RX7320 -- Adding remotes

arkanoid · Aug 2, 2018

I'm looking to add a rear remote (or two) for more control of a batwing mower. Anyone have any experience with how difficult that process is? I'm guessing it must be pretty simple. I looked for threads and found a very old one that talked about some kits coming with the wrong parts.

On a related note, does anyone have any suggestions on where to buy the kits and Kioti parts in general? Our local dealer is OK, but seems rather clueless about Kioti in general. A much better dealer is about 1.5hrs away and just not that handy.

JimR · Aug 3, 2018

The kits should be available from your Kioti dealer. My NX4510 was a simple bolt on for the valve and installation of the lever. Eventually I will be adding one more which is also a simple bolt in.

arkanoid · Aug 3, 2018

JimR said:
The kits should be available from your Kioti dealer. My NX4510 was a simple bolt on for the valve and installation of the lever. Eventually I will be adding one more which is also a simple bolt in.

Cool, thanks. I was hoping maybe there was an online source for the kits.

JimR · Aug 4, 2018

arkanoid said:
Cool, thanks. I was hoping maybe there was an online source for the kits.

There may be but the Kioti one that I bought was around $300 and was a direct bolt on with no modifications and the lever setup is also a perfect fit. I believe that the cab models can have 3 setups. My NX4510 shows 3 valves under the back panel on a decal but there are only 2 slots for levers on a non-cab tractor.

woolyAcres · Aug 4, 2018

@arkanoid- I ordered mine with 2 and I have one more slot. Looks like installation on the rear would be pretty simple- relieve pressure in the system, unbolt cap on valve stack, bolt in new ports, replace cap, and run the cable for the lever. But that's based on looking at it, not actually doing it. It does seem like a do-it-yourself job if you can find the parts. I have yet to need any parts but from what I've seen online, Kioti makes it difficult to find them anywhere but the dealer. Perhaps a higher volume dealer would be willing to ship you the parts?

Please keep us posted. I'm mostly interested in know where you source the parts. Best of luck.

arkanoid · Aug 4, 2018

JimR said:
There may be but the Kioti one that I bought was around $300 and was a direct bolt on with no modifications and the lever setup is also a perfect fit.

Great. That sounds painless.

I was afraid the kits would be considerably higher than that too.

JimR said:
I believe that the cab models can have 3 setups. My NX4510 shows 3 valves under the back panel on a decal but there are only 2 slots for levers on a non-cab tractor.

My open-station RX7320 has 2 slots as well. A 3rd would be cool, but really not worth the $ to me, just to be able to raise the 2 sides of the mower independently.

ritcheyvs · Aug 4, 2018

I added a second rear remote to my DK45s. It looks like a much easier job on your RX. On yours. the female quick couplers attach directly to the remote hydraulic valve and the valves seem quite accessible. MIE shows a kit (under parts, hydraulics) but no price (call for price). In addition to the obvious parts (valves, couplers, O-rings, cable) you will need bolts or studs of the proper length for the number of valves you plan to have.

This may help.

arkanoid · Aug 4, 2018

ritcheyvs said:
This may help.

Thanks for the link! I'll give them a call.

JimR · Aug 5, 2018

I got mine through this place. I'm sure any large Kioti dealer can help you out. It took them all of 5 minutes to find the part that I needed for my tractor. They shipped it to me once it came in. The installation was just as mentioned above. The kit came with the longer bolts. Here is where I got mine through. Swiderski Equipment Inc. - 5 Locations Across Wisconsin - Offering New & Used Agricultural Equipment and More

arkanoid · Aug 5, 2018

woolyAcres said:
Please keep us posted. I'm mostly interested in know where you source the parts. Best of luck.

Yeah, *seems* like it shouldn't be too bad. I've noticed Kioti parts are rarely found online. Our local dealer really isn't that fun to deal with. They also sell New Holland and that is clearly their real interest. Had I known before buying, that may have swayed my decision!

I'll let you know what I find out. I'll try making a couple calls this week.