Narrowed it to MF1552 or DK45

[highboard]

narrowed my choices between MF1522 & DK45 both CAB w/ FEL. the MF is only about $1,800.00 more and of course has a little bit more HP (41 to the 38 on DK) and the Dyna tranny seems great. mostly just mowing (8' Rhino SE8), FEL work, Rake, BB & will probably end up w/ a grapple.
The DK just seems like a bigger/heavier machine & the CAB seems nicer, also like the rear 3PH lever at back of machine. The 1552 does have 4 remotes as opposed to only 2 on DK45, but I actually dont think I need 4 remotes.

anywhoooo, I am really leaning towards the DK even though I know it is less HP w/ no Dyna QPS(?) tranny, but darn that DK SEEMS like a BIG machine as compared to 1552. The tires (R4) seem larger(front). Either machine will perform the tasks I need. I could probably go w/ the MF1547 at same $$, but just seem to fall in love w/ the DK.

The DK has a larger fuel tank which will be very beneficial.

Side note: Anyone every try & mount a Reese type hitch on front of tractor. Looking to mount some sort of platform / cage on front to carry 5 gallon fuel tanks (2 tanks).

Any thoughts pros / cons between MF & kioti????

 

[Donnyj]

I own a 45 and find it does everything I need. Compare your dealers, that might make a huge difference for you. My only complaint with the 45, is the bucket is not quite large enough. The loader is very strong though. I have no experience with the Massey, so I can't offer any comparisions. If you need the extra hp, look into the DK55 cab model. More hp and turbo charged. I have not found the 45 lacking hp at all. Good luck!

 

[KiotiJohn]

Tell the Kioti dealer that if he'll add the extra set of remotes to the rear, you'll take it. Then you'll have a closer match.
You won't believe how much better having that rear 3pt lever will be. Imagine trying to hook up without it.

Back up the tractor hoping you're close to the implement pins, get out and start to hookup, find that you're just too low on the hitch, climb back in and adjust the hitch lever, get back down and find out you went too far, climb back in. Hey, it's my opinion, but I'd rather have the exterior lever than the dyna tranny!

Again, it's just my opinion, but I personally never found many of the MFs to be as comfortable to me as some other brands. I often didn't like the layout of things, and sometime things felt too cramped. I haven't been on the machine you're looking at, so maybe it's better, but I have been on the DK45, and I think it's awesome for room, and layout.

John