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we owners must stick together and put up posts. many view but no responses. i am going out to get firewood this weekend i will update on my progress. please comment.
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banjobj
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Do you own a Kioti? Perhaps if you register and give some info on yourself other Kioti owners may join in. Isn't TBN great?
woodmills1
Gold Member
yes this is a good forum, i own an LK3054 with a metavik log trailer. I registered last week and this is my first post since. i would be interested in sharing info on this model, and tractor use in general. my kioti is used as part of my woodmizer sawmill operation and for mowing. though i just bought in june so far my experience has been good. thanks for the invite
Bird
Rest in Peace
James, glad to have you as a member. Personally, I know very, very little about Kioti, and wouldn't even know where to find a dealer in my part of the country, but most of what I've read about Kioti was good. I'm bettin' you'll be happy with it.
Bird
Bird
woodmills1,
Welcome to TBN. Before I checked your profile I had a feeling you might be from New England - it seems like Kiotis are a little more common here than in other areas of the country. If you have a digital camera or can get *.jpg files from your local photo developing shop I'd like to see a photo of your rig. Hope you find some more Kioti owners - I remember there being a few over on jplan too.
Rob
Welcome to TBN. Before I checked your profile I had a feeling you might be from New England - it seems like Kiotis are a little more common here than in other areas of the country. If you have a digital camera or can get *.jpg files from your local photo developing shop I'd like to see a photo of your rig. Hope you find some more Kioti owners - I remember there being a few over on jplan too.
Rob
banjobj
Gold Member
Welcome to TBN, I also don't know much about Kioti but hope to learn more from members like you.
Woodbeef
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Hey woodmills,
Welcome aboard. There seem to be quite a few of the Kiotis up here. I've looked at them a few times,but they are too small for my operation. I'll probably get ostrasized for this next statement: From what I saw the only differences between them and a Kubota were color,decals and PRICE!! I actually liked the look of the Kioti better myself.
Now if we ever get those big Daedongs that pudding talks about,that might be a different story,and more competition for Kubota!!
Let us know how you make out,eh.
Welcome aboard. There seem to be quite a few of the Kiotis up here. I've looked at them a few times,but they are too small for my operation. I'll probably get ostrasized for this next statement: From what I saw the only differences between them and a Kubota were color,decals and PRICE!! I actually liked the look of the Kioti better myself.
Now if we ever get those big Daedongs that pudding talks about,that might be a different story,and more competition for Kubota!!
Let us know how you make out,eh.
woodmills1
Gold Member
well i went into the woods sunday and three hours later i came out with just under a cord of what was choice standing dead red oak and ash. so slick, pull out the winch line, cut the tree, winch it to the trailer. cut into sections and load with the grapple. on the way out up a steep incline with rock outcroppings i hung one of the trailer wheels on a rock cramping a corner. just as a back wheel started to slip the front caught traction and the little kioti pulled me out. really happy with her so far. by the way how are the ash trees where you are, they seem to be dying off here. james
Re: finally some life here
i have always been a fan of the underdog......
i get a lot of flak for my following of japanese machinery...and although the kioti is not japanese.......it bares similar resembilence to how iseki entered the NZ market.......
my father owned 6 iseki's.......all very good tractors.....would have a iseki 7000 (white 2-65) over any thing MF,ford, red, or green of the same time......(believe me.....i driven lots).....
and i like the look of the daedong......
the bigger ones with the perkins motor are a very nice looking machine.........great finish etc......and if ya look at my post below....you will see some
friends of mine here in NZ.......s****** about asian tractors......i never saw there ford 5000, 6600 do 10000 hours on same motor and gearbox.......although it is a generalisation i believe the kioti machines will be good tractors in the long run
in my opinion all they are doing wrong.....is they are not putting the larger kioti into the american/canadian market......you guys are missing some nice kit
ps. woodbeef......they only look like kubota....i have found no information suggesting any relationship between kubota and daedong......have heard a rumour, daedong use iseki diffs and gearbox technology thou?>! dunno how true that is.
laters
pudding
RIDE RED
i have always been a fan of the underdog......
i get a lot of flak for my following of japanese machinery...and although the kioti is not japanese.......it bares similar resembilence to how iseki entered the NZ market.......
