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I haven't been around TbN in a while, just saw this post and don't have time to read the last 141 pages of comments! I'll stick the the initial topic of the thread. I have an F150 Lightning, Lariat ER that I've had for 2+ years. It has 70,000 KM on it and is used for truck stuff like hauling...

Fair point. The driveway doesn't have much of an incline but it's still a good idea.

The processor has been modified repeatedly over the years and needs more work right now. Here's an update on what it looks like now...

I've had an extended range F150 Lightning with the max tow package for 14 months now. The question everybody asks me about it is if it can tow in the cold. The truck has a 10,000# towing capacity so I loaded my DK45 with loaded tires (~6500#) onto my 3000# dump trailer and headed 80KM (50...

My tractor getting a little help from my DIY firewood processor.

I have a 3 spool valve on my firewood processor. Valve 1 lifts and lowers the splitting head, valve 2 controls a hydraulic clamp and valve 3 controls a hydraulic motor that turns rollers to advance the log. Valves 1 and 3 no longer work in one direction, valve 2 seems to work normally. I can...

I haven't had much time over the holidays to work on this, so progress has been slow. I do need it out of the garage and I need to get a load of logs soon, so hopefully I can pick this up a bit. Archertwo, you're right, that would be a good way to get the balance right but in my case, I put...

Well, here we go again... It's time to do a few upgrades to the processor. It ended up being a lot heavier than I had expected and my tractor struggles to lift it. In fact, My DK 45 can only lift it about 18" high and even with the tractor properly ballasted, the front tires go nearly flat...

:laughing: I had the exact same thought!! Man, if I could do it all over again, I could build one kick @$$ processor! Not sure I fully understand, but if it's currently 8.5" above the beam and you drop it 3", my quick calculations tell me it's going to be about 5.5" above the current beam, and...

Well, first, congratulations on processing 6 full cord, that's a big accomplishment. If you're going to reconfigure your cylinder mount, don't just drop it 3 inches, drop it all the way to the bottom and brace the top of the pusher plate. Here's a picture of my pusher plate that's lying on...

Thanks guys, I'm going to live, but I agree, you can't mess with your eyes, I'll follow my dr's advice and take it easy for a couple weeks. Here's your proof although the real damage is on the inside apparently.

I wasn't going to update this thread again until the processor was done, the video was made and I could show all the updates I'm working on. Well, the wood processor gods don't seem to want this project to ever finish and I'm now under doctor orders not to work on it for one to two weeks (more...

I spent some time working on the new tank and conveyor last week, just didn't get time to post any pictures. I won't have any more time to finish it for a week or two. Spring tensioners. Starting the out shoot. This will give the wood 2' to straighten out before being forced up the...

Well, here we go again. I started with the conveyor. Not sure why, just felt like building it. I started with the original log sled that was discarded after my first design failed miserably. It was the right length, so why waste the steel. I started hacking up some steel and designing on...

I wasn't able to see inside the tank because there's a strainer bolted in place. I talked to him about my concern and he says most baffles aren't sealed all the way around and that the corners are cut out to allow oil to pass. He didn't think it was a big deal. I was still concerned and I...

I had a very successful day. I picked up the belt. Its got a chevron pattern but not enough of one to carry the wood without some help. I'll start designing something now and have it done this week if all works out. My more exciting find is a 100 gallon, aluminium hydraulic tank. Its off a...

That might have been me, I've been using these bags for about 5 years. I can say wood dries better in them than wood that was stacked. I don't know about those poly bags but they'd be much nicer to fill. My supplier sells the mesh bags in 200 bag bundles but has split bundles for me in the past...

I'm planning on getting organized this week to build the tank and conveyor next week. I've already started gathering supplies and racking up more bills :eek: I picked up 30 gallons of hydraulic fluid this weekend along with a tank level/temp gauge, vented cap and weld on flanges...

Well, you can see from the picture, I don't have enough room to built a large tank in the current space without running into the pump. My new tank will hang on the side of the frame so I'll either just remove the existing tank and have a space there, or keep it in place. Yes, I'm talking...

I built a firewood processor and I'm having a heat problem with the hydraulics. I've come to learn that the 10 gallon tank that I was sold when assembling the hydraulic components is WAY undersized. My plan is to replace the 10 gallon tank with a 37 gallon tank (37.1 GALLON HYDRAULIC...

Thanks and yes, I've very happy, but... I'm not done! Yes I was a little disappointed with the cycle speed and now I think I see why. I let Princess Auto lay out the hydraulic pieces for me, that was my biggest mistake. I fixed one of the two leaks that developed during my test, but the other...

Well, the dump trailer/chute conversion is an epic fail! Way too steep to get to the height needed to empty into a bag even with the processor raise pretty much to it's full height. The flap doesn't fit with it on that angle and the wood would come out of the processor and be driven into the...

