kioti back hoe

[kattywumpus]

Then what is the redline on the tach(about 2300) for.? Kioti DK55
Someone told me that if you don't have the rpm's up enough,that I could damage the tractor? Is this true for backhoe? Or only pto- mower?

The maximum engine RPM is about 2900 on my DK40SE. 1900 - 2000 range is just for the backhoe use. I was told by the dealer that Kioti recommends 2600 rpm for best HST performance. Damage the engine statement is not logical since this is the same motor Kioti uses for the standard shift transmission tractors. The red triangle is engine rpms needed for the PTO.

 

[KiotiDave]

Hi All,
The newer 24 series backhoes are very responsive to volume. All our tractors are set to run at a certain pressure(normally around 2500psi +/- 100) The backhoe should be lower, set at around 2100psi. this eliminates breaking stuff. When you raise the RPMs you gain volume and this will speed up the response time. If you are learning, run lower rpms until you get a good feel for the machine. I would guess that you can get full power and plenty of speed in the 1600 to 2000 range and possibly use less fuel that if you run at PTO speeds of 2700 engine rpms. This will in no way hurt your tractor. The problem comes when you run a rotary cutter or tiller at too low rpms and you start to bog down the engine and this may cause problems with the tractor.
Run the backhoe at whatever rpm gives you a comfortable speed.
Good Luck,
Dave G.
KiotiDave

 

[kattywumpus]

Hi All,
The newer 24 series backhoes are very responsive to volume. All our tractors are set to run at a certain pressure(normally around 2500psi +/- 100) The backhoe should be lower, set at around 2100psi. this eliminates breaking stuff. When you raise the RPMs you gain volume and this will speed up the response time. If you are learning, run lower rpms until you get a good feel for the machine. I would guess that you can get full power and plenty of speed in the 1600 to 2000 range and possibly use less fuel that if you run at PTO speeds of 2700 engine rpms. This will in no way hurt your tractor. The problem comes when you run a rotary cutter or tiller at too low rpms and you start to bog down the engine and this may cause problems with the tractor.
Run the backhoe at whatever rpm gives you a comfortable speed.
Good Luck,
Dave G.
KiotiDave

Thanks for the details Dave.

 

[Lloyd_E]

I have a 2485 and found the sweet spot to be around 1850 rpms +/- a few rpms.
I found at 2000 or slightly over the BH is few jerky and unstable in movements.

Lloyd