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I think it was an Orchard Hill Farm equipment put out a video saying the NS has the same solid front axle build as the old DK. I had been debating between the NS and NX. My dealership said they would not ever get an NX sent to them unless a customer specifically ordered it. They conveyed...

In Jan/February, with the help of the TractorByNet group, I looked into tractors and ended up pulling the plug on the NS4710 with a cab. Since delivery, it's pretty much only been used for snow removal. That changed this week. Finally got to test out the tree puller. It's a CID quick attach. I...

Sorry to start two threads back to back but very different topics. Was watching (if youtube links aren't allowed the video title is "First Ever Air Conditioned Subcompact Tractor! Kioti CS2530 In Depth Review!" by Tractor Time With Tim). Just after the 5:30 mark he mentions they're offering a...

In the NS owners manual the dashboard key shows "Auto Balance Lamp." I've looked on my dash and the opening for that light isn't there so believe they must have stopped offering it. Out of curiosity, looked for the kit and found it for anywhere from $300 to $900. The indicator seems to show a...

I hadn't thought to crack the window. Thanks for the suggestion. I had been running the AC with the heater. Living with Maine winters, that's second nature to me. I'm happy to report that the fogging really hasn't been as bad as the first couple of times I used it. Thinking back, when I first...

Oh. You may want to ask your dealer what the actual PTO is. Per the Kioti online brochure it's 36.3. However in the owners manual it says 33.6. I reached out to Kioti's online contact and they refuse to answer. They say it's a "tech" question and that's for the dealer. BS. Anyhow, I haven't yet...

I didn't get a quote on the 47DK but did on the 53. It was 3k more than the NS47. Add in the standard features that are options on the DK and there's another 1k in extra costs. I'm liking my NS4710C with the hydrostatic transmission. Had it less than a month. The only things I've noticed that...

Well happily thinking it must have been I wasn't starting it with the rpms at min. Overnight it got down to -8 and this afternoon when going to take care of the snow it was still only 15ish. Did the normal start it and let it sit routine. Went back and was able to build slowly to the appropriate...

I'm hoping this is what it is. I'm fairly certain that I've been completely dropping the revs and letting it sit for 5 minutes but it's possible I've left them slightly above min. Would much rather it be something dumb I've done that's easily solved than a manufacturer defect. I'll know for...

Yeah. I meant I slowly throttle it up and it won't increase. Just said "max" to illustrate that it's not increasing with any change

I was thinking this but there's nothing in the manual about this. It's weird it'd be silent about it. It's been fairly normal for winter temps. Having the RPMs limited until the engine warms up would make sense. Both times it was after about the same duration when the engine woke up. Figured I'd...

I got a Kioti NS4710 HST last week and don't think it initially was like this, but am not certain. It's been somewhat cold (0-10 degrees) overnight. I have an engine block heater and the optional fuel warmer. I've been starting it and letting it run for 10ish minutes, then raising and lowering...

Arrived today. The tractor/loader/backhoe got dropped off around 1:30 and the attachments around 4:30. Was working from home today so got a bit of time to play with it before it got dark. Not really a lot of stuff to do at the moment. Not enough snow to dig in and no soil I want to dig until...

My understanding, and when test driving there wasn't a 3rd function installed, is you're not able to do all three movements simultaneously. The sales person said that and that matches what I've found online through this forum.

I'm biased as tomorrow getting a Kioti delivered, but... The dealer I bought from exclusively sells Kioti tractors. There was another dealership nearby that sold both Kioti and Mahindra. I stopped at another place that sold Massey and Yanmar. Another place I stopped at sold McCormicks but the...

I also had no idea and ultimately went with a different brand. He was 100% certain that with 3 rear hydraulic ports factory installed, it would only have 2 that could be used on the implement. He went down the rabbit hole of "well if you had a chipper on the back and there was a hydraulic feed...

Agree 100%. I did get the cutting edge. I had sent a link to the Piranha bar and said was looking for something like that in addition to the cutting edge. Didn't care the manufacturer. That's where they said it wasn't allowed. I think he's referencing: "C. The General and Extended Warranties do...

Thanks Carl_NH I'm not 100% sure I'll be requiring the hydraulic thumb outside of work near the lake. My house's soil has some rocks but nothing major. I don't think I'd be flipping between needing/not needing it a ton. More of an occasional use or if using the thumb, it would be consistently...

