Comparisons.......

[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I really got excited thinking the Kioti 55 might be a good choice for me but I've about decided that the HST transmission will be the way to go for me. Also I have a really good Kubota dealer local to me and the nearest Kioti dealer is 300 miles away. )</font>
If the HST didn't matter to you, I'm sure the DK55 would make you very happy, but one really should go with what he/she is most comfortable with. Those are all good tractors and you'll enjoy any them.
John

 

[Kiohio]

I would not want to buy a tractor from anyone that the closest dealer was 300 miles away.
Unless you are willing to take care of warranty work yourself.
If all dealers of all brands were, that far away it would be different.

KO