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We have had the CC ZT with steering wheel for several years now. I've used both types of ZT's. For the inexperienced the steering wheel makes it easy to use and is easier to navigate hilly terrain horizontally.

No you are not overthinking it. I would get the 2620 for the reasons you already raised.

Good luck with your purchase. My DK45 bought new in 2005 has been a workhorse. I too looked hard at Kubota and Deere. No complaints on those machines but the Kioti at the time had more features for less money. Based on my success my Sister's family now has 3 Kioti's as well.

I just bought a WoodMaxx MX-8600. Have 8.1 hours on it now. Great machine very pleased with the purchase. They make some stand alone models as well. The quality and build integrity of the machine stands out IMO vs some others. They also offer a Veteran discount. I had an 8HP Simplicity prior...

FYI CCA of 340 is not much. Measure the battery tray since you don't have a reference. NAPA, AutoZone, Batteries Plus, and the local dealer would be helpful I'm sure. You would probably be best served by replacing the cables and cleaning up the ground at the same time. Good luck.

That is a machine for sure. I looked into renting a 6" chipper $350+ a day. A 12" was 500+ a day. Hence, my decision to purchase the WoodMaxx MX-8600. Plus we use all of the wood chips we can in our horse paddock and walk throughs. Nice set up there!

It's not what I want to believe. People have visited the US factory and have seen the raw material, even using US steel, and the manufacturing processes, eventually resulting into a finished product. I did my research as well as talking to them before purchasing. I'm not putting my mitts on your...

Agree. With all the storm damage we've had here in SE Michigan on my property, even with two permanent burn piles we use on our 10 acres, a chipper became a necessity. At least the insurance money paid for it from the last storm. We use an extensive amount of chips in the horse paddock so it...

See my post #27.

Incorrect. The DC & WM series are Chinese. The MX series are made in the USA. "WoodMaxx patented MX-Series wood chippers are proudly designed, engineered and manufactured in the USA at our Akron, NY facility".

By the sound of that chipper, and struggling a bit even with that much HP, it must not have much of a rotor. My WoodMaxx MX-8600 never showed any sign similar to what is in the video. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised at the lack of "input" to my tractor.

My Kioti recommends 150 hour intervals. Mine has been changed every 75 since new as that about averages the yearly usage. I always go into winter with fresh oil & filter. Each to their own. Correction: My Kioti states oil change at 100 hours and filter every 150. Never understood the staggered...

I just bought and used for 3.6 hours a WoodMaxx MX-8600 (6"). It runs behind my Kioti DK45 with 38 PTO HP. Extremely impressive machine. Made in the USA, Veteran owned, and after having used a manual feed and straight hydraulic systems in the past will say the hydrostatic feed system is a game...

Yep plan on doing what you suggested. I use Fluid Film on the knives. I'll also change the oil & filter at 10 hours. Thx

Just got this to clean up all the storm damage in the past year around the homestead. Was going to cost almost double for someone else to do it. Insurance only pays for damage to structures all other tree debris they consider maintenance. At least the insurance money paid for this. This machine...

We've had either Coyotes or Foxes play and move around the big round balls we have for our horses in the pasture. Sometimes I even have to go retrieve them outside of the fence line.

AT&T essentially abandoned us here in SE Michigan regarding the landline. 100% wireless now. We do have one at our property in KY as a back up for the security system.

If it were me both oil & filter would get changed without hesitation.

Cub Cadet oil & filter every 50 hours, Kioti every 75. ATV's (all Honda's) every 500 miles. Cars & trucks every 5000 miles. I usually buy filters in advance and mark on each one the hours of the next oil change (s). That way I can see when they were installed and when the next interval is.

Steppenwolf is another band not in the Hall! Travesty.

I had an older style Yanmar 336D for several years. Great machine. Needed a bigger tractor for haying on our 10 acres at home and our 167 acre hunting property in KY. Ended up with a Kioti DK45 after a six month research and test drive journey. There are now 4 Kioti's in my extended family...

I use Lucas Marine in everything (5 trailers, tractor, implements, mowers, etc). Been a good grease for more than a decade.

I use Lucas Marine in everything for over a decade. I like the extra moisture protection the marine grease gives. On my 5 trailers never had a bearing issue. When I replaced my hubs on the boat with Vortex (6 year 100K warranty) they specified Lucas Marine. Figured it must be good with that...

Rotella T-6 5W40 for me in my 2005 DK 45 since new in SE Michigan. Used in my Yanmar 336D before the Kioti. Great oil IMO.

I've tried the Stihl twice. For some reason my equipment did not like it even with non-ethanol fuel. Not sure why I even mentioned it to the dealer. I use RedMax's synthetic in all my equipment for several years now after actually pouring out the Stihl Ultra. I know my experience is not typical.

What is the root cause for the falures? Glad you found the part. My 1st tractor Yanmar 336D failed the right axle gear. Never had a problem with the Kioti. Just interested in your failure mode.

I bale hay for the Wife's horses. I can't say it is fun but it is rewarding when everything works and hay is in the barn off your own land. 2005 DK45, Hesston 1091 Haybine, New Idea 420 Rake, MF 120 baler. Rebuilt the sickle bar and replaced the hydraulic lines & idler wheel on the haybine this...

I had a Yanmar 336D initially and it was 2 small for our 10 acres and hunting property for baling hay & food plots. Went with a Kioti DK45 in 2005 and never needed nor wanted more for my uses. I agree get a mid 40HP tractor and you'll be set most likely. I prefer non-HST for my uses.

Yes replace the circlip.

What tires and load rating came with the truck? I would stick with that.

We've had the 46" for a few years now. Been trouble free and cuts great. Wanted the steering wheel for the kids & Wife. Salesperson talked us out of the steering arm version because of some slopes on our property that are not easy to go straight up or down on. No complaints. The Ultima looks...

You can go to truckntow.com. I chain my Kioti DK45 and loader down with chains. I bought and use the chain protector sleeves doubled up to protect the tractor. I use Vulcan tie downs for the bucket. Grade 70 3/8" US made chain with Dura Bilt ratcheting chain binders all 4 corners. I don't want...

I've decided to do this to "restore" the exterior of my beveled cedar sided house. Many options out there from (for towable) Home Depot to local rental stores. I'm going to rent for a month which seems to be the most cost effective from a per week basis. $2200 to $3200 range I've around here in...

Interesting. My 2005 DK45 has never even registered the temp in between the dots. Always to the left (colder). The screen on mine is a PITA to remove and clean. I always spray low pressure water from the engine side towards the front to wash all of the fins out. Lots of crud each year near the...

I have a DK 45 and would recommend nothing smaller. I run an older Hesston 1091 and MF 120 baler. I would not want to go smaller. I had a Yanmar 336D (wish I still had it for other duties) previously while only 33 HP and not 40 HP I decided 45 HP would be the minimum. You also lose a bit of...

Ok thx. I bought mine in March of 2005 and it has the pull to shut off the fuel just to the left of the key and shuts off with the key switch.

So I have a 2005 with almost 900 hours on it. Is this "failure" widespread enough to consider proactively addressing replacing the parts? Thx FYI I always use Power Service and Opti-Lube XPD in my fuel if that has any relevance to the issue.

Just use a good fully synthetic oil & filter (not an Amsoil filter as they have a TSB to not use their filter) and change it every 5K or so IMHO. Minimize the idle time if you can. Enjoy the truck.

Interesting, thx.

My 2005 has a sight gage. My Brother-in -Law's 3 years newer also a DK45 does not. Not sure why they went away from a simple method.

Finished the 2nd field yesterday. 273 total for my approx. 5 acres of hay. Horses will not go hungry now. Beautiful hay weather here this year. Glad it is done. Newly rebuilt wagon worked out great.

Every side was coated well at least 3X. The longitudinal oak beams (rough sawn 4 X 10's) were very solid as well as the metal running gear. The running gear got coated as well as I was lathering on the mix. I had to buy a brushless Dewalt impact/driver drill to drive the 8" structural screws...

No nails and no stripped screws FYI. All complete happy with the result. Thx

I'm going to slow down my complaining to the Wife about me maintaining the hay equipment after seeing these rigs. My Hesston 1091 Mower/Conditioner, MF120 Baler, and New Idea 402 Rake take a few hours each every year to maintain. I rebuilt the hay wagon this year that took a good 12 hours or...

I initially painted the decking (which was new when I bought the wagon) with oil based premium barn paint. Did not last 5 years and the wood all rotted out. Never going with paint again on that type of application. I'm very satisfied with the diesel & oil mix on the undercarriage and original...

