Ck 40hst check engine light

[Skold]

Well they say you get what you pay for, but all tractors have this now after 2015, I don't know how much of this problem is from kioti or the dealerships, not preparing them, before they deliver them, I live in Maine, this tractor comes from South Korea, so you would think if your selling this tractor in northern part of he world they would prepare them for the cold. As much as you pay for them, you don't expect to have this problem. They are a nice machine, but now I know, I would make sure before they deliver it, that the dealership knows of this problem and will work with you, and make sure it's working properly before they deliver it. If I was going to buy another one, I would buy a older model kioti or a tractor made in the USA.

I think this is about zero the dealer's fault. It has nothing to do with improper dealer prepping I think. They get the tractors and have a protocol for receiving the tractors and prepping them and that comes straight from Kioti. This issue is simply a result of this tier-4 garbage over-complicating a machine and the manufacturer's sloppy design and testing of the system. Kioti themselves is still trying to figure this issue out and we as customers just have to take it in the rear for the time and expense of having our machines serviced over and over because of the issue. Kioti needs to fix this crap fast and for good and reimburse us for our mileage and time dragging our tractors to the dealer multiple times. Also, the govt. needs to get rid of these ridiculously complicated and costly regulations that make our machines expensive, more complicated, and unreliable. Hopefully, Trump can do something about that BS!

I needed my tractor when I got it. Unfortunately, it was only a few months after the pre-tier4 compacts inventory ran out and right as this tier-4 garbage came out. I KNEW I should have gotten one without the emissions garbage, even if it meant buying out of state and paying a markup. I am sure I will be paying way more $$$ over the life on this tractor just dealing with the tier-4 maintenance and issues alone.

If by some miracle this latest fix has solved the issue and I don't have any more issues like this, I can maybe be content overall as this does have some better capacities than the previous gen counterpart.

 

[Skold]

Get a used one without the tier-4 garbage I think. I wonder if Kubota's tier-4s are having a similar issue.

Hopefully, this latest actual repair will fix the issue for good and not cause any other issues. I'm hoping.

 

[slwelch]

As far as the EGR valve, no it's not the dealer, but the cold, my tractor was delivered gelled up. Because they said the fuel that was in the tractor when their shipped from South Korea have summer fuel in it, it was January in Maine, you would think the dealer would know that, plus they need a warmer thermostat. After having my thermostat changed and the tractor put on a computer I haven't had any trouble, but it's warmer out now. Time will tell. they need to recall it, the amount of money I spent, over 25k, and only having 15hrs on the tractor, I expect it to run.

 

[Skold]

As far as the EGR valve, no it's not the dealer, but the cold, my tractor was delivered gelled up. Because they said the fuel that was in the tractor when their shipped from South Korea have summer fuel in it, it was January in Maine, you would think the dealer would know that, plus they need a warmer thermostat. After having my thermostat changed and the tractor put on a computer I haven't had any trouble, but it's warmer out now. Time will tell. they need to recall it, the amount of money I spent, over 25k, and only having 15hrs on the tractor, I expect it to run.

I agree! Next winter will be telling. If I have more winter issues, I'll be super PISSED!

 

[slwelch]

I told my wife if it happens next winter that tractor will be turning green red or blue. Lol

 

[Skold]

Well, I don't blame you. I think Kioti will make good though. Someone near me has a 2011 DK45 on sale for about what I bought my CK4010HST for. Man, it is tempting to ditch this tier-4 crap for that one.

 

[slwelch]

Oh yah a older one would be the way to go for now. but they have to fix it. and my dealer told me they know about this issue. and expect a recall any day now.

 

[Skold]

Oh yah a older one would be the way to go for now. but they have to fix it. and my dealer told me they know about this issue. and expect a recall any day now.

Great information and thanks for sharing. Please everyone keep sharing what they learn. Otherwise, I am not sure we'd ever find out.

 

[ritcheyvs]

Tier 4 rules were crammed down the throats of the manufacturers (and customers) by the omnipotent EPA. Maybe Kioti could have done a better job implementing it. Have other builders done better? I don't know. But seriously, considering the few gallons of Diesel fuel most of us burn, Tier 4 is a joke and the joke is on us.

And for slwelch: good luck finding an American-made utility tractor.

 

[slwelch]

Your 100% right some politician in Washington got rich