So I converted my old garden tractor dump trailer into an out shoot for the wood. I built a diverter flap and center divider so I could have it fill two bags without having to stop. I think I'll have to add a little extension to the end of it to really be able to fill two bags without...

I left my phone in the tractor and it didn't do the best job filming the first test. The vibrations of the processors engine caused the camera's stabilization to make a mess of it. It was also getting pretty close to dark, so it's a little tough to see much. I'm a little disappointed that the...

DOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE:cool2::dance1::drink::p:D:cool2: This picture was taken at 1am last night..., errrr, this morning. Thanks for the suggestions for breaking the chain, worked like a charm, but the pin was still hard to knock out, a lot harder than I would have guessed anyway...

Thanks for the info on the chain, I'll let you know how it goes tonight. Last night was all about paint again. I decided to use a small sponge roller and brush with the blue DevGuard paint instead of trying to mask everything so I could spray it. That paint is supposed to be rolled/brushed on...

I've been slacking for sure! Last week started with the stomach flu and I could only summon enough will power to go out one night and didn't accomplish much. Another busy weekend this weekend, was going to spend the full day, morning to night, Saturday to finish, but didn't get out there at...

You're the man Jon! I started with a new file and my angle grinder! I took the bottom edge off the file so I didn't cut any deeper. With the motor mounted to the processor, I was able to take some large vice grips on the key and hammer it out of the motor. I set out with the modified file...

I got the chain drive system done last night... well mostly. That makes me happy, can't say I enjoyed fiddling with it. The problem I still have is getting the hub on the hydraulic motor. The shaft on the motor is 1.25" and the key is 5/16". The hub I have and any that I can find for a 1.25"...

It doesn't look like much, but I'm actually satisfied with last nights progress, and that rarely happens. Like I mentioned before, the cylinder was no longer mounted level with the pusher plate, I goofed by 1" when I rebuilt it. What I failed to mention was that the plastic runner clamped the...

Added the 5th roller last night. This one is 12" in front of the the second roller and 6" in front of the trough. I wanted the first two rollers to be 12" apart so the last round was supported by two rollers.

...I then got sick of farting around with the chain system since I was doing way too much thinking (who thinks on the weekend!). I decided it was time to get the pusher plate and cylinder back together. I also wanted to do more bracing. Pulled out the plastic (nylon, teflon... not really...

I'm disappointed and getting frustrated, no video to show this morning and my car was out all night in the beautiful -26C (-40C with wind), it was really happy to get going this morning! I made some progress this weekend, but my plans to have it finished by Sunday night fell short. Started off...

More cutting holes with a hole saw, this time for the flange bearings. I obviously couldn't use the drill press, so I went at it with a hand held drill with brand new hole saw. Unfortunately, I only have one corded drill and it is way too fast. I ended up fighting all Monday night and only...

I haven't had a chance to get to Princess Auto yet and I need to pick up flange bearings before I can cut the axles for the rollers and locate them along the trough. I should be able to sneak over there this afternoon but I'm off on a ski trip this weekend so not much more will get done till...

More fun with the hole saw last night, each of the 4" cut outs needed a 1.25" hole cut in the centre. So much nicer cutting with a smaller hole saw, I actually enjoy enjoy sitting and cutting holes. The saw doesn't stall and cuts much nicer and quicker than the 4.25" saw. Since we've been...

Since there's been so much discussion about using hole saws here, I figured it was time to start building the rollers! I've never tried using a 4.25" hole saw in metal before, can't say I enjoyed it much. It was very easy to stall the bit so you really had to pay attention to the shavings...

Picked up the motor on the way home from work yesterday. We when through so many options, I can't even remember exactly what the specs of this one are, but it's a larger displacement and will take a higher pressure and greater flow. It was a more expensive motor because of that, but allowed me...

I always start with cutting oil and very lightly touch the hole saw to the material. The oil lubricates the cut and probably helps keep it from biting too hard. You may want to look at your drill press, it shouldn't allow any movement. Here's the oil I'm using I can always tell when I need...

So, you'll all probably think I'm slacking off these days, but this pusher plate re-work is taking forever! By the time I looked up last night it was 12:30 am and it felt like I barely got anything done. The sad part is, I still see needing two nights to finish up the pusher plate before I can...

Your wedge, the way it's illustrated, won't work. I just built virtually the same thing and can say this from experience. The wood will be deflected right and left of the centre knife. In order to have the wood pass through the middle portion of your boxed wedge, you need to sharpen the edges...

Got a little more done last night along with some good head scratching. Think I have it all figured out now. Lower rails in place. Upper rails extended. Just need to add a little sheet metal to make it level with the trough. Welded a 2" X 4" - 1/4" piece to the bottom of the pusher plate...

