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It is interesting to read the discussion from the US side of the border. The announcement of 25% tariffs is big news in Canada. We export upwards of $600Billion to the US every year. This will have a large effect in Canada and ripple effects on prices in the US. Lots of data is being reported...

Has anyone purchased a side link from Spare Parts Holland? How well is it working? https://sparepartsholland.com/product-category/hydraulic-top-links/hydraulic-side-links/ I do not know why there is a slotted hole on one end. Any ideas? Peter

Weight, clearance, stance, and lift. You need all of these two work with such wooded property. Consider a grapple or a set of forks with a grapple arm. I know Kioti so I'll speak to them. The Ck3520SE has reasonable weight, clearance, and lift capacity. You can do lots of work with it...

I bought the WM WC68 about 5 years ago. It works very well. For the most part I have been chipping branches off of dead trees. Last December we lost 30+ trees to a major wind storm and recently we have been clearing an area to build a house. We do not have time to let the branches sit and wait...

My PR.... is a 2016 so it is my understanding that TR is a 2020. Take the number to any dealer and they can tell you what year it is, what month it was sold, how much warranty is left and what, if any, warranty repairs have been completed. Peter

My DK5010 is rated at about 2600 loader lift and I have a 1300 lb counterweight and loaded tires. The tires stay on the ground when lift the max, but barely. I wish I had made it 1500.lbs. I leave it on all the time - feels more stable!

I added a 2 foot long, 2" hitch draw bar to the Cat1 drawbar, along with extra steel, then built a set of forms around it, and filled the forms with concrete. No trailer I have towed has been able to lift the 1300 pound counterweight.

My guess. If you back up with the flap up, the exposed beveled blade will likely cut in and remove material off the surface, especially a crown in the centre of your driveway. With the flap down, it might just spread material without cutting any deeper. A couple of tests and it may become...

You need to create a base of snow for the first few snow falls. If you are only clearing a few inches, use the bucket in float mode with a slight upward angle. It will scrape off any high spots. For larger storms I raise my blower slightly to clear the majority and pack down the rest to create...

For woods work, I find a counterweight best for maneuvering around trees. I recommend 50% to 75% of your loader capacity. Mine stays on most of the time as I am much more stable.

I had a similar experience when I purchased my tractor used a few years ago. Mine was not so bad, but to this day I have to beat on the SSQA release arms with a 2x4 in order to remove the bucket. With my forks on, the release arms move with very little effort. One day I plan to measure and...

@D&D and Mitch. To answer both of your questions. I was able to access one set of remotes by simply removing the seat plate. The cavity is not large so two sets would be harder but doable without removing the fender. You may need a helper. Yes, it was my first hydraulic work. You will notice the...

I am slow to reply.., adding a rear remote or two is very straight forward for an avid DIYer. I just replaced a leaking O-Ring in mine - first time working with hydraulics! I blame the dealer for selecting the wrong O-ring 7 years ago when it was first installed , so yes, you should be able to...

Old school calipers? Humph! I resemble that remark. [emoji1787] Not sure what happened to the other photos so here is one of what I called the block.

Problem solved! I had no experience working on hydraulics but I decided to try to repair it on my own. I decided to describe the process here in case someone else is interested. From what I read, I would likely have to remove the fender and maybe the rear tire. I did not have to do either. I...

Thank you! I assume I need hydraulic pressure quality O-rings and that a 200 pack from Princess-Auto or Harbour Freight is not advised. I see that they do sell Nitrile quality. Thoughts on those? I expect they will be metric sizes. So many questions.

I have a minor leak at the single rear remote on my DK5010. It is just a few drops and it only occurs while the system is under pressure. I believe I have narrowed it down to the black cast iron end cover. The other side of the remote valve appears dry as are the tube connections to the remote...

My tractor is a 2016 DK5010HS model with 830 hours on it. Some time ago my Kioti mechanic mentioned that some have strengthened the floorboard where one pivot pin is located. I just added a steel plate for strength. The pivot pin is welded to a 1/8" steel bracket, but that bracket is only welded...

