Speaking of hydraulics, that's one of the things that sold me on Kioti. Outspec'd most other brands, including JD and Kubota. The Kioti, feature for feature, lb for lb was just way more tractor than the competitors for far less money.
Has Kioti had some problems? Yes:
cracked loader cross members
some failed injector pumps
brittle fuel filter bowls
To name those that have affected me.
In each case, Kioti has remedied the problem through design changes, and has taken care of their owners for the most part.
Other brands have troubles too, and most get corrected and we move on. All are good machines. I own a JD and a Kioti, and love them both equally like any good parent.
To Complete: Is it fair to say you wouldn't recommend Kioti based on just a few minutes of observation? I know, I know, you've retracted that statement, sorta. I saw a buddy of mine break the dipper arm on his JD backhoe once digging in plain dirt. Should I conclude that JD's should not be recommended based on that one incident? No, because it would be irresponsible of me to paint with such a broad brush.