Price Check Kioti DK40SE HST

[k0ua]

Total weight for the loader is 500KG. so 2.2 lbs X 500=1100 lb s.. I don't think that includes the bucket though, and I cant find a weight for the 72 inch bucket. I would put it at about 300 lbs. maybe 350

 

[k0ua]

Island I found the weight for the loader, and tool carrier, but not the bucket, don't you think it would be at least 300?

 

[murphy1244]

Loader is 500kg includes tool carrier and bucket is 332lbs. That was shipping weight on the bucket.

 

[alancamby]

I appreciate all the help.

The kioti's are very impressive tractors. I am on my phone so don't know how to link. I found a thread In a Kubota forum, maybe on this site, where a l3800 was lifting some very impressive round hay bales with a loader spear.

Everyday I change my mind on these three tractors. I figure with the Dk I would never run out of capacity.

BTW, I am not buying it for the primary use as a mowing machine.
I am 35 years old and have already been diagnosed with scoliosis and the doctor told me to never lift over 50lbs.
So I am always looking for ways to save my back.

 

[k0ua]

Loader is 500kg includes tool carrier and bucket is 332lbs. That was shipping weight on the bucket.

Thanks Murph. that is about what I figured.

 

[DK35vince]

I would really like to go with the dk40 Hst w R4 tires.
If I take the loader off, do you think I could pull a 72" or 84" finish mower and not do to much damage to the yard?

Just wondering if something of this weight could be used for grass. I have a Dixie Chopper but my back is getting worse every year. The Dixie is fast but it can really beat up my back. Thought a finish mower on a large tractor would be smoother in the yard. I used to mow with my L2550, but it is much lighter and 2wd. Maybe I should keep the L2550 for grass. The plan is to sell it.

I finish mow with a DK 35 with an 84" mower without much damage to my grass.
My previous tractor was a JD 850 in 2 WD. It was around the size and weight of your L2550.
My DK 35 is heavier with 4 WD, but I see no difference in yard damage.

 

[alancamby]

Cool, thanks


To stay on topic, I was quoted $ 22,500 for the DK40se with HST and loader by a local dealer.
Found a dealer out of state, about a 5 hour drive, that can do just south of $21,000.

If I buy out of state, do I just pay the other states sales tax, less then my state,
Or do I have to come back and register it here???
What about insurance? Do you guys have insurance on your tractors?
I need to call my agent , but was wondering what would happen if I had a vehicle accident on the way home and the tractor was damaged or totalled.

 

[k0ua]

Tractors are not registered per se. There is no tag. You have to pay sales tax unless it is for farm use here. Check on your own states regulations. Yes we have insurance. It is usually figured in on your financing, but if you are paying cash that is a different story.. Homeowners will cover it somewhat on your own property, but I bet you will need a rider for that transport trip. You will need to check with your agent. I have KTAC Kubota insurance on my Kioti, but I have heard others say they will not sell it on other brands unless you were a previous Kubota customer, which I was. Sorry I can't be more help here. By the way the $22,500 is a good price and the $21,000 is one heck of a price.


James K0UA

 

[IslandTractor]

Cool, thanks


To stay on topic, I was quoted $ 22,500 for the DK40se with HST and loader by a local dealer.
Found a dealer out of state, about a 5 hour drive, that can do just south of $21,000.

If I buy out of state, do I just pay the other states sales tax, less then my state,
Or do I have to come back and register it here???
What about insurance? Do you guys have insurance on your tractors?
I need to call my agent , but was wondering what would happen if I had a vehicle accident on the way home and the tractor was damaged or totalled.

Sometimes the dealer can sell and deliver out of state without charging sales tax (technically you are responsible to report the sale and pay the tax yourself). Possible the savings covers the dealer's delivery charge.

I looked into insurance for the tractor. Things like fire in the barn would cover the tractor but damage or liability out in a field or off your property would not be covered. I pay about $200/yr for an "inland marine" policy that covers the tractor specifically. Mine is through Chubb.

 

[jtygoku]

I'll second that $21K is a heck of a price. I know every state is different but I bought my DK40SE from an out of state dealer (Texas) and I didn't get charged any sales tax. Great tractor.

 

[alancamby]

Here is the thread on the L3800 loader. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/221013-l3800-fel-lift-capacity-ha.html

Do you guys think the Ck series 130 loader can handle the bales like the ones in that thread?

 

[k0ua]

Here is the thread on the L3800 loader. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/221013-l3800-fel-lift-capacity-ha.html

Do you guys think the Ck series 130 loader can handle the bales like the ones in that thread?

