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Seeking advice on getting a quick hitch. A quick hitch would make many things faster and easier but what about connecting the PTO shaft with a Quick Hitch? It looks like a quick-hitch would seriously interfere with connecting the PTO . My Kioti DK45s has a PTO brake and the tractor shaft...

I would like to share my excellent experience with FitRite Hydraulics (aka Brian Scudder). I have a 2006 Kioti DK45s. It is awesome but that model had a short production run so it is not the most common tractor out there. Making accessories for my tractor is something of an experiment unless the...

I recall seeing threads here complaining about a "bouncy" 3-point hitch. As far as I know, these MLS valves are similar on many Kioti models and that valve is adjustable to achieve smooth lift operation. Here is a video on adjusting the MLS: Kioti CK2S Tractor MLS Valve Adjustment on three...

Kioti tractors with the new stop solenoid design built between 2005 and 2008 were vulnerable to injection pump failures caused by broken gear teeth on the injection pump control sleeves. This did not occur in the earlier design that used an external stop solenoid or in later models after 2008...

I'd like to know how other folks grease their machines, especially loaders. So far, I just squirt in 2-3 shots of grease in each fitting and let the excess ooze out as it will. This gets messy so once or twice a year I pressure wash, which blows away excess grease, and apply fresh grease...

Folks with newer electronic tractors may find this interesting: Hacking Tractor Article The focus is on Deere but seems applicable to all colors of the newer electronic machines. As an electrical engineer, I can see how this came to be: the gap between designers and maintainers is huge...

I went to start the DK45s today and ... nothing: no dash lights, no clicks, etc. The tractor had been sitting under a lean-to for a couple weeks and the battery was old. But I expected something. After cycling the key a few times the dash lights started working and I eventually got it...

While installing a diverter valve, I removed the very nice rubber floor mat (and the foam underneath) for the first time. I saw several spots where rust was starting on the floor and cover plates. I plan to scrape and spot paint in the near future because I want to catch this before it gets...

Here's a link to a short write-up (and photos) on the diverter valve I installed on my 2006 DK45s. http://kioti.dyndns.org/DK45sDiverter.htm I bought the valve as a kit from Fit Rite Hydraulics.

My 2006 DK45s sat outside during some serious rain for the last several days. I normally keep it under a shed roof but I was half-way done with maintenance that required parking by my garage. When I tried to start the engine I saw no idiot lights (glow. brake, etc.) and while the engine would...

I put my loader back on today (for the first time ever) after fixing the IP and performing 500 hr maintenance. Despite unlevel/curved ground, I found it easy to drive the tractor back into position, just go slow. It was about 40 degrees hotter than when I removed the loader so I had to use a...

Two days ago, my 2006 DK45s started doing odd things, which are probably caused by broken IP gear teeth. The clock read 505 hours (tach hours)at the time. I ordered new control sleeves through Conestoga ($150 delivered). Conestoga was not the cheapest but they are the closest (of known...

I have a question for grapple users. I bought a Titan 48 inch grapple like in this photo. On two recent occasions, the grapple "fell off" the loaders SSQA "tool carrier". I think this was caused by "up" or "forward" force at the grapple teeth that popped the lower (tapered) locking pins out...

I decided to get a diverter setup from Brian to control my grapple lid via the loader curl circuit. I'm looking for advice: 1. I can get a control handle with either a trigger switch or thumb button to engage the grapple. Which is better? I normally control the loader (now) with the palm of...

I see two types of breakaway setups. One uses a bulkhead drilled for the collar like this one on Brian's site and the other uses a bracket that attaches at a single point and appears to swivel like this. Which is better? It looks like the bulkhead type could really be connected with one...

Can someone explain the difference between single-acting, double-acting, and breakaway quick couplers? Also, there seem to be two types: one with a ball at the male end and one with a type of stud. Mine all have the ball but what is the other type for?

One of my quick couplings has a slow leak. This is a brand new coupling set. Have others has this problem? Has anyone solved it? Thanks.

