dhawken
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Hello all, I was hoping someone more historically knowledgeable could shed some info on the following. I'm in the market for a DK50 or DK55, waffling on HST at the moment. I've found a couple used ones in the area, but we have a great dealer close by so new is not out of the question. The two used models currently out there are as follows:
2008 DK55 w/cab - 137 hours - KL551 loader
2010 DK55 w/cab - 492 hours - i believe this would be the newer loader
First question is a confirmation of the loader on the 2010 - i've sent a message to the seller about this. If it is the newer one, how do the two compare?
While I consider 500 hours almost new, there is quite a diff on the hours. ~500 in two years vs ~150 in 4 years could indicate usage I imagine. Does anyone have thoughts on this difference?
Third, what are the other changes if any (cab, cosmetic, mechanical) between these two years?
Finally, i'm not averse to new - what are everyone's thoughts on the new models available?
Thank you very much!
Daryl
EDIT: My mistake, i thought the 551 was the older loader and the 4digit model numbers were the newer ones, but I think its the opposite in fact.
2008 DK55 w/cab - 137 hours - KL551 loader
2010 DK55 w/cab - 492 hours - i believe this would be the newer loader
First question is a confirmation of the loader on the 2010 - i've sent a message to the seller about this. If it is the newer one, how do the two compare?
While I consider 500 hours almost new, there is quite a diff on the hours. ~500 in two years vs ~150 in 4 years could indicate usage I imagine. Does anyone have thoughts on this difference?
Third, what are the other changes if any (cab, cosmetic, mechanical) between these two years?
Finally, i'm not averse to new - what are everyone's thoughts on the new models available?
Thank you very much!
Daryl
EDIT: My mistake, i thought the 551 was the older loader and the 4digit model numbers were the newer ones, but I think its the opposite in fact.
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