Kioti Isn't Worth the Risk

TomK · Mar 18, 2004

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The Kioti name is growing in the Rockies. When I picked up my 3054XS yesterday the dealer only had two Kioti's left on his lot and he said he took orders for 4 more in one day on Tuesday. The pack is growing /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

KiotiJohn · Mar 18, 2004

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I went to my dealer's today to pick up some hydro fluid and another filter, and he was busy as all get out as he had sold several tractors in only a few days. Last week he sold several also. He sure looked ragged out, but he's really going after them. Also, he told me they were coming from far away since he's one of the few dealers in NE Florida. I'm happy for him, as he has been very good to me. It's just plain to me that people are seeing the quality for dollars that Kioti represents. John

frank_f15 · Mar 18, 2004

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i was a little confused also when i went to the original post , looked at the date and saw 3/31/02 did not realize this post was revisited from 2 years back, well i guess that whole kioti thing is put to rest! guess they have to say the big 4 now. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Chuck_Lind · Mar 22, 2004

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My cousin in central Pennslyvania owns a Kioti with a loader and small brush hog. I'm not sure of the model number, but I know it's around 30 - 33 hp.

It's been a great tractor for him; he doesn't take it outside the working parameters of the tractor and he doesn't abuse it. It sits all winter and when he comes home in the spring, it fires right up.

I'd say it's a great machine...and I own a John Deere 50 and a NH TN65.

BTW, the country of manufacture is believe is Korea. Is that correct?

depratt_equip · Mar 22, 2004

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( BTW, the country of manufacture is believe is Korea. Is that correct?)

Yes they are made in South Korea, by Daedong Tractor.

Alan L. · Mar 22, 2004

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For 10% difference I wouldn't buy a Kioti over a Kubota. But thats just me. Ones probably about as good as the other, but when you put the used one in the paper, the Kubota will sell faster and for more money.

GerardC · Mar 23, 2004

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( For 10% difference I wouldn't buy a Kioti over a Kubota. But thats just me. Ones probably about as good as the other, but when you put the used one in the paper, the Kubota will sell faster and for more money. )

Sounds to me like your sold on name . Sometimes the underdog comes out the winner. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

To20Chris · Mar 23, 2004

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This is the thread that wouldn't die!

The resale thing is a red herring. I was very concerned about resale, as this is a major investment for me and with the present job situation in this country, you never know when you'll be out of a job. BUT - tractors are not like cars, in that the resale value is mostly depenent on capability and condition, not style. For the same money as a B-series Kubota I got a much bigger & more powerful tractor (LK3054).

I don't plan on selling it, but if I have to, I expect it would compete well with used B-series Kubotas in the used market. Why? Beacuse it is still a more powerful and capable tractor. And if I had to sell it, I will have been able to get more projects done with the tractor in the time I have it, which means I'm getting more for my investment, not less.

Do you really want to give several thousand dollars to a tractor manufacturer for them to keep until you decide to sell, in the hope (not guarenteed) that some of it will be returned? That does not seem to be a wise investment.

If it were of notably poorer quality, it might be different, but that is not the case. If the Kioti brand continues to grow in popularity, then then the resale value of Kioti tractors will go up. The CUT market appears to be hot in general right now, which means good sales for all the mfrs, and increased brand recognition for Kioti. So in a few years time it is quite possible that the extra money you spend for a Kubota today will be a complete loss.

SteveH_CT · Mar 23, 2004

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Sometimes the underdog comes out the winner.

Maybe so, but they won't take the "underdog" in trade at either the Kubota, NH, or Deere dealers in my area... I agree with some of the others... if you have any intention of trading in or selling at some point, I think one of the top 3 will be a better investment come sales time. With that said I still think, and have said several times that I like Kioti's product - at least here in CT they need to work on their dealer network.

Kiohio · Mar 23, 2004

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Maybe so, but they won't take the "underdog" in trade at either the Kubota, NH, or Deere dealers in my area... 
Hmmmmm very interesting....maybe they don't want any side by side comparissons being done??

A dealer not far from me, yes big 3 dealer, told a customer parts weren't available etc, for the Used Kioti on his lot, the customer had mentioned how well built it was.

Customer bought it after talking to me.
Because parts were readily available.

I see KIOTI's being advertised for more money used than you can by brand new, don't ask why people do it, but I have seen it.

I have very few that want to trade off KIOTI's for another brand. I try to watch the other lots for trade-ins. They are relatively new to be needing updated, by newer equipment. I'm sure that comes in to play.

KO