RoyJackson
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DK50 questions
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grsthegreat
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my dk45 is 2010 and there are no seat switches at all. They told me when i purchased it that cab unit dont require seat switches because you cant fall out of the cab while operating it. I use my chipper all the time while out of unit.
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RoyJackson
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Thank you!
rademamj1
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I have been using a CK4010SEHC, also a factory cab model for three years now, with a WoodMax chipper, and Kioti has no seat shutoff switch on my tractor. I think you will be just fine.
Mid PTO mower tractors and Zero Turns typically have the seat safety shutoff switch. My Kubota GR2120 mower came with the safety switch, and it was so incredibly annoying, I eliminated the switch in just 10 minutes work.
Mid PTO mower tractors and Zero Turns typically have the seat safety shutoff switch. My Kubota GR2120 mower came with the safety switch, and it was so incredibly annoying, I eliminated the switch in just 10 minutes work.
k0ua
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My 2012 open station DK35se does not have a seat switch either. I don't think any of that line do. The owners manual covers the DK35se the DK40se the DK45se and the DK50se all in the same manual. No mention of seat switches. Very handy when using forks as you can stand up to get the fork tips guided into the pallets.
grsthegreat
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I am surprised that an open station dont have the switch....really surprised .
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RoyJackson
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Thanks for all the answers!!
Gave the tractor a pretty good run through, but I'd forgotten about off seat PTO work.
Pretty nice machine, but needs a good clean up...not neglect, just from living outside
Gave the tractor a pretty good run through, but I'd forgotten about off seat PTO work.
Pretty nice machine, but needs a good clean up...not neglect, just from living outside
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justman777
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I'm surprised anyone has a tractor without a seat switch. My 2018 NX is a cab unit with a seat switch. I inserted a toggle switch bypass so I can turn it off when needed. As an aside, I manage to turn it on (make active) all the time because my arm hits it when I come off the loader control.
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RoyJackson
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Well, an interesting update...
The tractor is not a 2011...it's a 2001. A serial number search proved this out.
The seller is quite upset, as you might expect...he had taken the word of the owner before him. I offered $12K (asking price was $22900).
Too bad, nice tractor for $12K...
The tractor is not a 2011...it's a 2001. A serial number search proved this out.
The seller is quite upset, as you might expect...he had taken the word of the owner before him. I offered $12K (asking price was $22900).
Too bad, nice tractor for $12K...
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I have been surprised by the number that do,
I've never had one on anything except lawnmowers.
I'm more used to rear fender mounted lift arm and pto switches.
Roy good luck with your tractor buying.
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Roy you selling your Deere or just looking for a 2nd machine?
grsthegreat
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Yeiks..... only 10 years difference......
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RoyJackson
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Sold it last Sunday...
I made an offer for the DK50...bit more realistic for the actual year, but the seller doesn't want to take that much of a loss
Also looking at a Deere 4052...more then I wanted to pay...nice tractor though
And, looking in general. I really liked the Kioti...just not for the price considering it was 19 years old. However, I'm getting quotes on adding a rear remote and a full service (all fluids, filters etc.) Might still make a deal
justman777
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It sounds like he's going to wind up keeping it a bit longer. Not many folks are going to give him that much for a machine that's almost 20 years old. I'd tell him to give you a call if he reconsiders your offer and then walk away and start looking elsewhere. His fault for not doing his research.
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RoyJackson
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Yep, that's the plan...
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Ended up going for the Deere 4052...a lot more money, but a lot nicer tractor...
So, that ends this thread...
So, that ends this thread...
k0ua
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Thanks for letting us know, Roy. You might post a photo of your new machine. You do know if you get a whole pack of Kioti's, they can take down a Deere?
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RoyJackson
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Thanks for letting us know, Roy. You might post a photo of your new machine. You do know if you get a whole pack of Kioti's, they can take down a Deere?
Hahahahaha!!
But, not if the Deere is well armed!
Tractor will be delivered later this week...I'll post pictures on the Good Morning thread
