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We have a strange weather phenomenon here we call the Lansing Shadow. Late spring to early summer, the weather pattern here changes. Any fronts coming directly from the west across lake Michigan will die out just west of Lansing. The storm line will split at Lansing, go north and south of us...

To be clear, this will void the manufacturers (KIOTI) warranty. It is also illegal, but that is probably a mute point these days.

18 acres 2nd cut down, doing nothing but shielding the ground from direct rain. Now rain forecasted tomorrow and Saturday. What a mess.

They are the same tractor. Please consider that it is usually 3-5 months between the time the tractor is manufactured until it is available to be delivered to a dealer lot. Most of the time, everything we have on the lot until April - June, will have a previous year serial number. The dealer...

Check your local DOT requirements for equipment tie-downs. Most states require a separate tie down for each wheel on the machine. The receiver hitch tie down could be considered a single tie down point which in some states may not meet DOT Requirements.

Use Use an Anti-Seize thread compound on the new Glow Plug threads. With the dis-similar of metals between the Head and the Glow Plug, we have seen several Glow Plugs that get seized in the Head. Spray the bottom of the existing Glow Plugs with Anti-Seize and let it sit for 15 minutes before...

This update was to increase the spring tension on the lower lock pins. Hope this helps

Due to the popularity of the CK10 and CK20 Series tractors, it was necessary for KIOTI to source 2 suppliers for the CK Series Front Loaders. Dealers for the most part do not have a choice on which loader is packaged with the tractor. It is based on warehouse availability at the time of...

The tractor must be started at idle, and returned to idle before shutdown. The ECU will limit the throttle control if it senses the tractor was started at anything but idle. You would need to shut the tractor down, return the throttle to idle, then start it back up. This is programmed into...

Check the Fuel Actuator on the back side of the Injection Pump case, right side of the engine. There is a power feed to the actuator from the engine harness. We have found in the past that the power feed connection to the actuator can fail due to the feed wire being a little tight. You can...

Your tractor is a "re-badged" KIOTI DK45SE. The DK45 is an older model KIOTI and would not be the same as your Bobcat.

Both my Kubota's are basically mechanical but they still have electric systems and one thing I did years ago was I pulled every connector in the harness and packed each and every connector, Molex style or not with Di-Electric grease, especially those exposed to the elements and I've never had...

We use a Cat 302.5C at the farm for general maintenance type stuff and firewood. It is the perfect size / capacity for what we do. There hasn't been a farm task it wasn't up for, plenty of digging and lifting capacity. Hard to come by a good used Cat Machine at a decent price.

This is all good stuff. We are all blessed to be Americans....aren't we.

Very Nice Work!! Pretty clear from this thread why Ripper Attachments cost $1000!!

Dewalt 60v 18" Chainsaw. All done (I hope) pulling on the Stihl 290.

The KIOTI NS Series has NOT been cancelled. The KIOTI NS Series has now replaced the previous NX Series, that KIOTI had introduced in 2014. Hope this helps

Ouch!!!...20 years and still counting.

The new RX40 Series Tractors are now available for dealer orders and deliveries. They are an awesome update to the RX20 Series. Should start showing up on dealer lots this month.

It's actually pretty straightforward....having to increase overhead costs to service an increase in low margin business is an "slow" death sentence. Not adding the proper overhead to service the increase in low margin sales is a "quick" death sentence.

The "pinging" you hear from the engine is a caused by the Pre-Combustion cups in the engine head. The CX2510 uses an Indirect Injection Engine, in other words, there are Pre-Combustion Chambers in the head of the engine. The "pinging" is caused by the combustion that takes place in the...

As different as we are....we are all Americans.

"Not that it really matters, but they weren't OG Tennesseans - all from up North (MI, MD, etc.) ....and treated me that way." Ouch...that hurts!!!

Mowed on Memorial Day...rained on the windrows next day. Teddered on Wednesday, ready to bail Saturday..rained all day. Teddered again on Sunday. All good, rained on Tuesday. Raked it on Thursday, ready to bale today, rain forecasted for this afternoon. We were planning to square bale for...

You don't need to mess with the interior liner at all. There are 4 bolts (2) Front and one on each side that bolt the roof assembly to the frame. Just remove the (4) bolts and the cab roof assembly will raise from the front, hinged on the back. That will give you clear access to the lights...

Just a suggestion because we see this often. Check and make sure all of the Hydraulic Quick Connects are fully seated (mid and front). It only takes one to lock up the system allowing it to only work in one direction. Hope this helps

If you are able to source Injectors aftermarket, make sure you have a KIOTI Dealer install the Injectors. The dealer will need to reprogram the ECU for each new Injector Code BEFORE the Injectors are changed out. Hope this helps

oU Our site miemachinery.com only shows our High Flow Power Packs. We have lower flow units that are less expensive, but still have the features of the High Flow packs. If you are interested in more information on our 21gpm units, please use the Contact Us feature on the website. All of our...

Co Coolers are required for continuous use attachments. Any hydraulic motor driven attachment that is going to run more than 20 minutes in any clock hour should have conditioned fluid. We include a cooler on every unit so customer use is not limited for any applicable attachment.

For 18gpm, you will need a 3/4" Power Hose, and at least 3/4" Return Hose. 1" Return would be optimal, but 3/4" Return would be acceptable. We use 3/4" Power and Return Lines on all of our 21gpm Auxiliary Power Units, 1" return for the 32gpm units. Keeping fluid velocity low in the return...

Jump out the seat safety switch. Use a scraped clean paper clip in the tractor side of the seat switch harness and jump out the switch. The seat safety switch controls the "shut-off" solenoid through the Power Shuttle Controller / Safety Controller. We would recommend trying the seat switch...

Mos Most compact tractors now use "Non-Load-Sensing" hydrostatic steering systems. Auto Makers use "Load-Sensing" systems for over the road applications. Load Sensing systems adjust hydraulic pressure based on the load sensed from the front wheels, which is why you can let go of the steering...

Warm air in the cab before the Temp Gauge comes up is normal in cold weather for the RX Cab Tractors. The cab heater removes heat from the cooling system, so it takes longer for the Temp Gauge to catch up. I will plow snow for 10 minutes in 20 degree F weather before the Gauge comes up, and be...

We recommend against running a block heater for an extended period of time when the tractor is not going to be used. For extended periods of heating, the heated block accelerates the oil run from the cylinder walls causing a dry start. If you are using a block heater, have a way to control how...

We have been told that we will be able to have our Parts Look-up Data Base updated "soon" to include the few models that are not yet included. It is our hope to have every model updated by Q1 of 2024. We are working with our service provider to get this done, we know how important it is for...

Been here.... done that. Our suggestion is to completely dis-assemble the locking mechanisms, both sides. Secure the bucket. You will probably need to spray the drop pins with Rust Release Penetrant, then drive them out from the bottom. Soak everything in Rust Release for an hour, then...

What I said.... but couldn't answer the simple stupid question of "where the H@^^ ya gunna put them??

52 sheets of 7/16 OSB from the Depot for $12.45/sheet to wrap the inside of one of the barns. Been waiting and watching as the price dropped from $18.97 6 weeks ago. If we would have bought 68, it would have been $11.25/sheet. Figured we better get it bought before the next hurricane hits.

If the engine stop fuse is good, you probably don't have a diode issue. Testing a diode depends on the equipment you have available. A quick check, but not always accurate, is to test for continuity in both directions. Some Multi Meters have the ability to test diodes based on their Junction...

It is the Blue 5P Relay with the diode in the Harness.

Yes, if you do not have power to the Pull Coil side of the harness plug, the fuel shut-off relay would almost be next, after checking the fuse. Best of luck

Couple things to consider while trouble sourcing the Fuel Solenoid: If it is the older "2-Prong" harness plug to the solenoid, it ground through the solenoid body. You need to provide a ground to the solenoid body on the 2-Prong Plugs to test the solenoid. The 3-prong Plugs ground through the...

Check the Bendix drive gear on the new starter and male sure the tooth count matches the original. If the tooth count is different, it will not be able to properly engage the flywheel.

Warm up for the tractor is important not just for the engine oil, but also the hydraulic fluid. The only way the hydraulic fluid has the opportunity to warm up is by friction flowing though the hydraulic system. Warm up is not a Regen issue, since the other parameter for the ECU to start any...

Here are the operating instructions we give our customers at delivery, and has worked very well for us and them: The tractor is programmed to do 3 types of Regeneration: 1. Passive Regeneration - Happens constantly during operation as long as the engine RPMs are kept above 1800. The tractor...

"Floppy Bucket Syndrome". Caused by the volumetric difference between the rod side and piston side of the cylinder. The Low Volume side (Rod End) empties fluid faster that the high volume side causing cavitation of the hydraulic fluid. Simple fix, install a Flow Restrictor in the Low Volume...

Parts breakdowns for your tractor with current pricing can be found using the "Buy Parts on Line" feature at our website www.michiganironandequipment.com. The Part Number for the fuel camshaft is E5760-16171. This should be verified with the tractor serial number. Hope this helps

We have some experience with TMG. Be careful.... parts can be an issue.

It sounds a lot like the spool controller stuck, especially since this is on the Boom Lift function that contains the "float" detent. The spool controller is located on the Joystick Valve, opposite side from the spool / cable connection. The Boom controller is easily identified since it is the...

For most Round Balers, the DK55C isn't enough horsepower. We used a DK55C for years with a Case 8520 Square Baler and it ran it really well. Checking PTO Horsepower requirements for Round Balers, it wasn't going to be enough horsepower. We now use an RX7320 for both Round and Square Baling...

DTC 884 / F26 is a Crank Position Sensor Fault. See page 12-232 on your Fault Code Chart. At the beginning of the Fault Code (PG 12-220 )section is instructions on how to read the fault Codes.

That code is a Crankshaft Position Sensor fault. You can check the plug on the sensor, but probably want to contact your dealer with the fault code. They can take it from there. Besides making sure the sensor is plugged in, not much you would be able to do. Hope this helps

On top of the Rock Shaft Cover, to the right of the Top Link Bracket.

Check to see if the Dipstick popped up in the transmission fill port. Could be that the breather vent for the transmission is plugged and pressure is building in the transmission housing. Either the breather could have "un-plugged" or the dipstick popped. Hope this helps

If you have already checked all the safety interlock switches, do the following: 1. Check the 5amp Safety Controller fuse. Tractor will not turn over if the fuse is blown. 2. With a good fuse, and still no start, run a temporary ground from the negative post (gray wire) of the start relay to...

That's Fantastic !!! Don't try it with a 2wd Simplicity Legacy.

Owned a Simplicity Legacy years ago. Had remote hydraulics, Front Loader Attachment, 3-point Hitch and Rear PTO. Thought it was a really nice machine except 2 issues; ours was a 2wd version, and had a Kohler 25hp Command gas. If that tractor was diesel and 4wd, we would probably still have it...

Thanks Dude for your reply. We do all small squares for horses and goats, so our customers like consistent bales that stack and store well. We have heard plenty of people tell us we will have trouble with bale density because you have to turn the stuffer tension all the way down to compensate...

Just purchased a "New to Us" EZ Trail Hay Basket. We have a basket that we modified years ago by removing part of the front panel and the chute, and kicked the bales into the basket instead of using a chute. This process has worked well for several years, but have been thinking that before we...