Here is a video that explains the fuel system components and functions of pre-tier IV diesels: 83 Diesel Fuel Systems - YouTube

I finally bought a grapple for my DK45s. I may regret it but I got the lightweight 48 inch version from Titan while it was on sale for about $900, delivered. Oddly the grapple came with flat-face QD hydraulic connectors which I plan to change to agricultural style. Now I'm rigging hydraulic...

I installed a steel canopy on my DK45s a couple years back, a good improvement IMO. But I notice slight movement (fore and aft) and a squeeking from the base of the ROPS as I traverse uneven ground. My loader mount has a round cross bar (with big bolts at each end) that connects to the large...

I have a 2006 DK45s with the KL451 loader. This is a self-leveling loader with the Skid Steer Quick Attach interface and it's rated at 2800 lb lift at the pivot pin. I have been lusting after a grapple, mainly to move/remove small trees and brush and to move sections of larger dead trees...

I've been thinking that a grapple would be very handy. But they come in various widths and there also seem to be two types: long lower tines and short ones. What is the collective wisdom on width and configuration? What is important in a grapple? Finally, does a diverter valve (on the...

I bent the lip of my loader bucket while using clamp-on forks. I was foolishly using the forks trying to back-drag a tree stump out of the woods. So the lip is bent up in two places. Question: is there a recommended (i.e., proven) technique tor straightening the lip? I considered beating...

I think I have this under control but thought I'd ask for advice before continuing, in case I'm missing something. I found/bought a new/old-stock second remote kit on ebay. I think a dealer got stuck with it; my good luck! I removed the tractor seat (and the plate under it) and that appears...

The torque spec for the nuts/bolts on my back wheels is 202-235 ft-lb but my old trusty 1/2 inch torque wrench only went to 150 ft-lb. I no longer believe in "tighten it all you can" after shearing a wheel stud on my 1966 Pontiac. So I looked for a bigger torque wrench. Most of those...

Can anyone provide a schematic for a DK40SE HST, or at least a schematic for the starter system? I've been trying to help Nick solve an intermittent starting problem using an EX40 schematic. But it occurs to me that there may be important differences between the EX and DKxxSE circuit. So I'd...

Hey Pack Kioti Machine suggested we create a sticky post to address commonly-recurring no-start problems with our tractors. I suggested we create a web page (linked in a sticky) to facilitate ongoing maintenance and organization of information. I can do this but I don't have the time to make...

My 2006 DK45s came with a single rear hydraulic remote. There was once a kit to install the second rear remote but the parts guy at MIE told me this kit is no longer available. Does anyone here know if this kit is still available somewhere? Thanks.

I need to remove a number of small seedling trees, mainly pine and sweetgum to clear trails. etc. I recently got a stumpbucket although I really haven't broken the code on using it yet. I've also seen videos and advertisements for something called a tree/post puller that looks impressive but...

When I pulled the tractor out of the shed just now, it felt like I was driving with the brake on. Turns out the left front tire was flat and the valve stem (rubber thing) was completely gone. The old valve stem was just rubber, like on a car, and the hole is about 16mm in diameter. Does...

Has anyone tried or considered installing an LED light on the front of the brush guard? It seems that the brush guard reflects so much light that any lights behind the brush guard would be ineffective. I certainly find this to be the case with the standard headlights.

This is just curiosity on my part, but does anyone know why Bobcat stopped selling white Kioti tractors?

Can anyone here provide feedback on the quality of Titan Attachments (Loader Forks | PalletForks.com | (800) 605-8241? Their prices seem very competitive but what about their equipment quality and customer service? Thanks.

When I did my 400 hr service (2006 DK45S) I drained and refilled the front axle oil. After a couple hours use I noticed the front axle oil was low so I topped it up. I suspect trapped air caused the oil level appear full when it wasn't. I doubt mine was low enough long enough to do any...

I'm looking for guidance on a tooth bar for my DK45S. My immediate need is removing quite a few pine saplings that are too big for a bush hog. A conventional tooth bar (like W.R.Long) and the Piranha bar are about the same cost. The Piranha is supposed to be great for removing brush but it...

