NEED SOME ADVICE on a Purchase!

[McTowner]

I may be a bit late to this chat but have a bit to add, having had a '21 DK HST with a MIE thumb. The thumb is a great add on and MIE is great to deal with (wish they were local).
I would definitely personal go look over the machine and spend some time operating it.
The 21 DK I had was problematic with electrical and hydraulic issues. The cab light didn't work along with the radio. The wire harness apparently had corrosion. The tractor also had cavitation/hydraulic issues. The FEL controls were not fluid. The 3 point was jumpy. (both on my 20 year old New Holland worked better) The cavitation issue was the most concerning.
I am not sure if this was just a COVID time frame quality issue ...
I now have a '25 DK, FEL and 3pnt are way smoother. No signs of cavitation.

 

[rScotty]

I may be a bit late to this chat but have a bit to add, having had a '21 DK HST with a MIE thumb. The thumb is a great add on and MIE is great to deal with (wish they were local).
I would definitely personal go look over the machine and spend some time operating it.
The 21 DK I had was problematic with electrical and hydraulic issues. The cab light didn't work along with the radio. The wire harness apparently had corrosion. The tractor also had cavitation/hydraulic issues. The FEL controls were not fluid. The 3 point was jumpy. (both on my 20 year old New Holland worked better) The cavitation issue was the most concerning.
I am not sure if this was just a COVID time frame quality issue ...
I now have a '25 DK, FEL and 3pnt are way smoother. No signs of cavitation.

Can you tell a little more about that hydraulic cavitation?
How could you tell that was the problem?

 

[McTowner]

Can you tell a little more about that hydraulic cavitation?
How could you tell that was the problem?

Early on it was barely noticeable, as I used the tractor more I could tell things didn't seem right. You could see a lot of air bubbles on the hydraulic fluid dipstick. On startup you could feel and hear air pockets in the system.
The system would be OK until things heated up. More notable with FEL,BH, 3 point, less on travel.

 

[Phil Timmons]

I have a 2005 Kioti CK30 HST which has been just fantastic over the years... BUT I have wanted to upgrade to around 50 HP. I found a 2021 Kioti DK5310se hst with less than 90 hrs, loaded tires, no cab, loader w/6' quick attach bucket, backhoe w/Hydro thumb... still has nubs on the R14 tires. I can buy it for $30k Cash and they'll deliver it. For me... it's the right size and HP for our 13 acre wooded farm. Is there any reason I "shouldn't" buy it? Your thoughts and/or comments please? THX in advance for any input!

How does Sales Tax work in Massachusetts?

 

[Carl_NH]

How does Sales Tax work in Massachusetts?

Retailers charge 6.25% private buyers/sellers do not.