Advice wanted on new 2013 kioti dk40se hst cab vs 2015 LS xr4046hc

[murphy1244]

Have them filled with RimGuard (beet juice)

They will hopefully use windshield washer fluid. I doubt they use Beet juice for free. Don't let them use calcium. And remember check your throttle lever. If it is very tight have them adjust it as it is not a easy thing to do.

 

[MXrider454]

I will call them tomorrow and find out thank you for the info.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I know the difficulty of your decision. My final decision came down to the Kioti DK50SE-HSTC and the XR4046C. I went back and forth and finally decided on the Kioti, but I'm sure I would have been just as happy with the LS.

The Tier 3 vs. Tier 4 is a big deal IMO. That should tilt the table in favor of the Kioti.

And, contrary to what another poster posted, the XR is not a larger tractor than the Kioti. They are the same basic size. The LS does have larger front wheels on it, which is a plus IMO.

Definitely get at least 2 sets of rear remotes, and 3 sets is better. I have 2 and wish I had 3. If you're going to be moving dirt for a motocross track, you will want top and tilt on your 3 point hitch, and that will use 2 sets right there.

Also, as someone else said, be sure they don't use calcium chloride to fill your tires. Antifreeze is ok. Beet juice is better but won't be free. Oh, and you might see if you can get the dealer to throw a service manual into the deal too.

If you buy the Kioti, post in the Kioti subforum and we will give you some tips on things to do before you use it (such as loctiting the tube tha holds the bucket level indicator rod).

 

[MXrider454]

Thank yoi for taking the time to write that post how do you like your dk50.I am going to go with that dk40 as long as everything works out Friday. This feels like one of the hardest decision of my life haha.

 

[GManBart]

This feels like one of the hardest decision of my life haha.

Yep, that's how it feels! I went through it on tractors, then backhoes, and now dump trucks

 

[MXrider454]

Yep, that's how it feels! I went through it on tractors, then backhoes, and now dump trucks

Yeah it feels like a never ending cycle.

 

[murphy1244]

Yeah it feels like a never ending cycle.

Enjoy the ride.

 

[TJP89]

I know the difficulty of your decision. My final decision came down to the Kioti DK50SE-HSTC and the XR4046C. I went back and forth and finally decided on the Kioti, but I'm sure I would have been just as happy with the LS.

The Tier 3 vs. Tier 4 is a big deal IMO. That should tilt the table in favor of the Kioti.

And, contrary to what another poster posted, the XR is not a larger tractor than the Kioti. They are the same basic size. The LS does have larger front wheels on it, which is a plus IMO.

Definitely get at least 2 sets of rear remotes, and 3 sets is better. I have 2 and wish I had 3. If you're going to be moving dirt for a motocross track, you will want top and tilt on your 3 point hitch, and that will use 2 sets right there.

Also, as someone else said, be sure they don't use calcium chloride to fill your tires. Antifreeze is ok. Beet juice is better but won't be free. Oh, and you might see if you can get the dealer to throw a service manual into the deal too.

If you buy the Kioti, post in the Kioti subforum and we will give you some tips on things to do before you use it (such as loctiting the tube tha holds the bucket level indicator rod).

I was unclear, my fault.
I didn't mean the LS was a bigger tractor physically, both tractors are about the same there, but the LS has about another 5 HP, which doesn't really matter unless the OP plans on maxing out the tractor with a rotary cutter or tiller. I'm glad I'm not making the decision, as I have no idea which I would choose. Both are great tractors and you really can't go wrong. I think the loader on the Kioti, the tier 3, and the layout might push me in that direction.

 

[MXrider454]

I called the dealer today and they will fill the tires with a antifreeze solution. Will that affect the rims down the road.
Thank you

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Thank yoi for taking the time to write that post how do you like your dk50.I am going to go with that dk40 as long as everything works out Friday. This feels like one of the hardest decision of my life haha.

Sorry for the late reply. I'm out of town on business and haven't checked in since my prior post.

I love my DK50. I wanted a cab and I wanted the biggest tractor I could get with HST. The Kioti wasn't the biggest (Deere and Mahindra make models with more power and HST), but I liked the DK50 and decided it was the one. I have not been disappointed in it at all.

Sometimes I wish I had bought the next frame/power size up - maybe 70hp or so. But the DK50 really does everything I need to do. And the cab keeps me nice and cool in the hot Texas summers.

There is no perfect tractor when you're shopping. You will always find some things you like about one model versus another one, but other things you prefer about the other model. Use your gut instinct to decide which features are more important to you. For me, one little thing that weighed in Kioti's favor was the 3 point lift handle on the back of the tractor. With a cab tractor, that handle makes hooking and unhooking implements a LOT easier.