I plan to install my new Perry (same as Wells?) steel canopy, probably tomorrow, so I thought I'd check for any tips or hints before the main event. The canopy looks very nice but it did not include installation instructions so I thought I'd ask here. My plan is to mount the brackets on the...

Does anyone have tips or tricks for holding a hydraulic top lift up while it's not connected to an implement? My original mechanical top lift had a bracket that held the link up by clipping into a bracket on the tractor. I've been thinking about using a loop of rope around the cylinder to...

What is the experience/collective wisdom on tractor canopies? Painted steel or aluminum diamond plate? Older postings show a preference foe metal over fiberglass. Is that still the consensus? Does anyone have experience with/insights on/opinions about the metal canopies sold by Masters...

I'd like to recommend a couple of recent purchases to other tractor owners. First is the lock-n-lube grease gun coupler (LocknLube grease gun coupler ends greasing frustration.). Amazon has them for about $30. I used it, for the first time, last night on my finish mower and ALL the grease...

My DK45S has position and draft controls for the three-point. Before today, I've only used the position control and it was very stable. Today I used the draft control with a box scraper and the 3PH tends to shudder and oscillate when I raise the blade with the draft control. I also notice...

I understand that there is a cover to keep the PTO shaft clean when there is nothing attached to it. I bought my tractor used and it did not include this cover. Also, my local Kioti dealer is no longer in business. Now I'm doing some grader work and dirt is stuck to the grease on the PTO...

I have been shopping for a box blade for my DK45S (ref:http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/303331-everything-attachments-box-blade.html). I took a long look at the Everything Attachments "utility" model but finally bought the 5072 from the local Deere dealer. The Frontier...

I have a DK45S but no implements except a mower and rotary cutter. I need to maintain some dirt trails that get rutted and high-centered with continued use. I also need to do occasional grading and minor earth moving. I am considering a box blade as well as a land leveler but the box blade...

I have a Sears lawn tractor with 8 year-old Carlsile 20-8x8 rear tires that I'm trying to replace. These original tires are dried out and they leak from cracks in the sidewall. Slime stops the leaks but I figure they really need to be replaced. I bought a set of 4-ply Duro tires via E-bay and...

UPDATE: In the years since this original post we learned that a DIY repair with inexpensive parts will usually fix these IPs, providing you have the tools and skills. The link three paragraphs down goes to a table containing considerable detail on parts sources and owner experiences. If...

A poster on a Mercedes Diesel list recommended Conestoga Diesel for testing and repair of Diesel injection pumps. I contacted Conestoga to see if they are capable and interested in repairing the type of IPs used on our Kioti tractors (my DK45S is vulnerable, but is OK so far). Mel Agne...

I have a lot to learn here. I have about 50 acres in NC with dirt trails used by me and my neighbors. There were some awful mud holes in some of those trails but I fixed the worst of them by cutting drainage ditches at the low spots. Still, the tire tracks get deeper and the high center gets...

What's the deal with the white (Bobcat) Kiotis? Has Bobcat discontinued their relationship with Daedong? Does anyone know the back story? This is mostly curiosity on my part but if Bobcat dealers can get parts for Kioti tractors and/or service them, that would be useful to know (considering...

Now that summer is here, I'm again thinking about getting a canopy for the tractor. I guess the big question is metal, plastic, or fabric. I have limited clearance under my shed roof so I can't go more than an inch or two above the ROPS. I'm interested in the advice and experience of others here.

Does Bobcat still sell white Daedong tractors? I'm curious because I have a Bobcat dealer closer than the nearest Kioti dealer and sometimes the same parts cost less through Bobcat dealers.

Has anyone found a good use for used tractor hydraulic fluid?

I'm approaching the 400 hour service on my DK45S, which includes changing hydraulic fluid according to the service manual. My local Walmart has Shell Spirax S4TXM in stock and the local Tractor supply has their usual stuff. What do TBN folks think/recommend? Is one oil significantly better...

KiotiDave, Several readers are interested in your comment about the possibility of local Kioti IP rebuild capability. Particularly since some of the "failures" are easily replaced things like rack gears and delivery-valve springs. Ref your post...

For those considering a Kioti tractor: Most owners are very satisfied with their tractors but be aware that several current owners have experienced injection pump failures. Based on posts on the owner-operator forum, this problem seems to effect 2005-2008 models. A new IP is costly (vicinity...

Fellow Kioti owners and operators. Multiple injection pump failures have been reported on this site so I'd like to start a survey to collect data on these costly and frustrating failures. This information will be most useful if you respond only after your failure is completely resolved. Also...

I accident bumped my DK45S brush guard against the dump truck I was loading, not hard, mind you. Then I couldn't open the hood because the brush guard was in the way. Easy fix; tied brush guard to a tree and backed up. But the lesson here is these things are quite flimsy.

I was wondering if one of the old heads could explain the differences between the various DK45 models. I have a 45S (shuttle shift) and I see there is a plain DK45, a DK45SE, 45SE HST, and maybe others. This is mainly curiosity on my part but understanding this will also help make sense of...

Recent posts made me aware that older DK45 models (like my 2006 DK45S) do not have final drives and some newer ones (maybe HST models?) do. For those wondering, the final drive is an additional gearbox that sits between the differential and the rear wheel. Just eyeballing tractors on the...

What does everybody do about the excess grease that oozes out when greasing the many Zerk fittings? Generally, I ignore it until it gets rally ugly or I think I'll brush against it. Then I try to wipe off the worst of it with a paper towel. What do the pros do?

Connecting 3PT implements on mt DK45S is pretty easy except for the final PTO connection, specifically aligning the splines on the tractor's PTO output shaft with the splines in the CV joint yoke. The tractor shaft is too stiff to turn by hand and turning the PTO shaft on the implement is only...

With the cold weather I notice a rash of cold-start problems on this site, many of which turn out to be the ignition switch. I had this problem and it was caused was dirty contacts inside the ignition switch...

What is your experience with Kioti's technical data? Personally, I'm not that impressed. For example, I have two undated (although one is certainly older) owners manuals for my DK45S but they show different maintenance schedules. Both owners manuals and the workshop manual seem to be...

On several occasions I wished I had pallet forks for long loads and other things. Real pallet forks are pricey (for occasional use) and I'd need a place to park them. I see several clip-on style forks that bolt up to the loader bucket and wondered if they were any good. Can anyone recommend...

Probably a dumb question, but I'm assuming that tires filled with liquid (glycol in my case, I think) should be pressurized same as unfilled tires. The reason I ask is my rear tires, which are liquid-filled, only had about 5 psi but the book says it should be 20 psi. I suspect the air volume...

As a new tractor owner, I wonder how long tractor tires should last. Almost all my use is on dirt, grass, or in woods (seldom travel on pavement). I'm sure new tires are pretty expensive so I got to wondering if I'll need to buy a set any time soon. Scott

My DK45S has the 451 loader and the brush guard, which I believe is standard with a loader. This loader is awesome except the headlights are useless because the brush guard is so bright it's the only thing I can see. Of course, the bucket blocks a lot of the light too. I don't plan to work a...

My local dealer lost his Kioti franchise about a year ago. According to him, he needed to buy $350K inventory to keep the franchise, which he just couldn't justify considering the economy. This is unfortunate for me because he was great at getting parts, filters, etc. that I needed In any...

This is a lesson learned that may help someone. My DK45 became hard (or impossible) to start last spring. Sometimes it would "catch" just aI released the key back to the run position. I eventually discovered that the contacts within the key switch were dirty such that it interrupted current...

Hi all. I've read this site for some time but just joined. In greasing my Kioti DK45S at 350 hours, I saw grease fittings on the outboard ends of the power steering cylinders and also at the aft pivot of the front axle. However the owners manual and shop manual did not say to grease these...