First JTYGOKU, is it a hydro or shuttle shift? The price you quoted would reflect a gear/shuttle. Here in IN,
a 40 HST would be in the 22,500 range.
The DK will still have the Tier 3 engine. The DK's are being replaced w/ the NX series which will have 3 cyl.
Tier 4 engines. Also, the NX's start at 45 HP. There will not be a 35 or 40 HP. There will be a 45,50,55 and 60 HP model, both gear/shuttle or hydro, open station or cab.
As far as availability, DK ROPS models will continue to ship for the near future until they run out. Cab models on 40's are virtually gone, 45's still available for a little while.
Pricing is higher. On a new NX4510/cab model, it will be @ $3,400 more than a comparably equipped and priced DK45.
Also, the standard rear remote, radio and rear wiper kit will be add-ons on the NX's.
The above price difference includes the add-ons to make each equipped the same.
So there you have it. Anyone interested in a DK better act soon. Current programs were extended from end-Sept..
Tier 4 CK rerplacements will be later next year about this same time. They may possibly fill in that 35 and 40 HP gap. Hopefully we'll see a factory cab on some.
