DK 35-the first 600 hours

DK35vince · Jul 31, 2005

An update on how my DK 35 has worked out the first 600 hours.
The tractor so far has been FLAWLESS . No warrenty issues, no down time, no loose bolts, has never hessitated to start ( even in single digit temperatures).
Power is good, controls work well, comfort is good, overall very nice machine.
I would highly recommend a DK 35, mine to date has been EXCELLANT. The only part ever replaced was a tachometer cable, at a cost of $7.95, and 1 bolt (cost around $2) on my 3 point sway bars.

Kioti KL 1450 loader- I had a slight bucket tilt cylinder leak when new (pinched O ring,repaired under warrenty). No problems since.
At first I was dissapointed with my bucket roll back power, changed my bucket linkage slightly and moved the bucket pins farther apart. (Much better now)
Overall I have been happy with the loader and its power and performace.
The tractor itself has been EXCELLANT. Very pleased with this machine.

gmsssi · Jul 31, 2005

Glad to hear that, keep on tractoring!

KiotiJohn · Jul 31, 2005

Thanks for the update. When you get the tractor broken in, in a few years, make sure you post another update!
John

DK35vince · Jul 31, 2005

( Thanks for the update. When you get the tractor broken in, in a few years, make sure you post another update!
John )

Will do John.
Give me a few years and I will do a 1000 hour update.

RedDog · Jul 31, 2005

So are you saying you would buy another Kioti? /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

I think the hoe is helping you with the hours. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

I need one!! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Good job Vince, RedDog

GeorgeW · Jul 31, 2005

May the next 600 hrs be as uneventful issue wise as the first 600 /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

GerardC · Jul 31, 2005

That's good to hear. I hope it keeps howling! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

DK35vince · Aug 1, 2005

( So are you saying you would buy another Kioti? /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif)

Yes I am and yes I would!!

( I think the hoe is helping you with the hours. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif)

I had a lot of work last summer while building the new house and quite a few projects earlier this year (being the first year in the new house). But I'm starting to get caught up now, so I look for the tractor hours to start slowing down a little.

DK35vince · Aug 14, 2005

I used my DK for something a little different today, just for the h*** of it.
Hooked my trailer ( 3000# single axle trailer with 5' x 12' deck ) onto the tractor, threw in some coushens. Added the wife, kid and dog.
Hit the dirt/backroads and drove. Just drove for miles and looked at the seenery. (like a mini hay wagon ride, only without the hay /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif).
Will have to do it again soon.. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif