Kioti Dk45se hst or DK50se hst

[grm61]

I can't help but think one of these would rip threw some roots pretty easily, then you would stiil have the utility of a decent sized tractor.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/attachments/252603d1329870947-root-ripper-bucket-teeth-img_3347-jpg

 

[liberty2701]

That looks awesome.Forgive the ignorance. Who is MIE?. I searched and found nothing. I found it. I think it is Michigan iron and equip.

 

[murphy1244]

That looks awesome.Forgive the ignorance. Who is MIE?. I searched and found nothing. I found it. I think it is Michigan iron and equip.

Yes here's the link Error

 

[liberty2701]

The pressure is on. I think I sold my MF today. Had it listed for one day. I need to go back to the dealer tomorrow to decide if I should pull the trigger. I do not want to make a mistake and get too small a tractor. The Dk45se seems more than adequate. Wife says to go big (60HP)so I do not have to do this again. I have to decide on the tires also. I did not like the r4 industrials off road in the woods and mud. I think I want to go ags but the dealer said it makes it a little less stable and not as load bearing friendly with a full bucket (tires sinking).

 

[grm61]

Do you want/need a Cab?
Now would be the time to consider that....,Heat,AC,Stereo.....Yea, winter is no longer unpleasant I can tell you, I love my Cab! The stereo and rear wiper are standard in the DK Cab, they will be options in the new NX series.

I don't know what to tell you on the tires, I'm happy with the R4s, My rears are loaded HEAVY with calcium, I don't have any traction problems.

 

[grm61]

Also consider negotiating in you purchase, getting the tractor equipped with a third function valve, plumbed to the front cross member on the loader to run a grapple bucket, blower chute, snow blade etc, they replaced the factory knob on my joystick with one with a rocker switch to control the third function valve.


You also need the Bigfoot pads on the backhoe outriggers, you will drag the tractor around without the big foot pads, or you can make something.

I got a mechanical thumb on my hoe, if I had it to do over, I would spend the money on a hydraulic thumb.

 

[Coyote machine]

Good on the sale. Get the 45, it should do you well. Don't think you will need a 60HP. Bigfoot pads, check, KB-2485 Kioti hoe with MIE hydraulic thumb, check! R4s no problem, (load 'em). Start diggin':thumbsup: Check out the pics of the ripper MIE made for me in my earlier post on page 2 of your thread. I've yet to meet anything I can't rip, tear, dig out or knock down and drag away.:thumbsup:

 

[Coyote machine]

I can't help but think one of these would rip threw some roots pretty easily, then you would stiil have the utility of a decent sized tractor.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/attachments/252603d1329870947-root-ripper-bucket-teeth-img_3347-jpg

That is the original version of the MIE ripper tooth, the later version with teeth on both edges is shown in post 20 on page 2 of this thread. Either version is awesome at ripping out roots and attached stumps. Hydraulic or mechanical thumb is optional, but either will add to the whole package.

 

[liberty2701]

I would like a cab for the comfort but do not want to worry about it in the woods. Are the bigfoot pads a Kioti option? You definitely would stay with the R4's? The dealer will provide loaded tires, three hooks on the loader and a rear work light in the price. My first visit to the dealer I told him I was paying cash and it did not matter. The price seems to be retail less the Kioti discounts. Not sure if this is normal business or not but I definitely negotiated my Massey way down when I bought it. He also sells Land pride attachments. Maybe I could negotiate a combo price with a tiller,rough cut mower and snow blower. I wish another dealer in the area had one so I could get a comp.

 

[Coyote machine]

Bigfoot pads came on my hoe from my dealer, just ask yours for them to be installed, or do it yourself after buying. Cab glass could be a problem in the woods, depending on specific circumstances and use. I've never had any problems with my R4s, but you have to decide what's right for you. If it were me I'd cut the best price for tractor and hoe. I wouldn't put hooks on a bucket; the place to pull any load from is the drawbar. I'd get 1st service thrown in with filters, get a factory service manual and loaded tires. All other attachments I'd pick up as needed or bundle together in another deal to know what I was paying for each piece. Make sure the dealer installs the backhoe flow kit to plumb the return line into the fill port of the trans. Have them make up a short loop to connect the detented rear remote valve when not being used for the hoe; and it keeps the pump from deadheading if left on with no implement attached. You could ask to have a second set of remotes added in the deal. Then you could later add a diverter valve, a couple of hoses to the loader crossbar if you need a front blower/ angle plow/grapple, etc. Then there's always T-N-T for a box blade at the rear. I've got the second set of remotes, a diverter, and T-N-T, and am very happy with the results. I replaced the OEM loader lever knob with a joystick with trigger to operate the curl circuit to move my plow blade left/right and to open/close my grapple's jaws.