Recent content by steve0413

Was asked if I'd be interested in selling my DK45se cab/BH. I could use more HP but I'm not serious about selling at this time. But, if I were, any ideas on what I should ask for it? 2009, excellent condition and maintained per specs with 460 hours. I was thinking low to mid $20's.

Thinking about getting a PTO stump grinder for my DK45SE. Will be used half personal and half commercial is my thinking. Been doing lots of reading both manufacturer's websites as well as user forums, but still lots of questions. I've noticed several manufacturer's have models that range from...

I'm trying to remove and replace the fan blade on my DK45SE. I've removed the fan shroud but there simply isn't enough room between the fan and radiator to get to the 4 bolts. The only option I see is to remove/move the radiator forward. Is there a simple way to do that? Being I have a cab with...

After being down a couple of weeks with a leaking hydraulic line on my DK45, I got her going Friday only to back over a hidden 1" tree that managed to work it's way underneath to the fan. As with others who have done similar, the tree cleanly took off all the blades on the plastic fan...

I apparently damaged one of the metal hydraulic lines coming from the pump. Tried getting pictures with no luck...sorry. It appears to be coming from the front line at the 2nd bend. There is no obvious damage, but wiping everything clean then starting tractor I get a drip-drip coming from that...

I have a DK45 HST Cab w/2485 BH. I've assumed this is normal, but want to ask just to make sure. Two things. First, when I dig (down pressure on the dipper), the backhoe moves enough on the sub frame to where my seat back rubs against the tractor cab. Second, stabilizers lose down pressure with...

When I bought my tractor, I had a second rear remote added (A,B). I now have 200 hrs on my tractor and never used this remote until the last 40-50 hrs when I got a Markham Grapple. It works great except when I pull the lever to the "A" position to open my grapple, the lever has about an inch of...

My book says to change the Hydraulic and Hydrostatic filters at the 200 hr service but not the fluid. Can you remove those filters without losing large amounts of the fluid? I'm not near there yet, but saw that and was wondering how one does it. Thanks.

The only 3 pt implements that I've hooked to my DK45 (finish mower and box blade) will rub my tires if I lift them all the way up. Is there some sort of adjustment that I'm not aware of to limit the height? I've tried the draft lever in every position, but not enough help. I'm concerned that I...

New DK45SE w/cab and 2485 backhoe. I have already had cases where the boom has had trouble lifting the loaded bucket (red clay gravel) from a 5-6 ft deep hole. Fluids are fine. Running engine at 1800-1900 rpm. Is this normal or should I expect more power than this? Also, should it be powerful...

Okay, I've taken my 2485 off for the first time. Very simple once I realized the drawbar should not be on. Now, I'm trying to put it back on. I can't get the hydraulic lines reconnected due to I assume pressure in the backhoe lines. I can get the connectors in what appears to be far enough but...

I have a new DK45SE with a 2485 backhoe. The backhoe is subframe attached. The dealer said he didn't have a top link long enough to run to the backhoe (from 3pt top) so it doesn't have one on it. He said it wasn't necessary. My question is, do any of you with a subframe backhoe use the top link...

Looks like I bought a Kioti DK45se HST, FEL, Cab and backhoe today. It will be replacing a Mahindra 3510 which has been a heck of a good tractor, stouter than I ever dreamed. Am I going to be as happy with the Kioti (please say yes). How large of a bushhog (mid-weight) can I expect the DK45 to...