VictorW
Veteran Member
The CK35 is actually 34hp vs the CK30 at 30hp. The DK35 was 38hp. An extra 4 hp is always nice but I don't know how much you'll actually feel the difference. If I remember correctly, 2008 was one of the years that had the problem with the gears in the injection pump. Other members can help with this to be certain. I think I would go for the 2013 and give up 4hp.
My loader has always been good but there is always times when you wish for more. The problem is, as N2DFire mentioned, you still need ballast when you fill the bucket to the maximum that it can lift. I don't have loaded tires, which maybe I should have, but never needed that for traction with R4 tires. I just run with a 6ft back blade and at times, it's not enough with a max weight load in the bucket. The rear will get light. So I would say the loader fits the tractor.
My loader has always been good but there is always times when you wish for more. The problem is, as N2DFire mentioned, you still need ballast when you fill the bucket to the maximum that it can lift. I don't have loaded tires, which maybe I should have, but never needed that for traction with R4 tires. I just run with a 6ft back blade and at times, it's not enough with a max weight load in the bucket. The rear will get light. So I would say the loader fits the tractor.