New DK50SE delivered

[k0ua]

Congrats on the new tractor. There is not much we can tell you about it, as you have been operating basically the same thing for some time. Just more grunt, a 4 inch longer frame 1 more cylinder and high traction tires. Your loader will cycle just a bit slower but have way more lift. Since the tractor is new, I would be sure to check the loader bolts and wheel bolts for proper torque. It was a couple of times and past 100 hours before mine settled in. Welcome to the pack and enjoy, They are a heck of a tractor in my opinion.

 

[4bama1]

Very nice and congrats on the new tractor....Now go get it dirty....:thumbsup:

 

[rider7767]

Congrats! I know you will enjoy it.

 

[Egbert]

Loving my DK50 but at 70 hours it has developed 2 dripping hydraulic fittings. I am paranoid to crank those fittings down as tubing is easy to destroy.

 

[k0ua]

Loving my DK50 but at 70 hours it has developed 2 dripping hydraulic fittings. I am paranoid to crank those fittings down as tubing is easy to destroy.

It is no big deal just take two proper fitting wrenches and don't put any side torque in it and cinch them down.

 

[biodtl]

Thanks for the replies all.

I have not had it out much since last weekend. I sold the Ford 3910 that came with the property to a friend here and have been helping him work on that for the past couple days. Changing filters, fluids, and a starter solenoid. Also took in the hydraulic cylinders from the dunham leer loader to get new seals on them. There is something a bit weird about the solenoid I will be posting in the Ford/New Holland forum.

I've been cleaning up the DK35SE for it's return to Michigan. I plan on touching up some paint and giving it a good waxing before they take it.

I did order the Piranha tooth bar last week and am looking forward to that. In addition, I am keeping my eyes out for a post hole digger as I plan to put up a fence/gate this season. Another friend has an auger, so I might be able to save a bit by not having to purchase an auger right away.

I was also able to locate a 31mm wrench for the top link bolt. That sure is an odd size!

 

[k0ua]

I was also able to locate a 31mm wrench for the top link bolt. That sure is an odd size!

You can really get by without a wrench. Instead of tightening the nut against the shoulder of the turnbuckle portion, just hold the nut securely in you fingers and thumb and grasp the turnbuckle rod and cinch it against the nut. To loosen, do the same thing, but give the rod a "rap", in other words move it quickly while holding the nut securely.

Easier to do than it is to say.

 

[biodtl]

Piranha tooth bar arrived today. Looks nice but arrived damaged. One of the ears was fairly bent. I contacted BXpanded and it was suggested that I bang it back into shape with a mallet, so I did. It straightened right up. My only concern now is with the weld on that ear. It seems to have split a bit as a result of either the shipping damage or the mallet. I sent another email to BXpanded but don't expect a response until tomorrow this late in the day. Since I don't have any welding experience, I'm not sure if I should be concerned or not. Hoping to get some input from the fine folks here. The first 2 pictures are before the mallet, 3rd picture is the weld that I am concerned about.

 

[MotorSeven]

Congrats on the DK50....nice tractor. Ag tires were the way to go for me too.....at 1,000 hrs the front tires are about shot, the rears look like 90% tread left. 4WD & pavement are tough on fronts, but I expected that and an ok with replacing the fronts every 5-6 years.

As far as the tooth bar, any competent welder can fix that in 5 min. But I have to say that if you are going to work your tractor and have 75 ac, just bite the bullet and buy a nice MIG welder right now. I bought a Millermatic 210 right before I retired and moved to TN. It was on Craigslist for $800 and it was almost new....the thing has paid for itself 10 time over in 8 years. Once you have a welder small projects become a heck of a lot easier, and fixing things you break are just not a big deal....and Lord knows I can break some stuff:laughing:

 

[biodtl]

Quick update on the tooth bar weld, Harry at BXpanded guaranteed me it will never fail. Good enough for me!