Kioti DS4510 4.80 star(s) (5)

Great, But With Reservations
Model Year: 2014

I love this tractor. It has great power, efficiency, and is easy to use and service. My only critique is an ignition relay failure and a poor quality ignition switch. Overall, this tractor has proven to be an extraordinary value.

Pros: Power, hydraulics, fuel economy
Cons: Poor electrical

Fuel Kill Solenoid Retrofit (NOTE: INFORMATIVE BUT NOT A REVIEW)
Model Year: 2009

Kioti DS4510 Replacing Fuel Kill Solenoid With Traditional Pull Cord Problem - Kioti won't start because Kill Solenoid malfunctions. It shorts internally and blows the 30 Amp fuse so the engine gets no fuel (Third time failing on my Kioti). The Kill Solenoid is spring actuated with no power so unmount Kill Solenoid from the engine and it will run so you can drive home. Use a thin cutoff wheel to remove the rear flange to free the disk at the back of the solenoid. Remove the plunger and the internal spring. Discard the plunger slug and the spring. Build a 3/16th inch shaft 5" long so it will extend 1/2" out of the solenoid body when the fuel valve is held shut-off (actuated). This shaft needs to be peened over on one end, then slide a washer onto the shaft followed by a spring. This spring will pull the shaft away from the fuel shut-off valve and allow the engine to run properly. Note if you can't find a 3/16" shaft, weld two common 3 1/2" nails together point to point and cut this 5" long. Leave one head on the end of the shaft instead of peening the end to support the spring. Drill a 3/16" hole in the center of the solenoid disk you removed. With the solenoid empty (no spring or slug), insert the rear disk back onto the solenoid so the O-ring seal seats into the solenoid. Duct tape this disk securely to the solenoid. Now remount the empty solenoid to the engine. Insert the 5" shaft through the disk and test that pushing the shaft forward will move the shutoff valve all the way forward. The shaft should move back and forth smoothly and bottom out when pushed all the way in with about 1/2" extending beyond the solenoid disk. Cut the non-peened end of the shaft to length to allow this. Now, using 2" wide 3/16" steel strap, drill 2 holes 1.5" apart at the outer edge so it can later mount on the existing 2 bolts above the solenoid (See Photo 6). The bottom section needs to be 2.5" long, then bend a 2" section up 90 degrees, then bend a 2" section to the right 90 degrees, and then bend a 3/4" section down. Drill two holes for 8-32 bolts in the 3/4" section. See photo 6. Mount this piece on the engine. Then from the same strap, cut a piece 3.5" long and drill two holes for the 8-32 screws so this flat piece hangs down to touch the 3/16" shaft you added to the solenoid. The hanging piece is bolted loosely so it can flop left and right and move the new solenoid actuator in and out (see Photo 7). Drill a guide hole in the left side of the new bracket bolted to the engine as shown in Photo 6 so a pull cord can reach the flap. Insert a grommet in this hole. Drill a hole in the hanging bracket in line with the guide hole to insert and secure a pull wire so it can be pulled to actuate the flap and solenoid pin to kill the fuel. Drill a hole in the Kioti firewall 1.5 " above the top throttle cable hole and put a grommet in that hole. Then run a wire from the cockpit and attach to the flap as shown in Photo 6 and 7. Pulling on the wire from the cockpit will kill the engine. Now it's as reliable as the 1960's vintage tractors. I love this tractor. Enjoy - Garson

Pros: Great power, fuel efficiency, traction, loader strength, transmission
Cons: Kill Solenoid failed 3 times before converting to manual stop

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DS4510- A Respected Member of Our Family
Model Year: 2009

Attachments Utilized: -Half Cord 3-Pt Hitch Box -Bush Whacker -Snow Blower -Wood Splitter -3-Pt-Hitch Road Grader -KL402 Front End Loader This tractor was much lower in price than my past Kubota and just as good in design. It holds a cord of wood on the tractor (1/2 front + 1/2 rear) and then easily drags another cord in 7/8 gear from a mile back. The DS4510 is "tough" and the engine is fuel efficient. It nearly matches a bulldozer in performance when landscaping with the strong bucket and hydraulics and the 8 speed mechanical shuttle is perfectly designed for speed and pushing power. With all 4 tires loaded the traction is phenomenal. It digs/pushes out 15" stumps, mows, blows, splits wood at idle speed, finish landscapes; and all with ease. I had some initial electrical problems (Intermittent Kill Solenoid (replaced) and Ignition Switch (WD-40 fixed) but now it starts at -30C (-22F) without block heater assistance. The DS Series Kioti comes without cab. My "Sims Cab" is the only weak point of this tractor. The bucket visibility is poor and it's defroster capabilities are poor with hot air outlets only located on the heater behind the joystick. In my experience the local Kioti dealer is far ahead of the 3 Kubota dealers I've tried many times to buy from. In summary, buy a Kioti with factory cab (my neighbor has a perfect DK-35 Kioti with factory cab that I use regularly) and it will be a great addition to your family. If you can't afford the DK then the DS series is the next best thing. It's a great tractor.

Pros: Dealer, toughness, fuel efficiency, transmission, power, hydraulic pump.
Cons: Aftermarket cab.

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Love of My Life
Model Year: 2009

This DS4510 is very well designed with loader matching the tractor perfectly. Though the loader is a little slow, it has tremendous power. The loaded Ag tires dig in well and it will pull two 25" logs 30' long out my mile wood road in 6/8 gear (shuttle shift transmission). For a 45 HP tractor it's the best buy I could find after searching for 2 years and the dealer is excellent. Not arrogant like all the Kubota dealers I've talked to. I owned a 27 HP Kubota for 21 years and this tractor is an equal match, a better buy and the dealers win the prize.

Pros: Power, toughness, traction, great factory loader, strong 3 pt hitch, hydraulic pump runs woodsplitter at idle, good on fuel, starts at -22 C with glow plug, good seat, good controls.
Cons: Poor visibility on aftermarket loader but this is not Kioti.

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New Member
Model Year: 2011

Hi new member from Australia. Don't know how I got by pre-Kioti. Does all I want and more. Got slasher, posthole digger, carry-all and 4 in 1 FEL as part of package, very happy with all products.

Pros: Is big enough to do the job, small enough for maneuverability.
Cons: Could do with a higher gear, bit slow when travelling.