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Drove a DK 40, I\'m hooked!
I finally made it to my local dealer yesterday and drove a DK 40. Wow, why didn't you guys tell me how nice these things are?!/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif Seriously, this is one nice tractor. The dealer seemed extremely helpful also, but I am going to go back a few times before I buy to get a better feel for that too.
The only bad thing was they didn't have a DK 35 for me to compare it too, as the last one left the lot for a customer's home about 45 minutes before I got there. But after seeing the DK 40 , I think it is definitely worth the extra dollars (for my situation) over the DK 35 just in the extra horsepower and loader capacity.
Now, before I totally commit to this purchase I need some serious TBN help! When I buy this, I want to get all the necessary attachments in one package and get it setup to go from the start. Except for the backhoe, as that is out of the budget for now /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif. This is what I am thinking about buying:
DK 40 with industrial tires
Kioti 1470 FEL
7' Kioti finish mower
6' rotary cutter
59" tiller
6' (7' ?) HD box blade
6' (7' ?) Deluxe grader blade
6' (7' ?) Rock rake
Canopy
Front grill guard
Did I miss anything that you have that is particularly useful? Do I have something in this list you have found that you can live without? I am only looking for opinions based on your personal experience. I understand my situation may be different than yours, but input always helps.
For those of you that use your tractors on hills, how stable do you find the DK 35/40/45? Do you recommend I fill the tires? Surely this will help with the stability, but what are the downsides?
And finally, any observations or advice about anything you think would help me in my decision will be greatly appreciated. With any luck, I'll be joining the Kioti owner ranks within a week!
Thanks all,
I finally made it to my local dealer yesterday and drove a DK 40. Wow, why didn't you guys tell me how nice these things are?!/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif Seriously, this is one nice tractor. The dealer seemed extremely helpful also, but I am going to go back a few times before I buy to get a better feel for that too.
The only bad thing was they didn't have a DK 35 for me to compare it too, as the last one left the lot for a customer's home about 45 minutes before I got there. But after seeing the DK 40 , I think it is definitely worth the extra dollars (for my situation) over the DK 35 just in the extra horsepower and loader capacity.
Now, before I totally commit to this purchase I need some serious TBN help! When I buy this, I want to get all the necessary attachments in one package and get it setup to go from the start. Except for the backhoe, as that is out of the budget for now /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif. This is what I am thinking about buying:
DK 40 with industrial tires
Kioti 1470 FEL
7' Kioti finish mower
6' rotary cutter
59" tiller
6' (7' ?) HD box blade
6' (7' ?) Deluxe grader blade
6' (7' ?) Rock rake
Canopy
Front grill guard
Did I miss anything that you have that is particularly useful? Do I have something in this list you have found that you can live without? I am only looking for opinions based on your personal experience. I understand my situation may be different than yours, but input always helps.
For those of you that use your tractors on hills, how stable do you find the DK 35/40/45? Do you recommend I fill the tires? Surely this will help with the stability, but what are the downsides?
And finally, any observations or advice about anything you think would help me in my decision will be greatly appreciated. With any luck, I'll be joining the Kioti owner ranks within a week!
Thanks all,