I do not feel your pain [emoji38] In Canada, Diesel is $7.22 per US gal. Gas is $6.65.

If it does not feel right then pause. You mentioned you were not looking for strategies, probably because you have read and studied and know what you need. It was not likely the 15° that got you, but 15° or more, plus bucket load high, plus one wheel high or low, plus motion/turning. Reducing...

I recently started looking and found these. Available in Canada and USA. https://farmpartsstore.com/rear-wheel-rim-12-x-28-rw12286/ Let me know what you find.

You spend that much on a car that lasts maybe 10 years and is worth 10% on trade in. The tractor you buy may well be your forever tractor and will easily last 20+ years. You may not be able to ever justify an upgrade so choose well. If you think you only need it for 10 years then all the...

I managed fine with open-station for 4 years, but decided to upgrade a bit. I installed a Bercomac Winter Cab last November and am very happy with it. It keeps the snow at bay as expected, but I am enjoying being out of the cold wind even more. It was about $1K including tax and shipping. I...

Nice cab on the Bobcat. Is that a Plexiglas front windshield or plastic? I picked up this inexpensive Berco winter cab back in the fall. It has worked well so far. It sure is nice to be out of the wind and not have turn away when the snow comes back at you.

UPDATE. Winter was slow to arrive in our area, I guess, because I bought a winter cab! [emoji23] how well is it working? I noticed that I had to relearn where the perimeter of my tractor is. I was used to seeing everything open station. After a couple of uses all is well again. No need to add a...

The front mounting pins are at the floorboard height and the material does not hang below that point - the doors may be an inch longer. From the front pin to the top outside edge is 62". The roof frame is bowed so it is 64" only in the centre. From the top of my head while seated to the...

It is very clear with no distortion; of course it is new. Sturdy and durable - yes, the zippers are large and move easily. Seems better than my popup trailer material...and rated for -30°C / -22°F. The door panel is stiffer in the cold but it just pushes out of the way. The sides are the same...

I have no plans to add heat. The tractor stays in a tarp garage so there is no temperature differential and no melting snow inside the cab so hopefully it will not fog up. The unit comes with vents along the top edge. We'll see (or not) what happens.[emoji1787]

Try again...

After 4 winters of blowing snow without a cab I decided to purchase a winter soft cab for my Kioti DK5010 open station. The units manufactured in the US are wildly expensive to purchase and ship to Canada (US$1 = CDN$1.40 these days) so I went with a universal fit model from Bercomac. I was not...

I installed one on my 72" blower. It works well but I wish it was a bit faster.

Has anyone installed a Bercomac winter cab? If so, how well does it fit and work? https://bercomac.com/products/winter-cab-for-compact-tractors

I expect purchasing a second tote and only filling them both 2/3rds full may be slightly cheaper than buying an RX?!?

Thanks for the promised review! I was expecting more detail, but hey, if it has a cup holder then I guess everything else is fluff. [emoji1787] Hope you are enjoying it.

Congratulations on the NX5510. It is just barely broken in [emoji6]. I have a 2016 DK5010 and am happy with its capacity. I can lift a 5gal can of fuel with a bent elbow (for a few seconds!!), but I cannot hold it with an outstretched arm - 3' out. Here is an easy way to calculate the loader...

Did you get it fixed?

I did not need to. You can loosen the bottom tank brackets and tip the tank down a couple of inches if needed. I would not recommend removing the fuel lines (and tank) as that requires you to purge the air out of the system after which can be a pain.

Mine leaked around the boot. I slipped a hose clamp down the shaft and worked it onto the boot. With enough socket extensions, I was able to tighten the clamp. Problem solved. It took 6 attempts holding my phone up in the cavity to get this photo!

I read through the responses and did not see this mentioned, which was something I did not understand at first. If you want to be in 4th gear, you do not start in first and shift your way to 4th like a road vehicle. Instead you chose 4th gear from a stop, chose forward or reverse with the...

I took a close look at these and passed. I could not see them lasting as I back into my 1300 lb concrete counterweight and then carrying it around.

If I understand, you are thinking of placing the 'outdoor' unit inside the unheated side of your basement rather than outdoors. In my opinion, that would not be wise. A 12000 BTU heat pump can provide 3500watts of heat but it gets it from where the outdoor unit is. You would be removing 3500w of...

Piloon likely heats with natural gas, but his electricity rates are about the cheapest in North America. Quebec sells a great deal of energy to New England states and to Maritime provinces in Canada. In New Brunswick, I pay $0.1138 per KWH + $25 /mo for the service + 15% tax. We are in the...

I can't imagine installing straight air conditioning when you need heat as well. Heat pump is the better way to go. I am heating in Canada with a heat pump and my backup heat source does not kick in. Depending on the outdoor temperature, I get between 2.5Kw and 4KW of heat per 1KW of electricity...

I am interested, but not until they sign up a Canadian distributor/reseller and bulk ship product across the border. Until then, just too pricey.

Compare the rear wheels. The DK should have bolted centers that allow you to widen the stance/width of the tractor and this is a great safety feature, especially for new owners, if you are. (Some CK models have adjustable centers as well). Have the dealer do this before delivery. The extra lift...

From my invoice. [emoji853] Yes, open station.

The only concern I would have would be with wear and tear on the clutch and shuttle shift synchronizers. This is not covered by warranty and the labour just to split the tractor open and put it back together is 15 hours labour, not counting repair parts and time. Do the math.

I'll answer my own question. I did some more reading and watched a couple of videos. It seems that I needed very little bleeding because the fuel filter was still full. I pulled the fuel tank hose off the filter assembly. I connected a clear hose to it and blew. The tank bubbled so the line was...

SealAll worked no better. After a week away I am back at it. I drilled out the broken fitting and screwed in a brass fitting with a 3/8" barbed connector.. The tank is likely 1/4" thick in that area and the brass threads bit in nice and hard. See photo. I have it all back together and fuel in...

JB Weld did not adhere to the connection or the build up I added later. It pealed right off. I am trying Seal All now. If that fails I will try melting the broken connection point and fusing them together.

The return hose was incorrectly wrapped around the floor/deck mount which put undue pressure on it. Oh well, time to repair. There is a bit of tube on the tank but not enough to clamp to. See photos. I do not want to wait for special plastic welders. I am thinking of Seal All. I will glue the...

Thanks for that advice. What should I use? Maybe JB Weld? It claims to work on plastic and I think it is fuel resistant.

Thanks for the assistance. My tank is plastic so epoxy should work well. Oosik, thanks for observing that the connection is an elbow vs a vertical connector. There may be enough left to work with. It sure is a tight space so I am faced with removing the tank to complete the repairs which will...

The return fuel line connection on the top of the fuel tank broke off on my DK5010. It went from dripping fuel to spewing fuel within 5 minutes. As for how - I am guessing the barbed connector was stressed last year when the tractor was split. I can see the return line and hose clamp laying...

This company makes replacement covers. https://www.cover-tech.com/replacement-covers Ideally, buy a new one of theirs and you'll be better off. No worry about snow load in the winter.

I have gotten good use out of mine in since the fall 2019. It has collected dust all winter, but there is lots to be chipped. The blades are like new. I am very happy with the investment and so is my neighbour. [emoji16]. I really like the flexibility that comes with owning. If I rented I'd use...

And just like that, it sold. Sorry.

Anyone interested or need this? I'd pick it up as it is close by. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1856906984467312/?ref=facebook_story_share

Paying to split a tractor is a tough pill to swallow (I know), but do some math. Your 12 year old tractor has likely cost very little to maintain so divide this new repair cost by 8 or 10 to calculate the annual cost. Then compare that to your regular vehicle over 12 years- tires and more tires...

That Veneer 700 looks like a much larger chipper than the WC-68 so it may not be fair to compare. I own a WC-68. We decided to buy to avoid burning in our hot dry summers. We have lots of cleanup to do on a property that has been mostly untouched in 40 years. It is great to be able to chip when...