We are trying "Hay-Now" this spring. Have been using 10-10-10 for liquid treatment, first time with Hay-Now. Little less expensive, and need to keep the cost down. Alfalfa-Timothy mix, so we are careful of what we use for fertilizer and herbicide. If anyone has experience with Hay-Now, would...

This is great stuff. You would not believe how many people tell us they wish the fuel tank on the DK,NS,NX Tractors were behind the seat like the CK10 instead of the saddle tanks. Doesn't seem to be a place everyone likes. If we wait ling enough, these machines won't have fuel tanks at all...

Our vote goes to the Woodmaxx WM8-H. Wonderful Machine, simple to operate, reasonable price, and makes a ton of mulch in an afternoon. With the standard raised discharge chute, it fills our dump trailer in an hour. Just could not be happier with the machine.

Take a look at a Massey Ferguson, may be the same machine.

Yes, we have seen the shaft fail and the engine still runs. The shaft can fail between lobes 2 & 3, or after lobe 3. The engine will run, but possible exhibit smoking at times. Checking the fuel camshaft is not difficult, and should be one of the first things you check for this situation...

Contamination is too "harsh" of a description for having residual 80/90 when adding UTF. Get the tractor someplace at room temperature long enough to warm the oil. Lift the front axle off the ground. On the DKSE Tractors, pull all 3 fill ports, (1) each on the top of the axle cases, and the...

Our approach to this issue is related to heat generated by the Gearbox / Drivetrain. For all small high speed gearboxes, we use 80/90 gear oil, or 90w Synthetic. These gearboxes; mowers, tillers, etc. generate a tremendous amount of heat pretty quickly. Most of these gearboxes are speed...

Remove the Fuel Injection pump and inspect the fuel cam shaft. The Hydraulic Pump is driven off the fuel camshaft. Inspect the fuel camshaft for shearing between cylinder 2 & 3 lobes, or after cylinder 3 lobe. We have also seen the key between the fuel camshaft and the drive gear shear, but...

The team at MIE wants to thank everyone for the kind comments listed here. As previously mentioned, it's getting kinda rare for people to take the time to share something positive. We here at MIE learn a LOT from the end users on this forum and appreciate the opportunity to participate when...

If you didn't fill the filters before installing, it will take some patience and more bursts of air to get the filters and the pump fully primed.

Keep it simple. This happens at times during a fluid and filter change, the pump can loose prime. Do not loosen any suction lines or remove anything. All it takes is a little compressed air in the transmission case to get things moving. Even though the case is vented, we have had good luck...

Simple stuff first. Make sure the signal wire to the start solenoid is plugged in. Second, check the start relay and start fuse under the front hood. 9 times out of 10, what you are describing will be one of these 3 items. Hope this helps,

Similar to Kubota tractors mentioned in this thread, KIOTI Tractors are factory shipped with ISO32 UTF in the Front Axle. If you are topping off a new machine, use a compatible UTF (Mobil Fluid 424 / now Mobil Delvac) or equivalent. In cold climates, we find the UTF to be a better choice for...

We are a little confused by your "Alternator Gauge". The CX2510 does not have an Alternator Gauge. The instrument cluster includes a Fuel Gauge and a Temperature Gauge. The alternator charge is indicated by the Dummy Light you see when the key is turned to on. You may be confusing the...

There are different Controllers for the Cab or Open Station models. The Mid Mount mower does not affect the Safety Controller.

Your tractor has a Safety Start Controller mounted on the side of the transmission below the seat pan. Contact your dealer and replace the Safety Start Controller. The controller reads all of the safety switches, determines glow timing, and sends the start signal to the start relay. If you...

That is a very early LK3054. The "265" in your serial number is the model designation. What is missing from the serial number is the 1st digit, which would identify the model year. Since the serial number plate has the Lely designation, this puts the tractor somewhere around 1995 before...

The error code listed in your post is an "Injector Learning Condition" fault. You can take a look at the Injector Harness on the top of the engine and make sure you don't have a rodent issue. We find a lot of mouse nests on the top of engines, and they love to chew the injector harness. Other...

The issue of bolt "tightness" has been debated and tested at length across several industries, with different approaches adopted depending on the application. In the Structural Steel industry, there are several specifications published by AISC to address the relationship between Torque and...

Vulcan Pro Series are the best we have found. The webbing is excellent, but still need to keep the ratchets lubricated to keep from rusting, especially in salt environments.

Whenever you are logging Error Codes on a KIOTI Stage V Engine, you need to log the DTC and F Error Code Numbers. As the codes come up in the window, it will show DTC ----, then F ----. If there is more than one Error Code, they will be in succession starting with the DTC Number, then the F...

If the fuse blows again, take a good look at the harness running along the left side of the clutch housing directly behind the clutch release lever. It's a tight spot to get to, but the harness runs in the corner of the clutch housing right behind (and close to) the release lever. If it comes...

KIOTI still stocks controller units for 15 year old tractors. I would not be concerned about the availability in the future. A blown fuse is usually a symptom of an issue, not always the cause. That is obviously the safety controller fuse. Best to try a new fuse and work with your selling...

Your other symptoms keep pointing to the safety controller since this unit also controls the Glow Timing. We have replaced a couple units with the same symptoms you are describing. It is a simple install, except the seat is pretty hefty to lift off the tractor. Hope this helps

Pretty decent chance you need to replace the Safety Start Controller unit. This is mounted under the seat on the left side of the transmission. That will probably solve your issue. Hope this helps

Sounds like the fuel solenoid is not opening. The fuel solenoid is mounted to the front of the Injection Pump case. It has a silver zinc finish when new, may be dulled up some by now. Put your hand on the solenoid and turn the key to the "on" position. You should hear and feel the solenoid...

We have seen this before...has about always been a brake not completely releasing. You probably won't have the burnt brake smell since they are wet brakes. We would recommend you disconnect the brake rods at the rocker arms, and verify that the brakes are completely releasing...especially if...

Let's try to stay on track here, all KIOTI Tractors, UTV's and Zero Turn Mowers are manufactured in South Korea. None of KIOTI Products are manufactured in China. KIOTI Branded 3-Point Attachments are manufactured in the U.S.

Start the tractor and test the hydraulics under load. Make sure you load the hydraulic system enough to know if you are building proper pressure...like lift the front of the tractor with the bucket dump function / normal steering response. If the hydraulics are weak, remove the Injection Pump...

We would recommend you reset the Relief Pressure to 2450psi @ 2400rpm. Hope this helps

Agree with Perrypower. We have carried KIOTI Tractors for 15 years. Great product and great support.

Apparently not so with Ferris. We are a Ferris Dealer, and Briggs is investing heavily in new Ferris Products and existing Ferris Product upgrades/updates. Availability is a bit of an issue right now...like everything else.

You can find all of the Parts Breakdowns, with a Shopping Cart feature, at our website www.michiganironandequipment.com. Just click on the Parts Finder box, then the KIOTI Logo, then follow the drop down menus to locate your part breakdowns. Hope this helps.

Either, instead of or in addition to...as long as there is ballast BEHIND the rear axle to offset the moment created by the picked load, the reduction in front axle stress is the same. If the Ballast is intended for traction, which filling the tires was originally done for, tire fill works...

What we recommend for all of our customers...if you are ballasting the tractor for Front Loader work, put the weight on the 3-point hitch. Get the ballast load behind the rear axle to better distribute the load on the tractor. Doing the statics - taking the moments about the rear axle - the...

The codes listed refer to 'DPF" overload faults. This is generally caused by cancelling (2) Automatic Regen Cycles by reducing the engine rpm below 1700 during an automatic regen cycle. The dealer will need to do a "Forced Manual Regen" to be able to clear the DPF Filter and the error codes...

