Kioti UTV Updates ?

[kentrodngun]

Funny, my wife asked me the same question. I wonder who she is (the blonde, not my wife!). Probably some poor soul who had no idea her photo would wind up on the web!

Here is the scan from the flyer.

Could it be Amy Wallace?

 

[IslandTractor]

Could it be Amy Wallace?

Nah. Amy's better looking. That is why Rick ships her off to Florida when he has to concentrate on business matters.

 

[deputyrpa]

Nah. Amy's better looking. That is why Rick ships her off to Florida when he has to concentrate on business matters.

I'm moving to Florida

 

[contdevelop]

will all kioti tractor dealers be selling these and when can we expect to see them available? Does anyone know what the specs will be? as far as horsepower and 2 or 4 wheel drive? rated weight and towing? etc? I would like to see some good detailed pictures of these. My arctic cat 4 wheeler is getting old.....

 

[jimmyj]

Very little is out on them so far. 20hp diesel, 4wd, 2 ranges (I think) is about all i've heard so far. My dealer says there will be "options" so we're going to have to wait till May or June to know.

I'm with ya on the ATV, mine's a 1998.

 

[bluechip]

Got an update on our initial order for UTVs and was told they will start shipping in July. They use the same engine as the CK20S, so 22HP diesel. 2 range 4 wheel independent suspension. higher ground clearance (and likely much lighter) than the other K's RTV. Nice wide seat seats 3 "American sized" adults. More details to follow.... really a nice vehicle and competitively priced.

 

[contdevelop]

have you reeived any pictures of them? and what is the starting price going to be here in the US? I saw what the canadians posted regarding price, but we dont pay their high taxes.... yet

 

[bluechip]

Rick Wallace was smart enough to bring a camera to the reception at the dealer meeting and took some shots shown on this thread:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-buying-pricing/138092-25-order-who-wants-second.html

Hopefully, we will get detailed literature, or web specs/pics before the official July roll out.
I have a few on order and plan to introduce them in the "under 10K" price bracket. We have started a waiting list. I personally think the Comet (variable speed) drives simplicity and lighter weight, along with normal foot throttle operaiton (more pedal means more power) will be a nice alternative to the HST in the RTV. That unit is a lot heavier, and also sits lower to the ground. The operation of the KIOTI will be smooth. Most HST transmissions tend to lurch a bit. They are great for tractor work, but hot the best solution for vehicle transmission IMHO.

Oh one other detail I recall is top speed is appx 25mph. I think there is some OSHA or other regulation that reclassifies utility vehicles that travel over 25MPH but I have not looked further into that yet

 

[jimmyj]

Excellent. I like what you say about the full size seating. I hope the headroom is the same. I know on some of the UTV's my head basically "touches" the roll bar which would not be a happy time.

Can't wait to see one.

 

[wallace]

Here is one of the first accessories I plan on offering for the Kioti UTV.
I will also have a v box spreader available....Details to follow.