Finally broke her back

[daedong]

Think I have had her 13 years, treated her like crap, and she has finally got her back up! pictures tell all the story

 

[mddorange]

Sorry to hear about your problems. How many hours are on her? What kind of tractor is she?

 

[daedong]

Its a Daedong (Kioti) DK50!
Hour meter has not worked for years, I think it died in the first 2 years, it shows 600 odd hours, so I would guess its done a total of about 4000 hrs.
I just hope I can get a replacement diff centre.

 

[Rustyiron]

That's just it. As long as you can get the parts…... it's just part's, so you can treat the old gal "like crap" for another 13 years. Hope you have "her" back up running soon!:thumbsup:

 

[boomer1025]

If you can't get parts, make it into a 2 wheel drive

 

[daedong]

Phew, ok, I got to a dealer today with the differential centre in hand. It looks like I should have all parts here within 2 weeks, and to my surprise they were not that pricey, quoted round figures $570au for all the bits and pieces. Will keep you posted when they arrive and I start putting it back together.

My profile shows I joined in 2003, but I reckon I joined in about 2001 when I bought this tractor. I am no longer a regular user here but have fond memories of those early days and the friendships. So to all TBN members Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

 

[texasjohn]

hope you get her going soon!

 

[k0ua]

Let us know when you get her all put back together.

You might want to post over in this Kioti thread to tell your story about the hours on your machine.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/327813-how-many-hours-your-kioti.html

 

[rd_macgregor]

In two separate incidences this past summer, I broke bevel gear cases, so I've seen some of the parts you pictured! On the bright side, you have a nice shop to work in; my repairs were all done 'way out in the woods, which was OK in August, but not so nice in November. It's good to know that parts can still be found after more than a decade; that can be important for any of us!

 

[California]

Phew, ok, I got to a dealer today with the differential centre in hand. It looks like I should have all parts here within 2 weeks, and to my surprise they were not that pricey, quoted round figures $570au for all the bits and pieces. Will keep you posted when they arrive and I start putting it back together.

My profile shows I joined in 2003, but I reckon I joined in about 2001 when I bought this tractor. I am no longer a regular user here but have fond memories of those early days and the friendships.

Vin, any news? Did they have everything to repair it?