When dealing with things like this, you have to ask yourself, how much did that bale actually weigh? I didn't see a scale anywhere. How much are the bales you are wanting to lift weigh? A lot of estimating going on here. Did you see LD1's post in that thread?. He has a lot of experience and common sense. So my answer to your question is I don't know.

 

[GManBart]

I would really like to go with the dk40 Hst w R4 tires.
If I take the loader off, do you think I could pull a 72" or 84" finish mower and not do to much damage to the yard?

I've used my LS R4047 with the FEL and bucket in place (over 5K pounds) while finish mowing parts of my yard (90" RFM), and it does fine. You have to be a little careful about tight turns, but that's about it.

 

[GManBart]

I'll second that $21K is a heck of a price. I know every state is different but I bought my DK40SE from an out of state dealer (Texas) and I didn't get charged any sales tax. Great tractor.

No the Texas dealer wouldn't have charged you sales tax, but legally you are obligated to pay Kansas a use tax unless you qualified for some other form of tax-free status.

 

[lockhaven]

normally you can get away without the sales tax from an out of state dealer, but the more the purchase value the higher the risk of getting caught

 

[jtygoku]

No the Texas dealer wouldn't have charged you sales tax, but legally you are obligated to pay Kansas a use tax unless you qualified for some other form of tax-free status.

true enough. But it would be interesting to know, for those folks who buy out of state and pay cash so there is a limited paper trail of ownership back to their home state, how many of them, on their own volition, pay the appropriate sales tax, as required, in their home state? My guess - less than 10%. I did, but I wouldn't necessarily begrudge anyone who doesn't because the reality is a gazillion $'s in online sales occur everyday with a good portion of that done without sales tax collected and/or paid. Everyone has their own "moral compass" on this issue and I'm sure would come up with valid arguments supporting their position but no need to hijack the thread in that direction.

 

[GManBart]

true enough. But it would be interesting to know, for those folks who buy out of state and pay cash so there is a limited paper trail of ownership back to their home state, how many of them, on their own volition, pay the appropriate sales tax, as required, in their home state? My guess - less than 10%. I did, but I wouldn't necessarily begrudge anyone who doesn't because the reality is a gazillion $'s in online sales occur everyday with a good portion of that done without sales tax collected and/or paid. Everyone has their own "moral compass" on this issue and I'm sure would come up with valid arguments supporting their position but no need to hijack the thread in that direction.

Oh, I'm sure you're right...no doubt. I have seen a slight trend in states starting to go after this stuff as they run out of revenue from other sources, but that's no huge surprise at this point, unfortunately.

 

[blucoondawg]

In my state you are supposed to record out of state purchases when you file your income taxes, at that point you would either pay in the tax or it would be deducted out of whatever refund you would otherwise get, notice I said "supposed to". I believe we also has a sort of personal property tax also but I don't think anyone bothers with it unless audited or maybe businesses.

 

[davel8257]

I would really like to go with the dk40 Hst w R4 tires.
If I take the loader off, do you think I could pull a 72" or 84" finish mower and not do to much damage to the yard?

Just wondering if something of this weight could be used for grass. I have a Dixie Chopper but my back is getting worse every year. The Dixie is fast but it can really beat up my back. Thought a finish mower on a large tractor would be smoother in the yard. I used to mow with my L2550, but it is much lighter and 2wd. Maybe I should keep the L2550 for grass. The plan is to sell it.

I drive all over my yard without damage. With 4wd engaged, there's almost never any wheel spin (which I do get sometimes in 2wd). The FEL on front does make for a 'long rig' with mower on back. My dealer recommended that I sell my old (smaller Ford 1000) tractor -- which I did. There have been a few times when I regretted not having a 2nd tractor -- one hooked up to wagon, the other with FEL piling in firewood. But, I'm glad I did, as one would have had to set outside and require more maintenance as it got older.

 

[IslandTractor]

I drive all over my yard without damage. With 4wd engaged, there's almost never any wheel spin (which I do get sometimes in 2wd). The FEL on front does make for a 'long rig' with mower on back. My dealer recommended that I sell my old (smaller Ford 1000) tractor -- which I did. There have been a few times when I regretted not having a 2nd tractor -- one hooked up to wagon, the other with FEL piling in firewood. But, I'm glad I did, as one would have had to set outside and require more maintenance as it got older.

Unless the ground is wet my DK40 is pretty good on lawn. However, I stay out of 4WD except when pushing straight ahead. Turning on the lawn while in 4wd is almost guaranteed to tear up a few divots. 4WD is however very useful to avoid accidentally spinning the rear wheels when pushing on a lawn surface.