How loud is your Kioti?

[roadhunter]

My ct225 is also loud. I tested it with a I phone sound free app. Although I question it's accuracy here r my findings. All was done with a cab on and with the doors removed. At idol 95 db near exhaust 3 in away and 3 feet away was about 90. From seat at head level it was 88-89. At 24-2500 rpm (540 pto range) 97-98 at 3 in from exhaust 95 at 3 foot and 95 in driver seat head level. It's louder in my cab when my doors r on but have not tested it yet.

Wow. I have not noticed any issues with mine being loud at all. Wonder if the different motors make a difference or what.

 

[roadhunter]

The loudest thing about my DK50 is the nice cool air blasting from the AC ... unless I crank up the stereo

There must be a big difference in noise depending on the motor as I have no issues with noise on mine either.

 

[tman1020]

I never thought mine was loud until I put a cab on. It really seems to magnify the sound. I would love it if someone comes up with a way to make it quieter. It doesn't even seem like it's exhaust noise just general engine noise. Not too bad in the summer when I run with the doors off but before winter when I put the doors back on I'm planning on really spending some time trying to soundproof it up better. I'm open to any ideas.

 

[roadhunter]

I have used sound deadening products from this company for commercial construction applications. Might have something that will help or give you ideas.
Ryan Yaukey is who I have dealt with.
Acoustic Panels, Sound Deadening, Soundproofing Materials for Home and Work - Soundproof Cow

 

[tman1020]

Thanks I'll check it out

 

[tman1020]

Took the time to sound proof the cab the best I could this weekend. Looks like it was worth the effort. One thing though anything that is designed specifically for sound proofing is crazy expensive. Before I started sound was louder with doors on. Now with doors on at idle I regrester 82 db. At 540 mark on rpm gage I get 92. Still louder than I would like but a large improvement.

 

[tman1020]

Old thread but it made me wonder. Has anyone ever compared sound differences between ck 27 and ck 30.