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After a few issues with my 2006 Kioti DK45, I've started thinking of getting a replacement. However, while my Kioti came with a self-leveling loader, the current offerings from most manufacturers don't seem to have that option. Does anybody make a tractor in the 40-70hp range with a...

I have hydraulic chute rotation, but would like to be able to adjust the deflector on the fly, too. Would a linear actuator work reliably as a chute deflector adjustment mechanism?

Rear wiper blade on my wife's 2650 is falling apart, but OEM replacement is nearly CD$50! Can I just buy an SUV rear wiper blade of the same length?

How do I tell if my wife's B2650 has a block heater? If it does have one, where would I look for the plug? Bob

Today my DK45 injector rack broke for the third time. The first time, it stuck in the off position...wouldn't start and wouldn't run. A year or two ago, it stuck in the full-on position (very exciting!). Today it happened again. Rebuilding the injector rack, plus labor for extracting and...

My 2006 DK45 is in the shop for a injector pump issue (among others) and I have a DK55 loaner while mine is being fixed. I wanted to use my bucket, since it has a tooth bar on it, but I noticed that the top hangers on the DK55 quick attach plate are spaced further apart than on my tractor...so...

Last winter my 2006 DK45SC with about 1500 hrs started to get stubborn about starting. It had always before started immediately on cranking, so this was an unpleasant surprise. I thought it might be old/weak glow plugs, since using the block heater seemed to help. The problem went away on...

I have a single set of remotes on my DK45 and would like to add a second set. Does the cab have to be removed/dismounted to install the second set? Thnx.

I went out to start my DK45SC this afternoon and all seemed normal until I turned the key to engage the starter. It gave a brief sound like the starter was going to kick in as usual, but then all power went off. I have no dash lights, no cabin lights, no flashers, no fan...as far as I can...

I'm working to fence in some new pasture for horses, but it is nowhere near a power supply or well. I'd like to pump water into a water tank (about 150gal) from a stream and am thinking of setting up a solar-charged battery system to run a marine bilge pump (I'd need less than 2m of head)...

A couple of years ago we bought a used RTV 1100. It has always been balky at shifting, but, in the worst case, all I've had to do is shut off the engine to get shifted. However, this morning, it went into Midrange, Neutral and Reverse a couple of times without obvious issues, then, when...

Sunday when moving the tractor (DK45 with KL451 loader), I went to lower the FEL and it felt like it went into float mode...but the FEL didn't lower. Whatever that little click was in the FEL control apparently was something breaking, since the FEL will now only tilt, curl and raise. I've...

Standard tread designs we usually talk about here fall into the three categories in the subject line. There are some intriguing variations on the standards, though. As examples that I think might somewhat bridge the divide between industrial and agricultural tires are the Goodyear DT710...

Last fall we bought a used 2009 RTV1100 with about 450 hrs on the clock. A couple of the tubeless tires have had slow leak-down; one requires re-inflation every few days. I've been putting up with the nuisance of reinflation until the weather gets better, intending to take the tires in to a...

I ran across this video showing numerous upgrades to a Kubota 5740, mostly to the lights. I'm interested in some light bars, but the thing that really caught my attention was the little scrolling light bars that told when the parking brake was engaged....boy could I use those!! Kubota 574...

Have a 2009 RTV 1100 (diesel, full cab, hydraulic dump, power steering) bought last month and, among other issues, it sometimes suffers a steering lock up. Worst is a sharp left turn, then when straightening out, it will suddenly lock in position...when (panicked!!) I let off the fuel, the...

I'm looking to get a small dump trailer to haul...probably 6' x 10', but don't have a clue about how to assess the relative merits of the many(!) choices. What should I be looking for to differentiate a higher-quality trailer from others? This will be mostly for handling materials like manure...

The loader control on my DK45SC with 451 loader has started to get floppy, accompanied by a hissing sound. Meanwhile, the loader slowly raises. Is there a way to adjust the control so the bucket doesn't head for the sky (albeit slowly) all on its own?

I'm considering adding a pump and adjustable air bags to my wife's RAM Ecodiesel truck. The truck has a great ride empty, but squats too much when loaded/trailering. While I'd certainly like to level the ride a bit (and keep the headlights on the road!), I also wondered if these air...

I walked on a trail past the back lot of the local Kubota dealer yesterday and noticed a bunch of new tractors, without wheels, bolted to shipping pallets. There was a fair amount of steel in these and I wondered if anybody had ever repurposed one as a trailer, firewood rack or somesuch. I...

