Mahindra 4540

[SpaceBus]

What brand did you go with?

I'm going with the Kioti DK4710SE. 45 HP with 35 PTO HP. I was going to go with a smaller CK series tractor, but the lift capacity of the DK won me over for a modest increase in price.

 

[thewoodlands]

I'm going with the Kioti DK4710SE. 45 HP with 35 PTO HP. I was going to go with a smaller CK series tractor, but the lift capacity of the DK won me over for a modest increase in price.

You did mention this before, sorry for the can't remember chit going on in my head, You'll love it just don't forget the pictures.

 

[SpaceBus]

You did mention this before, sorry for the can't remember chit going on in my head, You'll love it just don't forget the pictures.

Well, I mentioned the CK, but after going to see them in person, the DK isn't significantly larger, but far more capable. I'll make a thread when it gets to the house!

 

[SpaceBus]

Also, do you have insurance for your tractor? If so, do you mind telling me who with? My wife is paranoid of theft.

 

[thewoodlands]

Also, do you have insurance for your tractor? If so, do you mind telling me who with? My wife is paranoid of theft.

We paid extra through our homeowners insurance for coverage, I would check with them first.

 

[heavy hammer]

I think you will be happier with the bigger tractor. I made the same decision with mine I was looking at the smaller 37hp model, but decided to go with the one size up. 40hp with 35 at the pto. Having the more capacity comes in handy. I agree with thewoodlands on the homeowners insurance it cost very little to add it, but it is worth it. Especially for a new tractor.

 

[kennyp2339]

I think you will be happier with the bigger tractor. I made the same decision with mine I was looking at the smaller 37hp model, but decided to go with the one size up. 40hp with 35 at the pto. Having the more capacity comes in handy. I agree with thewoodlands on the homeowners insurance it cost very little to add it, but it is worth it. Especially for a new tractor.

A very wise man once told me to go with the biggest you can afford and fit on your property.
I went with the Kioti ck4010hst (largest in the ck series) I like the dk series to but there wider and would have made the already tight garage that much smaller. So far no issues with the kioti, owned it for a year and half with 130hrs on it.

 

[SpaceBus]

A very wise man once told me to go with the biggest you can afford and fit on your property.
I went with the Kioti ck4010hst (largest in the ck series) I like the dk series to but there wider and would have made the already tight garage that much smaller. So far no issues with the kioti, owned it for a year and half with 130hrs on it.

I was really considering the CK4010, but I wanted to be able to lift over 2,000 lbs so that decided the DK series for me. Plus I'd have to order a CK4010 since they don't have any.

 

[thewoodlands]

We received a chit load of rain yesterday and overnight, I'm glad that I spent yesterday moving snow away from the new garage and a few other areas.

The driveway is like a skating rink but since the wife had an appointment early this morning, the top part near the house received sand and the rest received firewood and pellet ash.

I still moved a bunch of snow and water earlier (chits heavy) I cleared a path through the woods for the wife and dog so they could walk along with clearing out the area we put in our firewood. I'll get some pictures on my next trip out.

 

[SpaceBus]

Do you have a hydrostatic trans or manual? The purist in me wants a manual, but I'd have to order it. The dealer also said dealing with snow and using the snowblower is way better with the hydro.

 

[thewoodlands]

Do you have a hydrostatic trans or manual? The purist in me wants a manual, but I'd have to order it. The dealer also said dealing with snow and using the snowblower is way better with the hydro.

We have a gear/manual tractor, the tractor has been great but when your out all day working it can get old shifting but for a 41 hp it sure can push snow or work it in the summer all day.

I think the other tractor we looked at was a 2540 shuttle, probably at my age a shuttle or hydro would've been better. The 4540 still beats plowing with the Ford Super Duty 250.

 

[thewoodlands]

I went back out and moved some snow with the bucket, the last picture is the driveway which is all ice under the snow we're getting.

 

[SpaceBus]

I went back out and moved some snow with the bucket, the last picture is the driveway which is all ice under the snow we're getting.View attachment 239022

That's what our parking area looks like, a skating rink.

 

[SpaceBus]

We have a gear/manual tractor, the tractor has been great but when your out all day working it can get old shifting but for a 41 hp it sure can push snow or work it in the summer all day.

I think the other tractor we looked at was a 2540 shuttle, probably at my age a shuttle or hydro would've been better. The 4540 still beats plowing with the Ford Super Duty 250.

