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Study how your seat is attached to the fender pan. On my DK5310SE you might have some awkward wrench angles but it might be possible by just removing the seat and exposing the top of the axle case. Search the channel "J Hilti" on YouTube. If I recall I think he replaced some part at the top...

Hey Cedar Fields. So I've been researching this a lot and think I finally have it all figured out. Thanks to Kioti Kyle on here that tipped me off to Facebook. If you search for the group "Kioti Tractors Group" on Facebook, request an invitation to be added. The search for posts containing...

I owed a shuttle shift tractor for 11 years while alongside owning a hydro garden tractor for 7 so I have experience operating both. I can also say at the time I drove a manual shift car simply because I preferred it. End of day I think it depends on the person. Some people seem to be perfectly...

Hi, aside from lubricants I don’t think that is your issue. I have a DK5310. I can’t say for certain but I’m pretty sure the design on yours is very similar to mine. My machine is fully hydrostatic. No PTO clutch and PTO is engaged through an electrohydraulic switch. With the machine off...

I consider myself in similar situation. Bought a larger tractor and bought a 10k equipment trailer to tow it. Around 8500lbs combined when loaded. Also have a 28’ travel trailer that’s 7400lbs loaded on the scales. I had a 2008 Silverado 1500 with 6L but 4sp. It was time to upgrade and i...

Sorry to hear gumshu. No one wants issues after spending all this money. If it’s helpful check “bolt1” in the diagram and photo. This is a cap that goes on rear remote valve, where you’d stack a second valve. I had a leak on mine and dealer found one of the bolts was loose. There’s like 4...

I need to study the manual when I’m back home. Was looking up info on cavitation, but it seems like it’s generally on the low pressure side of pump. Would make you think well how do you have cavitation on the pressure side? Though these pumps only build pressure when there’s a resistance to flow...

Yes I have the manual. I bought it from the dealer the day I bought the tractor. It covers the DK10SE series. I’d think it’d be almost identical to the DK20SE as all that really changed was loader joystick, led headlights

Gumshu, on your chattering 3ph check out this video on some reasons this can happen. This has happened before on mine but isn’t frequent. I know we’re both having the steering unit issue but the hydraulics for the 3ph come from the main pump circuit not the secondary pump which feeds the steering.

Well had a little bit of time before we bugged out for vacation today. Ironically the tractor really wasn’t making the sound for the first 20 minutes and then started to towards the end. I can confirm I did not hear any sound or feel any vibration coming from the hydraulic pump. All of this was...

Unfortunately swapping out fluid is an expensive endeavor….not going to be my first choice. Should be the anything wrong with Kioti fluid from the factory. I’m headed out on vacation but this thread has inspired me to take a closer look at things. When I get back I’m going to try to see if I...

Interesting! Yes, it reminds me of a cavitation issue, but why? If it is its at the power steering unit and not the hydraulic pump. Cavitation is supposed to be extremely damaging....

On my DK5310SE they're on the outside...yours face inboard? As in you'd have to crawl under to check the pressure?

I can report it's not the fan belt slipping. Though my dealer said that is a common occurrence from the factory. I just did my 50 hour and ended up adjust the belt tension A LOT! Still makes the sound though. As far as the jerky 3ph lift, yes mine behaves exactly the same.

That’s a great point. And the behavior is sort of like that. Like wire getting by. However don’t know how that would be possible? The pump is a tandem pump like almost all on market with one main feed from the sump. Hydraulic fluid is full for sure and no issues with the main pump or circuit….?

Are you familiar with the front axle float adjustment screw? If you face the front of the tractor and crouch down so your eye is at axle level there is a bolt there with a lock nut. This holds the axle tight on the axle. If you lift the front end off the ground with the loader, grab the front...

I know you said you blew out the radiator but there must be a separate condenser core for the AC. Did anything blow out of the radiator? In case you didn’t blow out every one of those multiple radiator cores under the hood. Interesting thoughts from others on loosing all the refrigerant. You...

My DK5310SE has the same setup for PTO engagement and I can confirm you can not freely turn the PTO shaft.

Have a DK5310SE I bought in spring 2022. Since new I’ve always noticed an irregular chirping sound of sorts. Doesn’t always happen. Sometimes will happen a lot. Sometimes not as much. Sometimes it’ll happen right at startup at idle and other times only when I run the rpms up to go do work. The...