my father owned 6 iseki's.......all very good tractors.....would have a iseki 7000 (white 2-65) over any thing MF,ford, red, or green of the same time......(believe me.....i driven lots).....
and i like the look of the daedong......
the bigger ones with the perkins motor are a very nice looking machine.........great finish etc......and if ya look at my post below....you will see some
friends of mine here in NZ.......s****** about asian tractors......i never saw there ford 5000, 6600 do 10000 hours on same motor and gearbox.......although it is a generalisation i believe the kioti machines will be good tractors in the long run
in my opinion all they are doing wrong.....is they are not putting the larger kioti into the american/canadian market......you guys are missing some nice kit
ps. woodbeef......they only look like kubota....i have found no information suggesting any relationship between kubota and daedong......have heard a rumour, daedong use iseki diffs and gearbox technology thou?>! dunno how true that is.
laters
pudding
RIDE RED
WSchubert
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Hello all
I'm new to this board and Kioti ownership and just wanted to say Hi. I currently own (and will be selling) a Massey TO30 and an International 574. My new tractor (to be delivered on 11/2) will be a Kioti DK45. I was impressed with the Kioti and the local dealer. The "big brand" dealers seemed to have little interest in selling to me, I got very little information out of them and seemed totally unwilling to deal. My experience with tractor repairs on the Massey and International has also not been good.
Looking forward to sharing information on tractors in general and Kioti tractors in particular here on this board.
I'm new to this board and Kioti ownership and just wanted to say Hi. I currently own (and will be selling) a Massey TO30 and an International 574. My new tractor (to be delivered on 11/2) will be a Kioti DK45. I was impressed with the Kioti and the local dealer. The "big brand" dealers seemed to have little interest in selling to me, I got very little information out of them and seemed totally unwilling to deal. My experience with tractor repairs on the Massey and International has also not been good.
Looking forward to sharing information on tractors in general and Kioti tractors in particular here on this board.
Bird
Rest in Peace
Just never seen a Kioti in my area and don't know where there's a dealer in the area, but the pictures (and messages posted by owners) make them sound pretty good. Welcome to the forum and let us know both good and bad about your new tractor.
Bird
Bird
woodmills1
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i can't wait to hear of your experince. i get the feeling that the dk is nicer for use. i mean it has been designed to take into account feet with boots on. my lk3054 is a very good tractor, but i have to be careful geting in and out of it. tell me soon if the DK is user friendly.
James "woody" Mills
James "woody" Mills
WSchubert
Member
So far (only three hours on the tractor) I'm pleased with the Kioti. It is very user friendly. Lots of room for big feet and boots, easy to get on and off, the steering wheel is adjustable and the seat is comfortable. Controls are also convenient. The dealer delivered it last Friday and spent about an hour with me going over everything. I got it with a loader and a 74" snowblower. I also had them put calcium in the rear tires.
I'll be breaking it in over the next several weeks, so I won't be doing any heavy work with it. I plan to harrow about 20 acres with it next weekend.
I'll be breaking it in over the next several weeks, so I won't be doing any heavy work with it. I plan to harrow about 20 acres with it next weekend.
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Re: stick together & Ash trees
Hello All,
Well when I was tractor hunting I too looked and liked the Kioti's but then decided I wasn't going to buy brand new and couldn't find a good priced Kioti when I was looking so I ended up with the L35 which I haven't a complaint about it though. I am the type that will buy something off the name but still quality products because I feel that the name is what you are really buying but do also understand that the reputations are what sells too. I have bought no name equipment with no problems either though too except maybe buying some parts. I was real close this weekend to buy a Hitachi EX60-URG but ended up buying my brother in laws 2000 F250 super cab diesel instead.
Now the real reason I replied is that I wanted to see what other thought of the ash trees dieing or if they are thriving where you are. I am in WNY and have quite a few small, medium, & large ash that were leaveless this summer and not sure if they will come back next year. Any thougts would be appreciated.
