You will have a hard time finding any negative comments, references to problems or design flaws relating to Kioti tractors. I was sold on one of the big three and by chance stopped to look under a Kioti, with only somewhat of an open mind. The wife and I test drove a Kioti DK40 and she felt that she could handle a clutch and shuttle shift. In the end, we opted for a larger Hp model. Kioti tractors are not the Cadillac's of tractors, but the value and build quality was enough to sway us. So far, so good. Daedong owns a foundry, gear cutting factory, chain mfg. plant, information systems company and of course Kioti USA. Daedong owns other manufacturing facilities which produce cable assemblies, dc motors, solenoids and injection molded products. Kioti has three large part warehouses in the USA, but you must go through an authorized dealer to obtain parts and accessories (Whole Goods). They will however drop ship parts and accessories to your front door. Things I found out after taking delivery of the tractor and reading the shop manual were: 50 amp alternator, vortex swirl combustion design, Bosch ktype pump, bevel cut gears on rear and front axils, Titan Rubber tires, 625 or larger cca battery-can't remember, adjustable valve lash, forged cast iron pistons and lots of heavy cast iron parts-no aluminum. You might want to narrow down to a price/big three company/model and then go take a look at a Kioti in your price range and see what you get. Dealer prices seem to vary from what others have said. Lastly, I do not have any affiliation with Kioti and will not monetarily benefit from any of my comments.
