Buying Advice LS vs TYM vs Kioti

[Torvy]

I'm assuming lift capacity is the 3 point lift capacity not loader?

According to Kioti's website, that is for the loader. The 3pt lifts 200 lbs LESS?!

 

[alwaysworking]

I hear great things about Kioti. I think all of the Korean MFG's are the best value and will be a aggressively going after Kubota. I compare it to cars and TV's. Kia was a nothing car manufacturer a few years back, now they are a major player and are going after Toyota. Same thing with TV's, Sony owned the market and was the best you could get 15 years ago, now the market is dominated by Korean Samsung's and LG's. I think the Koreans have a grudge with the Japanese and they cut profits to gain market share and "status" over the Japanese brands. This is good for the consumer.

 

[paulsharvey]

I'm nothing but happy with my Kioti. Don't really know anything I would have changed at this point.

 

[finallydribben]

Same for me. Bought my Kioti CK4010SE last August and just went over 200hrs no issues working great.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I'll toss my hat in here too, I have great things to say about my CK, Kioti, and my dealer. They're serious about the North American market.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I hear great things about Kioti. I think all of the Korean MFG's are the best value and will be a aggressively going after Kubota. I compare it to cars and TV's. Kia was a nothing car manufacturer a few years back, now they are a major player and are going after Toyota. Same thing with TV's, Sony owned the market and was the best you could get 15 years ago, now the market is dominated by Korean Samsung's and LG's. I think the Koreans have a grudge with the Japanese and they cut profits to gain market share and "status" over the Japanese brands. This is good for the consumer.

This is a real thing.

 

[Torvy]

History repeats itself.

 

[2manyrocks]

Have you been able to check any of these tractors out????

SA Series | YANMAR Tractor

Explore YANMAR tractor models in the versatile SA Series. Popular for 2 to 25 acres.

www.yanmartractor.com

willy

I have been wondering why the Korean manufacturers seem to be getting the majority of the attention as an alternative to Kubota without much mention of Yanmar? Yanmar makes a quality product and their 25hp tractor is about $4,000 less than Kubota's best I can tell at current prices.

 

[Torvy]

I think the Yanmar is a great looking machine. When I was pricing, they were right up there with JD and Kubo.

I may seek out Willys dealer here in Lubbock while I'm in town. I'd like to see one in person.

 

[airbiscuit]

Yanmar has been making great tractors for years, just not under their own name. They are new to the US (again) and establishing their dealer network. I hope they grow fast and strong.