I've had 2 Kiotis, a DK-35se/hst for 350 hours, then traded up to a DK-40se/hst, both tier 3. Both have been great tractors, first a 2009, second a 2010 year Kioti. I was new to owning tractors, though had worked and driven other brands prior to purchase of the 2009 DK.
I've experienced few issues with my tractors, mostly stupid novice learning curve errors, which got me from the 35 to the 40 due to needing greater lift capacity, stronger loader frame, etc.
Kioti has repeatedly stood behind their product, and been good to their customer base during the time I've been on TBN. In certain cases they have gone beyond their call to duty and have bailed customers out when dealer's or tractors went off the rails. I'd like to think that some here from the Kioti sections of TBN have been influential in specific cases where the customer needed advice/guidance in how to handle a dealer or get heard by Kioti Corporate. Most every situation I'm familiar with from reading here on TBN has had positive outcomes.
So, biased or not; to me the bottom line is buy what you think will work best for you based on through research, reading from the owner/operator sections of whichever brand you're considering, and factoring in dealer location/reputation/longevity in business, etc.
Good luck, let us know what you decide.
Hint: BUY Kioti!!:laughing:
