Vince,
The Kioti has worked out great for me also /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif.
However, unlike you, I was bias towards my big 3,,, Deere, Massey, and NH. Don't ask me why, but Kubota has never been considered a big 3 with me /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif.
Bang for bang I just couldn't overlook the Kioti, plus I like the way they look and there mass!!!
My overall suggestion would be to look at all the brands you are interested in and go from there.
RedDog <font color="orange"> Kioti DK65 </font>