problems, hydraulic/hydro problems. Myself if I wanted to update a tractor, I'd probably go to a Massey Ferguson dealer before buying Bobcat/Kioti. That's just my personal perspective on Compact tractors.
I bought a Kubota l2501 in 2020, I priced Deere, kioti and mahindra. Believe it or not the only cheaper option was mahindra, but not by much. That kioti was higher then the Kubota I bought
I think they wrote a song about that very thing.
Day 2 of waiting for Versaforks since Courtney c*ck blocked me by releasing jdqa first. The list of uses continues to grow just as the nights continue to go colder. A glimpse of what happiness looks like flashed before my very eyes when I read they were finally here. Only to feel that crushing defeat as I glanced at the details. 20% off even for early buyers, a hit to the gut. A one two punch for an instant knock out. That post might aswell have said "Versaforks are finally here! Except for you, my favorite poetic viewer". Such a shame, but such is life. Endless disappointment down to my soul....
haha, oh man, you're funny! The SSQA version is slightly more complicated than the JDQA in this situation. I want it to be as good as it can possibly be for ya!
@@GoodWorksTractorsCourtney you invited me to prom, (no homo), pulled up in the limo, popped the champagne, and took my mother instead!
You came to the pet store, picked out the best cutest puppy (still me homie) and took home a guinea pig. A damned guinea pig Courtney? They just sit in a cage! We could have been pals!
😭😭😭
I didn’t think you owed anybody an explanation. Not sure why people are getting their fee fees hurt. Keep up the good work.
I totally agree !!!
Thinking on your feet is how and what will take GWT into the future.
Summit tractors are made by India-based ITL. Did you ever mention that? If so many people don't buy Kubota because of the pedal design why doesn't Kubota address that? I really won't miss hearing about the Summit tractors.
Yeah, mentioned in multiple videos. It also has a big sticker on the side of it that says who makes it. Kubota clearly doesn't care and also you get folks that say they love that pedal design.
Yeah I don’t mind either pedal set up
Got to admit, I bought a L4060 and the pedal really wasn’t a determining factor. There are far more important features in my decision process and 100+ hours later I’m extremely happy with the purchase.
I think he needs to not be afraid to be a Summit dealer. 🤔
How about a review of Solis tractors? They seem to be importing the same Indian model Summit sells for a little better price and with a larger dealer network.
Will you talk about bobcat two please
Grew up on green but in orange because JD for some inexplicable reason doesn’t offer the 2 series with a factory cab smh…..(love my LX)
I like your video how do you spell one guy talking about looking over in your for Harvesters in combines remind me to get more inventory and bring over European models that are easy to work on them John Deere and other ones
is there any tools to remove and replace loaded tractor tires? I mean say removing tire and rim to add wheel spacers or to do other work. other than muscling it on and off the studs. Hoping you can recommend a tool or process for this scenario