does anyone out there have any experience with Kioti tractors? I am thinking of replacing my 1983 ford diesel with about a 50hp something or other. my mechanic likes the KIOTI and says the parts are reasonable (he does not have a KIOTI dealership). I have been thinking of a JD in the 50 horse range but don't want something that is going to be driving me to the poorhouse for parts. I would consider new or used.
KIOTI Tractors
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skyhightree1
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tsmaxx47":woxqopff said:
how close is kioti dealer to you?
pricefarm
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tsmaxx47":31elhqq1 said:
What size ford tractor do u have know?? If it's a 50 hp and u replace it with a new 50 hp tractor I think you will wish you would have bought a bigger tractor. The older tractors where a lot heavier and it seems to me that the older 50hp tractors has more power than the new 50 hp tractors. Just my 2 cents worth.
SmokinM
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Kioti tractors are great. Kioti as a company sucks. I owned a DK65 and loved it--- until I had to get it worked on. Took it to 2 different dealers neither one could fix it. Then took it to a independent shop and called the main office to get a hydraulic circuit schematic for diagnostic purposes. I get their head tech on the phone finally and his exact words were " it's not under warranty and you didn't buy it new so we have NO obligation to help you fix it". That didn't go over well to say the least. I got my schematic and the shop diagnosed it as hydraulic pump. Only took me 2 months to get a new one. :bang: A $2k dollar repair ended up costing me $5k and 4 months downtime. Got it fixed and traded it for a Deere! It's a shame because they have a great product but no support. That's my experience hope yours is better.
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tsmaxx47
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SmokinM":sfc8cuni said:
how long ago was that, smokinM? that was just the kind of info I was looking for. my mechanic told me they were a good heavy tractor, but then what good is a heavy tractor in the shop. Apparently that won't be a problem in Oklahoma as there are no Kioti dealers in this state. kind of answers all my questions........
Price farm; to answer your question, my ford is a 340A about 43 hp. my big mistake was not buying it with a loader. my primary purpose in getting a bigger unit will be to double stack 1000# round bales and have a good loader capability.
SmokinM
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It was about 2 years ago. They are heavy built and well made. It was also one of the most comfortable tractors I have ever run and I spent many 10+ hr. days on it. That's why it is such a shame they have this great product but s--- for service. Told them that also that I would buy ten based on the tractor but I was going to trade it in based on the service.
hdrockn
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Horrible!!! Bought a 50 9 yrs ago and the hydraulics were weak as a kitten....pampered and babied it and 4 yrs later the trade in was $7000. At the time it was only about $1000 cheaper than a Kubota of a similar model.....chronically had problems that it would die and not start. Orange is good but not that orange.
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A friend of mine has a 50hp 4wd and loves it. That said he does not use it as a heavy farm usage tractor. Also the local Kioti dealer had closed due to bill and part issues.
He uses it mainly for mowing.
He uses it mainly for mowing.
branguscowgirl
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Have had mine for nearly 10 years and have used it pretty hard. Love it! With that said, I have not had any issues that I have needed to get parts or go to the dealer for. So I can not comment on the service......
bird dog
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I talked to the owner of a well respected Kubota/Case dealer about them and he said he would not take one on trade in. Same with Bransom and a few others. His words were " I don't want to have to sell it to someone else and disappoint that customer."
I wouldn't touch it unless it was very very cheap.
I wouldn't touch it unless it was very very cheap.
I don't think any of the off brand tractors are a bargain. Even if they were dependable, you would have to consider the trade in/resale value.
I will add to that, the new name brand tractors look a little generic made to me.
I will add to that, the new name brand tractors look a little generic made to me.
I had a Kubota l2800 for about 5 years. It was jut too small. I traded for kioti dk45se and can say that with 240 hrs so far ( it's only 2 yrs old ), this thing is a beast. I bought mine from Paige tractor and they are an awesome dealer...and only 15 miles away, so I have great dealer support. I have read about many horror story's with dealers so it is something to consider. Great tractor...find the right dealer and I think it's a great choice.
greybeard
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Finding the right dealership is the key to whether or not one "gets a good one" or not with most tractors.
Kioti is a Daedong, branded for the US--everywhere else, they are just Daedongs.
I looked at a Kioti a few years ago, and they looked to be a heavy built tractor, but I passed on it due to the fact the dealership was small and a new one---they've since gone out of business.
When I see an import tractor that I don't know anything about, I look to see what brands they also make--or used to make. Can't find any for Kioti other than the parent Daedong.
Someone mentioned Branson--they have a prior history. Built by Kukje Machinery Company S Korea, and they also made Zetor and Century. Century Tractors was founded in the late 1990s as a part of American Jawa, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. American Jawa was a US-based importer of tractors, including Zetor and later Landini. Century tractors were built in South Korea by Kukje. They were later renamed the Zetor C-series for a short time in 2003, and the Century brand was dropped. That only lasted a year or so, and the Zetor C-series was also dropped. In the USA, the Kukje-built tractors continued to be available under the Branson Tractors livery.
Kioti is a Daedong, branded for the US--everywhere else, they are just Daedongs.
I looked at a Kioti a few years ago, and they looked to be a heavy built tractor, but I passed on it due to the fact the dealership was small and a new one---they've since gone out of business.
When I see an import tractor that I don't know anything about, I look to see what brands they also make--or used to make. Can't find any for Kioti other than the parent Daedong.
Someone mentioned Branson--they have a prior history. Built by Kukje Machinery Company S Korea, and they also made Zetor and Century. Century Tractors was founded in the late 1990s as a part of American Jawa, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. American Jawa was a US-based importer of tractors, including Zetor and later Landini. Century tractors were built in South Korea by Kukje. They were later renamed the Zetor C-series for a short time in 2003, and the Century brand was dropped. That only lasted a year or so, and the Zetor C-series was also dropped. In the USA, the Kukje-built tractors continued to be available under the Branson Tractors livery.
littletom
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I am very color blind on tractors. But the only ones I would drop my money on caseih/new Holland, deere, or Kubota. I think any of those would make you happy. Even you are looking for parts!
Kell-inKY
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I have one sitting in the barn right now for me to try, too wet right now though. First impressions are that I don't like it, does not seem well built. Just pony up and go Kubota if orange is your thing. I've heard a lot of good and bad about the kioti, but enough bad to bother me.
As far as HP, yeah, I think they are advertising engine HP instead of PTO HP which used to be the standard, so that would make a 50 horse Kioti less powerful than a JD 50 horse from years ago, probably less than 45 hp for comparison.
As far as HP, yeah, I think they are advertising engine HP instead of PTO HP which used to be the standard, so that would make a 50 horse Kioti less powerful than a JD 50 horse from years ago, probably less than 45 hp for comparison.
I own a dk 65, and it has been a very solid tractor. They are built heavy and with over 2200 hrs only a fuel pump needed replacing. I use it with my Mac Don 4000 to cut hay and my Vermeer 554 rounder and it handles both fine, and this is with out any tire ballast.
brushcountryman
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I have a kioti DK55 with loader and I think its one of the strongest tractors I have owned in a long time have had no problems with it over 700 hours putting out hay and pulling 14ft jd disc