Leave it attached. We normally get a good size storm between now and the end of April. [emoji16]

Lifting your rounds with the loader reminder me of splitting 30" maple rounds last summer. The tractor was running the splitter so I had to do it by hand. Of course I lowered the splitter first and built a ramp of split wood. I am not a strong person so it was my limit.

I bought mine because of burning brush - Limited burn days and times due to forest fire index,. Scary winds, long hours closely monitoring the fire, and...ruining the coatings on my $500 prescription glasses working too close to the fire heat.

Have a look at the Woodland Mills chippers. Owners on TBN are very happy with the product. A Canadian company, engineered here - likely manufactured off shore, but great customer service. They have a US warehouse so delivery is normally very fast on both sides of the border. I drive the WC-68...

It has been a sad winter in New Brunswick, Canada as well. geographically, we share a long border with the state of Maine. I think we have received about a foot of snow when our average for November to early January is about 4'. We have received some good size rain storms that would...

I want to replace the chute deflector bar with an actuator (see photos). The welded brackets have large holes for the pins while the actuator has small end holes. I am looking for an easy to build attachment solution. I am sure some have solved this problem. Why reinvent the wheel. Please...

My DK5010 developed a small hydraulic leak and it was dripping on the garage floor. I traced it down to the rubber boot where the gear shifter goes into the transmission. There is about 1/16" gap where the shifter comes out of the boot. It looked like the boot was factory painted and that is...

There is an adjustment on the shuttle handle but that has no bearing on the linkage arm into the side of the transmission case (attached photo). It is so close that likely a 1/16" adjustment would probably solve the issue if it could adjusted, at least in the short term. The difference of a 5...

I looking for some assistance from someone who owns a shop manual for a Kioti DK series tractor. I am trying to investigate a problem with my hydraulic shuttle (while I make a case for warranty service) and I understand that there is a HS troubleshooting section in the shop manual. My tractor...

My hydraulic shuttle lever was not shifting as smoothly as I would like so I lubricated the linkages. Now my shuttle is popping out of forward on me as I operate. There is no problem with reverse. I see that the shaft from the console down through the floor is threaded with a lock nut. I am...

x2. My lights are in a foot from the tires and if they are getting hit, likely I am too. Maybe yours are mounted differently than my 2016 DK5010. If so, here is a better mounting location...

I am very very happy with my Kioti but there are a couple of areas where Kioti (the company) is disappointing. First, they will not post their manuals and documentation as PDFs. It's 2020 already. Second, is the subject of this post...Kioti does not share useful loader lift specs such as a...

Sanding and painting the bottom of my utility trailer. Flipped it up and held it in place. (I had removed the plywood deck.) I also snapped off high dead branches off some cedar trees that I wanted to drive under. Faster than a ladder and hand saw!

Mangler. Congratulations, that's a great looking tractor! I see you purchased the HLA forks too. Get busy and build yourself a 1000+lb counterweight. Don't lift something heavy in the short-term or your rear tires will be off the ground! This is something most dealers neglect to mention...

Changed here too. 54°F and sunny. We'll have mid 80s soon enough, but without risk of tornados. We all tend to like what we are used to. Happy Easter and stay safe.

I have seen storms in April, but this was one of the heavier ones. Next door to Maine, in New Brunswick, we received about 9" to 12". We've been metric for decades, but I still have Dad's yard stick in the garage Reads 9 inches in the photo). There was wind as well. In return for some...

The HLA HD1248s would be ideal. Your L2501 gives a loader range of 1200 to 1500 lbs. The forks may weigh a bit more than the bucket you'll remove, but not enough to lose capacity. Go for 48" forks. They are easier to see. I commented on HLA forks but did not answer any of your questions...

Does anyone know if there is a Canadian business selling Pat's Easy Change hitch system? I can order it online directly, but shipping is US$100 so it works out to CDN$375 for the Class 1 plus one extra set of washers. Amazon.ca pricing is about the same. That is a bit steep. Princess Auto...

I borrowed and then purchased an 8' blade from my neighbour. Below is a photo of my first attempt at regrading my driveway. I tilted the blade with my side link and created a small ditch on the left. I was amazed by how much material I was able to carve out. I guess applying 50HP beats a...

