OUR SINCERE APOLOGIES

[Coyote machine]

Rick,
Sorry to hear you will no longer be dealing Kioti's line of tractors.
Maybe you could ease everyone's mind and put things straight by saying whether you dropped their line or they dropped you- or if it was a mutual decision based on various factors?
It sure would help quell rumors as to what is going on.
Or maybe Kioti invoked a: if we ask you can't say clause?

Any useful info would be appreciated.
Thanks. Good luck in your continuing endeavors in the business.

 

[IslandTractor]

What a shocker! I just got back from overseas and had not been following the Kioti threads except to watch plans for Rick's annual picnic. Today I read that Rick and Amy are no longer Kioti dealers. Wow.

I'm still stunned but I suppose the good news is that for whatever reason Wallace Tractor will no longer carry Kioti at least they are still in business. I wish them the best. And, let's not forget that largely as a result of Rick's model and active participation on this forum, there are now some other fine Kioti dealers who have chosen to be active as well. I think it is fair to say that Rick's enthusiasm and support of his customers (and anyone else) who had questions about Kioti's has done a LOT to contribute to the success of this forum. Their legacy is established without a doubt. Still, the loss of Rick and Amy as core members of the Kioti community is a big loss. Sad day.

 

[dourobob]

Got some great advice from Rick along the way. He will be missed by Kioti owners.

Best wishes for whatever the future may hold.
Bob

 

[jimb1724]

Rick and Amy:

Best Wishes for continued success with the Wallace Dealership. And a very heartfelt Thank You for all of your posts, replies, tips and suggestions to All of us in the Kioti community. Your willingness to jump in with support for our tractor issues, wether or not we purchased from you or a different dealership, was most appreciated.

I'm sorry to hear that you will no longer carry the Kioti line, but very glad to hear that your dealership will carry on. A big loss for Kioti.

Don't forget about us here..... Drop by once in a while to say Hi, and give us an update on the Wallace Family and Dealership.

Thanks again, and Good Luck to You.

Jim B

 

[Sabretooth]

Sorry to hear that Rick I always saw you helping not only your customers but anybodys before,during and after the sale This really is a just a huge lost for Kioti They do not know the kind of person/dealer they lost with you. Another case of the Blind eye of Big Business.

Dang Rick,
Sorry to hear that, I know your really beleived in the Kioti product.
I guess Kioti allowing Bobcat to dump tractors at cost (or below cost) put a hurting on a lot of Kioti dealers.

Nick

Below does not even begin to describe those deals last year from BobCat

 

[4Given]

Hey Corporate KIOTI read this: YOU JUST LOST ANOTHER SALE!

I am in Southeast Georgia and I was getting ready to purchase a Kioti LK30 loader/ backhoe. But I decided to do just a little more research before purchasing. My research has led me to believe that my tractor purchase will now NOT be KIOTI.

After reading the posts on this forum and talking to my local dealer I have come to the conclusion that Kioti is a dying breed in America.

I guess it will be Ford / New Holland or John Deere for me. I have even been hearing from a lot of unsatisfied Kubota owners lately what gives?

 

[sweettractors]

Hey Corporate KIOTI read this: YOU JUST LOST ANOTHER SALE!

I am in Southeast Georgia and I was getting ready to purchase a Kioti LK30 loader/ backhoe. But I decided to do just a little more research before purchasing. My research has led me to believe that my tractor purchase will now NOT be KIOTI.

After reading the posts on this forum and talking to my local dealer I have come to the conclusion that Kioti is a dying breed in America.

I guess it will be Ford / New Holland or John Deere for me. I have even been hearing from a lot of unsatisfied Kubota owners lately what gives?

I would be interested in what your local Kioti dealer said, as we were also a Kioti dealer until recently? Ken Sweet

 

[3BPercherons]

I have even been hearing from a lot of unsatisfied Kubota owners lately....

Really? Do tell.

 

[Brokermike]

Kioti deleted my question on facebook and their support person Jason Pipkin (877-gokioti) has yet to return my call. When I bought my tractor I had 3 local dealers to choose from and it only cost me $50 for pickup and delivery of my tractor. Now my "local" dealer is over 1 hour away and charges me $150, and has a significantly higher shop rate ($75 per hour versus $50). With so many dealers no longer carrying Kioti they owe their customers an explanation. I bought it because of a dealer network and a great warranty. So much for that

 

[IH3444]

I was reading on the FarmTrac thread that the dealers were having an issue with FarmTrac, and now also Montana of somehow transfering the corporation debt onto the dealers. Some of the dealers were resistance to this, and were dropping Montana. Wonder if this is how Kioti is losing dealers. The company tells them how many tractors it will asign them to sell. If you can't sell them all, then they are yours to keep. Oh yea, you also owe us for them. Just a thought.... Wallace is by far the best Kioti dealer I have read about. He always offered help to those who had become frustrated with another dealer who had sold them the Kioti. If Kioti has run off such a great dealer, then what can you do except look at another brand of tractor, which will have dealer support if needed.