New DK45SE vs Used DK40/45SE

[bpctcb]

Well I'm new to all this and didn't know it even had stands. But the links I'm talking about are about 12" long and have a large pin going through both ends. There were two per side. The outside ones were tight and the inside ones both could be wiggled by hand. I'll try to find a picture...

Also, there were three buttons for the pto. The right button was for on/off. The middle button was manual/automatic. Neither I nor he salesman (kubota) knew what the left button did. It had a profile picture of a tractor with the pto underneath. I'm guessing its for a mid-mount pto? It was 100* outside and I forgot to investigate further.

Thanks,
Barry

 

[k0ua]

Well I'm new to all this and didn't know it even had stands. But the links I'm talking about are about 12" long and have a large pin going through both ends. There were two per side. The outside ones were tight and the inside ones both could be wiggled by hand. I'll try to find a picture...

Also, there were three buttons for the pto. The right button was for on/off. The middle button was manual/automatic. Neither I nor he salesman (kubota) knew what the left button did. It had a profile picture of a tractor with the pto underneath. I'm guessing its for a mid-mount pto? It was 100* outside and I forgot to investigate further.

Thanks,
Barry

It sounds like you are describing the stands. The third switch, the left switch is the cruise control switch. If it has the Mid PTO there is a little lever near the floor to actuate it. If it is not equipped, there will be a plug in that location.

James K0UA

 

[bpctcb]

The links I'm referring to are the banana shaped ones that sandwich the ends of hydraulic cylinders in the picture. (I really hope the picture uploads.)

Thanks,
Barry

 

[Coyote machine]

The half moon metal pieces you referred to are going to rattle at times, especially if there is nothing attached to the QA, (quick attach) bracket(s). As long as they are not bent, (more closed than they should be), and not twisted from being over-stressed then you should be good. And if the pins are not well greased then they could rattle.
I had problems with them on my DK-35, but it was mostly over-stressing them, and being an inexperienced operator in need of the next model up. When I went to the DK-40 and the much stronger KL-401 loader I now have no issues with them.

 

[bpctcb]

I went and bought it this morning. Paid $14,300 and its scheduled for delivery tomorrow afternoon. Now to order a grapple...

Barry

 

[GManBart]

I went and bought it this morning. Paid $14,300 and its scheduled for delivery tomorrow afternoon. Now to order a grapple...

Barry

You got a lot of machine for the $!

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I don't know squat about used Kioti prices, but that sounds like a great deal to me. Enjoy.

 

[murphy1244]

Time to read your owners manual.

 

[rmorey]

I went and bought it this morning. Paid $14,300 and its scheduled for delivery tomorrow afternoon. Now to order a grapple...

Barry

Congrats on the new purchase. :thumbsup: Welcome to the pack!

 

[bpctcb]

Time to read your owners manual.

I'm up to section 10 now. Then there is the loader manual also.

Thanks for all the feedback, it's what makes this forum so good.

Barry