[JoelD]

Not sure if mentioned already, but I am not aware of any manufacturer who can touch Kioti's 4 year, unlimited hour warranty. If buying new, this would be a huge deciding factor for me. And for the record, I've got the same model backhoe as Jim in NH with no issues. Good luck with your decision. I've owned Deere, Case, Kubota, Simplicity and find the Kioti as well built as any other machine I've owned. I'm a big fan, again if Kioti is in the running, and you are anywhere near PA, Rick Wallace is the guy you should speak with. Which brings up a good point, your dealer is very important, a good dealer is a nice thing, a bad dealer is a train wreck. I say nice because a new machine should be fairly trouble free, any dealer is a good dealer when things are smooth. It's when the %#!@ hits the fan that a dealer shows his/her colors. Interview the dealer, their knowledge is key to your success. Let us know how it all works out.