Darin
Hello All,
Well when I was tractor hunting I too looked and liked the Kioti's but then decided I wasn't going to buy brand new and couldn't find a good priced Kioti when I was looking so I ended up with the L35 which I haven't a complaint about it though. I am the type that will buy something off the name but still quality products because I feel that the name is what you are really buying but do also understand that the reputations are what sells too. I have bought no name equipment with no problems either though too except maybe buying some parts. I was real close this weekend to buy a Hitachi EX60-URG but ended up buying my brother in laws 2000 F250 super cab diesel instead.
Now the real reason I replied is that I wanted to see what other thought of the ash trees dieing or if they are thriving where you are. I am in WNY and have quite a few small, medium, & large ash that were leaveless this summer and not sure if they will come back next year. Any thougts would be appreciated.
Darin
woodmills1
Gold Member
Re: stick together & Ash trees
just to stick with the kioti theme, my 3054 has been nearly flawless, except for the bad seal around the trans fluid sight gage. lots of work getting firewood and picking up limbs and branches, and handling the slabs from my woodmizer. as for the ash trees. i find the same problem, all except the largest are slowly dying. in the woods last weekend i expected to cut only standing dead red oak, but half of the load was ash. they had rotten punky wood running through the trunk in channel like fashion. i have posted the same question on the forestry forum, but dont remember getting a real good answer for why. i can search, or try again. i hope to pull 6 cord of standing dead out this weekend.
James "woody" Mills
just to stick with the kioti theme, my 3054 has been nearly flawless, except for the bad seal around the trans fluid sight gage. lots of work getting firewood and picking up limbs and branches, and handling the slabs from my woodmizer. as for the ash trees. i find the same problem, all except the largest are slowly dying. in the woods last weekend i expected to cut only standing dead red oak, but half of the load was ash. they had rotten punky wood running through the trunk in channel like fashion. i have posted the same question on the forestry forum, but dont remember getting a real good answer for why. i can search, or try again. i hope to pull 6 cord of standing dead out this weekend.
James "woody" Mills
Youare
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I looked at the Kiot a few years ago at a Farm and Forest Expo not far from where you live, Manchester, NH. I was very impressed with the demo tape. Back then there were no dealers closer than a 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive from where I live in the Keene area. Now there is a dealer in this area. The only reason I did not purchase a Kiot 2 1/2 years ago was I heard repair parts were somewhat hard to obtain, and there was no dealer in the area to service it should the tractor need it. I purchased a Kubota L3000 instead.
I have a portable sawmill also, a 23 year old Mobile Dimension Saw that I have owned for almost 20 years. I would love to have a log trailer like you have, I do have a Farmi winch to help retrive logs and fire wood. I live in the southwest corner of New Hampshire. Every once in a while I get over towards your neck of the woods and would be intrested in seeing your operation.
Randy
I have a portable sawmill also, a 23 year old Mobile Dimension Saw that I have owned for almost 20 years. I would love to have a log trailer like you have, I do have a Farmi winch to help retrive logs and fire wood. I live in the southwest corner of New Hampshire. Every once in a while I get over towards your neck of the woods and would be intrested in seeing your operation.
Randy
DocHeb
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Re: stick together & Ash trees
Your ash trees may be infected with "ash yellows". This anthracnosis (fungus) disease causes the leaves to curl up, turn yellow and fall prematurely. They may also get new sucker growth from the base or from the lower limbs. Non-stressed trees may survive for some time, but it is often fatal.
Your ash trees may be infected with "ash yellows". This anthracnosis (fungus) disease causes the leaves to curl up, turn yellow and fall prematurely. They may also get new sucker growth from the base or from the lower limbs. Non-stressed trees may survive for some time, but it is often fatal.
woodmills1
Gold Member
Re: stick together & Ash trees
yes most of the ash here seem fatal
James "woody" Mills
yes most of the ash here seem fatal
James "woody" Mills
WSchubert
Member
Just a quick update on my new tractor. I now have 7.5 hours on the DK45. I've used it to clean out horse runs, graded my 1/4-mile driveway and harrowed about 10 acres. It handles so much better than my two antique tractors. I have encountered one problem, the trim that holds the bottom of the seat upholstery to the seat frame came loose and will not stay on. I called the dealer and they have ordered a replacement seat for me.
No picture yet, but will post one by next weekend.
No picture yet, but will post one by next weekend.
WSchubert
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