Just Bought a DK35 on EBay -- Now What?

[KAYak_Ranch]

I've been lurking for the last 2+ months as I tractor shopped. Really appreciate all the help from John, Vince, Al and others.

The DK35 is nearly new, 28 hours, and has a Koyler 155 FEL instead of a 1450. From what I've read, the 155 is not most people's first choice, but I suspect it will get the job done.

Any suggestions on what I should look for when I go pick it up? Thanks in advance.

Here's the EBay link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7517392138

Kevin

 

[DK35vince]

You think you picked a fine tractor /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I have no experiance with Koyker loaders, never tryed one.
As far as what to look for. Just make sure every thing works. Go through all the gears ( forward and reverse). Try the PTO, check it over for any signs of abuse/ leaks/cracks Etc. Etc. to make sure the amount of hours on the meter macthes up with condition.
Good luck

 

[KiotiJohn]

Well, you got a good deal there. Judging from the pics, the hours are probably correct.

As Vince said, just make sure every thing works. I've heard good reports on the Koyker loaders, and that particular model looks well built, and I think they're using metalized hydrualic lines which, to me, dissipates the heat better than the rubberized hoses.

You're getting an almost new tractor for a whole lot of savings. Good job.

You know we're here if you need to ask any questions.
John

 

[bluechip]

I can vouch for that tractor, sold it to your seller in February, his needs changed, and he ended up taking a hit on it, but sometimes I guess that happens. We didn't order a loader on that one when it came from Kioti so it didn't sell right away, I had a load of Koykers coming in and decided to try one. Koyker makes a good loader, you will love that tractor!

 

[depratt_equip]

Anyone notice that this exact tractor is for sale again.. word for word.... the word SCAM comes to mind....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1268&item=7520413060&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

I notified Ebay.... wish they could catch these on their own.....

 

[California]

The TBN posse is getting better and better.

It's less than an hour after your post and that second listing is gone!

 

[getut]

Yea... but if it was a scam, then I wonder what happened to Kayak_Ranch?

Any more ideas about what is going on or about the seller bluechip?

 

[depratt_equip]

I would bet the sale to Kayak_Ranch was real, but the second listing was from a different user. The second user probalby just copied all the pictures and text. I have started putting my name on all my pictures, in such a way they can not be removed.

 

[VictorW]

That was a great catch Jon. I hope it was a mistake on E-bay. I hope K-Ranch posts again. If I remember correctly, they wanted a $500 deposit prior to picking up. I've bought a few things on E-bay but never from an individual and not over $40 in case I was scammed. Bluechip doesn't appear to be the seller. He alledgedly is a dealer who sold it to the seller. Maybe Bluechip can help if something goes wrong. Good luck K-Ranch and let us know.