Comparison Kioti ck35 or dk35se

[jacobsdaddy06]

Looking at kioti hard and these are the 2 that I'm trying to compare, what if any are the main differences between these 2 models? Thanks

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Size, horse power and money. Go to the Kioti web site and check them out, they are two completely different machines.

 

[Loren49]

What are your plans for the tractor? Bigger is sometimes better but not always.

God luck,
Loren

 

[LD1]

Basically the CK35 is a small frame tractor with a large engine and the DK35 is a large frame tractor with a smaller engine.

Both have about the same PTO HP but the DK is a bigger tractor all around. It is 500lbs heavier, the 3PH can lift 600lbs more, the loader is good for 300lbs more, and it has larger rear tires.

I would recomend driving both to get a real world reel for the difference in size, because they are both very capable machines for their size.

But I would however recomend looking at the DK40 if you decide on the larger frame. If it isnt too much more money, it has a MUCH better loader than the DK35. It is only about 200lbs heavier than the DK35. Roughly the same size tractor unlike the CK35 vs the DK35. But the loader can lift ~2700lbs vs the ~1400 of the DK35 vs the ~1100 of the CK35. Again, MUCH stronger loader by going up only one notch, and the little extra power is always a plus too.

 

[jimmyj]

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But I would however recomend looking at the DK40 if you decide on the larger frame. If it isnt too much more money, it has a MUCH better loader than the DK35. It is only about 200lbs heavier than the DK35. Roughly the same size tractor unlike the CK35 vs the DK35. But the loader can lift ~2700lbs vs the ~1400 of the DK35 vs the ~1100 of the CK35. Again, MUCH stronger loader by going up only one notch, and the little extra power is always a plus too.

x2. Well said LD1

 

[MtnViewRanch]

The DK40 is probably the best Kioti tractor performance wise for the money spent. :thumbsup:

 

[Coyote machine]

I agree, the DK-40 is it!:thumbsup:
Had a DK-35 for about a year and traded it in for the DK-40.
The 40 also has an extra cylinder over the DK-35.
If you can afford the 40 go for it- you will NOT be disappointed.

 

[DK35vince]

I agree, the DK-40 is it!:thumbsup:
Had a DK-35 for about a year and traded it in for the DK-40.
The 40 also has an extra cylinder over the DK-35.
If you can afford the 40 go for it- you will NOT be disappointed.

Now that you have used the 40 for a while, can you tell how your DK 40 is doing on fuel compared to the 35.

 

[Coyote machine]

Vince,
Wish I could give you data on that, but to tell the truth I just fuel it up from my on site tank when it gets low. I don't think there is an appreciable difference in consumption, though I do notice increased fuel use when I use it moving snow at higher revs and in 4WD. I suspect both the 35 and 40 would show consistent added consumption under these conditions. I've got about 65 hours on it now.
Hope that helps answer your question. Are you considering going up to a 40?
Happy & Safe New Year to all!

 

[DK35vince]

Hope that helps answer your question. Are you considering going up to a 40?

Thanks for the reply.
I'm planning on running my DK 35 for several more years.
But it would be nice to trade for a new machine in the future. Right now I'm just weighing my options

 

[IslandTractor]

Thanks for the reply.
I'm planning on running my DK 35 for several more years.
But it would be nice to trade for a new machine in the future. Right now I'm just weighing my options

Hah! He's on the slippery slope of tractorupgraditis! "It would be nice to trade" are words spoken only by those ready to do it My advice is 1) don't test drive the DK40se until your wife approves or you will be miserable. 2) Confess your thoughts to your CFO so she puts the brakes on while there is still a chance of cure. 3) in an emergency just get one and bring it home. The 72 inch bucket makes a fine bed. Hope you have a heated garage.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Hah! He's on the slippery slope of tractorupgraditis! "It would be nice to trade" are words spoken only by those ready to do it My advice is 1) don't test drive the DK40se until your wife approves or you will be miserable. 2) Confess your thoughts to your CFO so she puts the brakes on while there is still a chance of cure. 3) in an emergency just get one and bring it home. The 72 inch bucket makes a fine bed. Hope you have a heated garage.

There's a cure? :confused3:

 

[IslandTractor]

There's a cure? :confused3:

Not exactly a cure but a good CFO can delay disease progression for a while.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Not exactly a cure but a good CFO can delay disease progression for a while.

Agreed. But is the delay a good thing? Sort of just delaying the inevitable. :drool: I suppose it is what it is and usually works out for the best.

 

[gkh7890]

Guys,
There is an official name for this disease. My wife, who is a registered nurse, looked it up since I started showing symptoms nearly 2 & 1/2 years ago. It is called "DK40workplayitis." Symptoms start out with constant thoughts of a DK40, how nice it looks, where is a dealer, when can I go sit on one and test drive it, constant internet searching on the Kioti website as well as Tractor***** and tractor forums like this to see what everyone else is saying about them.

Then it really starts to get worse when the person afflicted w/ this disease actually schemes to make their way to the dealer. If there is no intervention at this point, then that person is in serious jeopardy. If there is no intervention and actual contact takes place b/w the person and the DK40, the disease will spread at lightning speed and it is clinically over for that person!!!:cool2:

I am now 7 months into what is called DK40 therapy. In order to enter into therapy, one must actually acquire a DK40 & I have one in my garage and so far, I'm coping fairly well. However, I have now been exposed to attachmentitis so I am actively pursuing treatment & therapy for this new illness.

Sounds like many of us have been contaminated with these diseases or variations thereof??!!:thumbsup:

Jacobsdaddy...good luck on your decision, just post some pics when get it home!!!! (Please)

 

[Hoosier Hay Man]

I am into my 9th month of treatment for "DK45workplayitis." It has been great so far! I am still showing signs of "DK90workplayitis" . I can see this being a several year case involving visiting dealers and farm machinery shows to cure. Oh well, it's the journey that makes it fun!:thumbsup:
MY "itus" started at 2008 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville Ky. My soon to be dealer caught me looking at one at the show and took this picture which he later gave to me. He knew I had the bug! So be careful for who is watching when you are lookin!
http://www.tractorbynet.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/6096