Comparison Kioti DK40SE HST vs Mahindra 4035

[TSO]

What if they were both hst? Then does it boil down to which just feels better ... ?

I would say yes. I don't know which has better reliability.

 

[kcflhrc]

What if they were both hst? Then does it boil down to which just feels better or is one better qualty/more reliable? Both dealers are within a mile of each other.

I would say so, I think there both good machines. Go drive them both and I'm sure one or the other will stand out in some way.

 

[murphy1244]

One of the feature's I really like in my DK is the control on the rear for the three point. I back up to my barn a move a dolly with my implement on it. Line it up and lift my Quick hitch up, slap the locks down and hop in the seat and go.

 

[k0ua]

What if they were both hst? Then does it boil down to which just feels better or is one better qualty/more reliable? Both dealers are within a mile of each other.

yes on feel, No on reliability as far as I know. Maybe which dealer is most stable, might figure in some.. Just sit on them and operate them as much as they will let you.

 

[kcflhrc]

One of the feature's I really like in my DK is the control on the rear for the three point. I back up to my barn a move a dolly with my implement on it. Line it up and lift my Quick hitch up, slap the locks down and hop in the seat and go.

That would be very handy.

 

[k0ua]

One of the feature's I really like in my DK is the control on the rear for the three point. I back up to my barn a move a dolly with my implement on it. Line it up and lift my Quick hitch up, slap the locks down and hop in the seat and go.

I use that all the time too. Gotta watch and not let something down on your toe though. common sense and all of that.. but it sure is a useful feature. I think a lot of the big ag tractors have something similar.

 

[jtygoku]

One of the feature's I really like in my DK is the control on the rear for the three point. I back up to my barn a move a dolly with my implement on it. Line it up and lift my Quick hitch up, slap the locks down and hop in the seat and go.

Yup, turns out the rear control was even a handier feature than I could have imagined. Conversely, I'm fine with my shuttle shift, even when doing a fair amount of loader work. Different people, different perceptions - nothing wrong with that.

 

[engine29]

I'm sure the LS is a good tractor, but I would go w/ the DK 40. Nice tractor, open operator area, integrated joystick, 2762# lift capacity, one standard rear remote, the rear lever for 3 pt. control, telescoping draft links and more. Kioti builds a good quality machine.

 

[lantxinNETX]

One of the feature's I really like in my DK is the control on the rear for the three point. I back up to my barn a move a dolly with my implement on it. Line it up and lift my Quick hitch up, slap the locks down and hop in the seat and go.

Maybe it is just because I am tall, but I can easily reach the three point controls on my 4035HST while standing at the back of the tractor next to the three point.

And the Mahindra's have draft control too. While I haven't used this, I could see the usefulness of this.

One other difference between the two is weight. I think you will find the Kioti HST is 500 pounds lighter than the 4035PST and a full 1000 pounds lighter than the 4035HST. For loader work and the types of things you are discussing, the extra weight is a good thing. I don't have my rear tires loaded on my 4035HST - don't see the need. But that would be extra $$$ if you wanted to load up the rears on the Kioti.

No Kioti dealers in my area, otherwise I might have seriously considered them. But I could not be happier with my Mahindra. Great support from the local dealer and my dealing with their folks in Houston have been great too.

 

[kenmac]

I haven't researched either tractor ,but I would say either would be a good machine. Kioti south Korean ? Mahindra India ? I would go with the 1 that weighted the most. More weight means better traction. Just be aware that with HST you'll loose some HP