I'm thinking for ease of use I should just get the hydro. The manual has less parasitic loss, but I think my body will appreciate the hydro trans, especially in the winter. I regularly used a mid sized Ford with a manual for years. That clutch was very heavy.

 

[thewoodlands]

I'm thinking for ease of use I should just get the hydro. The manual has less parasitic loss, but I think my body will appreciate the hydro trans, especially in the winter. I regularly used a mid sized Ford with a manual for years. That clutch was very heavy.

Are you getting chains? I could've used them today on the driveway.

 

[heavy hammer]

Do they offer a shuttle shift transmission Spacebus? The woodlands I have been looking at tire chains not sure what to get, it seems like 2 link is better than 4 link a better ride and better traction. I have been looking at tire chains .com. With this cold then warm, rain more snow etc. My path going up and down my is a sheet of ice going down is no problem getting up is a chore. Any info on chains or recommendations I’m all ears.

 

[heavy hammer]

Kennyp2339, I have heard the same advise that’s why I went with the bigger tractor. I wanted the 5570 they had but I figured a 70hp tractor was a little much for 2.5 acres. Maybe next go around, but I’m happy with my choice it’s more tractor than I need but makes life easy when using it. I have about 125 hours on mine at 2 years of having it, this past falls rainy weather really put a damper on tractor projects so I didn’t get a lot of time on it.

 

[SpaceBus]

Are you getting chains? I could've used them today on the driveway.

Indeed. For my Dually as well. I should have gotten them before we moved up here, but now I know better.

 

[SpaceBus]

Do they offer a shuttle shift transmission Spacebus? The woodlands I have been looking at tire chains not sure what to get, it seems like 2 link is better than 4 link a better ride and better traction. I have been looking at tire chains .com. With this cold then warm, rain more snow etc. My path going up and down my is a sheet of ice going down is no problem getting up is a chore. Any info on chains or recommendations I’m all ears.

If I order the tractor I believe I can spec it with the shuttle, but I would rather have the hydro over a shuttle.

 

[heavy hammer]

I don't think there is anything wrong with either. A friend of mine has the hydro on his 50 hp kubota and he loves it. The PTO hp loss from a shuttle or gear to a hydro is very minimal. Plus when mowing, or constantly changing directions with the tractor the hydro is a better option. I'm not sure what your uses will be for your new tractor, but I have heard nothing but good from guys that have the hydro transmission.

 

[thewoodlands]

Last night the snow slid off the garage roof on the west side so I'll be plowing that out of there tomorrow.

 

[jaoneill]

Do they offer a shuttle shift transmission Spacebus? The woodlands I have been looking at tire chains not sure what to get, it seems like 2 link is better than 4 link a better ride and better traction. I have been looking at tire chains .com. With this cold then warm, rain more snow etc. My path going up and down my is a sheet of ice going down is no problem getting up is a chore. Any info on chains or recommendations I’m all ears.

I have both types of chains: double ring crosslinks and the 4 way (ring in the center) crosslinks. If you're doing any road travel or have a light tractor I would go with the 4 ways but double ring tractor chains can't be beat for traction. Just ordered a set for my big Sweet Allis to replace the set that I finally wore out after 37 years (and I bought them used). FWIW, I bought a set of double rings for the little John Deere in my sig, mainly for traction in our slimy North Country clay because little John is light in the ass end. What I hadn't figured on was how rough it made the ride on such a light machine, haven't had them on since the year I bought them 7-8 years ago.

 

[heavy hammer]

Appreciate the info jaoneill, it seems like there are many different styles, I have been looking at the ladder style chains. I have been told the 2 link is a smoother ride over the 4 link. I'm just not sure if I want the V-bar style or not I know it would improve traction I just don't know if it is needed. Those little v-bars would be rough on any hard surface.

 

[SpaceBus]

I have both types of chains: double ring crosslinks and the 4 way (ring in the center) crosslinks. If you're doing any road travel or have a light tractor I would go with the 4 ways but double ring tractor chains can't be beat for traction. Just ordered a set for my big Sweet Allis to replace the set that I finally wore out after 37 years (and I bought them used). FWIW, I bought a set of double rings for the little John Deere in my sig, mainly for traction in our slimy North Country clay because little John is light in the ass end. What I hadn't figured on was how rough it made the ride on such a light machine, haven't had them on since the year I bought them 7-8 years ago.

I wish I could see signatures on the mobile version.

 

[thewoodlands]

I moved some of the snow that came off the roof today, picture 2224 is before and 2226 is after. This afternoon I moved a bunch snow off the driveway so we have room for the next storm.