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should i get the dakota IV or dakota 5

Discussion in 'Deer and Gameheads' started by jkjohn, Oct 29, 2012.

  1. Oct 29, 2012 #1
    jkjohn

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    I do abbout 40 deer a year.Never have used either but wondering what you guys would recoomend the dakota IV or dakota 5. Theres about a $200 difference
     
  3. Oct 29, 2012 #2
    striker12

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    The 4 iz not going to do what you want. Its more of a detail flesher. Go with the 5.
     

  5. Oct 29, 2012 #3
    jkjohn

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    Ive got more time than money though lol.Will it take me down as thin as if want to do though, just a smaller blade than the 5?
     
  6. Oct 29, 2012 #4
    Driftless

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    Get the 5 if you can afford it.

    Outdoor Hub mobile, the outdoor information engine
     
  7. Oct 29, 2012 #5
    jorgy

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    Keep an eye on the for sale section. Im going to have a V on there in about three weeks. I just dont have time to get it ready to ship right now, the rut is coming and Im heading out with a bow and a truck load of traps for a couple of weeks
     
  8. Oct 29, 2012 #6
    verne

    verne Well-Known Member

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    the pro.
     
  9. Oct 29, 2012 #7
    dsbragg

    dsbragg New Member

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    I bought a IV to start with and used it for 3 years without another machine. I have fleshed deer, elk, boars...you get what I'm saying. It will do the job but takes time for sure compared to the larger machine I also now have. I still use the IV on deer from my area here in FL due to the fact they are almost thin enough after fleshing and I use it to do all detail stuff around faces and such. I'm glad I have both but if I had to only have one of them, it would be a larger machine.
     
  10. Oct 29, 2012 #8
    antlerman

    antlerman NTA Life Member #0118

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    Buy the PRO. A bit more money but 5 times the machine. There is one For Sale on here Right NOW.
     
  11. Oct 29, 2012 #9
    jkjohn

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    iwhy does the 5 save so much more time,does it have A bigger blade? or does it shave thinner?
     
  12. Oct 29, 2012 #10
    dsbragg

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    The 4 has a cut width of about 2". The 5 or Pro will have a 4-5" cut due to the larger blade they have. The 5 and pro have twice the motor/power and will get you thin quicker. The 4 will get as thin, just more passes to get there and on thick skins it will be passes over passes...more time.
     
  13. Oct 30, 2012 #11
    John L

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    I have a 4 with a good blade I prefer it over the big one. However, I only do 10-15 a year. But I have done an elk on it and I thought my arms were going to fall off. If you can get the big one get it. I only like the little one because I can stand and see over it well.
     
  14. Oct 30, 2012 #12
    paul e

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    The Pro all the way
    macnined out of alum.
    s.s. guards that wont rust
    easy blade change
    great investment
     
  15. Oct 30, 2012 #13
    Steven Klee

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    Time is Money brother. Go with the 5.

    Best, Steve
     
  16. Oct 30, 2012 #14
    24/7

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    Got a pro last year after doing evrything by hand for the first few years. Well worth the extra money if you have it.
     
  17. Oct 30, 2012 #15
    duxdown

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    I have a 5 and do detail with it as well, just takes getting use to. Get the 5 as a good starter.
     
  18. Oct 30, 2012 #16
    craigjw

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    Get the pro saves soooo much time on maintenance alone. It will not rust, I clean it once per year, and let it go from there without worrying about rusting. Could not imagine if I had to clean it after each use.