New machine Today

[Kioti Tom]

:thumbsup: AH, the feeling of having a NEW tractor. Almost like with your first kid was born, I had that feeling last November when I got my NEW DS3510. I know what it is like.

Have fun with your tractor and enjoy.

Tom

 

[IslandTractor]

HST problem? What a bunch of hysterical old biddies!

The CK "problem" is failure to lubricate a linkage hinge. Do you trade in your house when a door squeaks?

The DK "problem" has been shown to be nothing but harmonics and solved, as it has in many other types of hydraulic equipment of various types and brands. In the current instance it was solved by substituting a flexible line for a short piece of metal line. A couple of disgruntled owners continue to grumble but no one has posted anything close to an actual failure that I can recall.

Is this seriously what you guys are labeling as a Kioti HST problem? I'm afraid if so that you are just a bunch of silly rumor mongers with about two hours of tractor experience between you. Seriously. That is ridiculous. Run, don't walk, to your local boutique JD or Kubota dealer where they will be happy to treat you like a rube and fleece you accordingly. Pick up some carnauba wax for your new tractors while you're there.

 

[murphy1244]

Who is this post for???? Must clean out the barn soon, I need room to remove the Backhoe. Anybody interested in old ford trucks? I believe they are 48's

 

[Coyote machine]

Here are my comments on the supposed " bad things about the HST". Don't concern yourself over it. If your tractor, for some reason develops a noise/squeal when moving in reverse then you can notify your selling dealer, and deal with the issue while under warranty. There are some parts that have been detailed by Kioti manufacturing,(Daedong), but to date nothing has been released to the public. They deal with a vibration which causes a harmonic dissonance and consequently a squeal like sound at times in SOME DK series tractors. A permanent solution beyond changing out a metal tube to a retrofit rubber hose aimed at treating the symptoms is in the works. When Kioti and Daedong have decided on the final method of treatment it will be released- to the best of my knowledge about this issue. Note: It is NOT an every tractor or every tractor in a particular series issue. Some are affected, most are NOT, and it's had ZERO effect on my tractor beyond generating an annoying noise at times, NOT constantly.
Best advice: go enjoy your new tractor and don't sweat the details.:thumbsup:

 

[murphy1244]

Here are my comments on the supposed " bad things about the HST". Don't concern yourself over it. If your tractor, for some reason develops a noise/squeal when moving in reverse then you can notify your selling dealer, and deal with the issue while under warranty. There are some parts that have been detailed by Kioti manufacturing,(Daedong), but to date nothing has been released to the public. They deal with a vibration which causes a harmonic dissonance and consequently a squeal like sound at times in SOME DK series tractors. A permanent solution beyond changing out a metal tube to a retrofit rubber hose aimed at treating the symptoms is in the works. When Kioti and Daedong have decided on the final method of treatment it will be released- to the best of my knowledge about this issue. Note: It is NOT an every tractor or every tractor in a particular series issue. Some are affected, most are NOT, and it's had ZERO effect on my tractor beyond generating an annoying noise at times, NOT constantly.
Best advice: go enjoy your new tractor and don't sweat the details.:thumbsup:

Thanks, I'll let you guys know what happens with the parts manual. I took it back today so they can find the tabs and binder for me, It does me no good the way it is now.

 

[schweizer]

Congratulations on your new tractor!

Question: did the black metal feet on the backhoe outriggers come standard? If not do you know where the dealer sourced them? Custom built? I have a DK45SE HST w/ backhoe. 350 hours on it now and it's wonderful. None of the HST squeal that some mentioned. But I wish I had better pads on the backhoe outriggers.

Marcus

 

[Coyote machine]

Congratulations on your new tractor!

Question: did the black metal feet on the backhoe outriggers come standard? If not do you know where the dealer sourced them? Custom built? I have a DK45SE HST w/ backhoe. 350 hours on it now and it's wonderful. None of the HST squeal that some mentioned. But I wish I had better pads on the backhoe outriggers.

Marcus

Those are supplied by some dealers, and came on my tractor too. Bigfoot is the brand, and if you don't have them they are excellent. I know because I have used them since 2009.
Here's a link to details, pics and 2006 pricing.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/.../77410-backhoe-stabilizer-pads-installed.html

 

[schweizer]

Thanks, CM! Great thread link. I like the one made by 4"x12" channel stock -- way cheaper.

 

[murphy1244]

Congratulations on your new tractor!

Question: did the black metal feet on the backhoe outriggers come standard? If not do you know where the dealer sourced them? Custom built? I have a DK45SE HST w/ backhoe. 350 hours on it now and it's wonderful. None of the HST squeal that some mentioned. But I wish I had better pads on the backhoe outriggers.

Marcus

Those feet are called Big Foot pads stock # a6ms11739 make is MS? Who ever that is cost 190.00 a pair.

 

[IslandTractor]

Those feet are called Big Foot pads stock # a6ms11739 make is MS? Who ever that is cost 190.00 a pair.

I put Big Foot pads on my CK20/KB2365 and it made a big difference. Kept the BH from pulling the tractor. However, with my Woods BH90x, the stock pads flip over to provide similar traction in soft soil. I'd also agree that bolting a couple of pieces of C channel on the stock pads would do the same thing as the very pricey Big Feet.