How do you like your Kioti`s

KiotiJohn · May 2, 2006

( In another thread there are a couple of us that need the lower grille panel. )
I spoke to my dealer yesterday about my lower grille replacement, and he stated he has a few of them in his stock.
John

RedDog · May 2, 2006

I think Kioti wisely changed thier policy to prevent internet posting of prices, 

I'm the opposite. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I think that move stinks!! /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

As far as performance and reliability,,, I can't complain at all. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif I am very pleased with my tractor, and I honestly think my dealer gets lonely, ( like Maytag repair man). /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

RedDog

Highbeam · May 3, 2006

Maybe my dealer isn't very good /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

sodamo · May 3, 2006

I have a CK30HST with 180 hours. Owned it since March 05, but only about 20 hours from Mar until late Oct. I actually bought my Kioti there in Ga and shipped it here to Hawaii, knowing full well I would not have local dealer support. This machine has been a real workhorse. I hope I don't abuse it, but I sure don't baby it either. Like my cars and truck, it currently lives outside, although the roofing panels did arrive this weekend for its new shed. I sometimes wish I had more curl with my pallet forks, sometimes wish for a longer backhoe, but all in all - no complaints -a terrific piece of equipment.

(Pic is wife unloading a 25 ft roofing panel from 40ft container - for house not tractor shed /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif)
David

Egon · May 3, 2006

( my dealer gets lonely )

Surely hope you meant " Repairperson " /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Egon

Dodgeram · May 3, 2006

(Pic is wife unloading a 25 ft roofing panel from 40ft container - for house not tractor shed )
David

Let me see if I've got this.. Wife on Kioti tractor, unloading roofing panels for new house, Ocean in the background, David taking pictures. What else could you ask for in life? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
On Edit: IN HAWAII /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Tom

Dmace · May 3, 2006

I bought my CK20HST new in Sept of 2005 and haved loved every minute of it. I have just under 100 hours and the only problem was one of the quick disconnect couplers for the FEL popping off and rendering my loader useless. Had I known what it was though, it would have been an easy fix and back to work in mere seconds.

Every time I get on the tractor it amazes me with the sheer power and ability. I have yet to get it stuck, but have used the diff. lock a few times and loaded tires helps. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

The backhoe is amazingly strong and easy to remove and put on. With the cab, I can even work in the rain, snow, sleet, etc... One of the best options available.

I just love to show it off too! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

unhappykioti · May 3, 2006

I have a CK20HST, got it July 05, has about 30 hrs on it, have not been impressed with it so far. Has been in the shop for nearly a month, dealer has changed a couple parts made some adjustments still isn't right. Dealer has been working with tech support to try and figure out the problem. When I needed filters I drove by two other Kioti to a dealer 130 miles away just to get filters. I sincerly hope that when I do get my tractor back it performs like it's supposed to and I'm as happy with it as everyone else seems to be.

KiotiJohn · May 3, 2006

( When I needed filters I drove by two other Kioti to a dealer 130 miles away just to get filters. )
I read this with astonishment that you would drive that far rather than just call some dealer and ask them to ship some to you. My dealer does it all the time, and is surely costs a lot less to ship than drive that far.

The other thought I had was, why did you need filters then anyway? The tractor is not due for it's first service until 50 hours.

I too hope you soon get to use your tractor like many of us other users. Sounds as though you got one of the "wrong" ones that happen in all equipment at some point.

John

unhappykioti · May 3, 2006

I changed filters because when I talked to the dealer he suggested that I try that before I bring it to him. Would you want to deal with a dealer that acts like you are bothering them when you need something? I went to my local dealer who is only fifteens minutes away, said they were out filters would have some the following monday, when I called to see if they had come in their reply was " I have no idea been sick four days" that is great dealer support. As for driving 130 miles, I drive a truck for a living and was only a few miles from this dealer and wanted to visit their shop any way. They also sell those other orange tractors.