Both compact · same Kioti lineup
Kioti CK4020 vs Kioti CK4040
| Spec | Kioti CK4020 | Kioti CK4040 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$26,681 | ~$27,569 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Compact |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Engine hp | 39.6 hp | 39.5 hp |
| PTO hp | 33.3 hp | 33.3 hp |
| Loader lift | 1,969 lbsat the pivot pin | 1,657 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 1,631 lbsmeasuring point not recorded | 1,631 lbsmeasuring point not recorded |
| Hydraulic flow | 11.7 GPM | 11.3 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Daedong | Daedong |
| Weight | 2,734 lbs | 2,734 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 9.0 gal | 9.0 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Hydrostatic | No | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | 6 yr / unlimited hr powertrain | 6 yr / unlimited hr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
Kioti CK4020
What they like
- 33.3 PTO hp is the most in the CK series and enough for a six-foot rotary cutter in standing brush
- The KL4030C loader's 1,969 lb at the pivot pin is the highest CK figure, and here it is backed by the most engine in the line
- 11.7 gpm of flow keeps loader cycles quick under a full bucket
- Costs about $2,400 more than the CK3520 for 4.7 hp and 4.4 PTO hp, with no reduction anywhere else on the spec sheet
- 72-month unlimited-hour powertrain warranty, a longer hour term than Deere or Kubota offer in this class
- Same 2,734 lb chassis and 9.0 gal tank as the rest of the CK line, so implements and ballast carry across
What they complain about
- 1,631 lb at the 3-point is the CK flat figure and has not moved since the 24.5 hp CK2640, so the hitch is the series ceiling regardless of engine
- The $26,681 headline is the gear box; the hydrostatic most buyers choose is $27,571 and the cab $39,826
- Kioti never prints the word turbocharged for this engine and never names the aftertreatment, so both have to be confirmed with a dealer
- 9.0 gal on a 39.6 hp machine is a short tank for a full day of loader work
Kioti CK4040
What they like
- 33.3 PTO hp matches the CK4020, so nothing is given up where implements are driven
- The CK4040SEHC cab is a factory configuration at $40,269, on the same chassis as the open-station tractor
- Intercooled 3H-TH4A is the newer engine of the two 40 hp CK options
- 72 months of powertrain coverage with no hour limit, and 24 months bumper-to-bumper covering parts and labor
- 2,734 lb and 9.0 gal match the rest of the CK line, so ballast and implement choices carry straight over
What they complain about
- $888 more than the CK4020 buys 0.1 hp less, 312 lb less loader lift and 0.4 gpm less flow - the tier premium is not visible on the spec sheet
- 1,657 lb at the pivot pin is the weakest front end of any 39 hp machine in this catalog
- 1,631 lb at the 3-point, the CK flat figure, with no measuring point stated
- Steering type and aftertreatment are both absent from the model page