I started re-structuring the processors frame this weekend. It doesn't look like I got much done, but it was a lot of hard work. Working under the machine to cut small pieces out here and there isn't fun. Grinding, sanding and welding under there isn't much better. I'm actually sore this...

... You really had me thinking about using a beam, but the decision has been made for me now, and that's just fine with me. My steel order has already been cut and will be delivered tomorrow, so it's too late to change my mind now. I went out again last night to get a few more things done. I...

Well, the processor is comfortably back in the garage, unfortunately, that means my car was outside this morning when the temp was -22C. Moving it back to the garage, I didn't have the blower on the tractor because I've been using my scraper blade. That means I was missing my biggest source of...

THE GOOD before/after PA reduced the hose to 3/4", not really suction hose. It's now 1 1/2" Parker suction hose. Hydraulic shop says they would have used 1" return, but it should work. THE BAD OK, after fixing the hydraulics, I HAD to start it up. I was going to grab the video camera...

Knuckle boom. He laid a few down as runners then stacked the rest on top. Been buying wood from him since 2006, I've always been happy.

The leak should be fixed now, unfortunately, it's WAY too cold to try it right now. I also want to hear back about the supply line before going any further. I thought I'd post a few pics of the fix and of the wood that was just delivered. It's a real mix this year where last year it was...

I thought I was at the end of a firewood processor build. I just had logs delivered and was going to fix one little leak and give it a test. The guy who sold me the logs looked over the processor and pointed out that the tank and pump have a 1" outlet/inlet and that the fittings and hoses I'm...

Thanks. A video is on the way. I'll stay true to my word and post the video of the first start up even though it didn't go so well. I'll wait until I replace the leaking fitting and can run it a little longer. It's going to the -30 C range this week, so it may be a little cranky to start now...

Well, I parked in my garage tonight for the first time since I started the processor. It's not all good news though... I finished off all the little odds and ends today. I got the coupler earlier this week and installed it, but couldn't get a bolt to fit the engine mount to the engine...

Well, I've done as much as I can with the parts I have. I need to exchange a few of the fittings I bought and a couple of the hoses as well. Once I have all the parts, it should take me an hour or two to finish the rest, fill it with hydraulic oil and engine oil and fire it up for the first...

Best I found was 6' X 8' for $3. Bought 10 of them and 80 mini bungee cords. I only got 8 pallets covered, but that should get me through till the snow is almost gone. These tarps are a little too big I think, 4' X 4' would be a lot better, I'll keep my eyes out for them. I'm not stacking the...

If they're not full, they fall over or spread wider than the pallet and spill over the sides. Believe me, they have to be full or it doesn't work and even then, you have to worry about them slumping over time. The bag in your picture is 1/3 of a full cord, which is the same as one FACE cord...

So I'm feeling blue this morning. I didn't get all the parts done, but it was 1:30 AM and my gun ran out of paint and that was it for me, I wasn't loading it again. So I ended up buying the 2.5mm spray gun instead of the 2.0mm gun they thought I should buy. It still wouldn't spray...

Famous last words... Well, at the end of the weekend, I was right, there has been some progress on the paint... (There's an LED worklight set up directly over that spot, the blue looks a lot lighter in the picture.) So I started Saturday by continuing to prep the processor, mainly all of the...

LOL, I'm getting to that! Its taken a lot longer to clean up than I expected, but what hasn't on this project. It might not be blue yet, but its a lot shinier. There will be more progress today, stay tuned...

So I said I only had 3 welds left, well I found a few more :laughing: I welded on some hose clamps for the hydraulic lines, rebuilt the log clamp holder since I had more steel to work with now and welded some nails across the pusher plate to stop rounds from moving. I also did some other minor...

Out of business again :mad: A bottle of shielding gas usually lasts me a year, went through a full one last weekend. I got a few last welds in last night, but by the time my battery holder was done, the tank read 0 psi and the flow was down to 15 CFH. I have 3 welds left!!!! I'm going to try...

OK, for all you who couldn't sleep over the anticipation of seeing a gleaming beautifully painted firewood processor this morning, sorry, blame CDN Farm Boy:laughing: He stopped by on Saturday night to check it out and made a few suggestions. He pointed out that the weakest part was the frame...

445A, RustyIron, Thanks, nice to hear. OK, I've had no time this weekend so far but will get some done tonight. I did duck out of work early on Friday and picked up the paint. It's going to be a dark blue, don't ask why, I didn't know what other colour to paint it. It's a DTM (direct to...

