Kioti DK35 4.80 star(s) (24)

dk 35 kioti
Model Year: 2002

Few loose bolts. Steering has locked up and is being diagnosed.

Pros: economical
Cons: Battery cables always need cleaning

Good Stability
Model Year: 2006

Good wide stance tractor. Only issue have had is with changing from high to low...very stiff. Cost $3 to fix---a can of WD40!

Pros: Stable and tough.
Cons: Keep her greased.

Nice Machine
Model Year: 2005

Had a few issues, but most caused by myself. Right now working on a charging problem.

Pros: Nice power, good running.
Cons: Everyone wants to borrow.

Happy Owner
Model Year: 2005

I purchased this tractor used at an auction site. I have put apx. 100 hours on the tractor so far and have been happy with it so far. I had a problem with switching between hi and lo range and sheared off a support bolt that support the shifting lever mechanism. This was not difficult to fix and I now make sure I lube this mechanism more frequently.

Pros: Strong and tough.
Cons: Shifting linkeages for hi/lo range and 4-wheel drive need lubrication or they get difficult to work.

Buying Used...You Never Know
Model Year: 2007

I bought it used with 230 hours - found out soon the previous owner must have had it in water (clutch plate rusted to pressure plate while gone for summer). Shortly after getting that fixed the 4 wheel drive crapped out. It took 3 months for dealer to get parts from Korea for the rear first then the front. Kioti said it never should have broke and covered the parts and dealer (Novia) helped some with labor. Had it almost a year now and it works great. Rough start but a tractor now that will last me for years.

Pros: Good power, simple to operate, good features, HD frame.
Cons: Expensive to have worked on.

Kioti DK35 with FEL
Model Year: 2005

I have enjoyed owning this tractor, it is doing everything I wanted. I bought it used from an auction house and think I got good value. My only problem has been the shifter that changes from hi to lo range. This seems to stick, and the lever arrangement seems kinda convoluted. I recently sheared off the bolt that goes into the transmission housing and shifts from hi to lo, and am dealing with that now. If you have one of these tractors get some lubricant into that bolt area. I thought I was doing that enough, but apparently not. I use a brush hog with the tractor and also a PTO powered chipper, the tractor has plenty of power for both.

Pros: Tough little tractor. Doesn't use much fuel.
Cons: Shifter has been a problem.

Kioti DK35
Model Year: 2004

We bought this tractor for a 12 acre macadamia nut farm. For the most part, she has been a trooper and was a huge help in clearing the overgrown orchard of cane grass, weed trees, rocks and eventually farming mac nuts. The tractor came equipped with a frame mounted removable backhoe. The sales guy said it was a jack-of-all/master-of-none which is fairly accurate. When we bought it, we also got an 8' rake, 6' brush hog and later a 6' flail mower. We've used the backhoe for digging up weed trees, rocks and laying irrigation lines. It is a bit under-powered for these tasks but it worked well enough. It seemed like a good tractor for our needs since the ROPS folds and the muffler is side-mounted---both options important for getting under the mac nut trees. Unfortunately, with the ROPS folded, lifting implements too high will bend the top-tube of the three-point hitch. We managed to do just that within a few weeks---yes, we were newbies. The high-profile fender-mounted tail lights have also both been whacked by stuff over time so they remain broken. Later models corrected this by integrating the lights smoothly into the fenders. Last year (2012), the clutch plate separated requiring the tractor to be split in two for repairs. This was a pricey repair which took several weeks for the dealership. The biggest problem he faced was rusted fittings since the tractor has lived out in the open most of it's life.

Pros: Good all round tractor with side muffler and folding ROPS---perfect for under tree work.
Cons: Fender-mounted rear/turn lights easily whacked.

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Kioti's are Great
Model Year: 2002

Have had very little trouble out of my Kioti in the 189 hours I've run it. Would I buy another? Yes.

Pros: Correctly powered for tractor size. Handles bucket loader and backhoe with ease.
Cons: None.

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Kioti DK35 - Hard Worked
Model Year: 2006

Overall extremely satisfied with my DK35 other than sometimes needing/wishing I would have purchased a DK45. This is largely due to me using it for several jobs I did not plan on i.e. baling hay and moving round bales with FEL. Though, after seeing friend's 'comparably' sized competitor tractor I believe the DK35 is much more capable than most if not all of it's competitors. Two of the major reasons I purchased this tractor over others was it is more of a true farm tractor due to robust design and features not on many of the competitors tractors, at least not standard. For example wider stance than many meaning more stable esp. when using FEL and weighs substantially more again more stable and more HP to the ground. Since I have used this tractor for many farm applications the standard features not included on most tractors have been esential, i.e. draft control for plowing, rear remote hydraulics for hay mowing and other implements.

Pros: Good all-around tractor.
Cons: FEL could be easier to remove.

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2003 DK35
Model Year: 2003

Tractor is very solid. I have only had one hydraulic line leak and the usual directional light getting broken from hanging branches. I can't say the same for the KB2375 backhoe. Had welds break and the backhoe's 1/4" plate was too weak to take the stress's the hoe was subjected to. I have seen a couple of other posts with the same damage as my backhoe but unfortunately mine was way out of warranty when the damage finally surfaced.

Pros: 4wd awesome, smooth engine with quick starts even in upstate NY winters, plenty of power.
Cons: None for the tractor only backhoe.

Does the Job
Model Year: 2006

I bought this used and I only have about 8 hours on it myself. It is my first tractor, so I don't really have much to compare it to. So far, so good. For me and my 20 acres of mixed forest and meadow it is a good size - any smaller and I would be wanting more power; any larger would have problems maneuvering among my trees. The cabin is a bit cramped for my 6'6" frame, but all the controls fall readily to hand. I don't know if Kioti didn't start seatbelts until later, or if a previous owner removed the belts, but mine has no belt. What good is a ROPS without a belt? I looked at newer Kiotis, Mahindra, Kubota, Branson, and New Holland tractors. For me, this 250 hour old used model was the best value.

Pros: Power, controls, reliability.
Cons: Cramped cockpit, wish the FEL were stronger in lifting, stinky diesel, noisy, no seat belt.

DK35 creeper
Model Year: 2002

I purchased my DK35 as I am a hobby farmer plus do landscaping. Of all the tractors I have owned over the last 30 years,I have had less problems and fewer breakdowns. I would purchase a Kioti again. Built heavy , not flimsy material like the green tractors or the Red ones. Only thing I don't like is its built for small people not 6 ft tall folks...

Pros: Built tuff, conviences that you don't find on other tractors.
Cons: Plastic items that get brittle from sunlight exposure,ie= front grill,rear lights.

DK35SE HST Great Tractor - Competes Well with Peers
Model Year: 2010

The tractor has way more strengths than weaknesses. The tractor had a great price. It was a cash purchase so it was $18315.00 with FEL, 6" bucket and R4 tires and the best part a 5 year warranty (4 from Kioti and 1 extra from dealer). I am not sure what program Kioti was offering, so I am not sure if it was a free loader or a cash rebate. At any rate, the Bobcat CT335, which is a Kioti with Bobcat badges was $19362.00. I couldn't get them to budge on their price. The machine starts every time and runs like champ. The HST is awesome especially when you are doing FEL work. I have used it for pulling down trees, putting down road base, moving round bales shredding my fields and moving piles of fill. This machine does everything it is supposed to and everything a similar other brand will for less money. This machine has more standard features than the others also. Rear remotes, draft lever and quick attach bucket, a real comfortable seat as well as cruise control. These are options on other models and standard on the Kioti. I could go on and on, but for the non tractor owners who have small properties do not think you need to go small. My other choice was the CK35, but I can tell you, by saving $1500.00 you are sacrificing a lot of machine. I absolutely recommend this tractor, but I also expect everyone to do their homework and compare apples to apples and trust their own instincts. For me it was a no-brainer!

