DK40SE Finally here and working!

[engine29]

The good advice keeps coming! Thanks guys!

Disregard the quote, hit wrong button. What brand is the thumb and where does the hydraulics come from.

 

[paulfun9]

According to the first pic you posted the tube for the indicator rod is on upside down.

 

[lubepimp]

Disregard the quote, hit wrong button. What brand is the thumb and where does the hydraulics come from.

It's a Michigan Iron Equipment thumb, my Kioti dealer ran all the hydraulics. It's a pretty slick unit but draws all of the hydro power on the hoe when it's clamping.

 

[MotorSeven]

I was running the BH at 2500 rpm, and had it set around 1800-2000 when transporting/loader work. Should I keep it at 2500 for all tasks?

I've already learned from the loose nuts and one lost bolt that I'll be performing re-torquing frequently lol. Guess that';s why the delivery man told me the tool box was to keep my wrenches handy.

Any time I am going from point A to B on a smooth surface I am at max RPM. My driveway is 28 degrees, and the Dk climbs it in Medium Range @ 2500 RPM with zero issues, pedal all the way down and locked in Cruise Control Mode. In High Range it won't budge at all on that slope.

 

[ksbrdmkr]

I watch the RPM drop and try to keep it at no more than around 300 rpm drop on my DK 45 HST, on my NH TN55 gear I will let the RPM drop a 1000 rpm when running up a hill on the road (max torque around 1400 rpm).