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Just purchased a Kioti DK45 with loader Real Nice
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Replies 16 Post by Miklos

Well, James Mills describes some of his preferances of the shuttle shift. It is definately my preferance over collar shift also. I prefer it for the approximate same speeds in both forward and reverse directions. One other large benefit of the shuttle shift transmission is that it is fully synchronized, allowing you to change gears for different speeds with the tractor still in motion (just like a car). With the collar shift transmission (LK2554) you have to bring the tractor to a stop to change gears as it has no synchros.

With live pto, you still have power to the pto when you push in the clutch to stop or change gears. Without live pto, when you push in the clutch, you also stop power to the pto. For example, when mowing with a bush hog, imagine backing into a spot with tall weeds and brush, then pushing in the clutch to shift to a forward gear and the bush hog stops. Not good. The LK3054 uses a two stage clutch to enable live pto. You push it in about 2/3's of the way to change gears or stop, push it in the last 1/3 to shift pto. It is easy to use as the first clutch is fairly light peddle pressure and the second clutch is kinda stiff.

From my experience, I think you would be the happiest with the LK3054 and least happy with the LK2554. For the reasons listed above, the LK2554 is not a very popular model in the Kioti lineup. The 1914 would be a batter choice if the 3054 is physically too large to fit where you need it.

Disclaimer: These are MY opinions based on MY experience with both transmission styes and both pto styles.

Miklos

use the clutch while your implement, a brush hog for example, is still cutting,

machine purchase 1914 2554 3054
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Replies 3 Post by Miklos

I use a 60" Bush Hog behind my LK3504. I should have a 72", but I have had this brush hog for 10 years now. I used to use it behind an old model BG Minneapolis Moline and it was certainly a case of the mower controlling the tractor. Definately the other way around now. When I got the new Kioti last year I went ahead and painted the old Bush Hog orange to match. Gotta have color matched implements, ya know!

Miklos

walco momer for kioti 3054
Kioti Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Miklos

When I bought my LK3504, the DK was only avialable as the 45hp. The new DK's are very nice, but I still am pleased with my LK. The DK will get you a more modern look, flat operators platform and more creature comforts. Both will funtion the same and in the end, will do the same job. It is up to you to determine if the differences between the two is worth the extra hard earned dollars. It probably would be to me.

Miklos

Kioti DK 35
Kioti Tractors
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I have a LK3504 Kioti with FEL and R-4's. I paid $13,000 for it, brand spankin new. I have certainly been satisfied with it so far. I have used it for loader work, field mowing, landscaping, driveway maintanence and working my arena. Nothing has broken or failed to work.

I researched for several months prior to purchasing, looking primarily at JD and Kubota. For near the same money, I could have got either a JD 790 or a Kubota L3000. However, by purchasing the Kioti instead, I got 5 more hp, full synchromesh transmission with shuttle shift, increased lifting capacities and eaiser entry/exit from operator platform.

I was almost ready to spend $4,000 more and get a Kubota B2910 with hydrostatic transmission, but then reality set in. But between snowmobiles, motorcycles, horses, and bicycles, I could not justify spending the extra cash. In the end, they would both do the same job.

My only worry about owning my Kioti is parts availability in the future. The quality of the castings and all other visable parts seems on par with the rest of the major manufacturers. Nothing is overly complicated on the machine, so with being a machinist and knowing how to weld, I worry less than some would about parts.

Figure out what features are important to you and how much you have to spend. That extra $4,000 that I have saved will be put to lot better uses than the luxury of not having to use a clutch.

Miklos

kioti tractors
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Replies 4 Post by Miklos

After researching tractors from China made models to Kioti's to Deere, NH & Kubota, I decided on the LK3504 Kioti. Price was a consideration in my selection process, but not the most important one. If I thought that I would get $3 or $4k more tractor for my money, then I would purchase the premium tractor. When I first started looking, I was leaning heavily towards Deere & Kubota. Then I looked at the Kioti. Quality seemed as good as "premium" tractors. Test drives indicated the same. Then I got to thinking about what the extra $3 to $4k would get me, a somewhat flatter deck and exhaust that exits down. I wound up buying the Kioti LK3504 with 60" front end loader and R-4 industrial tires for $13,000. I wound up saving at least $7k over the "premium" brands. After 2 weeks of use, I am a very satisfied Kioti owner.

Kioti 3504 DK45 vs JD NH
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