I'm pretty sure I've seen smaller bags on YouTube, but I've never found them for sale. When I first started using the bags, I had a Kioti CK30 that had a max lift somewhere around 1200-1300#. I would fill the bags as full as the tractor could still lift but couldn't stack them. It doesn't work...

Well, I tried to pick up the processor and move it out of the garage. It's currently pretty stripped down with only the cutting head installed out of all the removable pieces. The tractor picked it up with no effort, but I couldn't figure out a way to position the chains to keep it stable and...

OK, just spent 2 hours fitting up the splitter head. It's tight! So after welding up a bracket to attach it to the cylinder, I went about trying to install it. I ended up having to jack the whole thing up on saw horses to get it high enough to slide it in from the bottom. Then it was so...

Picked up the splitter head last night, my guess is 200# +. I'm glad I farmed the part out, I could never have got an edge like they did, I also know it's going to hold. My Kioti's going to be put to the test once the cutting head's installed 10' in front of the pivot points and I have to lift...

So I stood in the garage pondering for a long time last night. I designed a hydraulic scissor clamp, measured the cylinder I have for it, tried to piece it together with the steel I have left and decided I was best to leave it for now. I also designed a frame that would have 12" spikes dangling...

Aaron, something like this? Here are a few pictures of the saw mount complete. This was one of the things that I worried about figuring out the most and it turned out to be relatively easy to build. I'm very happy with the results, even though I would have liked two bolts, so I'm adding...

I ran out to the garage for an hour when my wife took the kids to swimming lessons. I was too tired and just not up for going out again for my regular night shift last night, so here's an update from the hour I had. I'm adding bracing while I ponder the issue of a log holder. Since I went to...

Just went to the door to let the dog in and found this! I should have all the hydraulics now.

Todays update isn't really an update since I had to take a couple steps backwards. I realized a couple days ago the the pusher plate was 1/2" off centre. As much as I wanted to pretend I didn't notice, 53,000# pushing 1/2" off centre and therefor also on an angle, had to be fixed. I can't...

Update from Sunday night. Chainsaw mount is nearly done, just need to buy a couple little pieces to bolt the saw to the mount. Log deck is still mounted on the wrong side. I'll have to get around to dismantling it and fastening the mounting brackets to the other side soon. Stihl still with...

Tonight's update is pretty frustrating. I finished up the log deck and it took way too long. I was hoping to have the saw mount done tonight to, but that will have to be a project for tomorrow. The log deck is adjustable in 1" increments, although with the processor on jacks, it's almost...

Here's the latest update... The pump came! Well, they tried to deliver it at least, but nobody was home. Why does that matter you ask? Because there's a $119+ COD charge :eek::mad::mad::mad::mad: I called UPS and was told some of it was tax since I'm in Canada and it came from the States...

Here's what got done last night. I only get out to the garage around 10 pm and get an hour or two done per night. I was surprised how long this seemingly simple little project took. Going to bed, I realized that a large log could put a lot of force on it if it catches a knot, so I'm going to...

The push plate slides inside a track similar to the top sled. It is very loose fitting to allow some movement from side to side, but fits tight to prevent the plate from being pushed up. In addition to that, the push plate is secured to the top log sled and therefore uses it as a guide. I...

Well... for what it's worth, here's another update, I'm not sure anybody's still following this thread. Cylinder for splitter head installed. Engine and reservoir roughed in. Mount for the reservoir and it's orientation will be changing.

Total failure last night! I thought I'd take a stab at the cutter head. I build a little guide for my band saw and gave it a go. After 20 minutes, I realized I'd rather just split wood with an axe than try and rip the steel. Puttered around after that but wasn't in the mood and didn't get...

Some more progress on Sunday. I'm getting most of it put together now, just the deck (which won't be live, at least not this year), engine and hydraulic tank mounts and some fiddly pieces to make sure water can't get in anywhere. Then of course, a ton of cleaning and welding since it's mostly...

OK, a little more done today. It actually took a really long time to get a little bit done, lots of finicky kind of stuff. With my design, I'm very concerned about the whole thing binding up and tearing itself apart or bending so it no longer works. The top sled has to be perfectly aligned...

A little more progress last night. Got the end of the ram mostly figured out. Welded to the back side of the plate will be a 12" piece of rectangular tube that will be attached to the end of the ram. The ram will push the tube, and the sled holding the log at the bottom of the upper trough...

I didn't get any time this weekend, it was just one of those crazy busy weekends with the kids. I stayed up a few hours on Sunday night (not considered the weekend in my books!) and did a little and found a few hours after work today. Building the splitter trough Splitter trough with legs...

Well, I have a really bad pic of my paper drawing of the splitter head. I was designing and re-designing so a lot of the scribbles may not make any sense. The second picture is the vertical channel that will hold the cutter head. It will be suspended from the top by a hydraulic cylinder to...

