boom for DK-50

[treesawer]

After all the welding here is a photo how the implement works. Just need a nice coat of orange paint to match my machine.

treesawer

 

[Anonymous Poster]

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treesawer )</font>

Hi, I was wondering if you have designed anything to twitch logs from the woods. I have some tree harvesting to do and think it would be handy to have some sort of arch or something to simulate a skidder without just hooking up to the drawbar. I have a Kioti DK45.

Nelson

 

[treesawer]

Hi Nelson,
There is a fine magazine out there called Sawmill & Woodlot
that has some advertisers showing arches & skidder tong
graples,etc. for sale. The 2 wheel arch looked easy to use/build if I could see a decent photo maybe. The arch could cary a single log completly off the ground, similar how the large propane tanks are carried around here by installers. The tongs were 3 point attached & used hydraulics to close/open the grapple & could grab onto a 30" or larger log I think. You still had to drag one end along but you didn't have to get off the machine to hook it on. I did save that clipping if you want to see a copy. Also my mill maker sells a neat skidder hitched devise for woodlot owners, I can give you their web address & you can have a peak at it.

treesawer

 

[jhixf564]

hey treesawer,

just wondered how you like your norwood sawmill. I've been thinking of getting one to tinker with.

jhix

 

[treesawer]

I have had the mill about 7 months now, saws real nice lumber. I bought a few extra track lengths & other acss.
with it but used my engine I already had on hand. That saved me $1K there. After all my research I felt it was the best unit for the $ & I have only had a few minor glitches to work out so all in all I am satisfied with it's workings. If you do decide to by one make sure you get at least an 18hp engine & real cold climates don't like the Honda 20hp units.
I wish I had more time to saw than I do(weeknights & Sat). Since I bought this new Kioti tractor I have been giving it all my spare time on the building of implements like that boom(I love it)to help me out at the mill. Just finished a universal tow hitch bar so I can move the mill with the tractor now too.

 

[jhixf564]

I understand your tractor problem. I also have a DK-50 and if I don't have any tractor work to do around the house it bothers me. I'll go up the road and mow for my neighbors or something. I'd hate to see those seals dry out,or my diesel to gel up. When I get a little closer to buying a mill I might have to bother you with a few questions. If it's allright.

 

[treesawer]

Yea no problem, any tips i have or learned I'll pass them on.
On you Dk-50 remote hydro lever does it stick hard in the detents when going from A-B?

Treesawer

 

[Anonymous Poster]

HI,
My Dk 45 hydro lever is stiff. I would rather have it stiff on the detents than loose and slipping out. It's working great so far with 4.4 hours on the clock. I have had NO problems with it staying in 4wd either.

Nelson

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Although off topic here,I wish I could say the same about my 4WD.With my tractor being in the shop now for about a week(waiting for parts to fix the 4WD).My ownership to date has been some what dissapointing.Having to have your new tractor hauled back to the shop with only 6 hours on it is a heck of a bummer.Not being able to keep it in 4WD I found out even with the weight of a 660 lb box scraper that in 2WD there's little traction with the R-4's.I can see why people load the tire's now.I can only hope that when my tractor comes back that it will be the end of my troubles and I can get some work done with this tractor.I must be the only one in the Kioti forum that's had any real problems with these tractors.I've had my Honda 5518 4WD tractor since 93' and the only problem I've had with that is a stuck thermostat. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

4WD Up or Down

Hopefully your 4wd will be fixed for good and you can wear the tires off the tractor. What size tractor did you get? I had interest at first in the 20 hp range so started looking at 35's and ended up with a DK45. I knew that I needed to get the biggest I could afford so that it would do 'more' than I expected to use it for. So far my theory has worked out nicely. Just think of the poor chaps who bought another brand that's hundreds or even a thousand plus pounds lighter. (Spin City)

Funny thing about the 4wd lever. The book says <font color="blue"> UP </font> for front wheel but in real life and on the decal it's <font color="red"> DOWN </font> for front wheels to kick in. A little lost in the translation, I guess.

Nelson
Brunswick, Maine -- Kioti DK45

 

[manganos]

Re: 4WD Up or Down

Hey it looks like your right front tire is low on air. Either that or the ground is soft /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Re: 4WD Up or Down

Actually the DK35 seemed to fit my needs pretty good.I liked the DK platform and style.I have a lot of tight brush hogging in my fields do to christmas trees that were planted before I bought the property,the ones that didn't get sold are now up to the 25' to 30' range in height.So size was something to think about in getting around thru my fields and wood roads.I also wanted to get something to handle a bigger snowblower than what I use on my Honda.The 42" snowblower that I have now can take up to 2 or 3 hours to do everything after a big storm.I hope to get at least a 64" blower for the rear of my DK35 this fall.

I should be getting my tractor back Monday or Tuesday.And if it stops raining try to get some mowing done.I've been waiting till my 4WD got fixed before I attempt to widen my brook crossing to get this bigger tractor across to get at my other field.If I get this thing stuck than I'm in big trouble. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif


Rick

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Re: 4WD Up or Down

Hey Thanks,

There is a soft spot there. There was a stump or two there the day before. I guess it isn't packed down yet. I'll do some back dragging with the FEL or put the grader blade on and smooth it out when I get a minute. The tire is fine but it does look low, good eye. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Nelson

 

[Pacesetter300]

Re: 4WD Up or Down

Brunswick, my old stomping grounds /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif Was at the NAS for 2 1/2 years. We have 20 acres on the outskirts of Augusta now. Curious where you bought your DK? I looked locally but was turned off by the dealer in Poland. Stuck my neck out a little and bought a Century 3045 in CT. So far, absolutely no regrets. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Pacesetter

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Re: 4WD Up or Down

Ah yes,
I live a mile from BNAS. I too was turned off by the dealer in Poland. I told him up front that I had already received quotes from out of state and would give him an opportunity to match the deal. He all but threatened me with slow service if I didn't go with him but in the same breath he said he wouldn't have any heart-ache with selling to a buyer in the same town as the other Kioti dealer in southern Maine. He said he would not make a deal where he wouldn't make 3000 bucks stating advertising costs, etc. Like I have said before, his costs haven't gone down but his revenue sure didn't go up when he refused to sell to me for the same margin the out-of-state dealers would (that's including over $1600 in delivery charges). Carver Equip. didn't seem to be able to get a complete quote to me after several e-mails, ended up going with Little Tractor and Equip. out of IL. Very good people. Very good service. No regrets either.

I hope the weather improves here in Maine so we can clock some hours on the tractors. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Nelson
Kioti DK-45