Kioti DK35 Reviews
Kioti DK 35
Model Year: 2001
I think the only thing wrong with this tractor is it's too small for my use. In 2008 at 500 hours I operated a JD 9' rotary hay cutter to cut 15 acres of hay and took out the bottom end rebuilt it and no problems since. The dealer was excellent during the rebuild I got all the parts in a matter of days ( the dealer is 70 miles away)and when ever I had a question I got answers. This was the first ever rebuild of a Kioti he had ever experienced but he had done alot of other tractors. I continue to use this tractor for cutting hay but have some old equipment that is better sized for its HP. Its like a time warp to see a modern tractor hooked up to the 50 year old equipment. One other thing I did have to fix was the rollover cylinders on the front loader they kept leaking by. I replaced them with some i found at a surplus place online had to modify but they work great.
Pros: Reliablity
Cons: Kioti loade
Model Year: 2001
I think the only thing wrong with this tractor is it's too small for my use. In 2008 at 500 hours I operated a JD 9' rotary hay cutter to cut 15 acres of hay and took out the bottom end rebuilt it and no problems since. The dealer was excellent during the rebuild I got all the parts in a matter of days ( the dealer is 70 miles away)and when ever I had a question I got answers. This was the first ever rebuild of a Kioti he had ever experienced but he had done alot of other tractors. I continue to use this tractor for cutting hay but have some old equipment that is better sized for its HP. Its like a time warp to see a modern tractor hooked up to the 50 year old equipment. One other thing I did have to fix was the rollover cylinders on the front loader they kept leaking by. I replaced them with some i found at a surplus place online had to modify but they work great.
Pros: Reliablity
Cons: Kioti loade
2002 Kioti DK35
Model Year: 2002
I have had 2 DK35's a new one and a used one. The new one was a 2005, and was excellent, despite one of the front 4wd splines braking (fixed under warranty). No other issues. The 2002 has had the timer relay and stop actuator replaced. Nothing I would call major. The fit finish and durability of these machines are what sets them a part from the pack. Compare that with the price and they should be high on anyones list of possible tractor purchases.
Pros: Rugged Overall Build
Cons: Piddly Issues
Model Year: 2002
I have had 2 DK35's a new one and a used one. The new one was a 2005, and was excellent, despite one of the front 4wd splines braking (fixed under warranty). No other issues. The 2002 has had the timer relay and stop actuator replaced. Nothing I would call major. The fit finish and durability of these machines are what sets them a part from the pack. Compare that with the price and they should be high on anyones list of possible tractor purchases.
Pros: Rugged Overall Build
Cons: Piddly Issues
Kioti DK35 HST
Model Year: 2008
Good tractor - always starts and works hard. Here are my only complaints: steering will freeze in winter and takes a few feet to break free. The 3ph has a float setting that will drive you nuts. If the tractor is on an incline the height adjustment for the 3ph is screwy. They switched the directional pedals from one rocker type to individual Forward/reverse, sometimes a pain if you are moving the tractor back & forth. The new one has a cab - get that if you are in the north!
Pros: Excellent quality, great power, great value
Cons: Steering freezes in the cold, hard to get to electrical if adding lights or other accessories.
Model Year: 2008
Good tractor - always starts and works hard. Here are my only complaints: steering will freeze in winter and takes a few feet to break free. The 3ph has a float setting that will drive you nuts. If the tractor is on an incline the height adjustment for the 3ph is screwy. They switched the directional pedals from one rocker type to individual Forward/reverse, sometimes a pain if you are moving the tractor back & forth. The new one has a cab - get that if you are in the north!
Pros: Excellent quality, great power, great value
Cons: Steering freezes in the cold, hard to get to electrical if adding lights or other accessories.
Great Tractor/Dealer
Model Year: 2003
After considerable research, I selected the DK-35 Kioti for quality construction, features and known reliability. Included 3 pt.hitch, quick hitch front end loader with a 4 in 1 clam bucket. Has been and continues to be outstanding in every respect. Had a problem with the front differential and with the parts warranty and an excellent dealer (Runaway Tractor Farm in Grants Pass) was resolved satisfactorily.
Pros: Good quality, performance and reliability
Cons: No complaints
Model Year: 2003
After considerable research, I selected the DK-35 Kioti for quality construction, features and known reliability. Included 3 pt.hitch, quick hitch front end loader with a 4 in 1 clam bucket. Has been and continues to be outstanding in every respect. Had a problem with the front differential and with the parts warranty and an excellent dealer (Runaway Tractor Farm in Grants Pass) was resolved satisfactorily.
Pros: Good quality, performance and reliability
Cons: No complaints