Comparison 2008 Kioti DK45SE HST vs. 2011 DK45SE HST?

[Coyote machine]

Your choice; same tractor except the '08 will have grey instead of black for all parts that are not orange.
Has the dealer you're buying from had the '08 on his lot since it came from the factory? Are there any hours on the clock and if so how many?
The '011 seems a good price compared to what you would have to pay for the '08. What is dealer's answer to why the '08 is still on their lot?

Just things to think about....

Adding: go with the 2008 machine- the current crop of tractors, mine included, seems to have a 'squeal issue' in some machines that is perturbing- see the thread in the owning/operating section.
Not to say you would/will encounter this issue, but why chance it....

 

[Daguvanuh]

There is 2 FEL loader applications for that I think..... get the bigger one.

On my DK40SE HST there were 2, got the 401 which was the bigger and am very glad of it...

 

[IslandTractor]

There is 2 FEL loader applications for that I think..... get the bigger one.

On my DK40SE HST there were 2, got the 401 which was the bigger and am very glad of it...

Only one loader matches with the DK40se, the KL401
The KL351 matches with the DK35se and is much lower rated for lift and breakout.
the KL402 matches with the DS4110 and is essentially a non removable KL401.

 

[bluechip]

Only one loader matches with the DK40se, the KL401
The KL351 matches with the DK35se and is much lower rated for lift and breakout.
the KL402 matches with the DS4110 and is essentially a non removable KL401.

The difference between the KL401 and KL402 is that the KL 402 includes a loader mounted joystick valve that the KL401 does not need becasue the DK tractor has a joystick and valve as standard equipment, Both are "quick attach" style loaders, meaning theay are fairly easy to remove from the tractor without tools, and have skid steer type quick attach bucket mount.

 

[IslandTractor]

The difference between the KL401 and KL402 is that the KL 402 includes a loader mounted joystick valve that the KL401 does not need becasue the DK tractor has a joystick and valve as standard equipment, Both are "quick attach" style loaders, meaning theay are fairly easy to remove from the tractor without tools, and have skid steer type quick attach bucket mount.

Thanks for the correction.