Bought the DK45SE HST

Barj · Dec 24, 2006

Thanks for the help over the past couple of months everyone. I was originally going to buy the DK45S when I read on this site that there was an HST model coming soooo..... I waited. I now own a 45 HST with ag tires, fel and a snowblower. No cab but instead I own a tractor which is far more user friendly for the whole family and has a mid pto for (eventually) front mounting the snowblower.

I've moved a bit of gravel but am looking forward to getting to know the tractor and blowing some snow (if it comes and can you really look forward to that..... well I am). Thanks all.

Barry

DK35vince · Dec 24, 2006

Congratulations on the new DK.
Good luck, and let us know how it works..

Donnyj · Dec 24, 2006

Sounds like an awesome setup. Hope you enjoy the new tractor. Post some pics when you find time.

Oleozz · Dec 24, 2006

Congratulations on your new tractor. You are the first that I've seen post on here that has the 45 hst. I hope you get many years of good dependable work from it. As Vince and Donny have said, updates and pics would be great.

Barj · Dec 25, 2006

Here's some photos. Normally, there'd be at least two feet of snow where that tractor's sitting (that's why it has a snowblower on the back) soon I'm sure. Enjoy.

I've kept them fairly small for slower downloads and if these are still too big for you I have a Direcway Internet by Satellite system I'll sell you for cheap

Barry

Oleozz · Dec 25, 2006

Thanks for the pics. I see you are putting your rear remotes to work already by using the hydraulic cylinder to turn your blower, a good idea. Are the loader arms curved or are they like the older style? Have no idea where you live but it most definitely looks like farm country.

spanky8N · Dec 25, 2006

Barj,
Congrats you got a great tractor if it is anything like the 45s that i own! Those tires don't look like my ag tires but look like ag/industrial combo tires in the picture but it is hard for me to tell. they look cool though and i want a pair....with the tractor attached please.

Good job and welcome to the pack.
Dan

cag · Dec 26, 2006

Nice set up, the blower is it a Puma? Man I bet you wake up every morning hoping to see snow, congratulation... cag

Barj · Dec 26, 2006

That's right I'm using the rear remotes to control the chute and yes the loader arms are slightly curved. I believe the tires are considered an ag tire. No one mentioned them being a hybrid but I'll ask. The blower is a Meteor made in Ontario (Canada) painted Kioti orange (or Kubota if you please). It started to snow today so maybe by tomorrow I can try it out.

Barry

wallace · Dec 26, 2006

Your tires or at least the tires in the pictures are R4 industrial tires, not R1 ags

Barj · Dec 27, 2006

wallace said:
Your tires or at least the tires in the pictures are R4 industrial tires, not R1 ags

You're right (good eye) I just went out and took a closer look. Are they just as good in snow and dirt/mud as AG?? Thanks.

Barry

Oleozz · Dec 27, 2006

That question has been asked and answered about 1000 times on here.

The consensus of opinions seem to be that the R4's do well in snow, unless it is ice, but then the R1's aren't great on ice either. The R4's don't do as well in mud, again this is just what I have read, but do much better if you want to use the tires on your lawn. For lots of loader work the R4's seem to be the favorite. The R1's seem to be more suitable for agricultural use, I have yet to see a farmer around here with R4's on their tractors. I believe with the Kiotis the R4's are 8 ply and the R1's are 6 ply. I have the R1's on my 45 because I use it for plowing, cultivating, harrowing, and discing in the spring.

Barj · Dec 27, 2006

In the winter the tractor will be used (mainly) for clearing our lane way. It's nearly a mile long and rises slowly through the property so some areas can get a little icy. We don't farm the land ourselves (other then a garden and a 100 or so trees we planted) but will start experimenting with some small plantings someday. I'm assuming that the industrial tire is designed for conditions around a construction site which can be very slippery. I did ask a similar question to this one a few months ago but it was ag vs. turf. Thanks.

Barry

Z-Michigan · Jan 7, 2007

If you don't mind me asking - what was your cost for tractor and FEL? Also, was it difficult for your dealer to get one, or are these generally available now?

Agro-oti · Jan 14, 2007

Barj,where are you located?

Agro-oti · Jan 14, 2007

Z-Michigan said:
If you don't mind me asking - what was your cost for tractor and FEL? Also, was it difficult for your dealer to get one, or are these generally available now?

The DK45SE is generally available,as you put it. Should be very well priced vs competition,just like your DK40 quote was.

Barj · Feb 9, 2007

Z-Michigan said:
If you don't mind me asking - what was your cost for tractor and FEL? Also, was it difficult for your dealer to get one, or are these generally available now?

Sorry for the slow response I've been away. The tractor with FEL was around 25 canadian and it seemed pretty easy to get.