Kioti Dk45se hst or DK50se hst

liberty2701 · Apr 30, 2014

50 stumps 12" and under. All pine

murphy1244 · Apr 30, 2014

liberty2701 said:
Are the loader and backhoes quick disconnect? I did not see that on the website

Loader bucket is SS quick change the BH is pin on. 50 pine stumps is doable.

k0ua · Apr 30, 2014

The entire loader takes off just like a kubota or any other modern tractor, about 1 minute or 2 to take off and about 2 or 3 minutes to put back on. The SSQA bucket comes off in about 10 seconds, maybe 15 seconds to put back on. Basically how fast can you get off a tractor, throw a lever, and get back on. Something like that. If you have a person on the ground to throw the lever.. even faster

grm61 · Apr 30, 2014

Kioti Dk45se hst or DK50se hst

1.5 HP difference at PTO......45/36 PTO.......50/37.5 PTO
Just depends how much your willing to pay..What is the difference in price?

liberty2701 · May 2, 2014

grm61 said:
1.5 HP difference at PTO......45/36 PTO.......50/37.5 PTO
Just depends how much your willing to pay..What is the difference in price?

Not worth the cost for the 50. The only diff is increased pto power. A dealer by me still has three of the older dk45se hst for 26k. The newer nx series will not be available until the fall. I wish I was able to actually operate the tractor pulling stumps to see if it is capable for what I need to do.

grm61 · May 2, 2014

Don't expect the hoe to have the power of a full size backhoe.
There are rippers available that go on in place of the bucket for ripping roots, looks like a big sharp nasty hook....They look very effective.

nc redneck · May 2, 2014

I have a 06 45se with over 900 hours on it. It has been bullet proof from day one. With local dealer sitting on 3 of them I would try to drive a good deal on one of those. Before buying mine all my previous experience was with a full size commercial backhoe. First time I used mine it was a huge disappointment. Over time you realise it did not cost 80 K + and sure beats the heck out of a shovel. I am very happy with my 45 and believe it is by far the best machine unless you spend 20 K more. Hope this helps
Scott

liberty2701 · May 2, 2014

nc redneck said:
I have a 06 45se with over 900 hours on it. It has been bullet proof from day one. With local dealer sitting on 3 of them I would try to drive a good deal on one of those. Before buying mine all my previous experience was with a full size commercial backhoe. First time I used mine it was a huge disappointment. Over time you realise it did not cost 80 K + and sure beats the heck out of a shovel. I am very happy with my 45 and believe it is by far the best machine unless you spend 20 K more. Hope this helps
Scott

That is what I am worried about. Having trouble on the stumps. I got a price of 31k for the TLB. Not sure how this is since no other dealers have this model in stock. I wonder if I should stick with my original plan and buy a 12klb tracked excavator to clear the 3 acres and justkeep my small MF subcompact TLB

liberty2701 · May 2, 2014

What about the ag tires. I have r4's now and do not like them in the woods. The dealer does not like ags. He says they are thinner and not as stable and will sink more with a loaded bucket. What do you think?

Coyote machine · May 3, 2014

I have a DK-40se/hst and Kioti KB-2485 hoe, their biggest subframe mounted hoe. I have the MIE ripper tooth, and have torn out gigantic stumps by ripping out the root structure. I also have MIE's hydraulic thumb for the hoe, a log grapple and 4 ton winch. I do a lot of woods work, cutting, felling, ripping and tearing, trees, rocks, ditches, you name it, with loaded R-4s.
Here's a link to the pics of what I had made custom by MIE, after the basic design was in place. I had them add teeth on front and back of the ripper and it works great!

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/290969-ripper-tooth-design-need-your-4.html