I don't have a garage/workshop, so any work I may do on the car, truck or tractor is in my driveway. My tools are all in the basement of my house. I am getting too old to lug my air compressor up from the basement to use in the driveway with my pneumatic tools, and wondered if it would work...

I am going to install front and rear cameras on my tractor and wondered if the rear camera would work properly if I mounted it inside the cab, looking back through the glass. I realize I'd need to keep the glass clean, but wondered if the IR would still work through glass. Anybody know from...

If you run a DK45 out of fuel, do the fuel lines need to be bled before it will start? The owner's manual seems to imply that refueling is all that's needed, but the wording is a bit ambiguous in the two places I could find where running out of fuel is mentioned. Bob

I ran across this recently...

Yesterday I fired up my DK45 fine, then needed to turn it off to get the pressure off my front remote hydraulic hoses so I could relocate the fittings. When I went to restart, I got nothing...not even lights on the dash. I looked at the fuses and relays and couldn't see any obvious issues...

I'm considering getting a Suzuki Carry 4x4 mini truck to use as a poor-man's UTV. Does anybody out there have experience with this class of vehicle? Apparently they are road-legal in my province, so, theoretically, I could license/insure it and also drive it on the roads (though I've heard...

Over the years I've owned my DK45SC, either the hood or the fuel tank have migrated so that the filler cap now interferes with opening and closing the filler cover (hatch) hinge in the hood. The plastic hinge is now broken on one side and, to close or open it, I have to open the hood first...

I noticed last night that somebody had broken off the trailer breakaway switch tab on my wife's horse trailer where the cable attaches. A quick web search shows there are many different breakaway switches available, but I haven't a clue what differentiates a $10 switch from a $60 switch...or...

My wife recently bought a Ram 1500 ecodiesel and is having trouble setting the brake controller properly. With our previous truck/controller, it was a challenge to keep from locking up the trailer brakes (2-horse, bumper-pull with electric brakes), but with this one we can't seem to adjust the...

This makes me especially glad that I have a cab. What a rough way to go; I hate stinging insects! Texas Farmer Killed After Tractor Disturbs Bee Hive - Yahoo News

I was watching comparisons of the characteristics of the 2.7 Ecoboost and 3.0 EcoDiesel on TFLTruck and noted that the Ecoboost not only went 0-60 in about half the time of the Ecodiesel, they also had to be careful not to speed up the Ike Gauntlet in the EcoBoost, but, floorboarded, had a...

Last summer, I managed to break the RF bevel gear case and shaft working in the woods. I got that all fixed up and working well for a couple of months, until yesterday, when I managed to do the same thing to the LF. This time, I even managed to do a bit more damage, shearing off the...

I managed to do a couple of sessions of woods work without damaging the tractor, so I guess my time was due. Last night I heard a big clunk and some grinding and found the RF wheel splayed out and the axle housing end pouring oil onto the ground. I had my mechanic out this am and we can get...

I've read a lot of threads about the relative merits of pole barn construction versus stick built/balloon framing or steel frame buildings, but I haven't read much about steel-framed tensioned fabric buildings. Do any of you out there have personal experience with this type of building for...

When I went to grease my FEL on the weekend, I found a zerk was missing. Does anybody know the thread size of grease fittings on a DK45 (451) FEL? Thanks. Bob

I hope to get an outbuilding or two under way next summer, but, like many pole barn neophytes, I worry how long the "foundation" will last before rot takes out the whole building. Now, I realize I'm rehashing a recurring theme, here, but I wondered about ways to increase the likely...

It is a long extension cord reach to my tractor parking spot, so isn't convenient to keep a battery maintainer hooked up through the winter. I was wondering about putting a 12V solar cell array in the tractor window to trickle-charge the battery. Would this likely do any good (assuming the...

I'm thinking of getting a wireless magnetic camera to stick on the lift arms so I can better see the orientation of my hydraulic auger tip, but my DK45 cab doesn't have any power outlet (eg cigarette lighter style), which is the typical outlet style for the monitor. Any suggestions on how I...

I've started looking at trailer hitching cameras, both for their intended purpose, but also for use with my hydraulic auger. While I love the functionality of the hydraulic auger, I've found that positioning it is a pain, since I can't see the drilling point from the cab. Hence the wireless...

For the first five or six years of my tractor's life, the hydraulics held their pressure/positions. However, I noticed recently that the lower 3PH arms now sink all the way down after being parked for a week. Is this normal, or a harbinger of repair work to come? Bob

I'm having a problem with the Parker Flat-faced couplings on my grapple rake. I keep the couplings mated to keep them clean when the rake isn't mounted. Last time I went to hook up the grapple rake, it was very difficult to get the couplings on the grapple rake apart. After I did, I...

