Did Kioti shoot themselves in the foot once again?

[RickB]

McCormick/Landini may not have had a choice.
Contracts for decal tractors can be allowed to expire or not renewed by either party. Perhaps LS didn't wish to supply McCormick? Perhaps related to LS ending relationship with FarmTrac/Montana? Perhaps it was McCormick's decision to not renew? We'd never know which.

Or maybe LS didn't need Landini/McCormick after they climbed in bed with CNH???

 

[BSVLY]

New member here! Maybe Kioti wanted another outlet for their product because the Bobcat venture is not working as well as it should?

Ha. Think of that BobCat white paint as just a "primer coat" for the next color! Ha Ha

The more tractors the better. I can get service and parts better if there are more. I'm using the dual BobCat airfilters in my CK30 HST. What's McCormick have that I can use:thumbsup:

 

[dfkrug]

Gosh, that looks good in Red. There is something about a red tractor I find appealing and don't even know why.

I agree! Very sharp.

I still don't see any real progress in establishing a strong local Kioti dealer
presence in my area. But Bobcat is very strong here.

I saw this at the WorldAgExpo....one of the budget Kiotis. A Bobcat
employee from the HQ in Fargo says there are no current plans to sell
a white version of these.....

 

[Kernopelli]

Although I guess this relationship is over now, from what I understand the 35/40 HP Cubs were another example of Daedong selling basically the same Kioti tractors under another brand name in the U.S. market. The attached is a 2006 Cub 8354.

 

[dfkrug]

Yes, the DK35-equivalent Cubs are gone. Now it's CubCadet/Yanmar,
and they look really nice, too. Black and Yellow, like a bumblebee.

Check out the new EX3200:

 

[Johndeere3720]

So if Daedong is getting 4 different brands to put their names on their tractors than they must have a good quality product. Having that many different names on one machine isnt a very good thing for the dealers though since you will get customers that will get a quote for each of the exact same tractor from different locations to see which they can get cheapest. that will make it that much harder to sell these tractors for the dealers as they have to compete with other dealers for a sale. Just out of curiosity, since they are offered in 4 colors now, could you get a Bobcat in red or a Kioti in blue? Or a Kioti with Landini white rims? Would be interesting to say the least.

 

[Dmace]

So does McCormick make their own loaders/backhoes or will they use others like the Bobcat/Rhino deal since Kioti makes their own loaders/backhoes...?

 

[bluechip]

Just got back in from the dealer meeting. At the meeting we were told that Daedong has excess capacity and to keep thier mfg costs in line, they have agreed to supply other brands, (not 4, just 3, bobcat, McCormik/landini (one company) and KIOTI). The plan is for KIOTI to grow to absorb this surplus capacity over the next few years. It actually made sense to me. Also great programs were annoucned! if you got a quote in the last 2 months, see your dealer again! We also got a new model the DS3510 a value tractor that will do very well in the market.

 

[gregfender]

Just got back in from the dealer meeting. At the meeting we were told that Daedong has excess capacity and to keep thier mfg costs in line, they have agreed to supply other brands, (not 4, just 3, bobcat, McCormik/landini (one company) and KIOTI). The plan is for KIOTI to grow to absorb this surplus capacity over the next few years. It actually made sense to me. Also great programs were annoucned! if you got a quote in the last 2 months, see your dealer again! We also got a new model the DS3510 a value tractor that will do very well in the market.

Is Kioti running the free loader program again? I am on the verge and all I need is a little push!

 

[bluechip]

Is Kioti running the free loader program again? I am on the verge and all I need is a little push!

Free loaders on CK series, rebates available on other models will almost cover the cost of the loader. Are ya pushed enough?