RedDog
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Not me. I'd take the 55 everytime! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
RedDog
RedDog
Kioti dk55 vs kubota l5030
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slowzuki
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- Kubota L5030 HSTC, MF 5455, Kubota M120, Allis Chalmers 7010
The curl power is the only issue I heard anyone complain of. The other issue is the electric PTO, no modulation means no use with baler to me.
PineRidge
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Curl was one issue, broken axles was another. Only ever heard of this issue with the DK-55 and I suspect it had something to do with the wheels/rim spacing in regard to the tractor itself. I think maybe all lines/colors might have a weak model which doesn't make the whole line-up bad.
slowzuki
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I've only heard of broken axles in the big foreign market DK's, bigger than the 65.
blknyght
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I am new to this web site and am planning to buy a DK55C in the near furture. I'm now a little concerned after reading this post. Is the DK55C a realible tractor or do I need to be looking at a different model?
I live in Northern Idaho ( Couer D'Alene area ) and want a tractor with a cab due to the weather conditions.
I live in Northern Idaho ( Couer D'Alene area ) and want a tractor with a cab due to the weather conditions.
depratt_equip
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We have never had any issues with the DK55 models, and have sold quite a few cab and non cab models. One of our DK 55 customers uses his in a landfill and is less than easy on the tractor. Haven't seen it back yet.
BigAl
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I'm down in Elk City and have the DK45 Kioti . Best dang tractor I ever owned and I have owned both colors of orange . If the 55 is anything like my 45 you should have many,many years of good service from her .
Big Al
Big Al
blknyght
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Thanks guys
I fell a bit better now /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif. I've been looking at new tractors for about a month. Saw Kubota's and Newholland but they wanted 7 grand more for a comparable tractor. I would like to look at Mahindra's but there isn't any dealers up in this area.
I fell a bit better now /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif. I've been looking at new tractors for about a month. Saw Kubota's and Newholland but they wanted 7 grand more for a comparable tractor. I would like to look at Mahindra's but there isn't any dealers up in this area.
Littleman
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I have heard Kubotas are prone to tipping on hilly terrain because of a narrow wheel width. I will be operating on hilly terrain and have my eyes on a Kioti DK55. Has a lot of features I am interested in like HP, Cat I&II hitch, lower exhauste pipe (not a stack)and a 69" width. Any input on this or any other tractor better suited for hilly terrain primarily to be used for large areas of grass cutting or hay.
Littleman
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I have read of curl problems with the Kioti KL-1595 Loader anyone know of any issues with the KL-551 Loader?
