Recent content by wv joe

Posted this problem under the repair heading, but not getting many responses. Anyone run into a problem where the tractor runs fine on level ground but rapidly drops RPMs going up hill (eve a slight grade)? Problem happens when mowing or with PTO off, at times runs ok for a while before issue...

Tractor was working fine, sat for a few weeks (normal) and then I started bush hogging. Ran well for about an hour, then RPMs would drop sharply (to the stall point) on a slight incline. Eased off pedal and turned to go across slope and had white smoke coming out. Did nothing but add fuel before...

Thought I'd post some comments on the Mechron since we've had it a few months. Haven't really worked it too hard, but I'll add comments on that later. Its our first ATV (and I tend to be picky), so some of my issues may be related to that. Overall we're real happy with it, seems to have great...

Tried to connect my FEL hoses today after they became disconnected while bush hogging. anyone have any hints on how to get the hoses connected easily? I pull back the ring on the female end and insert the male, pushing as hard as I can - got 2 connected after multiple attempts, one of them...

Tried to connect my FEL hoses today after they became disconnected while bush hogging. anyone have any hints on how to get the hoses connected easily? I pull back the ring on the female end and insert the male, pushing as hard as I can - got 2 connected after multiple attempts, one of them...

Hesitated a bit on this bush hog because i was worried about its capacity in cutting saplings (I have one pasture that hasn't been mowed in many years). Finding a good deal on one a few years old but sold as new (acquired as part of inventory when one ag dealer bought out another) sold me...

Ok, first one of my few gripes with my DK45SE - just about every time I bush hog, at least one of the quick connects for the FEL hoses under the step has a hose disconnected. I know I'm a bit aggressive bush hogging, but I'm trying to reclaim pasture that hasn't been mowed in years, so a lot of...

Just buying a Kioti DK45 SE HST with a FEL. The immediate need for attachments are a rotary cutter and a box blade. Dealers have recommended 6-foot versions for both. I have 112 acres, mostly established pastures. The grass is tall now since nothing was done to it last year (although cattle will...

Again, thanks all for the help with my newbie questions. We've narrowed our choices to 3 and will be deciding this week, so I thought I'd gather your opinions as well. Choice 1: Kioti DK40SE with FEL (free) $16,500 (new). This compares to other tractors we looked at but $5K less. Choice 2...

Thanks for all the help in suggesting a good hill tractor, in talking to neighbors, they think a traditional 4WD wheeled tractor will do, no need for anything more specialized. They just said to make sure its wide and heavy. Since the dealers are really spread out here, I didn't want to make the...

New to the forum and looking to buy first tractor. We have 112 acres in SW WV, so we have some hilly areas. A neighbor said he didn't like the previous owner's Kubota (don't know which model), it felt too light and tippy on the hills. Based on that, we've focused on weight primarily and the...