New DK40SE Thusday

   / New DK40SE Thusday #1  

carhartt56

Bronze Member
Joined
Nov 7, 2010
Messages
71
Location
Desoto , Mo.
Tractor
KIOTI DK40SE
I finished the paper work today and they deliever Thursday ! I am replacing a Ford 3600 with front loader . I mainly looked at the Mahindra ,New Holland , and the Kioti . The closer I looked ,the better it looked . The Mahindra had sleeved cylinders , more gauges , but was only a three cylinder . the remotes looked like a after thought . The wiring on the back was for the most part just dangling and exposed . Like I said the closer I looked the better the Kioti looked . Nothing bad to say about New Holland except the price . I ordered the shop manual and the parts book also . I cant wait !:thumbsup:
 
   / New DK40SE Thusday #2  
Congratulations and good luck with the new machine.
Stick around and let us know how its working.
 
   / New DK40SE Thusday #3  
I'm sure you'll enjoy the new DK and probably wonder why you waited so long. How much land do you have?

Loren
 
   / New DK40SE Thusday #5  
Congrats and Welcome to the Pack!

The loader on that machine is a beast!
 
   / New DK40SE Thusday #6  
Hey Carhart,

Well since the rest of the list is slacking I'll be the first to pester you... Uhhh Pic's man... we need pics! On the trailer, 1/2 of the trailer, off the trailer, dog in the seat you know the type.

But serously, I think you will be happy with the DK40. My suggestions are:
1: Lights.. you will need more lights.. the front lights are useless with the FEL installed & rear light is needed.

2: Fill the rear tires. These foreign tractors seem to be a lot lighter than the old US tractors (ie:eek:ld fords in your case, old JD and Case in my case) in the rear .. less junk in the trunk I guess?

3: Remove the detent balls from the rear remote leaver... unless you plan on using a backhoe.. If the lever gets stuck in the A or B position: it makes the tractor VERY difficult to start, and could damage the pump.

4: Buy your 50hr service filters NOW .. so you have them when it's time.. It's amazing how fast that comes around.

5: I've noticed that my 40 (about 100 hours) seems to be gaining power still as it gets broken in more ... so don't panic first few months.

6: Be careful.

Tractor on.
 
   / New DK40SE Thusday #7  
Congratulations! I am very happy with mine as well. Welcome to the Pack!:thumbsup: Please post pics.:D
 
   / New DK40SE Thusday #8  
Congrats!
I have almost 230 hrs on my dk40se gear with zero probs so far.
 
   / New DK40SE Thusday
  • Thread Starter
#9  
Thanks to all
Yes I will have pictures soon ! I have 10 acers here to mostly mow . I am also having my front tires loaded , because of my 72" woods rotary cutter which weighs a ton it seems like . My Ford 3600 was light on the front with it hanging off the back . I am hoping with the heavier front axle and having the front tires filled it will be ok . If not , I will have to get the front weights . I also ordered the rear trailer hook-up . I was surprised at the price of the shop manual and the parts manual , so I orderded both . When I tried to order one for my 3600 , they wanted $400 plus . There will be a second remote added maybe this winter and also a back work light and additional front lights also . I cant wait !:thumbsup:
Mark
Desoto , Mo
 
   / New DK40SE Thusday #10  
Guessing your up by now and waiting for your new investment Mark;) Congrats :)
 

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