New Member / New Kioti

[Beagler1989]

After dreaming about a new compact tractor for years I am finally pulling the trigger.

I will be getting a DS4110HST from Michigan Iron and Equipment. What a great family run business!

Thanks to all the valuable input from my friend Josh61513

I will be replacing a 1969 2WD International 444. It has been a very nice tractor but I am starting a very ambitious habitat improvement project :moose: on my 30 acres and its just not going to cut it. I have sandy soil and it really does not work well. :banghead: I get stuck a lot.

Bob from MEI said he did not want to sell me the tractor if it was not going to meet my challenging needs so he trailered a tractor to my property to test drive. Needless to say it did eveything I wanted and more even tackling my beach area with no issues. We struck a deal and I hope to take delivery mid next week. :dance1:

It is like going from an old Chevette to a new Cadillac SRX

 

[k0ua]

It was very nice of the dealer to let you try out the tractor, Sounds like he has your best interest at heart... Welcome to TBN!

James K0UA

 

[landedakioti]

Congrats. I looked at getting that but went with the dk40se hst so my wife could use it to. I love it but not the dealer i bought it from. But found another dealer today that will look at it and fix it .

 

[JD 4520]

Congrats on the new purchase. You will enjoy the new toy. Merry Christmas to you!

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations. Welcome aboard.

 

[MIKE R]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Mousefield]

Congratulations on your new :tractor:.
Have many safe and happy hours in the seat. :cool2:
Think it was great that you got to try out the tractor on your property to make sure it suited your needs. :thumbsup:

 

[Bob77064]

Welcome, congrats.

 

[murphy1244]

:welcome:

 

[flyingcow]

Congrats....I've had an email conversation going with MI and E on there hound dog snow blades. Looking at a subframe mount 8ft plow. See, like good people. Spoke briefly by phone to them last yr about this, easy to talk to. Sounded like they got their act together.

 

[DutchHenryBrown]

:welcome:Glad that you found a GREAT dealer and many happy tractor seat hours.

 

[dennis52]

Is Kioti now selling the DS models with HST or is it a DK ?

 

[DK35vince]

Is Kioti now selling the DS models with HST or is it a DK ?

I personaly think the DS line would sell much better if the offered a HST option.
Kubota and John Deere offer HST in many of their economy models and they sell quite well.

 

[Dingo Man]

Welcome, based on what I have read about your dealer here on the forum sometimes I wish I lived in Michigan. Have fun.

 

[Beagler1989]

Is Kioti now selling the DS models with HST or is it a DK ?

No that was a typo. I had HST on the brain because I have been going back and forth but settled on the DS4110HS. The gear transmission is what I am used to and plus I will be doing a considerable amount of plowing and disc.

I really like the "no clutch" shuttle shift on it though. It is not available yet on the DK. It was real nice when I was testing it out with the loader.

Shuttle Lever - The DS series shuttle lever provides easy back and forth operation as well as faster reverse speeds. The DS4110HS has a hydraulic clutch pack inside the transmission. You can change your direction with only the shuttle lever without depressing the clutch. Simply shift the lever in the direction you desire to travel.

Thanks everyone for the welcome aboard. I will post pictures when it is delivered.

Obviously, the hardest part now is waiting for delivery...hopefully more EARLY next week than MID week. I will definitely be using a vacation day or two to "work" on my project.

 

[lakngulf]

Congrats on the new tractor purchase. Projects galore now. I will be interested in your habitat work. What do you have in mind? I use my little CK30 on old farmland, trying to make it a better place for deer and turkey.

 

[dennis52]

I am sure you will find the hydaulic shuttle covenient to use. Took some getting used to, but after 300 hours I am glad I took the option. Congratulations.

No that was a typo. I had HST on the brain because I have been going back and forth but settled on the D S4110HS. The gear transmission is what I am used to and plus I will be doing a considerable amount of plowing and disc.

I really like the "no clutch" shuttle shift on it though. It is not available yet on the DK. It was real nice when I was testing it out with the loader.

Shuttle Lever - The DS series shuttle lever provides easy back and forth operation as well as faster reverse speeds. The DS4110HS has a hydraulic clutch pack inside the transmission. You can change your direction with only the shuttle lever without depressing the clutch. Simply shift the lever in the direction you desire to travel.

Thanks everyone for the welcome aboard. I will post pictures when it is delivered.

Obviously, the hardest part now is waiting for delivery...hopefully more EARLY next week than MID week. I will definitely be using a vacation day or two to "work" on my project.

 

[Beagler1989]

Congrats on the new tractor purchase. Projects galore now. I will be interested in your habitat work. What do you have in mind? I use my little CK30 on old farmland, trying to make it a better place for deer and turkey.

I have 30 acres...with 8 of it woods. I am going to be planting a variety of trees, switch grass and food plots along with some perminent and temporary screening. I attached my starting point but I have a consultant coming out over Christmas so I am sure it will change.

 

[lakngulf]

I have 30 acres...with 8 of it woods. I am going to be planting a variety of trees, switch grass and food plots along with some perminent and temporary screening. I attached my starting point but I have a consultant coming out over Christmas so I am sure it will change.

Sounds almost identical to my situation. I have about 90 acres with about half in woods. Trying to change some pastureland into dense habitat area. Six years ago I planted some sawtooth oaks in one pasture. This year several were loaded with acorns in September, and the area has thickened up very well. Here are a couple of shots of the area:

Over the past year I have started and nurtured 250 sawtooth seedlings. These will be planted in part of a hayfield, and in the open areas of this pasture:

 

[dengar256]

That is starting to look fantastic. I am starting a similar project on my farm. The prevues owner did a lot of cutting in the woods before he sold it and its in bad shape. I do have a question for you. How do you discourage deer from eating the young trees?