[JoelD]

Check the other boards on other brands, they've all got their warts. I'm a very pleased Kioti owner, I also own a Kubota and a Deere. The Kioti is built every bit as nice and in some instances heavier. Would not trade my machine for any other. Like you I'm a cash buyer and super happy I put my cash on my Kioti. Please let me know of a brand and model for which you've found no negatives and I'll buy one of those as an investment, will sell for 10% more than I paid when time to but the mini-boss through college.