Would you buy your Kioti (or another) again?

[ncoonen]

I am a new owner of a CK3510H so I don't have any experience to add other than to comment on the "it's my last tractor" sentiment. I live on a couple of acres in rural northern Colorado at 7,600' elevation and don't have ten square feet of level ground. A few years ago I bought a running '49 8N to fix up with hopes of using it for driveway maintenance, slash clearing, and snow removal. The 8N was the wrong machine for the sloped ground and altitude so I sold it to an old guy older than I who was tickled to relive his childhood on a nice old tractor. The high center of gravity with no ROPS and janky brakes scared me when it was in motion. 8N owners will understand when I say the gearing was not great for anything but plains farming.

Anyway, I researched quite a bit and ended up with the Kioti and was absolutely amazed by the power and sophistication of a modern CUT. There's more to say on that in another thread. The day I brought the tractor home and unloaded it I had the thought that this was almost certainly my last tractor purchase. Now that I used it a bit moving and spreading 15T of road base and clearing 24" of wet snow, I am extremely happy with how it all went. :dance1: The one really big caveat is that CUTs sold with a FEL need rear ballast right off the dealer's lot but that's another thread. Now that I have solved that, the tractor is extremely stable and feels sure footed. I hope to post an update here in 8-10 years when I have 1,000 hours but I doubt I'll be looking for another Kioti. This thread has been interesting reading and TBN in general is a great resource.

...ned.

 

[K man]

I am a new owner of a CK3510H so I don't have any experience to add other than to comment on the "it's my last tractor" sentiment. I live on a couple of acres in rural northern Colorado at 7,600' elevation and don't have ten square feet of level ground. A few years ago I bought a running '49 8N to fix up with hopes of using it for driveway maintenance, slash clearing, and snow removal. The 8N was the wrong machine for the sloped ground and altitude so I sold it to an old guy older than I who was tickled to relive his childhood on a nice old tractor. The high center of gravity with no ROPS and janky brakes scared me when it was in motion. 8N owners will understand when I say the gearing was not great for anything but plains farming.

Anyway, I researched quite a bit and ended up with the Kioti and was absolutely amazed by the power and sophistication of a modern CUT. There's more to say on that in another thread. The day I brought the tractor home and unloaded it I had the thought that this was almost certainly my last tractor purchase. Now that I used it a bit moving and spreading 15T of road base and clearing 24" of wet snow, I am extremely happy with how it all went. :dance1: The one really big caveat is that CUTs sold with a FEL need rear ballast right off the dealer's lot but that's another thread. Now that I have solved that, the tractor is extremely stable and feels sure footed. I hope to post an update here in 8-10 years when I have 1,000 hours but I doubt I'll be looking for another Kioti. This thread has been interesting reading and TBN in general is a great resource.

...ned.

Welcome to TBN forum ned. You will not regret buying a Kioti as they are the best out there. I bought mine Dec 2013 CK 30 HST and have never had any issues with mine at all. Love it, great for doing landscaping but I mostly use it for snow blowing which is great with the heated cab and front mounted blower. Mind you I only have 105 hours on it that shows how much I use it lol.
Enjoy it and let us know in the future what your pro's and con's of your machine.
Gilles

 

[Mat4644]

Many good manufactures now and repeating issues tend to be model specific. If a model has been out several years good to research posted problems. Once had an expensive Green tractor with a costly front axle failure $3,800. Many posts of owner issues with this tractor loader combo and I could have avoided it.

Only time will tell about long term support issues.

 

[k0ua]

I have right at 500 hours now on my DK35se. It has been a great tractor. I believe I got it in 2012. I could search for posts here to confirm.

 

[TN8Man]

I'm on my second tractor, both Kioti. Started with the CK35 and then upgraded to a NX50 cab for more power and comfort.

The CK35 was a great tractor. The NX had a hst issue that took way too long to get fixed but this was more a repair shop issue. I don't foresee more issues and other than the hst issue it's a heck of a great tractor.

So yes, I would buy another but I probably won't need too.

 

[DK35vince]

2300 hours on my 2001 DK 35 .
Its been great.

 

[jrsue]

CK2610 5 hrs. so far 100% reliable...LOL What doesn't require hundreds of hrs of run time is tractor ergonomics. The overall layout of controls comfort and ease of operation is what I am enjoying with my 2610. I've been on tractors that just don't feel right and probably never would. On my new Kioti Everything is right where I want it and no unnecessary fluff. Also nearly as important as reliability is confidence in your dealer support. And I had a great experience and foresee no issues with my Kioti dealer they also appear to have a top notch professional service dept. Hopefully 500 hrs down the line I'll have the same opinions.

 

[JoelD]

2300 hours on my 2001 DK 35 .
Its been great.

I think you’ve got about the same number of hours on this forum as your tractor has on its hour meter. LOL

 

[JoelD]

450 hrs on 2004 lk3054xs. Only problems, negative battery cable, fuel return line (rubber), and pesky valve body seals on nimco backhoe valve body.

Now small drop at front drive shaft into pumpkin.

Good stout tractor overall.

Joel

 

[Oaktree]

450 hrs on 2004 lk3054xs. Only problems, negative battery cable, fuel return line (rubber), and pesky valve body seals on nimco backhoe valve body.

Now small drop at front drive shaft into pumpkin.

Good stout tractor overall.l

I have the same year & model with a bit over 1000 hr, and I agree it's a solid tractor. Feels a lot more stable on uneven terrain than the JD750 I had before.
FEL joystick acts kind of funky in float position (jumps out a lot, sometimes doesn't go into float mode). Probably a simple fix, but not sure how those things work.

Really, my only gripes are that the operating position could be a little better laid out...easy to bump the key with your knee, hook pants cuff on the PTO lever, etc. but all in all I'm happy with it.