kioti v kubota

[roller]

Hi guys are kioti tractors built as well as kubota tractors and are they as reliable?? .I have the chance to buy a new kioti ck25 at a very good price,but i cant help being steered buy my instincts and go with a kubota!!

 

[MikePA]

What kind of dealer support can you get with each brand?

 

[rico304]

When I compared the two, I went through both forums and read up on complaints/problems each had. Questions like this will get many one sided answers.(MINE IS THE BEST or I LOVE MINE) Keep in mind that Kubota is the best seller amongst CUTs. (by far) So you have to be aware of that while reading the forums so you don't get caught up in "They each had 10 complaints against them so they are the same" MANY more kubotas out there compared to Kioti. Not a slam against Kioti, just something to keep in mind while comparing.
That being said, good luck and make some calls to your local dealers. They will make the difference.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Of the Kioti line of tractors, I am one who does not like the CK25, I personally think it is a weak offering for numerous reasons. I sort of liken it to the old Ford N series/Ferguson TO series tractors, and while those are legendary in what they did for the tractor industry, that is not the parallel I would draw. I think for TODAY'S uses, the old Fords are too heavy for the power they produce, and the same is true for the CK25. The old Ford/Fergusons weigh about 2350# and produce about 26hp, the CK25 produces 25hp but weighs 3000+# without a loader, and over 4000# with a loader/ballast. The PTO power to tractor size is most troubling for my mind, with roughly 20PTO HP available on the CK25, but with a width of roughly 55 inches, the tractor barely has enough power to drive suitable sized implements in heavy conditions. It could not, using many manufactuers recommendations, power a tiller wide enough to cover its tracks in heavy soils and run it to full depth. In lush grasses it is adequate for a 60" finish mower but that is a large tractor for such a small mower. On the other hand, it does has a high quality loader that is superior to any other mid-20's HP tractor in terms of capacity, further it will be able to pull a larger box blade than smaller framed/lighter tractor is capable of using. These are my opinions.

Personally, I like the CK30, I think it is a much better machine than the CK25. Both use the same frame, and are essentially clones of each other except the engine.

Now you don't say what TASKS you want to accomplish, and you don't say what tractor you are comparing the CK25 to. So if you are looking to mow a lawn and do modest duty front loader work, I'd be lining up for a B7610 or the new B2630 as both are in the same HP range of the CK25, but are smaller/lighter so they will fit into tighter places, turn around landscaping easier and leave less impact. On the other hand, if my main task was to keep a 3/4 mile gravel driveway groomed then the CK would likely be the better choice. There are some who believe that heavy weight is a great asset for small tractors, I am not one of those if the tractor is going to be used on a small estate type property to maintain the home, garden, lawn, etc. Again, just my opinion. Please figure out what tasks you need to do, please figure out what type of tractor is suitable for your needs. Look at the long term use you will have, not just the initial uses. After you figure out what you need, then you can figure out if the CK is really a good deal for your property.

 

[albmn10]

The quality of both brands are very good. Test drive the machines your intereseted in an see which fits you best. Youll get folks from both sides giving you their opinions, in the end the best thing for you is to have a dealership that you feel comfortable with . Good luck

 

[DK35vince]

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Judging from my own experiance with each brand so far, I'd have to say YES.
Most of my time on Kubota has been a couple hundred hours on a L-3600/with cab, Used a L-4200 several times, used my dads L-3000 multiple times. Drove a L-3010 and 3410 (test drive only).
I have owned a Kioti DK 35 for a little over 3 1/2 years and 645 hours. It has been great, very pleased with this machine.
I like Kubota, they make a fine tractor.
I also like Kioti, my DK 35 has been rock solid reliable so far.
My 2 cents..

 

[roller]

I might take a look at the ck30,i'm with BOB the tractor is too heavey for the amount of HP it delivers

 

[Junkman]

If you can operate both tractors on your own land and compare them side by side, they you will know what one is best for you. How do the $$$$ compare also? If they are both the same $$$ then it comes down to which one your rear end fits best. If the $$$ are different, then it becomes a question of which suits your needs best for the least amount of $$$. I won't say which one is best, and I won't pick one apart any more than the other, but I will say that both manufacturers picked the most beautiful shade of Orange that they could. I will also say that one of the manufacturers ought to offer their tractors in a optional Lemon Yellow color for those tractors that seem to have more than there share of manufacturing defects and problems. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Donnyj]

In my opinion I would have to say yes, Kioti is just as reliable as Kubota. I picked the Kioti over the Kubota simply from a price standpoint. Keep in mind a bad dealer for either tractor is possible. Reliablility, put that to rest. Both are fine tractors. I have really been impressed with my DK45S. I don't have alot of hours on the tractor to give a extensive review yet. I expect the tractor to last me for thousands of hours and don't see any reason why it should not. Find a dealer from either brand that you like, find the price you are comfortable with, and find the tractor you like. Never look back or worry about reliability again.

 

[Junkman]

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Not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing..... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif