which kioti tractor

[Chestnut Valley Farms]

I can't make my mind up on which kioti tractor. The CK40 or DK4510. Their less than a thousand bucks apart.
I live in 11 acres with about 5 acres bush hogged. Farm is 287 acres with about 12 acres bush hogged. Plan to use for clearing, food plotting, bush hogging, garden tilling. May get some cattle at the house at some point.
The DK is way more tractor. It's a monster. Which would have its advantages. It will lift 2800lbs!
The CK is similiar to a 3 series JD or kabota 3901. Except it seems to be slightly larger platform and beafier loader. It will handle the 6ft cutter I have. It be easier transporting to an from the farm. Approx 1 hr. That's a big advantage in my mind. Be better for buzzing around in the woods maintaining trails and doing hidy hole plots. Should do all I need to do.
Just feel crazy buying smaller footprint tractor when they are so close in price.
Oh yeah one major difference. Ck 40 is hydro an dk45 is shuttle shift 12x3.
Thoughts an opinions please!

 

[Bullwinkle]

Get the larger one

Good rule when buying a tractor. Get one size larger than you think you need

 

[Triple C]

Get the larger one

Good rule when buying a tractor. Get one size larger than you think you need

^^^ This.

 

[cutman]

I almost said get the larger as well, but if it's physically too big to get where you need to go then that's obviously a problem.

I would figure out the maximum dimensions that will work for your situation, then buy the most powerful tractor you can afford.

 

[OkieKubota]

If you are moving it from one place to another then the CK will definitely fit your needs and be handled in those situations. I run a Kubota L3830 that is in the Grand L line of tractors and is a beefier platform than an L3901 (which is the same as the L3800 but with tier 4 emissions). I use my tractor commercially as well as on both farms and the deer lease. I can haul my tractor with loader with 6' rhyno rotary cutter and 6' heavy duty boxblade at one time on an 18" car hauler bumper pull trailer. I brush hog approximately 400 acres or so a summer and I take care of about 10 acres of plots altogether...

You mentioned being able to get around in the woods and the smaller tractor will really shine there. I had to dig a hole for a new banks feeder post in the middle of our woods and I worked my Kubota back in there with the auger and dug a 3' deep hole in rock in 3 minutes I would have spent 2 hours digging by hand...

I have yet to find something I can't do that I want to do and ease of moving equipment is worth its weight in gold.

If your tractor sits on one property and everything is wide open I agree on larger but a large cab tractor absolutely would not work in my situation...

 

[Elkaddict]

I'd go with the larger tractor even if it means upgrading your trailer. Upgrading a trailer is a lot cheaper than upgrading tractors. The only way I'd go smaller is if you were confident you could get a second tractor down the road (it is incredibly convenient). I find my ability to get my tractors back into the tight woods is directly related to how bad I need to. If you have a real need, you'll find a way (may require some chainsaw work).

 

[OkieKubota]

I'd go with the larger tractor even if it means upgrading your trailer. Upgrading a trailer is a lot cheaper than upgrading tractors. The only way I'd go smaller is if you were confident you could get a second tractor down the road (it is incredibly convenient). I find my ability to get my tractors back into the tight woods is directly related to how bad I need to. If you have a real need, you'll find a way (may require some chainsaw work).

Upgrading trailer and heavier tractor means upgrading truck as well...

 

[Chestnut Valley Farms]

If you are moving it from one place to another then the CK will definitely fit your needs and be handled in those situations. I run a Kubota L3830 that is in the Grand L line of tractors and is a beefier platform than an L3901 (which is the same as the L3800 but with tier 4 emissions). I use my tractor commercially as well as on both farms and the deer lease. I can haul my tractor with loader with 6' rhyno rotary cutter and 6' heavy duty boxblade at one time on an 18" car hauler bumper pull trailer. I brush hog approximately 400 acres or so a summer and I take care of about 10 acres of plots altogether...

You mentioned being able to get around in the woods and the smaller tractor will really shine there. I had to dig a hole for a new banks feeder post in the middle of our woods and I worked my Kubota back in there with the auger and dug a 3' deep hole in rock in 3 minutes I would have spent 2 hours digging by hand...

I have yet to find something I can't do that I want to do and ease of moving equipment is worth its weight in gold.

If your tractor sits on one property and everything is wide open I agree on larger but a large cab tractor absolutely would not work in my situation...

Tks Okie
Your above post is my mindset in a nutshell... Everything about the ck4010 is just more manageable and I'm confident it will do what I need it to. My life is balls to the wall most of the time! Manageable is what I need!
I mowed grass all day and have been thinking hard about this. My mind is not made up yet but I am leaning toward the CK at the moment...

 

[Chestnut Valley Farms]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your thoughts an opinions.. still chewing on this decision

 

[OkieKubota]

Also...if you are going to be brush hogging a lot like your place and incorporating it into your lawn business then get the Shuttle shift option. Long periods of time mowing in lines around fields and your right foor will thank you. lots of folks like Hydro but the only place I have seen it shine is with A LOT of loader work. If mainly brush hogging then the shuttle shift will have more HP for same size tractor (good for tall fescue, Bermuda) and will save your leg...

 

[Chestnut Valley Farms]

Also...if you are going to be brush hogging a lot like your place and incorporating it into your lawn business then get the Shuttle shift option. Long periods of time mowing in lines around fields and your right foor will thank you. lots of folks like Hydro but the only place I have seen it shine is with A LOT of loader work. If mainly brush hogging then the shuttle shift will have more HP for same size tractor (good for tall fescue, Bermuda) and will save your leg...

This is one tough decision.. This morning my mind was made up. A CK4010 was it.
Then after researching today and seeing pics an positive reviews on the dk4510 I worry I will have buyers remorse with the smaller tractor..
I could see myself using this unit with my lawn care business for sure. I have already reached out to several developers that I do work for about cutting common ground and vacant lots for them. The work is there....
My main habitat goals at the farm involve quite a bit of clearing for more woodland plots which really makes me want to go with the hydro and a grapple bucket...
Choices Choices

 

[swat1018]

I would get the larger. Bigger is almost always better, plus I don't like the hydrostat in a farm tractor.

 

[OkieKubota]

This is one tough decision.. This morning my mind was made up. A CK4010 was it.
Then after researching today and seeing pics an positive reviews on the dk4510 I worry I will have buyers remorse with the smaller tractor..
I could see myself using this unit with my lawn care business for sure. I have already reached out to several developers that I do work for about cutting common ground and vacant lots for them. The work is there....
My main habitat goals at the farm involve quite a bit of clearing for more woodland plots which really makes me want to go with the hydro and a grapple bucket...
Choices Choices

Just make sure it doesn't get too heavy for your tow rig in any weather!

Loader work with shuttle shift is a breeze!

 

[Chestnut Valley Farms]

Well i finally did it!
They are delivering my new Kioti dk4510 Shutle shift toward the end of this wk
I know i know
It takes me a yr + just to pick out a pocket knife LOL
I got tractor, loader, 6’ box blade, rear hydraulic remote, fluid filled tires and full tank of fuel delivered to my house for $21886. Real happy with that

 

[Chainsaw]

Not getting the rear hydraulic remote is something I regretted. Opting for the larger tractor I believe was a good move. An hour towing is not so bad. Good luck with it; it looks like just a perfect size to me.

 

[Tap]

Also...if you are going to be brush hogging a lot like your place and incorporating it into your lawn business then get the Shuttle shift option. Long periods of time mowing in lines around fields and your right foor will thank you. lots of folks like Hydro but the only place I have seen it shine is with A LOT of loader work. If mainly brush hogging then the shuttle shift will have more HP for same size tractor (good for tall fescue, Bermuda) and will save your leg...

My Kubota MX52 is hydro, but it also has a "cruise control" lever. Once the tractor is moving via the foot pedal, then the cruise control can be engaged and speed maintained or adjusted. I really like that feature.

 

[Chestnut Valley Farms]

Finally here boys! Ready to put her to work!

 

[OkieKubota]

Amazing how much that resembles a Kubota...

 

[lakngolf]

Amazing how much that resembles a Kubota...

I had a neighbor that had one, I even used it a time or two, never realizing it was not a kubota. I am happy to own a CK30 Kioti

 

[Bowhunter]

That's a nice looking tractor.