DK35 Finally Arrived

[Ski21]

My DK35 just arrived. I took some pictures before I go out and have some fun. That's my backho operator in the one pic hehe.

 

[Mousefield]

Congratulations on your new tractor. The little fellow looks like he wants the keys. Nice looking rig, now you just have to post some pics after it gets a tad dirty. Also what part of the world do you live in?

 

[lakngulf]

Good looking yellow tractor!! And the CK35 looks good too

 

[Ski21]

Thanks, I'm from Philippi, WV. Man running the backhoe takes a little getting used too. It digs very well. I was testing it out and need to clear just a little dirt so my barn door would open up fully and I ended up moving a little too much hehe.
lakngulf it's a DK35. I'm glad I ended up going with this tractor. I was going to go with the CK30, and that definitely would have been too small. So far this DK seems to be doing okay for moving my rock pile.

 

[CowwFace]

Hey Ski21,

Is there such a thing as backho envy? What is going to be your first project?

Phill

 

[Ski21]

Right now I'm moving some dirt and rock from where I'm going to plant a garden, to over by my barn where there it needs some fill.

 

[Mousefield]

It does take some time to learn how to use the backhoe smoothly. I find if I run my CK35 at about 1,700 RPM it works well. Using higher RPM I sometimes make it jerky, not good. Use it safely and happy digging. :thumbsup:
I even help my wife with the gardening now.

 

[lakngulf]

lakngulf it's a DK35.

Sorry, I missed that. Looks like a fine toy (I mean work horse). Enjoy, you will get so much done, and find so many new things you did not even know you wanted to do.

 

[Oleozz]

Ski21---That is a great looking rig, good luck with it.
Mouse, you seem to have mastered using the backhoe, nice pics.

 

[Ski21]

Have you guys added a toolbox where the small one is on the kioti's. I'm not sure if they all have that little plastic tool box behind the seat. I was wondering if anyone added a different one or could suggest a different tool box.

Also what are some good things to keep in the tool box of the tractor. Is there anything that's a must have. Right now I got my tire repair kit just incase I get a flat.

 

[Mousefield]

Have you guys added a toolbox where the small one is on the kioti's. I'm not sure if they all have that little plastic tool box behind the seat. I was wondering if anyone added a different one or could suggest a different tool box.

Also what are some good things to keep in the tool box of the tractor. Is there anything that's a must have. Right now I got my tire repair kit just incase I get a flat.

I keep a couple of chains to each side of the seat on old towels. As I'm never that far from the house I have not worried about adding a larger tool box. In the tool box I keep stuff for changing from backhoe to 3pt hitch, small flashlight, small multi tool, crescent wrench, and couple of screw drivers. That fills it up. If I ever get a flat then I would call in a mobile tire repair truck. Did add extra lights to the ROP's, two facing forwards and two facing backwards.

 

[Ski21]

Was out digging a garbage pit with the backhoe. Man it's nice, but I definitely need more time behind the backhoe.

Mouse nice lights. I don't plan on being out at night with the tractor, so I don't think I need to do the lights.

 

[DK35vince]

Congratulations on the new DK.
The DK 35 is a good, solid tractor.

 

[ToadHill]

I have just over 1000 hours on mine and it has been a fine operating unit.

 

[Mousefield]

Was out digging a garbage pit with the backhoe. Man it's nice, but I definitely need more time behind the backhoe.

Mouse nice lights. I don't plan on being out at night with the tractor, so I don't think I need to do the lights.

I put the lights on after the first winter. Cleaned about 3/4 mile of road several times with the FEL . Problem is when lifting a bucket full of snow the headlights are blocked by the bucket. If you ever backup at night or have to use the backhoe at night then those lights become very useful. Hopefully you don't have to go out at night and clean your driveway or road.
Using the backhoe will get easier, just lots of practice. :dance1:

 

[Ski21]

Got used to the backhoe this afternoon. Man I got it running smooth now. As for the lights, I never thought of winter time and how many times I plowed at night with the 4wheeler. Hmm might have to get some lights. Can you still put the ROPS down with the lights on it. I have to put my ROPS down to get it in the barn.

 

[Ski21]

Man I really love this tractor. I've even pushed down a little tree about 3inches thick. Heck I think i found something to get me off the computer and out of the house hehe.

Has anyone hooked up some kind of radio system to their tractor. I'm thinking about doing it, and would like to know if anyone else has, and if so how did u hook it up.

 

[Mousefield]

Got used to the backhoe this afternoon. Man I got it running smooth now. As for the lights, I never thought of winter time and how many times I plowed at night with the 4wheeler. Hmm might have to get some lights. Can you still put the ROPS down with the lights on it. I have to put my ROPS down to get it in the barn.

Yes you can put the ROP's down with the lights on it. Just leave a little slack at the pivot point. There a several threads on putting lights on and finding the correct electrical connection point. Just have a look for them.

 

[Mousefield]

Man I really love this tractor. I've even pushed down a little tree about 3inches thick. Heck I think i found something to get me off the computer and out of the house hehe.

Has anyone hooked up some kind of radio system to their tractor. I'm thinking about doing it, and would like to know if anyone else has, and if so how did u hook it up.

Tomorrow I'm out moving some wood and leveling an area for another chicken coop we hope to start building in a few weeks. Yea, I get to have some seat time.

If I was looking at some type of music I would consider the ear muffs with built in radio.
Having said that I am operating a piece of machinery and would use some caution in getting lost in your music and something goes wrong. I always wear ear muffs but have not considered listening to music while operating my CK35. Just my :2cents:

 

[williekioti]

Have you guys added a toolbox where the small one is on the kioti's. I'm not sure if they all have that little plastic tool box behind the seat. I was wondering if anyone added a different one or could suggest a different tool box.

Also what are some good things to keep in the tool box of the tractor. Is there anything that's a must have. Right now I got my tire repair kit just incase I get a flat.

Yup, one of the first tasks I took on after purchase. The stocker is good for little more than a glove holder. I used an old .50 ammo can. I drilled two holes in the bottom aligned with the OEM box's holes, cut a piece of old fuel line (3/8" ?) and slit the entire length to fit the bottom lip on the ammo can (for abrasion/vibration dampening), then bolted it into place. Fits perfectly between the seat and SMV sign, only slightly larger foot print than the OEM. I've attached the only file photo I could find right now (box is in upper left of pic), can take a better one if you wish.

As far as what to carry? It may be a bit of personal choice in what to carry, and may depend on how far you'll be from your support vehicle/shop. I tend to work away from both occaisionally so for me: extra pins/clips for attachments, a couple clevis, a few small wrenches (including a medium cresent), small hammer, a couple screw drivers, needle nose & slip joint pliers, extra gloves, few sets ear plugs and a small first aid kit (for bleeds mostly as I work alone with a chainsaw alot), etc????. It seems like a lot of crap and at times is a pain to get at the stuff at the bottom, but have used virtually every piece at one time or another. The ability to fix something in the field w/o dropping everything for a run to the shop/support vehicle is priceless to me..........

Oh yeah, congrats on the new toy. Sounds like you're already enjoying it.