Buying Advice What Is Happening With Kioti?

Illini22 · Feb 5, 2017

No issues with my 2014 (maybe 2013) dk40, ever. Great machine with plenty of power and lift capacity. I traded a Ck35 in on it that had a hst that was dripping fluid. Seems to have been a common issue on more than a few of the ck's. Hope they figured it out.

DK35vince · Feb 5, 2017

I'm not really up to date on the newer models.
I rarely look at new tractors any more.
I've sure been pleased with my 2001 DK 35. (16 years and 2040+ hours) never gives me any issues. Been a very nice, reliable tractor.
Doubt I will ever replace it.

Luke'sScreenName · Feb 5, 2017

RickB said:
Reviews of any product or service, especially internet based reviews, are skewed towards those reviewers that are dissatisfied. A higher percentage of displeased consumers post reviews than happy customers. It's called human nature.

However, this should be true for all brands in the Review section. (and may be?)

RickB · Feb 5, 2017

Luke'sScreenName said:
However, this should be true for all brands in the Review section. (and may be?)

I find it true of all reviews wherever. And the answers I got to my question to those with high satisfaction levels prove my point.

SJay · Feb 5, 2017

RickB said:
So how many of those posting in this thread that have enjoyed great service from their Kioti have posted reviews here?

No review from me either. Love my Kioti Clone - CT225, I have had it for over 1 year and love it. Should have bought one years ago.:cool2:

Luke'sScreenName · Feb 5, 2017

RickB said:
I find it true of all reviews wherever. And the answers I got to my question to those with high satisfaction levels prove my point.

Nope, these answers alse have 'selection bias'... Just the opposite way.

kco · Feb 5, 2017

RickB said:
So how many of those posting in this thread that have enjoyed great service from their Kioti have posted reviews here?

Except for a standard Bosch starter relay which took 5 minutes to replace last summer, I have had no problems Kioti DK35SE HST since I purchased it new in March 2011. I have over 1,100 hours on it.

The start relay problem was intermittent for 1/2 year before it finally failed. It was not serious because I carried a short wire jumper to jump the solenoid at the starter on the odd times the key did not work. When it finally permanently failed my dealer emailed me a simple trouble-shooting procedure, I found the problem, and got a new relay that day. I took the old relay apart and found the points very burnt like burnt points look like on older cars.

I saw the tractor review section but refrained from adding a review because I had zero problems. I guess now a review might be meaningful because I have some hours on it. But the sample size is small so I don't think the reviews mean much. If I gave it a rating now it would be 5 of 5 stars.

I think reviews can be meaningful on sites like Amazon where a some products have thousands of reviews or ratings.

WoodChuckDad · Feb 5, 2017

I don't believe I did a review. I did a thread on mine instead. I have had my Tractor for just over a year. 225 hours on it. RX7320 power shuttle cab. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. My wife loves it. We have been building a road on our property, the last month. Today, since I had to drive several hours round trip to pick up an implement, She used the tractor to dress up 200 yds of the road, with the box blade, to receive our first load of rock tomorrow for the road base. When I got back , I drove my truck up and down the road....smooth as butter.
My wife did that....because she loves using the tractor.....That is money in the bank for me.
Support from my dealer has been great too. The only complaint I could have is that my dealer is 60 miles away, and out of the way for me to get to on my regular journeys, so when I need to pick up parts, it's a few hours of my day......I should probably start having parts shipped to the house.
Your milage may vary, but I am very happy that I found about Kioti tractors before I made my purchase.

joe04785 · Feb 6, 2017

I have a 2014 CK 35 Hst and had issues with the hydro pedal sticking from day one. At 80 hours, Kioti decided to replace the Transmission. All is well again.