Rear Finish Mower Kioti Finish Mower?

[ohmyback]

I have been looking at some used 2004, 2005 Kioti 5' rear discharge finish mowers. Were they mfg'd by Rhino or Land Pride?
Anyone have experience with their quality?
Thanks

 

[DK35vince]

I have been looking at some used 2004, 2005 Kioti 5' rear discharge finish mowers. Were they mfg'd by Rhino or Land Pride?
Anyone have experience with their quality?
Thanks

I believe it was Sicma.
Sicma made some mowers for Sicma, First Choice, Kioti, Phoenox.
My First Choice 35-84 (made by Sicma) is the same mower as the Kioti KRM03-84

 

[ohmyback]

Thank you Vince.
So Sicma is good quality.
What should I be looking at if I can not see the mower operational?

 

[DK35vince]

Never heard any issues with the 5' models.
I've owned my 7' First Choice mower for 10+ years.
When it was a few years old the deck supports where the arms for the wheels mount began to crack and bend.
I welded 1/2" plating in all 4 mounts and it solved the problem.
Overall I really like the mower.

 

[ohmyback]

Thank you

 

[bubbu55]

I have a Kioti finish mower and it's been a decent unit. If you don't beat it up it should last. I don't think the metal they use is as strong as others but then again don't beat it up. I've been using it since 08 and it works well.