I saw this article in the (Toronto) Globe and Mail today: Grieving family 'on cloud nine' after Bautista's gracious gesture - The Globe and Mail The paragraph that caught my eye was this one: "Bautista, the Blue Jays right fielder, would learn that the boy was riding on the back of an ATV...

I'd like to hear from anybody who has found a good way to protect their tire stems against random sticks. I suffered my second flat in two years (of course, 'way back in the woods) from having a stem dismounted by something. This time, I didn't notice the flat until I'd already damaged the...

Every time I see another one of these antique tractor rollover deaths, I'm grateful for the modern safety features of my tractor. Mounties release name of man killed in tractor accident - Agriculture - Farm Focus BOB

Last summer the chain on our 30' Little Giant elevator (model P1656) broke. The internet is not helping me much in tracking down some matching links to repair this. Any suggestions?? BOB

I've mowed a couple of times with my new Craftsman lawn tractor (26hp B&S, hydro with 54" deck) and I think I may have made a $2500 mistake. The mower starts and runs great, and mows nicely (and very fast!) on smooth ground. Unfortunately, my yard (and entire property) is definitely NOT...

I'm shopping for a utility (6'x10' or 12') trailer for odd jobs around the place, and wondered if a tilt-bed style would be helpful in unloading things like gravel, woodchips or other loose materials? BOB

For those of you who really get wrapped up in [discussions] about what is the best truck... mud is an equal-opportunity challenge for trucks, regardless of nameplate. Corb Lund - Truck Got Stuck - YouTube

When I was changing over from my grapple to my bucket for the winter, I noticed that the lower left pivot pin for the quick-attach had snapped its flange and was creeping out of the hole. I'm very happy to have caught this before the pin fell all the way out, but when I started looking in to...

I wonder if any of the folks out there in tractor land have a fabric (tarp) building as a workshop or equipment shed? I'm not talking about a ShelterLogic garage, I mean a building like the riding arenas and tennis courts (MegaDome, Calhoun, Coverall, etc.). I can get one fully-installed for...

I recently bought a hydraulic auger in preparation to putting in a horse arena fence. I got 9" and 14" auger bits to be sure I could make holes bigger than the posts (6" PT fence posts and larger diameter corner posts). However, a friend suggested an alternative approach that might avoid a...

I didn't want to hijack the other thread on chippers with my question, hence the new thread. I have a Wallenstein BX62 that I bought last year, but my question is more generic for chippers in general. I'd like to know what the effect of different blade spacing is. Does a slightly wider...

My new hydraulic auger just arrived yesterday and I need to attach the hydraulic lines. Is there a standard tightness for the threaded fittings to be installed/torqued? Or, do I just crank them down until the gasket (O-ring?) is compressed? Secondly, I assume the lines are dry (empty), and...

What a surprise it is to see the front tire of my DK45 just flopping around loose! I must have snagged branch stub or something in the valve stem (which is now missing). Why do these things always happen when the tractor is in some really remote, almost-inaccessible part of the woods? What...

A few weeks ago I finished putting together a bracket to mount my chainsaw on the box blade. I still need to add brackets to carry the fuel/oil and an axe, but there is room to do that. This is made from black-painted PT 1X6 deck boards with a reinforcing metal plate at the bottom (each...

My wife and daughter want to put in a bunch more horse fencing and build an outdoor arena, so I'm using this as an excuse to get the hydraulic PHD that I've wanted. Because I only have 9.8GPM of flow in my Kioti DK45, most skid-steer hydraulic augers wouldn't work well (if at all). I've...

I've been thinking seriously about getting some hydraulic system work done. Specifically, I'd like top 'n tilt and an addtional spare set of hydr. outlets. I was wondering whether it would work to have a FEL-type control set up (plumbed?) to handle the T&T functions...left/right for tilt and...

Here is something I've never seen before: Case Trencher/backhoe Charlottetown, PEI I wonder how stable this is and how user-friendly. BOB

My attachments have always sat out in the weather and I've always wished I could put them under cover...especially the ones with PTO's, hydraulics and/or lots of moving parts. We recently put up a small tarp garage to hold horse jumps and there is some left-over room in it where I could probably...

