holeycow
Gold Member
Hi all!
First post here for me
I am seriously considering a DK90 for the farm chore tractor (haying, feeding, etc). This would be a 20hp downsize for me. I am currently running a Deutz 7110 for this purpose. At 9000 hrs, it is getting tired and I need to "semi-retire" it, LOL.
Do these DK90 tractors have any inherent flaws? ie, are they a tough, long lasting unit?
What is a fair price in Canada for one?
I know they have a dry clutch. Is it a good, long lasting dry clutch like some of the old ones, or can it be expected to wear out in 1000hrs?
How many hours of reasonably competent ownership is one of these tractors good for.
I have searched and searched all over the 'net, but solid info is pretty hard to find.
How about the PTO engagement. Is it abrupt or reasonably smooth. My haying equipment likes a smooth engagement......
Do the remote hydraulics kick out on their own (I've never had a tractor that didn't)? That is nice when opening/closing the baler endgate.
I have visited a dealer, but he didn't have a DK90 to look at. I thought the DK55 and DX6010 looked like good units though. I noticed that the DX6010's PTO seemed to spool up progressively, whereas the DK55 seemed to just "kick-in"?? This with no implement attached though.
Any input from owners of the DK90 would be much appreciated!
Gotta go feedin' in the deep snow again
Thanks very much and Hi again!
First post here for me
I am seriously considering a DK90 for the farm chore tractor (haying, feeding, etc). This would be a 20hp downsize for me. I am currently running a Deutz 7110 for this purpose. At 9000 hrs, it is getting tired and I need to "semi-retire" it, LOL.
Do these DK90 tractors have any inherent flaws? ie, are they a tough, long lasting unit?
What is a fair price in Canada for one?
I know they have a dry clutch. Is it a good, long lasting dry clutch like some of the old ones, or can it be expected to wear out in 1000hrs?
How many hours of reasonably competent ownership is one of these tractors good for.
I have searched and searched all over the 'net, but solid info is pretty hard to find.
How about the PTO engagement. Is it abrupt or reasonably smooth. My haying equipment likes a smooth engagement......
Do the remote hydraulics kick out on their own (I've never had a tractor that didn't)? That is nice when opening/closing the baler endgate.
I have visited a dealer, but he didn't have a DK90 to look at. I thought the DK55 and DX6010 looked like good units though. I noticed that the DX6010's PTO seemed to spool up progressively, whereas the DK55 seemed to just "kick-in"?? This with no implement attached though.
Any input from owners of the DK90 would be much appreciated!
Gotta go feedin' in the deep snow again
Thanks very much and Hi again!