Buying Advice How soon will they be gone?

[Beezz27]

I have been looking to buy a tractor for several years now. I did finally come to know that I am wanting to buy a DK40 or 45. The dealer I am closest to has always had several on the lot, But this past Sat I went and they had only one 45 and it was a cab. I questioned when they might get more in and they were going this week to get another several tractors but the warehouse was running low on the DK's. An email to another dealer a little further away stated the same thing and that he wasn't even sure if he could get anymore 40's. He told me that the DK's are in their last year and the new tier IV NX's are taking their place. But here is my BIGGEST question. I can buy now, BUT I will be much better (financially) ready to buy in the fall, I am afraid that, by then, the 40,45,and 50 will all but be gone, and I really have had my heart set on the DK line of tractors. Should I go ahead and expect to have to buy now or take my chances and wait it out? FYI the dealer that I emailed has a DK 50 shuttle w/FEL that he quoted for $23,360 (seemed like a good price to me).

 

[k0ua]

I doubt if they last thru the summer.. People are buying them up because of the price increase on the Nx machines, and some folks don't want to be first with a new line of tractors. Lots of folks on here are buying them, and stating the above.

 

[Beezz27]

I'm +1 on the new technology I don't like having the first version of new products.

 

[k0ua]

When I bought in 2012, knowing all of this was coming, it weighed on my mind and helped push me forward. You are on the downhill side now. There are some advancements to the Nx series as well as the Tier 4 emissions, but I can understand not wanting to be first. But someone has to be. One upside to the Tier 4 final is that the guys that have Tier 4 machines are reporting no diesel smell from their tractors. Fuel useage also seems to be about the same, or even a little better, certainly nothing to worry about at any rate. The only concerns are initial costs, and perhaps maint. costs down the road. But no-one has had one for long enough to really know.

 

[Beezz27]

Am I missing something? Are all of the Nx tractors, cab tractors? As nice as that is, a cab isn't really my choice, too much working in the woods for a cab. Unless I'm looking at the wrong tractor Kioti's web site shows them all cab.

 

[k0ua]

Am I missing something? Are all of the Nx tractors, cab tractors? As nice as that is, a cab isn't really my choice, too much working in the woods for a cab. Unless I'm looking at the wrong tractor Kioti's web site shows them all cab.

the Rops tractors will out very soon, (spring 2014) according to a press release. They want to sell off all of the older stock.

 

[tcartwri]

What part of the world are you in.

I have been looking to buy a tractor for several years now. I did finally come to know that I am wanting to buy a DK40 or 45. The dealer I am closest to has always had several on the lot, But this past Sat I went and they had only one 45 and it was a cab. I questioned when they might get more in and they were going this week to get another several tractors but the warehouse was running low on the DK's. An email to another dealer a little further away stated the same thing and that he wasn't even sure if he could get anymore 40's. He told me that the DK's are in their last year and the new tier IV NX's are taking their place. But here is my BIGGEST question. I can buy now, BUT I will be much better (financially) ready to buy in the fall, I am afraid that, by then, the 40,45,and 50 will all but be gone, and I really have had my heart set on the DK line of tractors. Should I go ahead and expect to have to buy now or take my chances and wait it out? FYI the dealer that I emailed has a DK 50 shuttle w/FEL that he quoted for $23,360 (seemed like a good price to me).

 

[Beezz27]

Gastonia NC, very close to the NC/SC stateline

 

[tcartwri]

You might look at Bobcat. My dealer still had a half dozen machines on his lot the last time I was there.

 

[Beezz27]

I sent the closest bobcat dealer an email to try and get price and availability

 

[grm61]

TIFWIW....Get a DK NOW, while you still can!

 

[Beezz27]

I am now in the process (dealer is ordering my third function kit will be here Tues) of buying a DK40hst with loader, box blade, third function and Grapple bucket. One dealer emailed me this morning and told me that Kioti (manufacturer) I guess Has no more 40's at their ware house and t 45's and 50's are limited to in stock quantities at regional warehouses.

 

[grm61]

Good for you!
Are you getting the Cab, or open station?

 

[Beezz27]

Are you getting the Cab, or open station?

Open station, I went back and forth on the cab but in the end I do to much work in the woods and I might cry every time a branch smacks the top of the cab. My dealer did have a 45 shuttle that had a cab and the price was good. But again not enough field work for me to justify it. They are delivering my 40 and all the goodies Wednesday. Prob the hardest thing I've done in a while is sign papers on my first tractor (that I've been shopping for about 7 years now) and walk out the door and get in my truck and drive off without it! Looks like either a day off Wed. or at least an early leave!

 

[zzvyb6]

Geez, I thought this thread was going to be about the Clintons...

 

[grm61]

Congratulations, you picked a good tractor!

 

[worthb]

Hey,Gastonia isn't far from me! What dealer did you go with? I just purchased a CK 35HST from West End Sales in Vale, N.C. Super service so far.

 

[coobie]

Open station, I went back and forth on the cab but in the end I do to much work in the woods and I might cry every time a branch smacks the top of the cab. My dealer did have a 45 shuttle that had a cab and the price was good. But again not enough field work for me to justify it. They are delivering my 40 and all the goodies Wednesday. Prob the hardest thing I've done in a while is sign papers on my first tractor (that I've been shopping for about 7 years now) and walk out the door and get in my truck and drive off without it! Looks like either a day off Wed. or at least an early leave!

Good for you,enjoy your new tractor.

 

[murphy1244]

TBN rules, we need photo's.

 

[Beezz27]

Yeah I went with West End Sales also, wanted to be close enough to the dealer that IF I needed anything then I wouldn't be way away. And I felt like I owed it to them after almost 7 years of going and driving their tractors around thee lot.
They are delivering the tractor Wednesday believe me there will be pictures!