Kioti Serial Number Help

[Brewboy]

I inherited a Kioti LK3052 from my father. It was stolen last night and I can't find any details on the serial (VIN) number. I did find a picture of the engine cover with a couple of paper labels shown in the attached .Could either of these be the VIN. I realize the actual number in on a metal plate attached to the steering column or engine block. I need the number to file on the report with the sheriff's department? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Billrog]

Get it from where he bought it.

 

[Brewboy]

Get it from where he bought it.

I'm working on that, but it's been over 20 years ago and he's not sure if his records go back that for. It was purchased from a used tractor dealer and he's currently out of town for week or so.

 

[K5lwq]

Sorry some a-hole stole your Dad’s tractor! You should post the area it was stolen from and some pictures if you have any. You never know if one of us would run across it.

 

[ArchonOSX]

With the first tractor I bought I learned there are no titles that come with them and transfer of ownership is not registered with the State. I was surprised at this lack of ownership documentation for something that can be extremely expensive. I documented that purchase from the other party with a bill of sale they signed along with their name and address included.
I took photos of the tags on my new tractor when I got it from the dealer. The tag on mine is a stamped metal tag with the serial # and model # on it, riveted to the front axle frame. The manual states "This number is also stamped on the front axle frame next to its plate as a precaution against loss of the plate."
Your photo seems to show serial # on the left hand label with the model #. There may be a more permanent version of that located elsewhere on the tractor. Maybe someone with an LK model has more information on their markings.
Good luck!

 

[Robin Veerman]

 

[Robin Veerman]

Here’s a picture (above) of a LK3052 at an auction. It shows the serial number in the advertisement. Close enough to your’s, so maybe built in the same week?
I think it confirms that your picture of the paper tag includes the model number with the serial numbers below it. Now you can give those numbers to the police. Hopefully you can get it back ASAP.
Please keep us updated!!

 

[Midniteoyl]

I agree. The first pic is Model and Serial.

 

[Brewboy]

Sorry some a-hole stole your Dad’s tractor! You should post the area it was stolen from and some pictures if you have any. You never know if one of us would run across it.

Here’s a picture (above) of a LK3052 at an auction. It shows the serial number in the advertisement. Close enough to your’s, so maybe built in the same week?
I think it confirms that your picture of the paper tag includes the model number with the serial numbers below it. Now you can give those numbers to the police. Hopefully you can get it back ASAP.
Please keep us updated!!

Thanks for that ad. I think you're correct, but I've sent a message to Kioti to be sure. Once I get the serial number to the sheriff's department they'll enter it onto a database, The last thing I want is to give them a bad number

 

[Brewboy]

As suggested, here are some pictures of the tractor in case someone comes across it. It was stolen in the Palestine, TX area on FM 315 approximately 1 mile south of the intersection with FM 837