Blew a hose on the Hesston 1091 hydraulics late yesterday. Only got front field mowed which now was probably a good thing as it rained this AM and the new forecast includes rain Sunday AM. In hindsight it is good I only have about 1/3 of our hay down. Tractor supply had new hose available (cheap...

After the treated lumber dries out for a few weeks I'll use Superdeck Canyon Brown transparent oil based stain on the decking. We use that on our fence boards, house siding, deck, and the carriage shed as well as our cabin in KY. Best transparent stain I've used in over 30 years of...

Completed wagon. 1st cutting hay down. It will get broken in this weekend. Added kick plate to front will also help the baler chute slide around during tight turns. Will rebuild the back support once things slow down around here a bit. $1250 all in it should outlast me. All treated lumber and...

I just finished the 3rd complete coat with 4 coats on all of the top surfaces. Happy with the result. The wood is soaking up the mixture like a sponge which is what I was after. Nice dark brown color with the added benefit of the metal running gear now has a good coat of oil on it. New grease in...

After looking online and going to Lowes & Home Depot looking at various wood preservatives & sealer offerings, I decided to go with a 50:50 mix used motor oil & diesel. Probably about 80% cheaper even with diesel at $5 gallon around here. The commercial offerings ranged from $25 to $46 a gallon...

Good point. I plan to seal the top area of the sandwiched portion as well. Unfortunately, my equipment stays outside as the barn is full of my tractor and horse stuff. My other building houses the boat and motorcycles, ATV's, etc. I will be tarping the hay wagon over winter in the future and...

So I've stripped off all my top decking to my hay wagon. The 4X4 cross pieces or joists and the undercarriage wood is in decent shape. I plan to double up and sandwich the "joists" with treated 2X4's on either side and use 5/4 treated decking for the top. My question is what is everyone...

My "Picture This" App says it is a Surattense Nightshade. Also known as Thorny Nightshade. Evasive species here in the US. "Some parts of this species. like the fruit, are poisonous"

Mine is erratic in the winter for some reasons at lower RPMs. Never have figured it out. 2005 DK45. Not much of a concern as it works at higher speeds and all the time in the summer.

My 2015 Ram Laramie 6.4L coming up on 60K miles trouble free. Original brakes still 30%, 4:10, and rear air suspension. I just wish it was newer with the 8 speed ZF tranny. Mainly used for towing and not my daily driver after it's 1st year.

Michelin Defender LTX M/S. Great tire had on 3 vehicles.

2nd cutting in Michigan. 3X the yield of last year. 2005 DK45, Hesston 1091 Haybine, New Idea 402 Rake, Massey 120 baler. 5th year of doing our own hay as the previous folks retired. Lots more work doing it yourself but also greater flexibility to pick your days. Approximately 5 acres of hay on...

For a personal check (least desirable) I would go to the bank. For a cashier's check 50:50 go to the bank or not. I also make a copy of the buyer's drivers license. For cash buy a cheap counterfeit detector pen.

My older MF120 square baler has used both in the past seamlessly. I usually utilize Sisal 9000 but could only find Sisal 7200 this year. I have to wait until 2nd cutting to get into the new rolls. I don't think you will have a problem. I knew nothing about Haybines, Rakes, and Balers until I had...

I have a Swisher T14560A tow behind. Not underpowered but build quality sucks. Leaves 2 rows of uncut grass because the blades have gaps in between (Gator blades have helped but have to mow twice for a clean cut). Can't keep the belts on. I'm on my 2nd rebuild of all the pulleys. I would never...

Profits and prices will stay high until demand drops appreciably. Just like gasoline, prices go up fast.

Power Service white and Optilube XPD in the diesel. 50:50 mix of Startron & Marine StaBil in all gas implements and toys. Mainly non-ethanol in all gas implements both 2 cycle and 4 cycle. Boat loves the non-ethanol for the Johnson's.

"Streamlined Hood Design Visibility and serviceability are improved for the operator with the streamlined hood design. The vertical opening hood allows for easy access to the air filter, fluid service, fuse box and other major electrical components". Above from Kioti. Not sure of your issues...

My 2005 DK45 S/N starts with the letter "D" and then the #5 which designates it as a 2005. Your S/N starts with a 9??? Also my S/N had 1 letter then 8 numbers in the string. I suspect your 9 is really a D. My tractor is less than 50 away from yours if my assumption is correct. I purchased mine...

