depratt_equip
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Both Rhino loaders are good loaders, the Kioti KL1590 for the DK45 will have more lift capacity than the Rhino and is also self-leveling.
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country350
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I've heard that the Kioti KL1590 loaders have problems with the self-leveling feature. Is this true?
depratt_equip
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We have never had a single problem with the KL1590 loaders. I heard that a very few were having problems with everything staying level, but since then they have added a diverter block on the front cross member of the loader and it has fixed any and all problems that it might have had. They are a very strong powerful loader. Some people say that the KL1595 loader has had some rollback problems but that loader is on the DK55, they have since improved on it too though I believe, even though we had never had one single complaint about it. The majority of my customers do a lot of loader work on their tractors too. The Rhino loader you were quoted is probalby the Rhino 2409, which is a good loader and was the same thing as the older Kioti KL249 loader. The new Kioti KL1590 loader will have about 700-800 lbs. more lift capacity vs. the Rhino. If you can get by and do everything you need with the Rhino then I would go that route as it is probalby the cheaper of the two loaders, but if the extra lifting capacity is needing then I would pick the Kioti.
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country350
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How does the DK45 handle compared to the DK35. I want something that has a somewhat tight turning radius for when I mow my lawn. I don't have too many trees in my lawn but I think a tight turning radius would come in handy.
depratt_equip
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The DK35 of course would do the best if you need something for tight areas. The DK45 is only about 4 inchs longer than the DK35 though and the DK45 has about a 6" longer wheelbase. The DK35 will have the tightest turning radius..... how much exaclty im not sure, but i doubt its going to be a whole lot more than the DK45.
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country350
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So do you think i'll be fine with the DK45 for all around use? I just hate to spend all that money and not be able to use it to mow my lawn. I think the extra power will come in handy as compared to the DK35 so right now I am leaning more towards the DK45.
Thanks.
Thanks.
So do you think i'll be fine with the DK45 for all around use? I just hate to spend all that money and not be able to use it to mow my lawn. I think the extra power will come in handy as compared to the DK35 so right now I am leaning more towards the DK45.
Since you say that you don't have many trees, you should be able to use either one. The DK35 is quite powerful, and you can get the optional Mid PTO if you want a mid mount mower (MMM) instead of a rear finish mower (RFM). The mid mount is not available on the DK45.
I'm assuming you were planning on RFM? With either tractor you'll need some space to turn without using the brake, or you'll tear up your lawn.
Kioti actually states that the DK45 will turn in 2" less space than the DK35, either way about 10' without brake. Now having mowed my lawn with my brush mower occasionally, never a RFM, I know that just turning is not really all that much of an issue, as I do a lot of forward and back to hit everything. Three point turns as one would do in turning a car on a street would be used a lot, making the need for full turn arounds a different matter.
Go with the one you think will do the other jobs you'll need as both are somewhat overkill just for mowing unless you have a HUGE lawn. Go try them, the DK35 may be all you need, or HST go with the CK30. John
Since you say that you don't have many trees, you should be able to use either one. The DK35 is quite powerful, and you can get the optional Mid PTO if you want a mid mount mower (MMM) instead of a rear finish mower (RFM). The mid mount is not available on the DK45.
I'm assuming you were planning on RFM? With either tractor you'll need some space to turn without using the brake, or you'll tear up your lawn.
Kioti actually states that the DK45 will turn in 2" less space than the DK35, either way about 10' without brake. Now having mowed my lawn with my brush mower occasionally, never a RFM, I know that just turning is not really all that much of an issue, as I do a lot of forward and back to hit everything. Three point turns as one would do in turning a car on a street would be used a lot, making the need for full turn arounds a different matter.
Go with the one you think will do the other jobs you'll need as both are somewhat overkill just for mowing unless you have a HUGE lawn. Go try them, the DK35 may be all you need, or HST go with the CK30. John
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country350
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Where can I find info on turning radius for these tractors? I looked on the Kioti website but was unable to find it. Thanks.
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Go here for DK35 scroll down to Dimensions w/Ag Tires at the bottom is turning radius.
Go here for DK45
Same heading, Dimensions w/Ag tires.
John
Go here for DK35 scroll down to Dimensions w/Ag Tires at the bottom is turning radius.
Go here for DK45
Same heading, Dimensions w/Ag tires.
John
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country350
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Thanks. I don't know how I missed it! I have decided to go with the DK45. Thanks to all who commented. Your help was greatly appreciated! This website is great. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif