Comparison Yanamar LX4900 HST vs Kioti Dk45se HST

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Help me, I am a newbee..what do I use two for? Seems I have one installed for the backhoe, will be adding a line to the loader so i can use a grapple. but why else two?

Anything that uses the hydraulics. For example, I have two sets of remotes. I use one for my grapple. I use the other for the hydraulic rippers on my box blade. So I have no hydraulic remotes left to use without disconnecting my grapple or my box blade.

So, if I want to use a hydraulic toplink without disconnecting the grapple or box blade, I've got to add another set of remotes. If I want a hydraulic top AND tilt (2 cylinders - one for the top link and one for a lift arm), then I either have to unhook BOTH the grapple and the box blade, or I've got to add two sets of remotes.

Hydraulic remotes are like tractors. You never know what you'd use an extra one for until you have it. Then (1) you can't figure out how you ever got along with out it, and (2) you want more.

 

[hnicols]

Katahdin,

Thanks for all the help. I went back today and looked at both. I still am torn. I like the level indicator better on the Yanmar but the Kioti also has the rear PTO control (which I can really see as useful) and the rear float. Otherwise I see as pretty even. I may let money decide art some point but have some negotiating to do.

 

[murphy1244]

Katahdin,

Thanks for all the help. I went back today and looked at both. I still am torn. I like the level indicator better on the Yanmar but the Kioti also has the rear PTO control (which I can really see as useful) and the rear float. Otherwise I see as pretty even. I may let money decide art some point but have some negotiating to do.

whats rear float?

 

[scoutcub]

For a grapple, I added the front aux hydraulics from Yanmar. Pretty easy to install, and the kit has a replacement loader joystick with a button on it that opens/ closes the grapple.

 

[motownbrowne]

whats rear float?

I'm not sure, but I think he might be talking about draft control. That's what it sounds like from his earlier mention of it.

 

[TSO]

One thing not yet mentioned is a feature that I just realized that the Yanmar has ... called "Synchro Throttle". It's something that only a few companies have, and I've really come to like it on my Massey.

Basically, it ties your engine RPM to your hydro pedals, so that your RPM's are always adjusted to whichever engine speed is required for your ground travel speed (dictated by how much you push the pedals), but otherwise you can leave the RPM's at idle.

It almost acts like a gear/shuttle pedal. If you haven't used the feature yet, try it. Kubota (with HST plus), Massey, Yanmar, and possibly Deere (not sure) have it.

 

[scoutcub]

Yes, forgot to mention that.....the snycro throttle is a great feature. And has a switch to engage/disengage it. I also got the cruise control installed....

 

[scoutcub]

Yes, I forgot to mention the synchro throttle.....it's a great feature, and I use it all the time. I has a switch where you can engage/disengage it. I also opted for the cruise control.....

 

[scoutcub]

Oops, sorry guyz.......iPad locked up......

 

[hnicols]

whats rear float?

Draft control . Sorry.