Now playing the waiting game..... Gonna be a long couple weeks

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Thank you tacticalturnip. That's where I purchased from. They had a very complete dealership. The other nearby Kioti dealership I drove by in the first day home. Saw the tractors and decided to loop back the next time I was out that way. Wish I hadn't. It was sad. Rusted machines they were...

Made the decision. Kioti NS4710HST cab version with (in addition to standard equipment): FEL- 72" bucket with cutting edge Backhoe- w/ 12" and 24" buckets and mechanical thumb Loaded tires 3rd Function Grapple Pallet forks Tree puller Rear Blade Second rear remote Radio Rear wiper Bucket hook...

Yesterday I stopped in at a TYM dealer and the salesperson said the 574 could have up to 3 rear remote. 2 were standard. I said that sounded great so I could have tilt and turn and a hydraulic top link by getting the optional remote. He said that when a customer gets a backhoe one of the rear...

This resonates. The Kubota quotes and Massey quotes came in and, although both machines are very nice, it feels like going with them steps me down a level in performance. Do I need ~48HP at the PTO, probably not. However, would having more than 33 be a bad thing? No. The Massey would be great...

Got some quotes in today and starting to formulate a decision. Am leaning towards getting "too much" much tractor for home. This spring/early summer when I'm up at the spot I was going to put in the path, I'll head back there with a clear mind based on all the input. It's helpful knowing the...

Thanks and underrated point. The Kioti DK up through the NX have ~16.5 GPM total flow. That'd leave 11-12 for the implement. The RX is 20.5 total so a bit over 15gpm after power steering. The TYM 574c has just 7.7gpm for an implement. The 4820c however has 16.5 total and 11.4 after power...

I would guess the image with the smaller boulders is what I'd be encountering. There certainly are those bigger ones up there and that's where there'd be a curve. I went looking at Kubota, Kioti, Yanmar (although only saw their smaller ones) and Massey's yesterday. The Massey's seemed well laid...

And for the tractor itself, just sticking with TYM for this example, would be considering something like the T264HC (24.1HP, 18.3 PTO HP, and 3920lbs for tractor + FEL + backhoe) would be fine for home and only ~$29k vs the T554HC (55hp, 45 PTO HP, and 6923lbs) at ~46k. I'm going to ask for...

I feel over the last couple weeks researching I have somewhat of a grasp on what I should be looking for in a quote but would like to check with the knowledgeable group here. Would ask for prices (including labor) on: Tractor + FEL + backhoe Third function (if not already installed): Not a...

I believe I'd be limited to the 18 based on the prices I'm seeing online. I have no clue if dealers are publishing their competitive prices. The cabs on the MF add a ton to the cost. The (and I think this was for the 28 series) backhoe was an additional $18k from the one seller I saw listing it...

I'm kinda curious if it's actually still available. It was posted a month ago and hasn't moved. Potentially it sold and the listing hasn't been taken down. Or alternatively people have looked at it and run. That sounds like a good system you had in place. I'm thinking renting the stump grinder...

A much more permanent and finished solution would be to have someone put in the driveway. But where's the fun in that? I'm totally in agreement that the tractor possibly used for attempting this would be overkill for day to day things. However, don't think anyone at a stoplight has ever thought...

Topsham tractor does look legit. The other place near me looks like they have a Kioti sign and not much else. I saw Kioti extended their free loader and 84month 0% APR to include the CK series. If the NS was included with the free loader, they'd be my first choice at the moment. That being...

Flush cutting the stump would be in the toolbox for sure!

Not exactly that same area, but I have walked up the hillside many times. Heck my friends and I have biked up it and it was never a situation where you couldn't see the other person from 100'. Lots of small trees dominated by some giant trees sprinkled in. Those would be the curves. For my...

Love the analogy. Appreciate the insight as well. I'm glad I asked the question add, even though hearing loud and clear that it's not the right tool, at least the general specs are least likely to fail. Each operator is different too. I generally assume people are dumba$#es. If someone told me...

Carl_nh had mentioned the TLB line tractors and shared a FB post of a used one around 3hrs away. It's intriguing. Would prefer new and based on the Kubota MSRP, only the small one would be feasible. However, that one would have too little capacity to have even a puncher's chance. Really good...

Sorry. Was not at all thinking of getting the 1 series. I did ask the sales person what a fully outfitted 2 would run just for a ballpark. That fit my personal property needs but wouldn't allow any bigger projects. Just wanted a frame of reference for comparisons to the cost/functionality of...

Understand what you're saying there. The measure of usefulness won't simply be any single project but the ongoing things I do with the tractor. The additional potential benefit is I tend to get bored if not doing something. So when I'm at the lake, it's almost torture. Although it would be a...