Get a couple of quotes from independent Insulation companies. I ended up with a professional job insulating my rim joists full (16" high x 5.5" deep) of spray foam for $100 more than the cost of the DIY canisters.

I purchased a WC68 near the end of the chipping season and have about 5 hours on it. I am impressed and excited to start cleaning up my property in the spring. I know you will enjoy your purchase decision. The steel shipping frame is fork lift compatible yet mine was also on a wooden pallet...

I blew in Thermoshield cellulose. I live in Canada so not sure what USA stores offer. Home Depot price is 10.60 per bag - 10% when buying more than 30 bags + 15% tax. A bag covers 11.9 sq.ft. at R60 so that works out to $1 per sq.ft. but I blew it in slightly thicker because it is not a...

5030:. Is this a commercial solution or a DIY setup?. It sounds straight forward - hot water tank, pump, zone valves and thermostats. I expect you have an air tank to deal with expansion as well. I have a garage with a second floor that I am turning into winterized living space. The attic...

See photo. Under the danger symbol it says "use entire contents on opening" and on the back it states once open, the bottle cannot be resealed and will leak. They are intent on making sure you do not store an open bottle. 150 litres is about 38 US gallons. I could maybe treat 15 gallons at...

I own a 2016 DK5010HS with a KL5510 loader. I bought it used and the manuals were missing. Would someone kindly provide me with the torque values for the loader to frame bolts. I received wheel bolt numbers and have been checking them. Thanks.

Thanks for all the great information posted on the review and the related follow up. I ordered the Woodland Mills WC68. It came in a week and I was chipping the same afternoon I received it. I am very excited to get to work on cleaning up the property. I think the hydraulic infeed will be...

You're going to love this (at least those who refuse to be beaten by a weird problem). I finally had time to work on my horn issue - tractor not at home so a trip is required,. With a bit more wire I extended the horn wires out from under the hood to a voltmeter and then back to the horn...

My older DK5010 has the brake indicator and I took two photos up under the dash. The first overexposed (sorry) photo shows the brake lever going through the slot in the dash and two small bolts holding the brake switch. The second better photo shows the switch plugged into two barrow...

I have a puzzle. TBNers love puzzles. The horn on my DK is dead. I checked the connectors with a voltmeter and I get 12 volts when I press the horn button. Applied 12v to horn and nothing. Off to the store to buy a horn. I hooked it up and it worked, I bolted it under the hood to it's...

I just built one. I bolted a cat 1 drawbar to a 24" long 2" hitch receiver along with some angle iron for the top link and for structure. Then I built concrete forms around it screwing the forms to a pallet. I took the forms to a Ready-mix place and they filled it with leftover concrete for a...

Here is the pin out for the black trailer connector (see photo below). They are only 18 gauge wires so they would not pass much current but should drive an LED work light. Connect the work light to positions 1 and 3 with an inline fuse (3 or 5 amps) and switch. As I mentioned I also have a...

I do not have a 2019 CK or a shop manual electrical diagram and hopefully someone with those will provide an accurate answer, but here is what I have discovered. I have three connectors at the rear of my 2016 DK (see photos)... 3pin on left- ground, 12v hot, 12v on ignition (I am using this...

Thanks for the advice. My ballast is attached! Using the forks to remove the ballast/pallet off my trailer without a ballast was a scary experience - both rears lifted!! Once I repositioned the pallet I was able to lift it a few inches while my wife pulled the trailer ahead and I set the...

Success. The ready-mix concrete place filled my forms with concrete. The forms worked and the ballast is attached! Again, thanks for the advice. A few observations... Concrete truck drivers obviously do not carry a trowel so the top is quite rough - oh well. The ballast was build on a...

Kioti owners: I have a DK5010HS with a KL5510 loader (2600 lb lift cap.). I have pallet forks, oh, and loaded tires (880 lbs). I am without an owners manual that may describe proper ballast amounts. I need to move logs, large rocks, and gravel on a 10% to 15% grade in amongst a heavily treed...

