Buying Advice ck dk trade

chuck172 · Dec 30, 2014

I have a ck35 shuttle. Love the tractor, hate the loader capacity. I made a mistake 9 months ago when I bought it and should have bought the DK40. I'm not having any success in trading up. I know the DK's are extinct, but I did find a dealer who says it's still a possibility.
Question is, If I can trade up, what is a fair amount I should expect to pay? I'd like to keep it at right around 10k cash. The deal would be my ck35 shuttle with 150 hours, for a new DK40, hydrostatic and 10k. Is this possible, or am I dreaming?

TJP89 · Dec 31, 2014

I would say you're not dreaming if you can find a DK. A CK with 150 hrs in good condition is probably worth about 12-14K. I waz quoted a DK45 HST w/ loader cash at 22K in August, so you're in the area for sure. I would think that finding a DK would be the hardest part, they were almost extinct 4 months ago when I looked.

kiotiken · Dec 31, 2014

I think that's definitely possible. As somebody who's made the trade you're thinking about, believe me, you will not be disappointed and will NEVER regret it. The loader goes from ...blah... to awesome.

k0ua · Dec 31, 2014

Like the others have said, I believe it would be doable if you can find one.

chuck172 · Dec 31, 2014

Yeah, I'm really getting my hopes up. I like the ck, got attached to the old girl. I just need a more powerful loader.

MinnesotaEric · Dec 31, 2014

Sure: dealer trade or the dealer knows a customer fence-sitting about trading in his DK40 for something else and just needs a push to make it happen.

Here are the HST DK40s on Tractorhouse.

http://www.tractorhouse.com/list/list.aspx?ETID=1&catid=1110&Manu=KIOTI&Mdltxt=DK40SE+HST&mdlx=exact

BethelHntr · Dec 31, 2014

I about bought the ck when tractor shopping... It fit the budget real well but once I found this forum said budget was thrown into the garbage can

The dk has been great...The stout lift capacity is a bonus.

chuck172 · Dec 31, 2014

I was advised on this forum to hold out for the DK instead of buying a CK, but I didn't listen. Thats why I'm in this predicament today!

Whiskey Sniffer · Dec 31, 2014

I hate to disagree but I don't think it can be done at that price. The dealer will not pay you retail for a used tractor he will want to turn a profit after all he is taking a risk by having to find a buyer. That with a desire of some looking for a tier 3 Kioti may have the supply and demand working against you. That being said you will love the DK line I know I'm enjoying mine. Best of luck on your search.