mj007
Gold Member
- Joined
- Mar 13, 2010
- Messages
- 262
- Location
- Western Colorado
- Tractor
- 2009 Kioti CK20S HST, 1937 Oliver 60 RC, 4 Case VA Series tractors.
I thought that Daedong was trying to establish itself as a 'player' in the U.S. tractor market but the lack of dealer support is reaching 'critical mass', in my opinion. For instance: The dealership that I bought from has been closed for about 3 years SO I entertained the idea of taking it up BUT my building is 'off the beaten track' and doesn't have enough 'exposure' to allow my acquiring a dealership, according to 'corporate' SO I inquired about a 'repair only' franchise as I am acquainted with a young man that is currently working as a 'you bring it, I'll fix it' mechanic and is capable of everything from teardowns to electronic troubleshooting and repair. I have witnessed him fixing everything from Kitoti tractors to skidsteers, bulldozers, logging trucks, etc. You name it. I related this to the Kioti rep that I talked to (with a request to have the fellow and his facility, also out in the country with paved, county road access 'checked out'.} ......... DENIED!. And so any repairs by a dealer will require a 500+ mile roundtrip for me and other owners in the area! If Daedong doesn't change their business model soon they will end up like Long and others - down and out for the count! Why they can't encourage local repair for their products to be available is a question that only 'corporate' can answer, but being 'hung out to dry' after a sale will do little to make them successful in this country. :grumpy: