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    Hydraulic Fluid Dyes

    What's the cheapest, logical route to dye my Hyd fluid? I googled but some are sorta pricey. Something small as I don't need to ad fluid for now. Tightwad fix is my best choice always.
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    Modify a Hay Wagon Tongue?

    I rebuilt an old David Bradley 4T hay wagon running gear. Wheel bearings, painted wheels and frame, added all new wood. It has the original tongue which is OK but has the large hole for hitching which is too large for use of most drawbar pins and too sloppy using a clevis. My wagon will be...
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    Branson Red paint Match?

    At Rural King yesterday i saw that they sell a red enamel paint labeled for their red RK tractors. Is that a color match for my Branson or not? Just curious for now. Also what matches the dark gray charcoal on lift arms area? I know well how to match paints from much previous AB work-just...
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    Branson tire ballast fluid?

    I called the dealer/seller of my Branson 4820R which sold new 4/29/21 then used from a private seller last week to me. Only to ask which type of ballast fluid and how much it had? The seller knew it had fluid-nothing more. The young kid in service said they don't "do" the fluid, the tractors...
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    Branson 4820R Pricing Questions?

    I would appreciate hearing your price paid for this specific model with FEL & Bucket, fluid in tires(or not) no taxes or any other item included. Feel free to PM me if you'd rather not post openly on the forever web. Thanks
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    Right Side Step Modification on Kioti DK4510?

    This model (which I hope to buy new soon) doesn't come with a right side step which is often an issue operating in the woods in close quarters. I found an old thread where some one fabricated a step for there tractor in another model. Is there an area that allows a step, welded or bolted on? My...
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    Comparison  Bobcat tractors vs. Kioti models?

    I began to try comparing and thought I'd found the Bobcat equivalent of the Kioti DK4510 but then specs differed some. Is there a definitive chart for comparison? Or does Bobcat pick and choose items like tire size and more when the spec their models?
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    Kioti DK model Comparisons

    If you own a DK4510, DK4710SE or DK4210SE: In looking for my next Kioti I have a few questions: I already know what's on the specs charts and Kioti's compare models website. I'm after a stronger FEL and these all have the same one and I gain that. My larger question is toward pulling power...
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    Kioti Year Model Details

    In looking for a tractor with increased loader capacity I ran across a listing for a 2014 Kioti DK40SE, which had been erroneously listed as a DK45SE, so I learned after I inquired and then sent a new picture with the hood showing DK40SE. It's low hours and been owned by it's 2nd owner since ~...
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    TYM T474 Cash sales price points?

    I've called a couple dealers and hearing ~ $23,500 for a T474 ROPS, geared, w/FEL & bucket but also not many in inventory as you'd expect right now. What are some e.g's of deals you've made on that model TYM. I'm also interested in the T474 vs. the T394 model? I've compared the specs on...
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    Kioti to Kubota Model Comparison

    I'm thinking about a means to gain a bit stronger FEL w/o moving up too far in tractor cost or size. I'm currently looking at a 2016 Kubota MX4800 with similar hours and condition (nice!) to my 2010 Kioti DK35SE, both are geared. At first glance on Tractordata.com the Kubota has some advantages...
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    Mahindra Models Compared

    I'm currently looking at a 2019 1538-78 hrs , a 2015 3535-350 hrs and a 2016 3540-390 hrs. They are all VG appearance, nice clean machines, all geared tractors. The first two listed have 3 cyl engines, last one has 4 cyl.. Total weights vary upward from 1538 to the 3500 series ones. FEL power is...
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    Hay Wagon running gear deck replacement ideas

    I just brought home a very nice David Bradley/ Sears Roebucks running gear. Has all matching, usable ag rib tires on original 15" wheels. It has no deck which is good for me as a lower price, plus easier to get home from a distance and less mess to renew the deck, etc.. I own a sawmill and my...
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    WTB- 4x4 tractor with FEL-35-45HP

    I'm in the market for a replacement tractor for my current tractor that's been down for repair a long time-too long in fact. Tractors I'll consider need to be open station , low hours, geared/shuttle shift 4x4 w/FEL only. Models that catch my eye are the M-F 2604 (no re-gen wowee!), Mahindra...
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    Price Check  M-F 2604 Maybe?

    Called this a price check but consider it a request for model specific, general info as well. I would be a cash buyer. My current tractor has been down for repairs since mid-May and I'm getting antsy having everything on hold so long! In a quickie survey I saw that the M-F 2604 has no re-gen...
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    Have You Operated a Large Auger With Your Tractor?

    Before I spend $$$ to hire out some excavation for cabin piers, I'll ask this question: I own a 12" PHD and have used it a bunch, but it's too small for my main piers. My current build site has some dispersed rocks in clay that are sometimes large enough to be a problem using a PHD. My piers...
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    Bought Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump from HF -It's Actually Great!

    I read a good review from a man like me who'd also had shoulder surgery and wanted to stop lifting his fuel high for his Wood Mizer sawmill. My need was Kioti top fill tank. That pump sells for various prices depending on coupons, and specials. I got lucky and it was runi9ing for $89.99 ~ a...
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    Steering arm bellows replacement

    Inner Tie Rod bellows/boot replacement Both my boot's/bellows are torn off but I don't need new tie rod ends so I am searching for a make do solution part. The common universal steering boot kits are sized for a car so the small end is too small and the next step up is too large. The...
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    Using a 24" Auger?

