Comparison Yanamar LX4900 HST vs Kioti Dk45se HST

[Raised on a Deere]

Will send pics as soon as I receive tractor. As to pricing, I was asked not to share (and I said I wouldn't). Maybe I shouldn't have said that but once I did I kind of keep my promises. But my sense from having looked at all I could find on the net, I think the tractor was at the lower end of what I have seen published or, on contact with sellers, offered by others for a like all cash deal for a 2013 yanmar. So I guess I did ok but then gave back anything I saved and more in dual rear remotes, front hydraulic adds wight three function remote. And then implements really racked it up. But at end of day, it wasn't price that tipped it. Kioti was actually a little better on price and a couple of features. Just after multiple quick rides, the Yanmar just felt better.

Next I need to think about a structure that isn't too expensive where I can keep all of this stuff.

My experience was much the same. I had been looking at tractors until I was just tired of it. Something about each left me looking. I liked the Kioti, and the LS seemed almost as good and the price almost won me several times, then I would go to Kubota because it was better supported. Back and forth I went. Wasn't even thinking of Yanmar. Wouldn't have even if someone mentioned it but I saw one sitting on a dealership lot, and remembered that this was the object of a Craig's listing I had seen a few days ago. I did a quick turn, took a test ride, was really pleased. Just chalked it up to I must be in a good mood today and I came home and started looking up information. Once I found out what yanmar was I was very cautions about purchasing a tractor with such few dealers etc, etc, but I went back and checked out a few things by test driving it again and it just felt better. Once that engine warms up and you put it to work you realize you have something here. The drive train is very tight, less slack that I was experiencing, It is quieter than most, not by a big difference but nevertheless quieter. My ears ring if I don't use head sets on all the tractors I drove, not on the Yanmar. Drove it another time or two to make sure I wasn't missing something and finally just said this is what I want, I hope it works out. I got the rear remotes thrown in on a negotiation and wish I had closed on the front hydraulics now. I wasn't real clear on how important that might be until I started researching grapples. Another 1100 will get the factory kit and there may be other cheaper deals.

Anyway I take delivery tomorrow. And the shopping is over. Now to make it through withdrawal, and making peace with no cab.

My first job is to renovate a barn for toy storage. Come on spring.

And I want a bush hog that will make that turbo sing. May take 7 footer to do it.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Congrats on the new Yanmar. Sounds nice a nice tractor.

 

[Raised on a Deere]

Help me, I am a newbee..what do I use two for? Seems I have one installed for the backhoe, will be adding a line to the loader so i can use a grapple. but why else two?

Top-N-Tilt ------ a cylinder to replace your top link on the 3pt and a cylinder to replace one of the down links so you can tilt implements. that uses two sets and so if you have it you would have to unhook the grapple etc. Many others I am not thinking of right now. such as pull behind implements that use hydraulics. Who wants to unhook grapple to run wood splitter etc.

 

[scoutcub]

Congrats on the LX! Obviously pics will be required.....:thumbsup:

As for structures, I'm on board with the "less expensive" version of storage.....carolina carports as well. Got a 24' X 41" enclosed with 2 10'X 10' rollup doors installed for around 8500. I do need to get the ceiling foamed, it loves to sweat.....

 

[k0ua]

Congrats on the LX! Obviously pics will be required.....:thumbsup:

As for structures, I'm on board with the "less expensive" version of storage.....carolina carports as well. Got a 24' X 41" enclosed with 2 10'X 10' rollup doors installed for around 8500. I do need to get the ceiling foamed, it loves to sweat.....View attachment 368158View attachment 368159

Foaming the ceileing is probably a good idea, but I added 2 vents on the side on each end , and it helped tremendously. I think turbine vents or a continuous ridge vent would be better, but I could not figure any way to do it. as you cannot walk on the roof.

 

[scoutcub]

Foaming the ceileing is probably a good idea, but I added 2 vents on the side on each end , and it helped tremendously. I think turbine vents or a continuous ridge vent would be better, but I could not figure any way to do it. as you cannot walk on the roof.

Thanks K0ua,

I was thinking about that in lieu of the foaming, which will cost around 1500..... Did it eliminate the condensation completely, or somewhat? It's raining in my building at times, which defeats the purpose of the enclosed storage......

 

[k0ua]

Thanks K0ua,

I was thinking about that in lieu of the foaming, which will cost around 1500..... Did it eliminate the condensation completely, or somewhat? It's raining in my building at times, which defeats the purpose of the enclosed storage......

I would put it about 80 percent better. I just did it last fall, and I need to go thru more time and weather variables to be sure, but it seems to be a definite big improvement. If you had power in the building ( I dont) and ran a small fan to draw air thru all the time it would probably eliminate it totally.
I think 2 or 3 wind powered turbine vents would work perfectly, but I could not figure a way to install them. Why not try the vents, they are low cost, low effort, and if it doesn't solve it completely in your climate, then you haven't lost much.