Pros: Engine power, standard features that are options on others, warranty, & price.
Cons: Haven't found one yet that is worth mentioning.

kioti dk35 4wd
Model Year: 2000

I purchased this tractor to help maintain my property. Overall its been a great tractor, although I should have purchased a hydrostatic drive model. About 2 years ago the clutch was very price to change through the dealer. I could not find after market parts or help so I was stuck with the deal, which is far away for me.

Pros: It starts every time.
Cons: Mechanical clutch.

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My '06 Kioti DK35
Model Year: 2006

With two years of ownership under my belt, I can say that this is one very well made tractor. It has been stone reliable, and it has held up to some hard use. I can't think of anything I don't like about it other than the fact that I need a cab for winter work. I am building one now, and hopefully it will do the job.

Pros: Well built, reliable, & reasonably priced.
Cons: None that I can think of.

Finally Get to Play
Model Year: 2010

Finally got on the new ride for some playing. Tore down an old pool and had to take away some stone and dirt to return it to lawn. While I was at it started to clean out an old fence line. The tractor worked great. At the start I was questioning the decision to buy hydro and not the shuttle shift (to much forklift at work), but by the end of 5 hours the hydro is looking better but it's still going to take a little getting used to. Loader worked great. Full bucket of wet sand, no problem. Back dragging was a breeze. Seat is great,enough room for me to get my wide body comfortable. All in all, a good time was had by all and I can't wait to get back at it again, as I'm sure I can hear more of the fence-line calling. Brent

Pros: Overall comfort of operator compartment.
Cons: I have to drop the ROPS to fit in the shed.

Kioti DK-35
Model Year: 2006

My third tractor, and the best value of any I have owned. I shopped Kubotas, Deere, Ford-New Holland, and Massey, before selecting the Kioti for its strength (build quality), HP for the price, features, and simplicity for maintenance. It has all the power I need to mow, landscape and maintain a 30 acre horse farm. It came with a Woods FEL for about $4000 less than a nearly identical Kubota that was slightly used. I use a 6" bush hog, 7' finish mower, large rotary spreader, 7' box and scraper blades, 7' york rake, quick attach forks and bucket, 6' cultivator, 6' rotary tiller, and a pto chipper. It does well with all of them, and has moved over 45 tandem truckloads of Carolina "red dirt" for landscaping. The only gripe I have is the difficulty getting it into and out of FWD - - they have since come up with an electric switch to replace the manual "push / pull" handle in my tractor. The power is honest - - it willl do everything advertised and more. Led me to put my 60HP 2WD up for sale - - just didn't need it anymore. Initially I was torn between a DK 45 and the 35 --- as you can tell, I'm very happy with the choice I made.

Pros: Cost, build quality, dependable, fuel efficient, and easy to maintain.
Cons: Poorly designed shifter for 2WD to 4WD shifting (since redesigned to electric).

Great Tractor
Model Year: 2004

I have my Kioti DK35 since it was new and it has proved to be the single most dependable tractor (I have three) on the farm. It handles the Connor bale wrapper at its ease and is totally suited to the job as its size and maneuverability makes picking round bales of about 600 kilos very easy. Its other duties include mucking out livestock sheds and pasture topping and lawn mowing.To date I have never made a repair to it even though it has been pushed well beyond its intended ability and has always complained.air,oil and fuel filters are great value.I will definitely buy another Kioti perhaps with a cab and a slight bit more horse power.

Pros: fantastic durability ease of maintence simple to operate.Great hydraulics
Cons: top speed a bit on the slow side

well built
Model Year: 2005

I can't really say any thing bad . It has surprised me and friends at it's ability for 35hp.

Pros: Does more then you sould with a 35 hp tractor
Cons: Only 35hp so i bought a 65hp tracto

2001 Kioti DK 35
Model Year: 2001

I have a 2001 DK 35 with a KL1450 loader and Rhino 85 backhoe. I have used it to move hundreds of tons of dirt, sand, gravel, rock. For backhoe work, snow plowing, boxblading/grading, brush mowing, pulling a 2 bottom plow. I even use it for mowing the lawn. Starts and works great every time I need it. Strong and reliable.

Pros: Good value, lots of nice features, strong and reliable
Cons: KL 1450 loader has weak bucket rollback power.

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