Another batch of steel was delivered yesterday. This should be everything I need for the cutter head and trough. Another $660 bringing the total to just under $2000. I made a tiny bit of process last night in the very short time I had. Most of the time was spent figurin'...

I'm building a firewood processor. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/324028-firewood-processor-build-thread.html I just purchased the steel to build the cutting head. It will be a 1 way, 4 way and 6 way splitting head and will be made out of 6" - 1.00" flat stock. It will fit...

So my wife took the kids to visit her sister in Toronto this weekend... I've been thinking about building a firewood processor for a long time now, so it was time to get started. Like everybody else who builds one, I watched hundreds of youtube videos for ideas. After many design ideas, I...

When I bought the cab, I told my dealer I had to have a rear wiper for snow blowing. When I got my tractor back with the new cab installed, the wiper was already done so I really don't know what kind it was. I could only find two pictures that show the wiper. They're not great, but you should...

Well, I think I've now seen every processor design ever conceived of and have mashed them all together to design my own. I'm going to start "simple" and run it off my tractors remotes for now, I'll leave it open to upgrade later if I choose to. I bought a 4" logsplitter cylinder over a 4.5"...

I know there have been a few threads already, but I have a few hydraulic questions. This will be my first hydraulic project and I really have no idea what I'm doing so I'm looking for guidance and validation that my creation wont simply self destruct. I'm planning a processor that will use my...

I use my A/C with heat to keep the cab fog free. Earlier this winter and now consistently during our latest little cold snap, the A/C will not come on. The first time it happened, I checked the fuse and it was fine and then after using the tractor for about 20 minutes (after it had warmed up...

I just took a look at Kioti's website. They've launched a whole bunch of new tractors and a whole new line, but there seems to be a fair amount of overlap now. I know the whole tier IV argument and some people liking it and some don't, but there are many other changes to drool over. The CK20...

Here's what I use. I built a frame that holds the bag open around a pallet and the wood goes straight from the splitter to the bag. It has reduced the number of times I have to handle each piece of wood by about 4. I have another pallet with large caster wheeles on my deck so I can place a...

Frustrating, but don't give up. Not sure exactly where you're located, but if you're going to be using your tractor for snow removal, especially blowing snow, you really really really want a cab! I got help for my dealer from a couple dealers here on TBN. I'd suggest you send a PM to Tony...

Sorry, I don't have instructions, my dealer installed the cab on my CK30. I'd stick with it and absolutely use all the sound proofing material they include. The end result is the cab is quieter than other 3rd party cabs, my JD 955 had a JDP cab and your ears bleed in it. Your CK20 comfort cab...

Welcome to TBN's 10 000th thread on installing LED work lights! I couldn't stand the factory lights on my cab, they just didn't offer enough light to be comfortable with my surroundings in the dead of winter while using the snow blower. I had planned on keeping them and building an additional...

There's a lot of stuff up there, radio, speakers, heating equipment, wiring etc. The roof tilts open to gain access to all of it. Even with the roof tilted open, there's still a ceiling in the cab, it just provides access to what's between the cab ceiling and the roof. On top of that, the SE...

Thanks guys. For some reason, 12v wiring just flies over my head. What I was hoping to do is use the extra circuit Kioti leaves for us to feed two switches, one for the front and one for the back. I'm not really sure how contactors or relays work but I was thinking that since it is a 20A...

I'm adding LED work lights to my DK45 cab. They are 18W and I'm installing 4 in the front and 4 facing the back. Looking at the wiring harness at the switches, there's one unused connector. Is that from the "users power1" or "user power2" circuits? I'm total clueless when it comes to...

Thanks, that's really nice to hear. It was a huge project that tested my resolve and I'm VERY proud of the results, especially since it hasn't moved/settled at all in the past 3 years. Here's a before and after from the addition we finished in 2005

The 955 is a really nice tractor, I'd still have mine if it had been reliable. Mine was owned by a golf course and they found a fix for issues instead of fixing them properly. The hard 1800 hrs they put on it was too much for me to undo. I restored mine and it looked great, but stupid little...

We're on 3 acres just outside Ottawa, Canada's capital, in a nice quiet subdivision. We've been there for about 12 years and like the property and location so much that we decided to stay and renovate as opposed to doing the smart thing and moving. So we put an addition on the house, changed...

Well, I've finished 3 stone projects so far and the 4th is on the go, I should be finished cutting tonight. So far, I've built an outdoor shower at the cottage, a new kitchen table and a mantle for a friends fireplace. I'm now working with the nicest piece of granite I've ever seen, it's going...

Back to the original topic of the thread (I'm slow to the party), I'm not sure the question makes much sense. If you only ever need to lift a couple hundred pounds of topsoil in the bucket, sure, the L3400's loader is fine but for many other uses, it simply doesn't cut it. One thing I've...

This is going to get interesting...

Wow, crazy vid. Sorry if it's already been posted. Woman's Vine Captures Truck Launching Off Highway Overpass - YouTube

My new toy showed up this week. Everything you need to cut, grind, drill, router and polish granite.

Here's what I did get.

It's worth a shot, but usually, the big step up in price is for the DK50, just like the step up to the CK35 in that series. I wanted a DK50 but went with the DK45 because my dealer could do much better on price and he couldn't do any better on a DK40. I've had both CK and DK series. The CK...

Well all loaded up. Now to stop for fuel and a drink. should be an interesting ride home.

Finally

5850# on trailer. That's enough, i'm calling it quits. About 3000# to go. I got 10 pieces ranging from 12 to 60 sq ft.

My new kitchen table.

Just calculated my weight so far. 4600 pounds on the trailer. here's what's left.

Sorry about that I'm slacking. we'll skip two and jump right to 5 about to be 8.

1 down or errrr, up.

Almost there!

Time for the big show!

Well I made it here, now the fun begins

And we're off! Should be an hour and 15 mins to get there.

Well, the trailer has a pintle hitch so I have to use my friends hitch and a receiver on my 3pt hitch, there's no way to bolt it to the draw bar and that would set the trailer far to low. I'll report how this goes. In fact, if anybody's interested, I'm going to start posting my progress...

OK, you're all right about this. I've looked into a U-haul truck/trailer with a 6K# capacity and can get one on Sunday for under $100. Since I have to take my tractor to load (the building owner is not willing to load for me), pulling my friends trailer with my tractor and having my wife drive...

OK, I'm very seriously considering taking my DK45 on a little road trip this weekend and would like any opinions or advice. We recently finished a kitchen reno. While we were looking for the counter tops, we were having trouble choosing the granite so my "granite guy" sent me to one last...

Your main goal is to save time on mowing and snow removal. I don't think any SCUT is going to save you a significant amount of time cutting grass. A ZTR or other commercial mower will cut mowing time down to roughly 1/3 of the time it's currently taking. If you don't have any other tasks that...

Well, the CK or DK series will do all of these jobs, it just depends on how fast you want to do them. I would suggest either a CK30 gear or DK40 HST and here's why: CK30 gear: I had the HST model. They're a beast of a tractor for the hp and will do all the jobs you've described. They are a...

Well, sitting in the shadow of the parliament buildings as we speak, I could be considered an expert in tractor A/C performance since 90% of hot air in Canada is produced in those buildings:D I only have experience with one summer, but it was a very hot and dry summer, and I can say the A/C in...

There's something about that cab that just feels right, I REALLY enjoy mine. The extra $ a tough pile to swallow, but I can't say I've given it another moments thought since the tractor was delivered, I'd do it all over again. Since you already have the LED lights, I'd certainly use them. The...

Nothing on TBN gets a bigger reaction than gun control. I'm always amazed that so many people see any and all gun control as unnecessary and dangerous. Well, I think this situation speaks for itself. Toddler, five, accidentally kills two-year-old sister with

My first computer (bought by my dad) is the first in the line of personal computers in the Science & Tech museum here in Ottawa. It was a Hyperion and had no hard drive, RAM packs that plugged into the back and a small (8" maybe) yellow monitor. You had to load DOS from 5 1/4" floppies each...

I somewhat disagree. Yes it can get warm in there, but opening all the windows and having a small fan going is usually all it takes. My first aftermarket cab didn't have door shocks so I put some pipe insulation along the edge of the doors and bungy corded them together behind the cab. With...

Not sure what happened the first time I tried posting these, I'll give it another shot. I managed to get out and take a few close ups tonight.

Yesterday was the first time I noticed the paint peeling off the dump cylinders of the FEL. It looks like a bunch of stone chips but it's obviously not. One side is much worse than the other, but it's starting on both sides. I poked around the rest of the tractor and don't see any other areas...

I do it all the time. I've picked up all three kids from daycare in the tractor a couple times this year. After the last snow, I finished our driveway and I figured I might as well drive over and do hers since I had to pick up the kids anyway. We all managed to squeeze in there and had a nice...

I added one to my CK30, about 8 months after I bought the tractor. At the time, they went on sale $1500 off. Mine came to about $6500 installed, but that included a second remote and those are Canadian prices. I'm not sure I'd call that "salty", it's a fair bit lower than many other...

OK, here's the first couple of tries. Try them out and tell me which one you prefer.

Well, there are 4 individual filters, hope they're cheap. Not much in the manual about the, but I ojly had a minute to look.