    To save time and words I just posted in the thread herein "Auger Sizes" about PHD's, take a look/see there as well. I have 9 pier holes to dig for a cabin foundation and now own a 12" PHD & bit. I can rent the big auger for $100 weekly and must drive a RT of 140k to pick it up then again for...
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    Forks  Titan Ebay Issues-BEWARE!

    I'm an experienced high feedback ebay user. I'm ready to buy Titan's UA USA welded skid steer QA pallet forks for my Kioti tracto FEL. Lately ebays had a bunch of "sellers" posting ads for Titan's products at bargain basement prices, actually most are too good to be true. Beware! I placed a...
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    Ballast Question?

    After a couple hours of reading DIY rear tire ballast threads (mostly here) and thinking RV anti-freeze-MAYBE?--- I came across Counterweight Blue which has various dealers ~ an hour away from me here in E KY. Not one thing I've read says what the stuff happens to actually be? Only comments...
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    Tractor hauling Trailer Rental Ideas?

    I need to move a tractor I'm buying from out of state. The tractor is Kioti DK35SE, weighs 3,915#'s plus FEL @~ 1,000. it will make the weight limit in a U-Hual car hauler and fit the length-I haven't determined if thats my plan yet and might need to fudge the load being hauled? Seller says he's...
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    Homemade FEL Bucket Forks-Show Us Yours

    I'm soon to own a tractor with a FEL to replace my old machine. I've played on goggle searches looking at various brought-on and home fabricated forks. I've seen the ones fastened to bucket ends from wood, steel plate and tubing. I will not use them for pallets. I'd like to take a look at what...
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    DS4110 Remote Hydraulic Kits???

    I was unable to find the part number/price for this kit for a 2014 DS4110 Kioti tractor? Google says they also fit the DS4510? FWIW, I installed the kit on my DK40 some years back-is this a similarly done install? Prices are much higher for this kits?- I'm thinking these are in the $380-$400...
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    Kioti Gray Paint Match?

    Save me some time-what rattle can gray matches Kioti gray pretty well? My question is for a decent match on a 14 year old tractor so lets not play auto body here. I've done plenty of AB work so not after a car level match and I don't want to chase paint from a Kioti dealer if they do sell an...
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    2013 Kioti DK35SE Information

    I am talking on the phone to a one owner private sale about a 2013 Kioti DK35SE w/FEL, has 300 hrs. I know the brand as I've owned my 2002 DK40 for ~13 years. I am also a retired wrench, so know how to size up a machine pretty well. Tractor is inside storage, no notable history. What say you...
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    Wanted Kioti 30-45hp tractor w/FEL

    I am looking for a new/used Kioti 35-45hp tractor w/FEL. Must be low hours and east of MS river, nearer KY the better. If you have a tractor for sale or can provide a lead please advise. I know the regular web sales spots,thanks.
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    Mahindra 3016 Working Ability?

    I'm looking at 1533, 1538 and 3016 shuttle tractors w/FEL. I've looked at many, many videos of 3016 tractors working. My real question is just how that model will handle large logs common on our place? I've been using a 4WD Kioti DK40 for ~ 12 years which does the job but given the terrain...
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    Mahindra Model Differences

    I'm currently considering Mahindra 3016, 1533 & 1538, all in shuttle models, mostly looking at the used market. The 1533/1538 are identical except the engine program, so weigh nearly the same and they both have the Mahindra 4cl engine-166 cu in.. The 3016 weighs less as it has the Mitshubishi 3...
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    Wanted------- Loader for Kioti DK40 Tractor

    I have an older style DK40 tractor for which I could use a loader. I'm a :2cents:certified tightwad :2cents: but have balked on buying one over the past years that I've owned the tractor. I have zero interest in buying another tractor with a loader, new or used. I don't know if certain...
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    DK40 Doesn't Shut Off

    I had an issue with my tractor not shutting off, then found the engine stop solenoid burned up & the applicable fuse blown. Also heat damaged was the nylon plastic toggle that the solenoid uses as a pivot to operated the fuel shut-off lever via some linkage. My tractor is the older style fuel...
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    DK40- wont shift into low or high range?

    I've owned this 4x4 DK40 for ~ 10 years and it's sitting in a pasture with this shift problem! Has ~500 easy hrs. Tractor does everything! properly except that after taking it out of low range I now cannot move the low/high range shift lever into either location. The lever has always moved very...
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    Kioti Front End Loader WANTED!

    I have a DK40 and desire to buy a front end loader. Mine is a shuttle shift, 4wd tractor that I've owned ~ 10 years. I'll travel a bit from E KY to pick it up. Thanks!
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    Loader  DK40 Loader- Bastard Application Questions

    I have owned my DK40 for about 10 years and recently decided I'd like a loader but unwilling to spend too big to own one as my use will be limited. I've seen several loaders on web sales that were the correct size for my tractor but lacked the proper brackets. The brackets in each case were...
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    DK 40 Draft Lever Problem Resolved!

    Back during the recent winter storms I had the experience of my draft lever acting strangely & lift barely working. It seemed to be loose at the bottom and I hadn't been inside that area anytime recently to remember how the levers fastened, nor could I see in there. I was fresh out of a shoulder...
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    Mechron UTV - Searching For Used One

    I'm in the market for a Kioti Mechron-I prefer used. I have done some CL searches and saw a couple back before I was ready to get serious but none of late. The regular places that list UTV's don't even have a search filter for the brand or model , much less an actual Mechron for sale, so they...
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    Newbie from E. KY-HELLO!

    I own a DK40 which I've been using for about 10 years. You'll see me searching and discussing maintenance & repairs and as a former pro wrench I may be able to contribute my fair share here too. HELLO from eastern KY. :thumbsup:
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