Comparison Kioti CK3510 vs. Kubota L3901

[TJP89]

What features did Kioti drop with the new value line tractor compared to the previous models? Also finally got some good pricing today on both and the kubota is significantly more expensive than the kioti. $18,500 for the ck3510 hst before taxes and 24,500 for the L3901 Hst before taxes. Would it really be worth the price difference since they are so comparable? Also thanks for all the input so far it has really helped.

AT

Kioti dropped standard cruise, floor mats, and a few other minor things for the CK10 series.

The Kioti price is right about what I paid, the Kubota price is high. 6K is not worth it for a more recognizeable name (even the paints almost the same).

 

[MtnViewRanch]

What features did Kioti drop with the new value line tractor compared to the previous models? Also finally got some good pricing today on both and the kubota is significantly more expensive than the kioti. $18,500 for the ck3510 hst before taxes and 24,500 for the L3901 Hst before taxes. Would it really be worth the price difference since they are so comparable? Also thanks for all the input so far it has really helped.

AT

Ask yourself what kind and how many implements can you purchase for $6000? :confused3: That would get you quite a few quality implements for that size tractor. :cool2:

 

[coobie]

L3901 is about as apples to apples as you can get, they are both standard series tractors. The L3560 has way more features, especially in the HST+.

I sell Kubota, and most people would echo they are top of the line when it comes to quality fit and finish. The L3901 is legitimately but in the USA to boot. Of the small manufacturers, you do have to give props to Kioti. I'd consider one well before the other small players.

Got it,Kioti is a small manufacture.laffin my *** off.Always good to push the products you sell.I own both kubota and Kioti products both have served me well.Kubota dealers better WAKE up because Kioti is a real player in the tractor market.Sorry to burst your Kubota bubble.

 

[TJP89]

Got it,Kioti is a small player.laffin my ***** off.

He's a Kubota dealer, what do you expect?

Better than other things I've heard about Kioti...

 

[TripleR]

Good grief Messick said Kioti makes good tractors, no need to get upset.

I own some Kubotas and really like them, but my brother has a Kioti CK and in that line, I would be hard pressed to buy a Kubota over Kioti.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I suspect Messick meant smaller in terms of market share, not overall company size. And, like TripleR said, he wasn't bagging on Kioti.

I own two Kubotas and a Kioti. They are all good tractors. In the OP's case, I'd probably go with the Kioti since it is much cheaper. $6,000 would buy you a grapple, a box blade, a rotary cutter, a grading scraper and a tiller!

 

[vacman]

What features did Kioti drop with the new value line tractor compared to the previous models? Also finally got some good pricing today on both and the kubota is significantly more expensive than the kioti. $18,500 for the ck3510 hst before taxes and 24,500 for the L3901 Hst before taxes. Would it really be worth the price difference since they are so comparable? Also thanks for all the input so far it has really helped.

AT

That price on the Kubota is a bit high. I just got a quote from Barlows for under $23K for Tractor, Loader, and 6' Landpride brush mower. You'd have to add delivery but no tax. With Kubota's promotional rebates, you need to buy a second implement (loader plus one more) and then you get a $1000.00 off.

Wouldn't hurt to show that to your local guy and see how close he will get.

Good luck.

John

 

[paulfun9]

talk straight to both dealers and get out the door prices on both with everything your think you might need right from the start like rear remotes, cruise control, linked throttle to HST and loaded tires or whatever your wants/needs might be.
Sit on both machines for an extended time making sure your comfortable and which one you favor
Pay attention to control layout, things like the loader control placement (that's a big one for me I prefer it as part of the tractor and not out on the loader) and comfort or room for when you might be backing up (think rear mounted attachments and can your body sit a little sideways or will you be straining your neck)as well as view of your attachments while operating. HSt pedal and brake placement can also make the day easy or hard and some find comfort with a single pedal and others with the dual so do you prefer one over the other and does one give you a better position for long hours of use compared to the other?

Overall comfort would be my biggest choice here and my second consideration would be the out the door price after all the options/add on s were considered.

Please be cautious when considering the addition of options as the little extra you pay now might seem like a lot but down the road they play a big part in how much you enjoy your machine -vs- feeling like its work to operate it.

As others have pointed out there really is no wrong choice here as they both make a good machine.

 

[coobie]

Good grief Messick said Kioti makes good tractors, no need to get upset.

I own some Kubotas and really like them, but my brother has a Kioti CK and in that line, I would be hard pressed to buy a Kubota over Kioti.

Not upset at all just stated the fact Kioti tractors are every bit as good as Kubota products.Messick is entitled to his opinion.

 

[TripleR]

Not upset at all just stated the fact Kioti tractors are every bit as good as Kubota products.Messick is entitled to his opinion.

It seems we have a different opinion on what he said, I didn't interpret his comments to mean one was better than the other. I agree the quality on both are in my opinion the same. I prefer some models over others, but it has nothing to do with quality concerns.