KB2385 installation

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Per request, here's a few photos of the Kioti KB2385 installed on my DK45S.

The whole assembly:

The operator's seating and controls:

Ground clearance and locking pins:

Traversing trunions and cylinders:

I moved a bit of dirt with it today, still on the learning curve of the controls, but it went better towards the last 1/2 hour than the first, and that's always positive. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[KiotiJohn]

Beautiful beautiful. Now you just need to order some dirt pads for those stabilizers. You'll be glad to have them.
Thanks for the pics.
John

 

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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Beautiful beautiful. Now you just need to order some dirt pads for those stabilizers. You'll be glad to have them.
Thanks for the pics.
John )</font>

They're on the way already. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[4sarge]

That tractor is way too clean - You need some dirt on it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( That tractor is way too clean - You need some dirt on it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif )</font>

Funny you should say that, when I pulled the stabilizers up one time, they had a little dirt sitting on top of the pad, they moved so fast that it was thrown neatly on my foot, about two hand fulls. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

That's part of the learning curve, there's no shortage of power to move any portion of the BH way too fast for safety or comfort, so a gentle touch on the control levers is a must.
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[Oleozz]

Great pics, thanks. You truly have a "dirt moving machine." Everything looks beefy and well built.

 

[GeorgeW]

Nice looking setup Pat. Did you get your dirt pads from the dealer or somewhere else? Also, about what did they cost?

I have almost the same setup as you, except that mine is a DK45. Just celebrated it's one year anniversary. No regrets, just need more seat time. You will love that tractor.

george

 

[MotorSeven]

OK Pat....what is the "secret" to posting those great pic's ? I seem to spend alot of time, then give up grumbling. What program do you use? I have the Microsoft Powertoy image re-sizer, but somehow they come out too small.

RD

 

[GMTECH]

I have a new 45 with 2385 and i dont have dirt pads,what are they and were do they go thanks

 

[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I have a new 45 with 2385 and i dont have dirt pads,what are they and were do they go thanks )</font>
The dirt pads attach to the feet of the backhoe's stabilizers. They help to give you a firmer grip into the soil.
I'm not sure of pricing these days. I got mine on my CK20 back in Jan. of 2004, but I think they may be a few hundred dollars.
John