dfkrug
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- Joined
- Feb 3, 2004
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- Location
- Santa Cruz Mtns, CA
- Tractor
- 05 Kioti CK30HST w/ Prairie Dog backhoe, XN08 mini-X
From what I know, there is not much difference between the CK and DK 35's. The DK is a little larger and heavier, but there is not much difference in loader capabilities. If you step up to the DK40, then you about double the loader capabilities. My CK30 has about 355 hrs on it, never hit the filters, almost took out the HST filter putting on the backhoe... but that was my fault. With the BH on, it's frame pretty much protects the filter. How do the loader specs compare between the CT235 and the CK35? If you are going to be doing lots of lifting that might be important. Folks that have talked to the manufacturer of the loader for the CT have listed their specs lower than Kioti's.
The DK35SE HST is 552# (18%) heavier than the CK35H. The brochure says
a half foot longer length and wheelbase. Nothing about track width. Hyd
implement flow is prob somewhat higher than the CK, too, but the marketeers
at Kioti don't put that spec in their brochures. The KL351 FEL on the DK
has 22% more lift cap than the KL130. I do hear the Bobcat FELs are
weaker, but I have not seen their specs.
I protect my long filter with a hoe frame, like you do, but most owners do
not use a hoe, and don't bother making a skid plate.
Is the DK35 more tractor than the CK35? Yes, maybe 20% more, which is
significant, IMO.