Not trying to be critical but to me the whole area in the picture needs a good cleaning and lube. Cleaning is inspection is an old adage worth doing.

I agree. I just shared what I do. I should of added that after the initial maintenance I extend the hydraulic change interval significantly for the reasons you mentioned.

Changing new fluids after a reasonable amount of "break in" is a tried and true method. Personally, this is what I do because I want to see how everything is working. I almost always do it myself anyway.

I had no choice but to get my own equipment after the folks providing my hay got too old to do it anymore. The other options are less than ideal and unreliable as I only need 300 or so square bales a year. I ended buying a Hesston 1091 Mower/Conditioner, a New Idea 402 5 bar rake, and a Massey...

If you want Kioti this is the place. Bob is a great source of info. and his service is top notch.

My Kioti manual says to warm up the engine at "the medium speed" not idle. I take this as 1000 to 1200 RPMs. I always wait until the temp gauge clears the "C" on the gauge before utilizing the tractor for work. Same on shutdown, I wait a couple of minutes after performing work.

Get some nitrile gloves and a roll of paper towel to wipe the excess and have some fun. I grease every fitting at least once a year and at every 75 hour oil & filter change.

I'm happy and would buy again with my 2005 DK45. I had a Yanmar 336D prior just needed a bigger tractor -- platform & capacity. I do hay, food plots, tilling, disking, and lots of brush hogging with it. My brother in-law bought the same tractor just a couple of years newer after seeing mine. He...

2015 2500 Ram Laramie 4X4 6.4L with rear air suspension and 25' Sure Trac trailer. Taking the Kioti DK45 in for service. Those green straps are only to keep the bucket from bouncing. Tractor is secured with 3/8" American made chain and Durabilt ratcheting binders. This has been a good trailer...

I have a MF 120 baler. I've ordered a parts manual off of E-bay. Can anyone tell me the recommended tire size? Mine has a 205 on one side and a 215/70/15 on the "heavy" side. Tires leak bad and the 215 seems to sag even with 45 lbs of air.

My local hay guy is not going to do hay anymore. He is the only one that has done our fields for our horses for several years. We had to buy hay before instead of taking 1st cutting off of our fields. We had no luck getting anyone else to bale our hay in 20 years. We have 10 acres. He is now...

I have 3 trailers that will need new tires soon. 235/80R/16E, LT 235/85R/16, and 205/75R/15's. 12 new tires. My local shop that does all of our car repairs carries Hercules tires and has for several years and has nothing but good things to say about them. I have had bad luck with Mission ST...

Need to get a new carb for this older Homelite HB-180 leaf blower. The fuel nipple broke off. The Homelite part number best I can tell is UP-00651 which is NLA. The Walbro P/N may be WT471 also NLA. Any ideas out there?

Anybody have anything good or bad to say about the Boomer 50??? Coming from a 2005 Kioti DK45 as a reference which has been an awesome machine. Need another tractor for the farm down south.

Had two blow-outs within an hour of each other on my Mission tires. Trailer never overloaded and less than 5,000 miles, and 5 years old always protected form the sun. I am **** about tire pressure. Lucky I carry 2 spares. Had the 2 spares replaced in Kentucky at truck stop. Beyond the cheap...

I have an old Gilson Bros. front tiller, runs great but lost a bearing for the drive belt. Any one know where I can locate a parts manual? It is a Model # 551-42475 with a 5 HP Briggs & Stratton. Thanks

I have an old Gilson Bros. front tiller, runs great but lost a bearing for the drive belt. Any one know where I can locate a parts manual? It is a Model # 551-42475 with a 5 HP Briggs & Stratton.

I'm selling this tractor which has 902 hours and has been owned by me for 11 years. Oil changes at 25 hrs, has been stored inside. Needs lower front axle seal replaced and brakes cleaned. All other works fine. Located in SE Michigan.

Does anyone know the specifications on the 1575 FEL? Lifting capacity, roll back angle, etc.?

Any opinions? Capacity is rated higher on 1590. Rhino seems well accepted?

DK45, R4\'s & Rhino 2409 & Sunshade & Grillguard Buying new DK45 with described attachments. I have estimates around $20K. Is this a reasonable price? Thanks! I'll be selling my Yanmar 336D with FEL.