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Is there any interest out there for a set (4) of R1 (AG tread) tires for a DK series tractor. They have 95% tread remaining (less than 2 miles on roads). I’m thinking $1,500 range Willing to deliver free with in 100 miles of Naples NY

Thanks for the tips

Short answer - Loving it!! It replaced a Kubota L3400. Pimped out with extendable link arms and stabilizer kit, 2 rear remotes ( used for leveling and top link hydraulics), and Piranha tooth bar. Pros: Love the shuttle shift, wider stance, synchro mesh, increased weight and hydraulic power...

For what it’s worth; I would be wary of buying a machine from a “non-dealer”! (RK etc.) Warranty, parts, and future resale value would be my concerns. Also just general accumulated knowledge when you have questions.

Check out the CK series - I don’t know what the loader capacity is - but the smaller frame size makes it noticeably more nimble - although a little tippier if you have a hilly property.

P.S. I am impressed with Kiotis overall quality.

Here’s my take on Kubota vs Kioti - they are Both orange! But seriously; I just upgraded from a Kubota L3400 to a Kioti DK5010. Both are standard transmission. My motivation for a new tractor was loader capacity. The closest Kubota is an L4701 - its loader could just pick what I desired, but...

Only downside to R1s I can see is Lawn damage and high speed pavement handling!

Can you be a little more descriptive of “doesn’t work well”. Must not have been horrible if he loved it and you are planning on using it for even bigger holes. Was it just slow, or did you need to resort to hand work?

What tires are you running?

Neil from Messicks did a draw bar force comparison of standard tranny vs HST on Kubotas ( can’t recall the HP right now) - results: standard tranny kicked HSTs a*#. Was instrumental in me deciding to go with a synchro shuttle shift. Check it out - it’s on YouTube.

The reason I am going with ballasted tires is that I have very hilly property. About the only ground engaging attachments I run are a middle buster, roto tiller, and box blade. Also, I regularly maxed out the FEL on my L3400 and brought the rear end off the ground even with a 3pt skidding...

Delivered my L3400 to the private buyer and received a bank check 😊. My machine is at the dealer (Dk5010) - but - one of the rear remotes is MIA from Kioti. Going around with my salesman today we arrived at the following scenario: I will take delivery (maybe tomorrow ) but will wait for the...

Let me relate my recent experience selling a used 2011 Kubota L3400. This is a standard tranny machine with few if any factory bells and whistles. I added a 3rd function and Pat’s easy hitch. The dealer offered me $11,000 on a trade towards a Kioti DK4510 - I was unhappy with that # so...

Kubota s’ loader #s = loader capacity in KGs at full height. Typically that would be much more at “just off the ground” ! I don’t know the weight of a cement block - but loader capacity is determined by several factors (pump capacity, relief valve settings, front axle strength, ballast trim...