I need a Kioti...please

spanky8N · Sep 8, 2005

I have researched Kioti for the past two years and I like what I have seen. There is a market for them thats for sure. I am ready to buy now but so far I have had a couple of strikes with dealers in my area. Two out of the three did not respond to my quote request and one dealership answered the phone like this: "what is a DK45s?...oh wait that is a tractor right, let me get you to Glen" and transfered me to a answering machine... that was 5 days ago and I have not heard back yet.
Oh well I need a tractor so I will keep begging someone here to sell me one. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Highbeam · Sep 8, 2005

I recommend you call depratt. If I wasn't thousands of miles away I would have bought from him. He is active on this forum.

BigDogues · Sep 8, 2005

Wallace has a DK45s with flames on it! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Highbeam · Sep 8, 2005

I used the Kioti website to find the close dealers. I ended up buying from one and have been happy.

There seems to be very few if any long term Kioti dealers since the brand is pretty new. The dealers I have found have all been very helpful and exceited about these tractors.

lcisled · Sep 8, 2005

I had the same situation when I wanted to buy a Kioti. The local dealer was really high, and only had one tractor on the lot. Ended up buying from Little Tractor in Metropolis IL. Go to Littletractor.com. They have a toll free number. He is the largest and should give the best price. If you are worried about service, PM me and I will let you know what James did for me. Heck of a guy, honest and knows his product line. I am not too far from Central WI. Our family ended up buying 5 tractors from James and I would highly recommend him.

rico304 · Sep 9, 2005

Not sure what you mean when you say they didn't respond to your quote request? If you sent an E Mail, I doubt any will send you that info. Dealers can get very busy and often have anoyone available answer the phones. Just because they didn't know what a DK45 was is not a knock on the company. (The accountant or kid hired to wash the tractors could have answered the phone) Call back and ask for sales person. DePratt Equipment sounds like a GREAT contact if he is in your area. Very good on this board. I would definately go to them first!!
Good luck and keep trying. Your dealership is SOOOOOO IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Highbeam · Sep 9, 2005

All of my email price requests were answered with very good prices very promptly. I looked locally and then half way across the country since some brands of tractors have huge price differences by region. Might be worth the drive.

spanky8N · Sep 16, 2005

I placed my order earlier this week /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif I am excited! I will post pics when I have it in my own two hands. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Dan

lcisled · Sep 16, 2005

So, what dealer did you decide to go with on the purchase?

spanky8N · Sep 16, 2005

I am purchacing from Jon DePratt. He has contacted me several times, fair price, and I like the fact that he is active on TBN. So far so good. I am very excited hopefully next week I will have it at the farm!
I should also note that Little Tractor in Metropolis IL was very courtious also and did respond promptly to my inquiries. I feel privileged that we have so many choices...there are many great dealers on TBN.
Unfortionatly, I recieved poor local customer service basicly everywhere I tried. Localy the Mahindra dealer was the only one willing to return any calls or get up and show me what is in stock. I am confident I made the right choice. I wake up every morning with a smile and I am very excited.
I do however feel like I am cheating on my old ford 8n /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif. I hope "she" will understand! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Dan