I was running my Wallenstein BX62 chipper on a DK45SC at just over 2000rpm last night and managed to jamb the chipper. The chipper and PTO shaft stopped going around, and the tractor bogged down a bit, but didn't stop until I shut it down. I had to head back to the house to clear the jamb...

I just noticed this past weekend that the draw bar is missing from my DK45. It is always possible that somebody stole it, but it is more likely that it fell out while I was mowing one of the pastures or the woods trails. Are the fat pins that hold the draw bar supposed to have cotters or...

I meant to take a picture, but dropped the unit off for repairs before doing it. I caught a ripper tooth on a stump while lightly blading some woods trails. The tooth rotated backwards, peeling a 4" strip up from the box beam it was mounted through...just like a can-opener! Oh, it also bent...

Usually the government is eager to implement all kinds of detailed (and sometimes silly) regulations to protect us from our own stupidity. Most of the time, they are also equally conscientious about safety rules for their own employees. Here is an exception that has bugged me for the past...

(Oops! this should go on the Kioti Owning/Operating page.) The quick attach lever, that is. My DK45 has the single-handle SS quick attach plate on the FEL. When I'm detaching my bucket or grapple, a lot of times, the handle will flop back down (engaging the bottom pins) before I can climb...

(I saw this on Agriculture.com and thought of T&T forum members) Why do men's hearts beat quicker, and why do they go weak in the knees, get dry throats and think irrationally when a woman wears leather clothing? BECAUSE SHE SMELLS LIKE A NEW TRUCK ! BOB

Get your snow-moving jollies while you can. Once the deer appear frolicking in the back yard, summer can't be far off! (that pic from a correspondent in Cape Breton...unfortunately, we don't have deer here in PEI). BOB

I was looking at some shots of tractor mishaps and noticed what looked like a big, green Toyota tractor at about 1:07 in this slide show: YouTube - Tractors in trouble - slideshow Is there such a thing as a Toyota tractor? BOB

I've spent a lot of time in the woods with my DK45SC this summer and fall, mostly making trails for walking/horse riding and salvaging the resulting wood for our stove. I've gotten pretty adept at pushing over and uprooting trees...and disposing of the debris, but working in the woods seems to...

I'm not sure is this is the right place to ask this, but here goes... I have been looking for a truck or trailer deck (or "flat rack" container) to use to replace an old wooded bridge. I recently saw an 8' X 18' truck flatbed for sale that might do if I first cut off the cab protection...

I learned a $400 lesson last night. After finishing up mowing some weeds in a pasture, I didn't disingage the mower as I left the pasture and drove past the house. The mower shot a piece of gravel from the driveway through the only picture window in the house. Well, I guess that's a better...

For what its worth, a note about a do it yourself fixit job.... A couple of weeks ago, the throttle cable for the foot pedal broke on my DK45SC. It was pretty surprising to let the clutch out to back away uphill from a 30ft cliff and get no reaction from the throttle! I ordered a replacement...

The first couple of years I used my 6' Walco Whistler mower I bent the rear wheel forks. My dealer said the problem came from when I went over a rise and the mower deck lifted so the rear wheel swiveled around backwards, then slammed down as the tractor went down the other side of the rise, or...

I have a couple of old fields that are growing up in spruce trees (up to about 6 or 8 in dia). Last fall I pushed over and uprooted most of the trees in one of the fields, using my Kioti DK45S bucket. With the trees mostly gone, this is just pasture grasses...with remnant roots (not stumps)...

I managed to break a grease fitting on my FEL bucket pivot. Are these easy to replace? Are they standardized, or do I have to buy a specialized part? BOB

I have a DK45SC and the top link hanger is welded to the bottom of the cab frame just below the small, bottom rear window and right of center. I just hooked new hydraulic hoses to my rear remotes to run forward under the cab and onto the FEL to power the grapple on my new Markham grapple rake...

I just heard today that the Kioti folks gave the OK for the repairs on my DK45 transmission under the extended powertrain warrantee. This will save me a bundle and I should have the tractor back (to clear my driveway!) by the end of the week. Thanks for all the sympathy and helpful suggestions...

Last May I asked opinions about the reason my DK45SC was popping out of reverse. The suggested diagnoses ranged from lubrication(wishful thinking,that!) to bent fork to bad synchros. The problem finally got bad enough that I had to get the tractor hauled in to the shop. Now, the poor thing...

Has anybody else had this problem? Last winter my DK45S (gear drive) started popping out of reverse. This happens most often when I am back dragging snow or dirt, but has also happened when backing up out of a sharp dip. I can manually hold the lever in reverse, but I really don't have...