Kioti has officially discontinued the NX Line - still worth buying?

[Oakfield1862]

Hi,

I'm currently shopping for my first tractor. I'm looking for something in the 45-60hp range and have been settling in on the Kioti NS or NX line - probably with a shuttle shift.

I just saw a comment from a dealer that Kioti officially discontinued the NX line a month ago. I was shopping for a tractor and was about to pull the trigger on an NX5010. I know there were other issues with the NX electronics besides the HST, so I'm hesitant, but the dealer might cut a deal to get them off the lot. Currently, I have a NX5510 priced at $34500, NS4710 $32k, NS6010 $37500. Thoughts? I also went to Kubota for a L4802 and MX5400, but I'm leaning towards the Kiotis.

Here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Kioti/comments/1dbew1j/kioti_nx_line_discontinued

 

[DK35vince]

Personally I would go with an NS.
The NX line had to many issues IMO.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I wouldn't touch an NX; hell, my dealer won't even sell them.

 

[5030]

My first and foremost question is, do you have a Kioti dealer nearby? If not, I'd be shopping for a tractor that has a local dealer presence. Long distance tractor purchases often turn out to not be ideal, simply because a long distance dealer won't be able to provide adequate service if you require it and you will at some point).

 

[Oakfield1862]

My first and foremost question is, do you have a Kioti dealer nearby? If not, I'd be shopping for a tractor that has a local dealer presence. Long distance tractor purchases often turn out to not be ideal, simply because a long distance dealer won't be able to provide adequate service if you require it and you will at some point).

Yes, we do. There is a "5 paw" Kioti dealer within 30 minutes - they say they are the biggest Kioti seller in the US. We also have Kubota, JD, Mahindra etc. close by.

I wish Kioti had made a 50hp gear-driven NS. They only make an NS5310 HST, no shuttle shift.

The dealer is pricing the NX5010 to move. Should I be worried if I get an NX in shuttle shift instead of HST?

 

[murphy1244]

where do you live?

 

[Oakfield1862]

where do you live?

Middle TN

 

[jefftopgun]

Registered just to follow this thread. Was 100 percent sold on an nx45hst until about 5 minutes ago.

I like the extra options, no idea if I'd ever use them (just closed on land, first tractor). Lots of work to do, lots of land clearing, lots of heavy lifting, tractor to support my portable sawmill, I wanted something a bit larger than the typical l3902.

A too am in middle tn and pretty sure your talking LSE tractors. Looked at the dk's, didn't realize i needed the SE version to get an HST (more than just me need to be able to drive this).

Guess I'll get with my salesmen on available options and add back the ones I feel I need.

 

[tacticalturnip]

The NS is an excellent tractor, and one you ought to give a serious look at. If I were going larger than my CK, that's where I'd go; of course, that's just my thoughts.

 

[aesanders]

The NS is an excellent tractor, and one you ought to give a serious look at. If I were going larger than my CK, that's where I'd go; of course, that's just my thoughts.

Yes, NS is by far my favorite of the NX, NS, DK lineup. It’s closest in size to the NX, but more mechanical. I like the operator layout. Nice machine.

 

[Oakfield1862]

Thanks for all the input. If Kioti had a 50hp NS in manual, I would be done. I also talked to two different Kubota dealers - 30 minutes and $6k apart on the L4802 not including the ldr or anything else. H&R Agri power has much better prices than Coleman. Two of my neighbors bought from there.

 

[Oakfield1862]

I decided to get the Kubota MX5400DT; it was only $1k more than a L4802 and about the same price as a Kioti NS6010. Now if I could only find a large hydraulic offset flail mower in stock somewhere. The Kioti dealer refused to sell me the implements when I decided not to buy their tractor.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I decided to get the Kubota MX5400DT; it was only $1k more than a L4802 and about the same price as a Kioti NS6010. Now if I could only find a large hydraulic offset flail mower in stock somewhere. The Kioti dealer refused to sell me the implements when I decided not to buy their tractor.

What an immature way to handle business; imagine that Kubota doesn't work out, or maybe you've got another tractor purchase in the future, and they just threw that away.

You're in Tennessee, I'm guessing I know what dealer you went to; I wonder if it's their policy to kick folks to the curb on a tantrum, or if that salesman ought to just not have a job.

 

[ultrarunner]

^^^ Similar story when I went new tractor shopping.

Ford dealer was the closest but I went Kubota.

Went back to the Ford dealer for tiller and post hole digger and the parts guy asked what it was for.

When I said Kubota he said he couldn't help me

The owner was walking buy and I said I was back to buy implements and the owner remembered me and confirmed since U didn't buy the tractor there he would not sell me implements...

Never went back and that 75 year old Ford dealer is no more.

 

[Oakfield1862]

What an immature way to handle business; imagine that Kubota doesn't work out, or maybe you've got another tractor purchase in the future, and they just threw that away.

You're in Tennessee, I'm guessing I know what dealer you went to; I wonder if it's their policy to kick folks to the curb on a tantrum, or if that salesman ought to just not have a job.

Yeah, I was surprised. I was honest and told them about the tractor decision as soon as I came to it. Their prices on Kioti's have risen 20% since October 2022, which seems insane, and they didn't have a tractor that fit my needs exactly - I'm not crazy about getting an NX - knowing that they are discontinued (they offered a $500 discount when I asked about the end of NX's). I didn't feel like they really cared about the sale and weren't interested in dealing with me. Not that it really matters, but they weren't OG Tennesseans - all from up North (MI, MD, etc.) ....and treated me that way. I'm from northeast TN, but I went to a fancy college in Cambridge for grad school - and I treat everyone with respect - the golden rule is hard to beat. My truck needs some paint - so I guess they figured I was just kicking tires. I also went to JD in KY, just to see because my wife is a horse trainer, and we qualify for their 18% equine discount on MSRP..... I am still waiting on that quote for a 4052M (I went last Friday, and it's Wednesday).

H&R Agri Power in Russellville, KY, took care of me and made me feel welcome. My neighbor bought a Case tractor from them, and my other neighbor bought a Kubota zero turn. Those are solid recommendations. Two other neighbors have Kubotas from Coleman (one is a skid steer than H&R doesn't sell).

I was planning to buy 3-4 implements from that Kioti dealer, which would have cost over $10k in cash, but I'll take my business elsewhere.

The best price I have found on Ironcraft attachments/implements is Fairview Farm Center, LLC, in Pembroke, KY. They will be getting my business.

 

[MichiganIron]

Yeah, I was surprised. I was honest and told them about the tractor decision as soon as I came to it. Their prices on Kioti's have risen 20% since October 2022, which seems insane, and they didn't have a tractor that fit my needs exactly - I'm not crazy about getting an NX - knowing that they are discontinued (they offered a $500 discount when I asked about the end of NX's). I didn't feel like they really cared about the sale and weren't interested in dealing with me. Not that it really matters, but they weren't OG Tennesseans - all from up North (MI, MD, etc.) ....and treated me that way. I'm from northeast TN, but I went to a fancy college in Cambridge for grad school - and I treat everyone with respect - the golden rule is hard to beat. My truck needs some paint - so I guess they figured I was just kicking tires. I also went to JD in KY, just to see because my wife is a horse trainer, and we qualify for their 18% equine discount on MSRP..... I am still waiting on that quote for a 4052M (I went last Friday, and it's Wednesday).

H&R Agri Power in Russellville, KY, took care of me and made me feel welcome. My neighbor bought a Case tractor from them, and my other neighbor bought a Kubota zero turn. Those are solid recommendations. Two other neighbors have Kubotas from Coleman (one is a skid steer than H&R doesn't sell).

I was planning to buy 3-4 implements from that Kioti dealer, which would have cost over $10k in cash, but I'll take my business elsewhere.

The best price I have found on Ironcraft attachments/implements is Fairview Farm Center, LLC, in Pembroke, KY. They will be getting my business.

"Not that it really matters, but they weren't OG Tennesseans - all from up North (MI, MD, etc.) ....and treated me that way."

Ouch...that hurts!!!

 

[Oakfield1862]

"Not that it really matters, but they weren't OG Tennesseans - all from up North (MI, MD, etc.) ....and treated me that way."

Ouch...that hurts!!!

Sorry Charlie! My sour tone comes from being surrounded by snowbirds trying to be southern rednecks! Apologies!

 

[MichiganIron]

Sorry Charlie! My sour tone comes from being surrounded by snowbirds trying to be southern rednecks! Apologies!

As different as we are....we are all Americans.

 

[DieselBound]

When did NXes go bad? My 2016 NX5510HST just clocked 1k hrs and I've had no real problems with it post early warranty work (reseal cab; reseal rear diff cases). I've almost caught up to the number of hours that I'd put on my Kubota B7800.

 

[vanskills]

Have a NX6010 2017

Haven’t had any trouble with it at all, and I beat the hell out of it