Having A Hard Time Deciding Between LS Or Kioti

Hdoilcan · Jul 3, 2015

I'm having a real hard time deciding between going either LS or Kioti. I have a tractor model picked out in both brands...... and I'm leaning more towards the LS because it offers a factory cab but after searching around I'm kinda about LS vs Kioti as to if I ever need parts etc. Seams like Kioti has more going on as with more dealers and I see mire activity with the Kioti facebook page...... just things like that. Just worried how long LS is gonna be around etc. I know nothing is guaranteed with any company but I'm just feeling a little better with Kioti but would prefer the LS tractor. Whats your thoughts?

kenmac · Jul 3, 2015

I wouldn't worry much about parts with either brand... Which ever gave me the most options, and the highest & most loader lift capacity for my $$ would be my only concern

TSO · Jul 4, 2015

LS will be around.... Likely Kioti will too.

Which models?

Hdoilcan · Jul 4, 2015

TSO said:
LS will be around.... Likely Kioti will too.

Which models?

Kioti CK35HST and the LS XR3037HC. Both have the same backhoe (different colors). LS will cost about $7,000 more but specs are a little better especially on the loader and it will have a cab. Would have to get used to the blue as orange is my favorite lol

Hdoilcan · Jul 4, 2015

I have one LS dealer and 3 Kioti dealers within a hour.

chim · Jul 4, 2015

When I shopped for my current tractor, I decided that Kioti, Kubota, Mahindra or Bobcat (white Kioti at the time) would suit me equally well. Fair or not, LS didn't make the cut because of the experiences we had at work with a Montana (green LS). It is a crude little tractor. We had electrical trouble that took a few trips back to the dealer to resolve. One of our workers damaged the dash and it took several months for the dealer to get a replacement.

I've read several posts from happy LS owners, so maybe they got their act together when they started using blue paint and putting their own name on the tractors.

Hdoilcan · Jul 4, 2015

chim said:
it took several months for the dealer to get a replacement.

I've read a couple of these types of stories and that's what has me oncerned now.

TomSeller · Jul 4, 2015

I would go with LS of those two brands. Very few complaints from LS owners, very good product. Kioti is no slouch, but my feelings are that LS is a very good brand.

coobie · Jul 4, 2015

I would pick the one with the best dealer sales/service and parts.How close are they?Is the dealer big or some type of mom and pa shop that might be out of business next week?With that said I am fortunate to have a great Kioti dealer near me Michigan Iron & equipment.Good luck on your choice.

Hdoilcan · Jul 4, 2015

coobie said:
I would pick the one with the best dealer sales/service and parts.How close are they?Is the dealer big or some type of mom and pa shop that might be out of business next week?With that said I am fortunate to have a great Kioti dealer near me Michigan Iron & equipment.Good luck on your choice.

The one LS and two of the Kioti's are small mom and pop...... I guess that's what kind out makes me nervous also. .... let's say in a year from now the LS dealer closes up....... I'm not sure how far the next one is.