Counterfiet filters

[RickB]

Hate to say it but in all probability the Kioti brand filter is made by somebody else and simply branded Kioti.

The most probable would be FRAM or PUROLATOR however I'm sure that there exist Korean and Japanese firms that private label filters as well.
NAPA also supplies filters under their name but suspect they are Fram or Purolator made.

NAPA filters are almost exclusively WIX, at least in the USA.

Suggesting Kioti filters are Fram or Purolator is based on what besides a whim of yours? Most Kioti air filters are Donaldson, Kioti filters for Perkins engine applications are often sourced from Perkins. Most, if not all the rest are sourced in Asia, not North America.

 

[Buggs67]

The cloned filter I got was said to be part # T4125-38021. $99.54
It was painted red. The remarkable thing about this filter was it had no markings on it, no lettering, no brand, nothing. Just a red filter.
I paid 100 bucks for a red filter. I wasn't about to put that on a new $23,000 tractor.

T4125-38021 - Hydrostatic Filter for Kioti Tractors | TractorJoe.com

I did a search on TractorJoe's site and here is what I came up with. DId you contact them? They don't say who makes it. I'd return it.

I think Kioti sources filters from a reputable maker,paints and marks them and charges a lot because we're stuck. Unless you're willing to use another brand that may or may not be comparable. I used Kioti filters for the 50 hr service. We'll see at 100 hrs.

 

[Buggs67]

https://dynamic.donaldson.com/WebStore/search/cross_reference.html

Search that part # at Donaldson's and this is what you get.

 

[ritcheyvs]

https://dynamic.donaldson.com/WebStore/search/cross_reference.html

Search that part # at Donaldson's and this is what you get.

Hey Buggs, Thanks. That looks pretty useful. I added a link to that Donaldson site to this page: Kioti Information Site

 

[Hill Billy Bob]

I was told by the owner of "TractorJoe", which is where I bought the filter in question that it is a Baldwin. No way to verify without any markings.

Well chuck, there is a Baldwin BT9464 that crosses to the T4125 38021. Got this number from the chart I linked to earlier in this thread.....Baldwin Filters BT9464 Hydraulic Filter 3 7 16 x 6 1 16 In | eBay

A lot less than $100.00.....order 2 and get free shipping.....There, I just saved you $70.00

Now I think I'll go hunt down a bargain for my CK.....although the hydraulic filter for it is only $41.50 at my Kioti Dealer.

 

[chuck172]

Here's the correct filter:Kioti HST Hydraulic Filter T4125 38021 DK35HSE DK40HSE DK45HSE DK50HSE | eBay

 

[PILOON]

NAPA filters are almost exclusively WIX, at least in the USA.

Suggesting Kioti filters are Fram or Purolator is based on what besides a whim of yours? Most Kioti air filters are Donaldson, Kioti filters for Perkins engine applications are often sourced from Perkins. Most, if not all the rest are sourced in Asia, not North America.

I simply suggested those 2 brands as to my knowledge they seem to be the biggest producers on the consumer market. Donaldson is not a known name to me, certainly not a common consumer product, but then I do learn more every day.

 

[RickB]

Donaldson has been building engine air filters for 100 years.

 

[lman]

Here's the correct filter:Kioti HST Hydraulic Filter T4125 38021 DK35HSE DK40HSE DK45HSE DK50HSE | eBay

There must be gold in that yellow paint. I like the price of the red paint.

 

[s219]

That's a ridiculous price for a filter, counterfeit or genuine.