Most of the KIOTI Tractors are Straight Thread O-Ring Boss on the fill tube. Hope this helps

Ask your dealer for the Return Line Kit that came with the older KB24XX Series Backhoes for your tractor model. It included the filler port adapter, and elbow, and a Female 1/2" Quick Coupler, and the breather tube. Exactly what you need to plug your return directly to tank.

Before you go too far, be sure to check the shaft coupler between the 4wd shaft and the Pinion Shaft. We have seen these couplers back away from the Pinion. Looks like the coupler is still over the pinion shaft, but is no longer splined to the shaft. Simple fix to reset and clip the coupler...

Just to re-iterate the error codes may have appeared after the CEL indication, but they are not accurate indications of what the ECU is seeing. Best to pretend they are not there in Stage 4 tractors...they can be misleading. There are not aftermarket scanners that will read the KIOTI ECU...

There are a couple different things going on here. If the tractor is a Tier IV / Stage 4 tractor (prior to 2020), the error codes in the dash are Instrument Cluster created codes, and have nothing to do with the ECU. Check Engine faults are created by the ECU, not the dash cluster. ECU Error...

The wife runs the RX7320 while I'm in the manbasket on the forks. Gotta know I love that the loader is self-leveling or I may not be here to write this post.

If you haven't tried it yet, press the brake pedal down further. Having the parking brake set may not have the brake pedal down far enough for the tractor to sense the pedal is depressed. We have seen this happen a few times. Hope this helps

Good Grief Man!!! Is that really necessary!!! Let's just all be Americans for a while and stick to talking about tractors. There are good people everywhere in this country, even Morrice, MI.

You can also just use a Flow Restrictor fitting on the rod end of the cylinder. Takes up less room and looks a little cleaner, The flow restrictor will balance the flow between the High and Low volume sides of the bucket cylinders. Balancing the flow eliminates the "floppy" bucket. Hope this...

The CK2610 Does not have a port, no ECU in the CK2610. If you have a habit of setting the parking brake, make sure the brakes are completely releasing. We have seen several times that the brakes become stiff and don't completely release when the pedal is released. This causes loss of...

Disconnect the negative Battery Terminal for 5 minutes, then hook it back up. This often clears the "noise" and resets the tachometer. Hope this helps,

Yes, the DK4710SE Tractors are Turbo-Charged, the DK4210SE is natural aspiration. Hope this helps,

540E is not available in the US KIOTI CK10 Tractors. The yellow line is useful for "Regen" operating RPM's, but the transmission does not have a ECO PTO Gear. This is only available on the higher horsepower KIOTI Tractors in the US. 540 PTO RPM is only achieved at the upper PTO Indication on...

Here is a picture of a Storage Skate design we developed and used for a couple customers requesting the same type of solution. Hope this helps, hope the link works.....

We all wanted a way to change backhoe Buckets or Attachments without the hassle of driving out and lining up the bucket pins. Michigan Iron and Equipment is now offering Backhoe Quick Attach Brackets for the KIOTI KB23XX and KB24XX Backhoes. Our Quick Attached brackets allows quick changing...

Michigan Iron and Equipment is now offering an Equipment Package that includes a Grapple Bucket Top / 3rd Function Kit for all KIOTI Front Loaders. The package includes a custom Grapple Top and a 3rd Function Kit at the price of just a grapple. If you would like to have the convenience of a...

We have had our KIOTI On-Line Parts finder updated to a new Mobile Friendly platform. At this time, the site has not yet completely populated, and the on-line parts finder is not yet running. We hope to have this completely populated and running on the new Mobile Friendly platform by Monday...

Here is a diagram of the KIOTI KB Series direct return to tank system.

If you are in the Mid-Michigan area, you are welcome to join us for the Michigan Iron and Equipment annual Open House. There will be plenty of tractor fun, food, and demonstrations to keep everyone tractor happy for the morning: Saturday May 8th, 2010 9:00am to 3:00pm Backhoe Skill Competition...