Looking at a new NX4510 - are most of the bugs worked out?

sevensandeights · Nov 29, 2023

I have a DK4210hst that I'm looking to trade in for a NX4510 hst. I've read all about the problems with the electronically controlled transmission in the NX series. Have these been been resolved on newer tractors? The model I'm looking at has been on the lot for 6 months.

I love my DK4210. Use it for firewood production with the front ender loader being the primary tool. Looking at the NX for increased loader capacity as I put the DK to max quite often.

The Gaul · Nov 30, 2023

I seriously looked at the NX6010 series myself and decided against it. While shopping at the dealership I actually ran into our regional Kioti rep and he gently pushed me into an NS, claiming that the NS platform may actually also be used for a future NX type of platform.
NS is not so different from the NX, main differences being that it comes with less options (you can install those yourself, if you want to) and is more analogue. It is the lack of electronics that may actually make it more of a reliable machine. Some of the price differential may actually get you a bigger engine, another important factor. From what I can read over here not getting enough HP seems to be the #1 regret.
FWIW, I paid 41K$ for an NS6010 HST with cab. Paid another 1,500$ for linked pedal, third function, rear wiper and hydraulic top link (all of which I installed myself).