As an owner of half tons and an equipment trailer and travel trailer I’m always fighting payload capacity. What I’d suggest is looking at your hitch/manual and first learn whether you’re required to use weight distribution at those tongue weights. If yes, then I’d get one, though I’d be...

Very cool!

IndyJay, Was it you that posted a side by side of your 1250 next to your DK? Someone did right before I bought mine. Was a huge help in gauging the size difference. Yes I’d say from a material movement standpoint and lifting the DK is a tank! Yes so refined compared to Massey.

I sold my ‘97 Massey Ferguson 1240 last year and bought a new ‘22 DK5310SE. I’m literally same size as original poster. I can’t say I’ve ever noticed a substantial flex in the body when getting on and off the tractor. At least not any more than my old machine. Not a Kioti, but it was a great...

You’re referring to the singal wire to the glow plug relay, right? The only thing I can think is that it’s wired such that the machine is supposed to deenergize the relay in order to complete the circuit. Normally I’d think that it’d be set up to energize the relay to complete the circuit. It’s...

Hi Folks, I finally got around to moving my light bar over from my old tractor to my new DK5310SE. I've got the repair manual so I spent some time studying the diagrams etc. There's two options to wire in lights: Rear Light Circuit There is a set of green and black wires tucked up on the far...

I bought a Kioti DK5310SE back in April. It came with a fuel tank of diesel. Better yet they were the only ones I got a quote from that included filling the tires with RimGuard and welding hooks on the bucket. Now I did pick up myself but was also out of state. What made the deal even...

Okay that would make sense. Likely powered when key on. And yes then switch to control lights. It’s probably the same relays as others in there. Depending on the pin style you might be able to use just a generic automotive relay.

The reason there’s two filters is the primary side of the hyd pump feeds the loader and rear remotes. The secondary side feeds the power steering, HST, and PTO switch. The hydraulic cooler is also inline with the secondary circuit.

I’ve got a DK5310SE I just bought and wanted to transfer over my ROPS mounted light bar from my old tractor. Haven’t gotten to it yet. I think there’s wires on both left and right sides in back. My setup uses a surface mounted switch to control that’ll I’ll mount to the rops with double sided...

I bought a new DK5310SE back in April. First HST I’ve ever owned. I can tell you before I bought I checked out a similar Kubota on the dealer lot and was shocked how difficult it was to get the lever into range. The Kioti is similarly difficult. For awhile I was trying to use the Fwd/Rev pedals...

Hey Folks, thanks for the comments. I was not present when the dealership took the valve apart to inspect. They told me the "mic'd" the surface and found it was flat within spec. I asked them did you measure gland depth, they replied yes, and that was all that was said. I should probably...

To answer some questions: Just to clarify the hydraulic flow is only for swinging/raising the cylinders that position the cutter head. The tractor's PTO turns the head to perform the grinding. Yes the grinder is only ~500 lbs, not nearly enough that it should cause a problem. According to...

I can check with Woods but per my convo with them they just recommend I install their delectable control valve on the grinder (which does nothing more than send fluid to either one of the cylinders but not both) and then plug that into my rear remote on the tractor and use that for feathering...

I have a brand new Kioti DK5310SE tractor I just bought this year. I also have a Woods TSG50 stump grinder. I've had two incidents now where I was about two hours into stump grinding, and upon repositioning the tractor and lifting my 3 point hitch, I've blown out an oring on the tractor's rear...

Hi Ptsg, this is a Woods TSG50 grinder. It has a supply and return hose that feed a 2 valve block on the grinder. One controls the the up/down cylinder. The other controls the left/right cylinder. The tractor has a single detent style rear remote valve. All I was explaining is that in order to...

I just bought a DK5310SE a few months ago. This post caught my eye so last time I was in my local dealer in Plainfield, CT (K&H Construction LLC, Sales & Tool Rental). While I don't have the part numbers handy, prices were: Oil: ~$12.50 Hydraulic: ~$38 Hydrostatic: ~$87 Still seems...

Hi All, So I'm the proud owner if a brand new DK5310SE. I'll start off that I absolutely love the machine and did a lot of reading into many brands before I sold my old Massey Ferguson and upgraded. However, I'm rather frustrated at the moment. The machine has 16.5 hours in almost 3 months...

IndyJay & Folks, Thanks for the responses, you're confirming my gut instinct, go for the DK. IndyJay, Thanks for the price comparison, most of the models I was also comparing! The photo is invaluable! How ironic for me to have a 1240 and you the 1250, essentially same thing. This is a...

Hi All. Currently looking to upgrade my Massey 1240 to something newer with more capability and capacity. I've been looking at many brands: Massey, Kubota, Yanmar, John Deere, and Kioti. I must say I was very impressed with the specs on these machines. I'm ready to make a move but I can't...

Your front mount on your Kubota is the same design as Kubota uses on the rear mount? The RAD front mount on my Dad's Kubota is as you describe: the sprocket reduction to a 15" impeller to the front gear case driving the auger. The RAD branded "Blizzard" 54" that they sell under their own name...

Hi, I recently purchased a John Deere X540 about a year ago. It's in fantastic shape but I always thought the full throttle engine speed "sounded" a little on the slow side. I'm also finding my recent snowblower addition (48" Bercomac Northeast) only blows about 35', and believe this is a...

Hi, I've tried doing several searches across the internet as well as referring to my service manual. I'm trying to determine the rated speed of the PTO output shaft on the transmission for the GR2100. This model is shaft drive. I see there is a driveshaft from the engine back to the...

I've been posting on here a lot lately. I just bought a used X500 earlier this year that was a 2007 model but in great shape with only 225 hours on it. I like many noticed that the fuel gauge didn't work and always read empty with the machine on. From what I've gathered on the forums it seems...

Here are the photos I took the day I did it. These are inside my barn during the day, I have no main overhead lights which is why it's dark looking in there. Not the greatest photos but I think it's pretty easy to see the difference in color and intensity of the light cast onto my backhoe in...

All, Like many I've seen on the forums, I too hated the low power stock headlights on the John Deere X500 tractors. I searched these forums for an LED replacement solution with higher lumens but didn't find much. I did however figure out a relatively easy solution and wanted to share what I...

I'm struggling to find whether I have an overcharge issue on my John Deere X540. Would someone mind taking the following voltage measurements with a multimeter? Engine off (I'm measuring 12.58V) Engine running at idle, no accessories on (I'm measuring 15.3-15.5V) Engine running full...

Hi all, I have a 2009 John Deere X540 that I picked up used earlier this year. The machine is in great shape, I'm the second owner, and it only has 250 hours, and I love it. I've slowly been performing all my maintenance on the tractor and one of the last things I did was check the battery...

Looking to buy a used John Deere 47" snowblower that fits the X530, X534, X540 and X590. This is a belt driven unit. Call Dave at 401-369-0720 or reply to this ad. Thanks.

So I've been looking around for an older Simplicity Legacy for the purpose of mowing and snowblowing on my property. I came across a 1998 Simplicity Legacy with the 25hp Kohler Command, 60" deck, and rear wheel weights. Under 600 hours and only $2,000. Seems like a really great deal. I've...

I'm looking for some opinions here. I have a 2007 Kubota GR2100 w/the D782 diesel engine, 54" mid mount mower, and 47" snowblower. I bought it as the 2nd owner in 2011 at 180 hours, great deal at $5,100 from someone moving across country and had to let it go. I also bought the snowblower new...

Has anyone ever found a grease joint that is very difficult to take grease, but is not plugged? I have a 1997 Massey Ferguson 1240 compact tractor. On the undercarriage there is grease fitting on each of the (2) clutch linkage pivots, and (2) brake linkage pivots. The grease joint is simply a...

First the background. I have a Massey Ferguson 1240 compact tractor and I'm having some fuel filter issues. The inlet fuel line goes into the filter head with a metal 90 degree fitting. The last time I changed the filter I noticed this inlet fitting was able to rotate. When I put it all back...

Hi All, I am a newer owner to a 1997 Massey Ferguson 1240 compact tractor. I recently picked up the shop manuals, and when I was reading through them I came to a section that discussed adjusting the front axle float. I did some searches for axle float on the forums but didn't find anything. I...

I own a MF 1240 and my seat is toast. The cushion has been ripped for awhile. I've been getting by with duct tape. But recently one of the brackets on the underside of the seat broke off due to rust at the welds. I need a new seat but the dealer wants $400 for it and that's just way too much...