Difference Between CK, DK, and NX line ?

[Illini22]

This. The DK is fairly basic but a solid machine, and includes most of the essentials. The NX is fully loaded. Think Cadillac vs. Chevy. The frame size is only a hair different on the NX and the hp ratings overlap pretty heavily. If you want a cab and can afford it, the NX is probably your best option.

The CK is a much smaller frame size than either one.

I have a DK5010 and am fairly happy with it, but if I were buying today I would probably choose the HST transmission, which was not an option when I bought mine.

The older DK’s (40)were a fully loaded tractor, mine is a 2014. Besides being a tier 3 vs tier 4 engine it is much closer relative to the nx series versus the newer DK’s.

 

[DK35vince]

The older DK’s (40)were a fully loaded tractor, mine is a 2014. Besides being a tier 3 vs tier 4 engine it is much closer relative to the nx series versus the newer DK’s.

That's what makes it confusing IMO.
The older DK's were the fully featured models.
Now it is the NX and the new DK's are the basic models.

 

[bigcut]

That's what makes it confusing IMO.
The older DK's were the fully featured models.
Now it is the NX and the new DK's are the basic models.

Using the DK 4710 SE as an example in comparing it to the NX4510, I wonder which one has the greatest features. I realize they are different frames, but, does one have something that the other doesn't ? What is the net difference ?

Was hoping someone could answer the riddle.
John

 

[RandyinTN]

Using the DK 4710 SE as an example in comparing it to the NX4510, I wonder which one has the greatest features. I realize they are different frames, but, does one have something that the other doesn't ? What is the net difference ?

Was hoping someone could answer the riddle.
John

No riddle. Visit your dealer or download the brochures for both models. Open them both up at the same time and compare specs. Then you can answer your own question.

 

[DK35vince]

Using the DK 4710 SE as an example in comparing it to the NX4510, I wonder which one has the greatest features. I realize they are different frames, but, does one have something that the other doesn't ? What is the net difference ?

Was hoping someone could answer the riddle.
John

Forgot about the DK xx10 se.
The SE models have many of the features added vs the standard DK model.

 

[bigcut]

Forgot about the DK xx10 se.
The SE models have many of the features added vs the standard DK model.

DK, My point of confusion is that some options are offered for the one unit, that don't appear for another. Example: The DK 4710 SE shows options available:fuel tank heater, block heater, telescopic link ends & stabilizers, etc., these aren't even mentioned on the NX4510 HC. The NX offers locked fuel cap, 7 pin, etc.

So does the NX not offer the heaters, stabilizers, etc ? Both units are very similar in weight, hp, etc. I was trying to understand which offered the most features and options and the most desirable features and options. Cost is a whole other matter. Are there things you can't get on the DK that is available on the NX and vice versa ? Ideally you could build a grid with features/options running down the left and models across the top. You could put check marks under each that offered the feature/capability.

I guess what I'm realizing is that Kioti marketing and product mgmt. have some issues. JD would never have this kind of confusion. Answers to my questions should be readily available in their brochures and marketing materials. The purpose of marketing is to increase buyer info/education and reduce confusion.

At one time, I worked in marketing as well as product mgmt. but in a different industry.
John

 

[RandyinTN]

1. Visit Kioti's web site
2.Pull up the model you are interested in
3. Underneath the photo of the tractor you will see a box with the following headings:
Features, Specs, Equipment and Panel, Tires, Attachments, Implements
4. Click on Equipment and Panel and it will tell you what is standard, optional, and what the instrument panel will tell you. Next click on the Features and see more details how the tractor is equipped.

If that fails to tell you want you need to know it will be in the brochure you can download. If that fails a visit to your dealer can help.

 

[bigcut]

1. Visit Kioti's web site
2.Pull up the model you are interested in
3. Underneath the photo of the tractor you will see a box with the following headings:
Features, Specs, Equipment and Panel, Tires, Attachments, Implements
4. Click on Equipment and Panel and it will tell you what is standard, optional, and what the instrument panel will tell you.

If that fails to tell you want you need to know it will be in the brochure you can download. If that fails a visit to your dealer can help.

Randy, I did that....that's where I got my examples of options from. It doesn't provide clarity. So, I'm left to assume the NX doesn't offer the heaters, or the links, etc,. This necessitates contacting a dealer for answers, rather than learning and understanding what is available on each of the models thru literature or their website. That's why I felt their marketing was lacking.

 

[SGreene]

Companies only offer enough "marketing" info to intrigue customers to visit a dealer for more info. My NX came from the factory with telescoping 3 point ends and stabilizers The dealer automatically threw in the fuel and block heater. Some dealerships offer free liquid tire fill but that's not advertised on Kioti's sight. I have no idea how this measures up to other model lines.

 

[CMV]

The little bit of info in Kioti website is difficult to actually understand what is really different - esp when you are comparing things as similar as a DK SE and NX. A trip to the dealer would really help clear things up. And regardless of what the spec sheets lead you to believe, when you're talking about cab models, sitting in the operator station is very necessary. Even sitting in an open station NX and DK you can really tell you are on something different, so enclosing all that in a cab will further highlight things from operator's perspective that no marketing literature can.

In a nutshell, you're going to get just the basics on a CK or DK. If you upgrade to the SE variant of those, you get some nice features like telescoping arms & stabilizers, linked pedal, extra remotes, etc. The NX comes standard with all the bells and whistles. 3rd function, front remote, 2nd rear remote would be add-on's but ALL the SE upgrades (minus a rear remote - I think CK SE gives 2 rear remotes, NX has 1 standard) are already on the NX - there is no "NX SE".

I would think of it this way: If you want all the bells and whistles and gadgetry of a Grand L Kubota, you want the NX. If you want more of basic model workhorse like a Kubota L4701 or MX4800, you want the DK. If you want somewhere in between all that, you want the DK SE.