AllByteNoBark
Gold Member
I have been trying to buy a Kubota L3560HSTC but my closest dealer has not been able to get me one. They told me today it is still 2 months out. While I had looked a bit at the Kioti before deciding to pursue the other orange tractor this delay has caused me to go back and look harder. I am looking at the NX4510 as the cab on it fits me better than the DK series. I can buy the NX for about the same money at the Kubota but it is 500 lbs heavier, 8 additional hp gross, 5.9 hp additional on the PTO and 1,00 lbs more lift on the loader. Just have a couple of question that have come up while researching this. The dealer did not have an NX in stock for me to test drive but I did sit in one a customer had in for service. He checked and they had one at distribution which is pretty close to him. The Kioti dealer is 2 hours from me and the Kubota dealer is about 10 minutes.
Some on here in older post have talked about a delay when going from forward to reverse, is that still an issue? or has it been resolved on newer units?
The specs show the Kioti being 16 inches longer than the L but having basically the same wheel base. Is this just difference in how it is measured or is it really that much bigger? It does look like the grill guard kind of sticks out in front of the Kioti which might be part of it.
Turning radius is shown as 9.81 ft. on the Kioti vs 8.9 on the L. Am I going to notice that much while backing around things cutting grass and brush?
If anyone can share their experiences good and bad with the Kioti brand in the last couple of years I would sure appreciate it. Especially if you went from a Kubota to a Kioti or vice versa.
Have looked at Deere but the dealer network around my area says they do not carry the 3 series only the 4 series and it is a bit to much money. Also looked at the MF dealer but the MF cab lacked leg room which put the pedals to close. The MF dealer is also the NH dealer and did not want to show me any NH equipment.
Comments appreciated. Just want to get a unit and get some stuff done.
Thanks!
Some on here in older post have talked about a delay when going from forward to reverse, is that still an issue? or has it been resolved on newer units?
The specs show the Kioti being 16 inches longer than the L but having basically the same wheel base. Is this just difference in how it is measured or is it really that much bigger? It does look like the grill guard kind of sticks out in front of the Kioti which might be part of it.
Turning radius is shown as 9.81 ft. on the Kioti vs 8.9 on the L. Am I going to notice that much while backing around things cutting grass and brush?
If anyone can share their experiences good and bad with the Kioti brand in the last couple of years I would sure appreciate it. Especially if you went from a Kubota to a Kioti or vice versa.
Have looked at Deere but the dealer network around my area says they do not carry the 3 series only the 4 series and it is a bit to much money. Also looked at the MF dealer but the MF cab lacked leg room which put the pedals to close. The MF dealer is also the NH dealer and did not want to show me any NH equipment.
Comments appreciated. Just want to get a unit and get some stuff done.
Thanks!