 

[scoutcub]

That sounds like a good plan, think I will try it and monitor. I also dont have power to the building. I was wondering about climbing on the roof, and the turbine vents sounds good, but also unsure of climbing around on that metal....and getting a good seal on the vents as well.....

Appreciate the suggestion!

Frank

 

[k0ua]

That sounds like a good plan, think I will try it and monitor. I also dont have power to the building. I was wondering about climbing on the roof, and the turbine vents sounds good, but also unsure of climbing around on that metal....and getting a good seal on the vents as well.....

Appreciate the suggestion!

Frank

By the way I used Stainless Steel hardware to fasten the vents to the sheet metal, and when I cut the sheet metal out I spray painted the cut edges with clear Krylon paint. The idea is to prevent rusting and staining the building. The cutting was no fun, I used a sabresaw, but there is nothing to press against, and was difficult to cut. If you come up with something better let me know:thumbsup:

 

[Katahdin]

This: Heavy Duty 4-1/2" Angle Grinder

Combined with this:
10 Piece 4-1/2" Grinding and Cutting Wheel Assortment for Metal

Is an excellent tool for cutting thick and thin metal. The thin cutting disks will slice through about anything with minimal effort.

 

[k0ua]

This: Heavy Duty 4-1/2" Angle Grinder

Combined with this:
10 Piece 4-1/2" Grinding and Cutting Wheel Assortment for Metal

Is an excellent tool for cutting thick and thin metal. The thin cutting disks will slice through about anything with minimal effort.

It probably would have worked better than the jigsaw, and I have them of course, but I was up ladder with the jigsaw in my hand, so I stayed with it.

 

[hnicols]

Okay -- everything arrived and I promised some Pics. They are attached. I have been looking (and saving) to buy my tractor and related toys since 2002 -- so this is not quite as spoiled as it may seem, or so I tell my wife.

It took me 12 years to pull the trigger, but when I finally pulled it turns out that it was a machine gun on full auto and I bought everything.

Monday I took delivery of:

Yanmar Lx4900 (48.5 hp, turbo) Tractor Loader Backhoe
Woods 72 inch brush hog
Everything attachments 68 inch grapple
Everything Attachments 84" box blade
Everything Attachments Spreader
Frontier 72 inch York Rake (used)
Linetech Post Hole digger (used)
Bradco Pallet forks.
Top and Tilt still on order.

Fortunately, I have run out of things to buy. And I am quickly running out of things to do!

Last two days I bladed and then york raked my 800 foot gravel drive (winters pot holes finally gone), cleared growth from about 1000 foot of old logging road (grapple and brush hog); and cleared the weed and brush from the edges of about four acres of field. My first tractor and so far I love everything! Hope the weeds grow quick and the driveway ruts return promptly.

Thank you all for the help! Next I have to buy a building to keep all my toys --- I mean tools.

 

[scoutcub]

Lookin real nice.......thats quite the package deal there....:thumbsup:

 

[peterc38]

Fortunately, I have run out of things to buy.

Say it ain't so! Howsabout a snow plow and/or 3pt snowblower?

 

[hnicols]

What, and go out in the cold? I am a fair weather tractor operator.

 

[k0ua]

That is quite a "toychest" you have there!.. Looks good.:thumbsup:

 

[peterc38]

What, and go out in the cold? I am a fair weather tractor operator.

Not for you, for the wife. You'll be inside drinking hot chocolate watching her through the picture window

 

[Raised on a Deere]

Say it ain't so! Howsabout a snow plow and/or 3pt snowblower?

I decided I really did not want a cab because most of my work is spring to fall, no snow plowing except the occasional blizzard when it is fun to just bundle up and go for it. But I have decided as soon as I trim a few more low limbs I want a canopy. All day in the sun is a bit much for my old skin. I saw one somewhere that had a down draft fan that pulls air through the top and forces it down and keeps the upcoming dust and bugs pretty much away from the driver. Now I can't find a place to buy one. I may have to use a spare radiator fan I have and do a home brew but first I have to get a canopy to work with.

Sure could use the backhoe, Yanmar has a really good one, I just couldn't make my self go batty enough to buy it.

 

[scoutcub]

I decided I really did not want a cab because most of my work is spring to fall, no snow plowing except the occasional blizzard when it is fun to just bundle up and go for it. But I have decided as soon as I trim a few more low limbs I want a canopy. All day in the sun is a bit much for my old skin. I saw one somewhere that had a down draft fan that pulls air through the top and forces it down and keeps the upcoming dust and bugs pretty much away from the driver. Now I can't find a place to buy one. I may have to use a spare radiator fan I have and do a home brew but first I have to get a canopy to work with.

Sure could use the backhoe, Yanmar has a really good one, I just couldn't make my self go batty enough to buy it.

agreed.....I'd like to have one as well but cant choke down the 9K price tag......

 

[hnicols]

well, I just made myself choke a little each year -- and i have always been batty enough