I have the forms built for my ballast and am trying to decide how much concrete to use. I can fill the non-beveled section anywhere from 27" high to 36" high. See sketch. I estimate 27" high to total 1200# (my original design) and every 3" of additional concrete in the rear section will add...

Here is phase 1 of my homemade ballast box. It is a bolted steel frame using a Cat 1 drawbar, 2 foot long 2" receiver, 3/8" thick 3" angle, 1/4" thick 1.5" angle, and some threaded rod. It will be encased in concrete 24"W x 24"L x 28"H and estimate it will be 1300# including the steel. I...

No one has answered so I can share what my 2016 DK5010 (older model) uses. Attached is a photo of one of my implement hoses. Silly me, I measured the very end at 13/16". I should have measured the wider flange but I estimate it is a 1" connector - I am not near the tractor. This does not...

Your Monday morning laugh at a rookie. When is quick attach not very quick? When you try it on a 3year old tractor you bought used! I was feeling like a complete newbie on the weekend when I decided to remove my bucket for the first time. Just pull the handles, then curl and back up...

Someone mentioned a few months back that their CK park brake indicator on the dash was there but did not light up when the park brake was engaged. It sounds similar to your 4WD indicator. I have a theory. I bet the dash assembly has the function/brains built in but certain models are not wired...

I just bought this old beast from my neighbour. It has been leaning against a tree on our property line for years, but I never owned a tractor...until now. It will be interesting to see who wins, tractor, subsoiler, or the ground and roots.

Here are a couple of rookie questions. I have a DK5010HS and I am curious how it 'really' works. If I press the clutch pedal, pick a gear, move the shuttle lever to forward and let out the clutch then clearly I am using the clutch and pressure plate to get the tractor moving. If the shuttle...

KanataRick:. I have learned a great deal from your thread. Thank you. Angles, parallelagrams, and PTO shaft phasing - that was a big one. I feel like I owe you. I'll bring you some shear pins the next time I am in Ottawa, but I guess you will not need them! Here are a couple of photos of my...

I was able to clean up the 30cm/12" of snow we received on Wednesday. I am up to a whopping 20 hours of seat time on my machine since getting it delivered in November. The blower is a Canadian made Lucknow. I always enjoy others photos so here are a few from today. Our yard is a bed and...

Disappointing for a new blower. My father sold snowblowers (Yardman walk behinds) and he and I had the same size/model, but his was one year newer. The only difference was the length of the chute before the deflector; 13" vs 20". Wow, what a difference it made in how far it could throw snow...

We purchased our Panasonic microwave in 1987 soon after we moved into our first home. I guess that makes it 32 years old. How old is that in tractor years? It heated tonight's dinner just fine. Maybe look for an old timer. Yes, it is 10:52 yesterday in your timezone. By the way, it's hot...

I am slow to respond because I had to visit my tractor to take photos. I expect the "brains" are still in the dashboard. I have to wonder if, to cut costs, Kioti simply stopped installing the park brake switch. Today I took photos of my park brake switch. You can see it is a basic closing...

I found this in an online CK20 maunual but it didn't tell me for what year of tractor so it may not apply. Hopefully someone with the same model and year will chime in.

Since no one has answered I will share what little I have learned so far about places to tap into 12volts. On the back of my DK5010, I found three available connectors just under the safety triangle bracket. The left one is hot, switched, ground. The middle is for trailer lights (L,R, park...

Based on everyone's great advice I loaded the rear tires on my new-to-me DK5010hs - 50 gallons/400 lbs per side. Spreading crushed rock with the FEL showed that I am still a little light and could use a ballast box. I connected the 3Pt snowblower (600lb) for winter and gave it a test run with...

Interesting. There is a blank switch position on my dash. I'll have to look. Here is what I found so far on the back of my new to me 2016 5010HS just above the PTO. Three connectors - left to right: A three pin (white plastic), a 6 position with 5 wires, and two bullets. - The three pin...

I have been following the forum for a while and just created an account. I am the new owner of a used Kioti DK5010HS tractor and loader. We have an acreage that we are building on. This summer we cleared 70 trees and are extremely grateful to our 82 yr.old neighbour/tractor who assisted us...