DK50 HST

di2hunt · May 12, 2010

Here we go again. I have purchased a new DK50 TLB from my local dealer, LaVoie Equipment Sales in Ashland VA. Will either p/u or he will deliver Wed of next week. If I can figure out how to post pics I will get some before and after pics.
Its so dry here it won't take long for the after pics. Looking forward to stepping up to the much larger tractor.

Mousefield · May 13, 2010

I see you had a CK30 in your profile. Did you out grow it? :licking:
Pics will be great and also some comment on the size, feature and power differences once you have had a chance to put a few hours on it. I am sure some of us would be interested in how it is working for you as a larger tractor.

di2hunt · May 13, 2010

Hi Mousefield, Yes,I did grow out of it. The CK30 was plenty of tractor for doing my stuff around the farm but we started a mulch business last year and things just mushroomed. We started grading driveways, doing some hardscaping and I didn't want to tear the tractor up so we decided to go up in size. The CK was about to hit the 500 hour mark so we thought it was time if we were going to do it.(I don't think 500 hours is a lot) We chose the DK50 for several reasons but most of all, the size of the tractor wasn't putting us in the 'too big' range for what we are doing off the farm. The 74 inch width should keep us in the yard without any problems. It should be able to load pickups without dumping half the bucket behind the bed. We will be taking delivery in 5-7 days. Can't wait to sit back down and make the comparisons you spoke of. I was very pleased with the CK30 so I know the DK50 will be just as good. i am a loyal to the Kioti brand so.....