Definitely worth considering. Kioti is rapidly becoming one of the major brands, doing so by offering a well-made product that compares favorably to the long established makes. It seems one of the critical factors in the ag equipment market is building an extensive network of good dealers. I've heard that the dealer network for Kioti is still a work in progress, and some locations may not have a good dealer that's convenient, at least right now. Sounds like your area may have cleared that hurdle.