Cool pic Paul, neat to see some of the mods up close like that. That wouldn't be a new LED warning light strip in the window beside the wiper would it, I don't remember that from the vid! This is a big issue for DK cab models because the stack WOULD be right in front of the intake. They...

Well the rink is as big as I can make it without having to level more ground, 120' X 65'. Every year I sit back and figure out what took the most effort/time and then go about improving it for the following year. The only way to get a really good ice surface is to get every last flake off it...

Not that you can always believe Kioti's sales material (BIG lesson learned the hard way for me), but it clearly says you can get a MMM with the optional mid PTO (screen shot from the previous link I posted). I've also seen several times mention of the bump in hp which makes sense given the into...

I have a set of 48" that I started using on my Kioti CK30 and now use on my Kioti DK45. I don't think the size of the forks matters very much, but they were too heavy for the CK30 to handle, it robbed too much of my lifting cap. They are perfect for my DK45, it handles them with ease. I lift...

Probably way to late, but I'll put my 2 cents in anyway. Your neighbors "green 955" is 33hp, but it's rated at 3200 teeth rattling rpm (try it with an aftermarket cab, it's enough to make your ears bleed). It's a nice tractor, I used to own one, but it should be rated down around 28-30 tops if...

Sure, I guess it's on topic, more of an ice weapon. This is last years version but it is improved every year. This year I took the rear blade off the box blade and sharpened the front blade on the bench grinder. I installed nylon runners on the sides to adjust the bite that the blade takes...

Should be mostly snow today, but then we get into freezing rain as we go above 0 tomorrow and up to 9 on Wednesday! (to the southies, that's warm in American speak). I'm glad you're finally getting some snow, just not the same without it. No, bad weather doesn't hold me back much, the worse...

I remember you saying you liked the new sound. I guess I was hoping it would be a little quieter at the same time. Had I not bought and refurbed a snow blower this fall, I would have done the stack, now it'll have to wait till the spring or summer. Best to take baby steps to avoid loosing the...

I have no idea how they work, but I got a kick out of their web site. Check out the obviously photoshopped picture of it in action. It's even more obviously shopped when you look behind the tractor and see the windrow left by a plow! Must have one heck of a good scraper blade as well since...

A COAT???? Why were you so over dressed? My 2 yr old son and I go out all the time with him in his PJs and me in a short sleave shirt. It's still too hot and we have to turn it down. -28C for the next couple nights with a wind chill of -38C, just beautiful tractor weather! It's so warm, the...

Since I upgraded from my CK30 to DK45, I've been very impressed at what this thing can do. For many it may still be a small tractor, but for everything I need to do, it's a beast! I've now only come across one thing it simply wouldn't do... The snow plows often only does half the side road...

OH ya, here's the underside of the lid. It's a double walled lid with ducting, insulation and wiring inside. It's also the reason they want $1400 for a new one and why it's so difficult to repair. I had no idea I'd this is what I'd find so I though I'd post a quick pic of it for others to see.

OK, I picked it back up this afternoon and stuck it back on top of the tractor. Here's some pics of the results. I really do resent the way Kioti designed the lid, you have to remove 8 bolts to take the grey trim piece that holds the front work lights off in order to access the 2 bolts that...

Here's a pic of the damage. I'll update with before and after once it's fixed.

Well, I had a really bad 3 minutes today. It started when I was making the run out for a toboggan run for the kids. I didn't pay attention and backed into one of the light stands for the rink lights. Didn't feel it, hear it, but I knew it was there and knew right away I screwed up. I was...

Does anybody have any suggestions for adding an inexpensive manual 3rd function valve? I have a pull type (inverted) snow blower with hydraulic rotation, hydraulic deflection and a hydraulic scrapper blade. I have a Kioti DK45 SE Cab and unfortunately I only have two set of remotes and there's...

Has anybody ever added a second set of remotes on a DK35/50 SE Cab, and if so, how hard is it and how long does it take? At first I was going to buy the kit and do it myself because my dealer told me the kit wasn't very difficult to install. I've since run out of time and have way to much...

Thanks Mace, you've just described why I was concerned about using a heavier oil. Not many people get to "enjoy" stuff colder than -30 F or C, it really is an incredible feeling, although, it's pretty rare for me too. I was hoping that once the engine was running, it would generate enough heat...

I use a water pump with a knock off Honda GX engine all winter long to flood a rink. I'll use it in temps down to -35C (-31F) BUT it's always stored in my basement at room temperature. It calls for 5W30 if used below 20F but I'm thinking since it goes from inside and is then started...

Very nice. I had the same set up with a backhoe instead of the blower (and CK30 instead of 35). Sounds like you got a decent price, but Canadian prices are always a little higher. It's a very nice cab, the nicest you'll find outside of a factory cab. I will say to look it over well, there's...

Well, I guess I spoke too soon.

There's very little difference between the 335 and 440 in hp, 38 to 40 I believe. On the Kioti side, there's a huge bump in FEL capacity between the DK35 and DK40/45/50, from about 1600 to 2700 and that is what I was more interested in. I don't believe the FEL on the 440/445/450 match up with...

Just finished putting my new to me snowblower back together. It's a 74" Roberge inverse or pull type blower with hydraulic chute rotation and deflection as well as hydraulic scraper blade. I need to replace the teflon scraper blade, but otherwise it's good to go. It came out as well as I...

Here's what I have.

Paul, I tried sending you a PM, but you're not set up for them, so I'll post it here. I can't tell you how much I enjoy your mods. Every time I see a picture of your tractor, the one thing that really stands out to me is the exhaust mod, so much so that I had to go and scope out my tractor to...

So far, I only have about 38 hrs on my DK45, but I'm really starting to notice the HUGE difference in fuel consumption from my CK30. I finally got around to building the fire pit I've been planning to do all summer, and got to use the tractor for a longer run of time then I normally get. I...

Well, I drained and changed the gas and still nothing. Fiddled with the switch (on/off) and off it went. So with the tanks full of water, I headed back down the road to try one last time. The rock is down off the side of the road so I put it in 4 wheel drive, low range. I can get under the...

Well, if it ain't something, it's something else. I was going to give the rock one more try, but my water pump wouldn't go. I've never had to pull it more than twice to start it, but I forgot it out in the rain a couple days ago and I think the gas took in some water. Anyway, I'll try and get...

Well, once again a new problem to deal with. For anybody who cares to read the exhaustive list of issues I've had with my CK30, here it is http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/218090-my-new-ck-30-a.html Today, the FEL lever broke, I have curl but no dump. On top of that...

I'm a first time gardener and need some advice for converting a lawn area to a garden. My plan is to do a 50' X 30' garden. I have a walk behind tiller (rear tine) to play with as well as my tractor. The soil is heavier clay with no rocks. I have two thoughts on how to start and need to...

I filled up a 25 liter (6.6 gallon) jerry can yesterday. The can still had a splash of fuel in it, so when I saw that the pump had dispensed 28.83 liters (7.62 gallons) of fuel, I was a little PO'd. I talked to the attendant who looked at the tank and and gave me the managers phone number...

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I have a Ferris IS3000 zero turn. I'm wondering how much I can use it to pull over a short distance. I'm splitting wood and throwing it in the trailer to move it to the wood pile (only about 50 feet). The trailer and load would be about 3000lbs full. Am I pushing it too hard, or can I very...

This one was trying to get away, but I caught it by the tail. I started using the bh to control the oversize load of logs that was delivered and left in an unstable pile. I was just trying to move this one and couldn't believe the BH-70X would actually lift it and close tight enough to pick it...

I just bought a set of brand new VERSATECH 48" SSQA Pallet Forks in a Richie Bros auction. My winning bid was $475 but then you have to tack on a %10 administration charge, but I knew that going in. I can't find much about VERSATECH and so far, I haven't even figured out the rated cap. of...

I'm thinking about building a SS attach, hydraulically driven, power angle sweeper for my Kioti CK30. The tractor has a total 12.7 GPM hydraulic flow and I have dual rear remotes to work with. I don't see fabing the frame being a problem at all (I have a walk behind unit now and it's a simple...

I'm currently dealing with a fairly sloppy, IMHO, installation of a Kioti comfort cab on my CK30. I only have pictures of a CK20 cab (thanks to KiotiKarl) for reference, but I believe they should be almost the same. If anybody has a CK27/35 comfort cab installed or if anybody is at a Kioti...

Well, I couldn't resist the $1500 rebate Kioti was offering on cabs for the CK27-35, so I pulled the trigger and had one installed. I've had the tractor back for a week and I'm getting used to the cab, so here's a few pictures and a bit of a review. Like everything else I buy, nothing goes...

I just got a price on a comfort cab for my CK 30. In reading a post in another thread, I found out that Kioti is offering a $1500 rebate on the cabs until Dec 31. With the rebate taken into account, the price I was given was $6200, including installation and taxes (13% here in Ontario). I...

I was just browsing the local classifieds for tractors, a habit that's hard to break after buying a tractor, and noticed an LS tractor at the local dealer. It struck me how similar it was in appearance to the CK series. Maybe there's nothing to that, but there's no way that the bucket on the...

After just over a year with my first tractor, a JD 955 with 1800hrs, I finally gave up investing time and money into it and opted for a brand new CK 30HST with a Woods BH70-x backhoe. The decision was made much easier after the 955 blew a bearing through the rear diff. and bleed hydr. fluid all...