Thanks for the encouraging words and advice part-time-Farmer-NC. I think you've hit the nail on the head: "plan out your goals per day/week." Back of the napkin plan was to pick the path, cut the trees, get them into manageable chunks, figure out where to dump them (it's 10 acres so I could find...

The MB dealership actually is where I'm going to look at the Kubotas. They have a huge yard full of all sorts of fun looking toys. I'll wander around a bit to see what they've got. Checking the site for rocks and cutting trees ahead of time, bet a skid steer with a mulching attachment would get...

I hadn't researched the JDs too much but it felt like the 1 series was a (significant) step up from a regular "tractor mower" as they like to say at Home Depot. Haha. From there, it was like each series improved 50-75% in terms of capabilities. The 4 series is their biggest compact tractor. The...

Having stopped at the local JD dealership today to get a better understanding of the physical size of tractors based on weights, totally can understand why it's likely not the right tool for the job. Around me the brands are well represented and I can look at several models for each. There are...

It looks like a beast and the price is right. My only concern is used and seeing how I've never had a tractor before, wouldn't be totally comfortable looking at the wear points. That being said, am going to keep it in mind well looking at all the options. Much appreciated(y)

Ya. Unfortunately Maine seems to charge taxes. There's a dealer with both ME and NH locations who quotes monthly prices. Looking at the same item starting price, the monthly payment for the ME one is greater by exactly how much the tax would impact the initially financed amount. Also stopped...

That looks very solid. Didn't realize that Kubota specifically made more construction grade tractors. In a couple weeks is when I'm going to make the purchasing decision. Have only been looking at new machines so would look at the "how to" of financing a used machine and what the APR is. My...

This is all making sense. Very much appreciated. Prior to starting this thread I had looked at the countless other novices looking for advice threads. I just couldn't find one with much insight into "max" use for a tractor. I guess I sort of overstated the driveway needs. Really it's a...

I had been looking at the TYM lineup. They have a ton of models in the 30-45k (depending on cab/backhoe). I'm still leaning towards getting a higher spec'd model then needed for my house. The reason behind that is because could easily see tractor prices going up soon. It's possible in April when...

That looks really good! For the trails, can you see them without the lines in place? Or do they look like it's completely tree covered? I did take a look at the satellite images and can see some of the old logging trails from the overhead view. There's some over in the area I'd be clearing and...

Alright so I'm hearing loud and clear to not pick a tractor based on that potential project but instead to focus on the right tractor for my at home needs. The driveway project would be too much for essentially any tractor. Maybe a 50HP tractor could do some of the work, but ultimately it's...

Very good point! Especially if they'd be hiring heavy equipment to finish up the build site. I don't think they'll have a foundation but would imagine an excavator might be required before pouring the foundation.

Definitely taking this all into mind. I won't be able to get any pictures as it's about 50mins away. Basically it's standard New England wooded area. Some places dense, other places really wide. My dad had shared where he thought the ideal entrance would be for the driveway and if I had a...

I mean, I guess this makes sense that I haven't seen someone show up to do a complete job with a tractor before. Haha. I guess I was being overly optimistic about having essentially unlimited time to do the project and not caring about what path it took. I've walked up to their potential build...

100% agree. The thing is, I'd be putting a driveway in for my parents. If I did the driveway, they'd build a house up there. They're hung up on hiring someone for the driveway for whatever reason. This way, the driveway would be there and likely push them to build (they've been talking about it...

Definitely would be digging out stumps as needed. I know pictures are distorted, but I've seen some pretty big stumps in buckets of 25-35hp loaders where the specs show a lift capacity of 1700. Maybe I was unclear on the bigger rocks. I would likely be trying to dig out any of the rocks that...

Appreciate the insight. My budget overall (including attachments) would be around $60k financed. Not a lot up front though. If going with either skid steer or excavator, which would you recommend and why? Would the fact that I can pretty much pick any path over 10acres and it can avoid obstacles...

I like your thinking. I currently have a pretty good echo but a lightweight one would be helpful to make the job easier. On the rocks, the goal would be to work around any really big ones. However, if I came to a point where there was a 5' diameter tree, a 3000lb rock sticking 5' up, or a 4500lb...

Hello, I've done a bunch of online research which means I don't know a whole lot. I have a scenario I haven't seen a lot of discussion on. The toughest thing I'll be doing with the tractor is at a family's site. I'm looking to clear a 800 foot as the crow flies single car width driveway...