Kioti is about the best Korean brand and they make most of there own stuff. Of all the Korean brands Kioti has the most staying power here in the US.
First, I would like to throw out the following disclaimer: The following comments are meant in no way to offend or cause ill feelings.
That being said, I have to say that this type of response fries my ***.
If you want to say "I own a Kioti and it has been very dependable and a good tractor" that is fine and dandy. Even if you would like to relate that you know someone who owns a Kioti and they are very happy with it, that would be fine as well, but to make a blanket statement such as the one quoted above is a little irresponsible IMHO. Exactly what sources and data are you citing when you say that "Kioti is about the best Korean brand".
"The most staying power"? Time is the only indicator of this statistic, and in order to make that statement true all the other brands would have to be gone.
I hope the OP researchs all of his options carefully before making his decision.
I am sure that Kioti is a fine tractor. I do not mean to say that they are not, nor am I trying to say that the tractor brand that I own is better in any way.
There are many factors relevent in the purchase of a tractor. Brand has to be one of the top considerations, but other factors can sway that decision.
Sorry for the rant, but I couldn't stop myself.
Mark