My dk55c has 178 hrs on it and it is basically fine. My background is engineering, so when I look at a tractor to buy, I look at how easy is it to work on... and I think this kioti is a piece of cake. It is well designed with super access to below cab spaces and certainly the engine area. All in all, my 62 801 ford is cooking and it will continue as long as there are parts, which will be the same for my dk55, and my two kubotas ....
So, my brothers have john deeres on their farm... why? Parts availability and speed of delivery. If kioti can handle this, then they'll be around as long as there are farms...