Orange tractor 45 HP comparison

[DK35vince]

I guess I am asking if I should go ahead and buy a tractor with a reputable name like kubota or buy a Korean tractor I never heard of? No knock on the Koreans but is Kioti an established tractor name? I mean, have people been buying these tractors 10 years ago or are most Kioti owners on this forum owners of a newer kioti model which has not been tested for the longevity?

I've had my Kioti DK 35 for 13 years now. (around 1835 hours).
I have been very pleased with it. Its been great.

 

[whizdbiz2]

There's a DK35 with a loader at a local consignment auction this weekend (4-19), Fultz auction in Bremen, OH. Can't make it myself as I have a meeting in the opposite direction on Sat. Prices are usually pretty reasonable at this sale.

 

[C4Ranch]

Both good machines. I would go used if it kept me away from tier IV emissions stuff. It's inevitable but I believe less is better on that front.

YMMV

 

[TSO]

I know there is another thread on the Kioti and Kubota comparison so hopefully this posting isn't overkill. Since I am asking about two different model comparisons, I didn't want to hijack the other thread on the Kioti and Kubota comparison. I was in the midst of buying a used but fairly new Kubota L4400 (4wd with Loader) with less than 100 hours, until my friend told me to look at the Kioti. The Kubota is for sale at 22k. My friend said I can get a brand new Kioti or Mahindra for the same price or slightly less. I think, looking at the Kioti's website, a close comparison is the DK45 or NX4510. Not sure what the prices are but I don't live too far from a Kioti dealer. I guess I am asking if I should go ahead and buy a tractor with a reputable name like kubota or buy a Korean tractor I never heard of? No knock on the Koreans but is Kioti an established tractor name? I mean, have people been buying these tractors 10 years ago or are most Kioti owners on this forum owners of a newer kioti model which has not been tested for the longevity? Also, given the same price of each tractor, are they both the same in performance and reliability? Does one tractor out perform the other? Is there a big advantage in buying one over the other? Thanks!

Hey ... I've changed my mind. I just stumbled across a used L4400 with LA703 loader. I'm not sure if that is the only loader option or not ... if so, it is substantially weaker than the Kioti DK loader.

Additionally, looking at this tractor up close, it is a lot "less" tractor than the DK series. It is clearly an economy model.

Now, I'm not knocking it at all ... But if comparing this & the DK, it is Apple's to oranges, the Kioti DK is much nicer, stronger, etc ... and for the same piece seems like a no brainer