DK45S vs New Holland TC33D

[dinoedwards]

Think I'm close but these 2 are my choices so far.
2006 Kioti DK45S with rear remotes and 7 attachments, bush hog with slip clutch, box, forks, claw, rake, rear blade and rear plow. Quick connect bucket. 1350hrs
2005 NH TC33D with trailer, bush hog and box,1600hrs and counting being used daily. Don't believe the NH has quick connect bucket.
DK has more hp and rear remote with I would use for front grapple control, Shuttle shift. $15k
NH is Hydro and comes with trailer no rear remotes and lot less bucket lift.$14k
I'm thinking get the most tractor for the money and the DK is a beast.
Not sure about the electric pto and electric 4x4 switches but they worked.
Thoughts? Both are capable machine for my 5 acres of 20-30 hrs of work a yr just want the best for 15k and under.
Can't finance because no credit.

 

[tacticalturnip]

What tasks are you looking to achieve? These are both good machines, and the New Holland's of that era are especially well regarded.

 

[dinoedwards]

Just part time home owner stuff, 5 acres, clearing some brush, moving dead trees.
No heavy duty daily use.
Is the TC33D equal to say the 955 of it's day?
I like the fact that the DK is more then I'll ever need and could resell it easier.
The rear remotes and better 3 point arms just to name a few but he want come off $15,500

 

[tacticalturnip]

Just part time home owner stuff, 5 acres, clearing some brush, moving dead trees.
No heavy duty daily use.
Is the TC33D equal to say the 955 of it's day?
I like the fact that the DK is more then I'll ever need and could resell it easier.
The rear remotes and better 3 point arms just to name a few but he want come off $15,500

When you say 955, are you referring to the Deere 955?

I think that's a fair comparison. It's prior to LS taking over as the OEM for the Case/New Holland compacts; I think they're made by Shibaura, but it may just be the engine. Either way the TC series were well built.

I also understand buying more than you need, that's one reason I've got an F350, and I've been extremely happy with my Kioti.

Have you looked at either in person, have you had the chance to operate them? The Kioti looks to have been outside most of it's life, where the New Holland looks like it's been in and out lol. You definitely want to make sure that whatever machine you get is comfortable for you to operate- spending a few hours on something that tears you up doesn't make you want to get back out there.

 

[spitter]

The 7308 loader on the TC is pretty anemic it only lifts 900lbs. Whereas the Kioti's lifts 1,300 lbs. That come into play more when you are using grapple and have the weight out in front of the pins. If you plan on adding a SSQA that would also add weight. I wouldn't even consider putting a grapple on my 7308 loader. The roll back on the 7308 sucks also. That is the main reason I got rid of my TC 29d "Same as the 33 less hp" and moved to a TC 45D

If you are doing mostly loader work, I would take a hydro any day over a shuttle.

I think the TC series were the best tractors made at that time and were way more popular than the Kioti's were. That helps getting parts for them new and used.

NH stopped making the D's in 03 so it's not a 05.

Happy hunting.

 

[Rvrrat14]

That TC is a nice rig. I’d stray from a hydro trans used, just me. I’ve also heard in hot weather when shredding (bush hog to ya’ll), they can heat up.

HP, HP, HP.

Which one has the closest local dealer?
Best wishes.

 

[FossilRock]

The 7308 loader on the TC is pretty anemic it only lifts 900lbs. Whereas the Kioti's lifts 1,300 lbs. That come into play more when you are using grapple and have the weight out in front of the pins. If you plan on adding a SSQA that would also add weight. I wouldn't even consider putting a grapple on my 7308 loader. The roll back on the 7308 sucks also. That is the main reason I got rid of my TC 29d "Same as the 33 less hp" and moved to a TC 45D

If you are doing mostly loader work, I would take a hydro any day over a shuttle.

I think the TC series were the best tractors made at that time and were way more popular than the Kioti's were. That helps getting parts for them new and used.

NH stopped making the D's in 03 so it's not a 05.

Happy hunting.

My TC 29 has been “nearly” flawless for the 20 years and 2600 hrs I’ve own it. I finally put a quik attach on the loader a couple years ago and yeah, that really killed its lift ability. I’m hoping to upgrade within a year to a 45hp kioti because of it