I might as well jump in here now and keep er' goin. This is a picture of my CK20 with the similar problem as Beamer's. It's cracked at all four corners as well. Mine is a year and a half old with a 170hrs on it. I inspected mine when he first brought this to our attention and found mine cracked as well. I'll chock this up to the learning curve that Kioti is going through. Some people (and we all have our opinion) would want a new loader, others would be happy with a patch job. Myself, I will patch it when I think it becomes a problem. I bought the Kioti on price and what I perceived to be a good tractor(and I still think that). My last tractor was a Kubota that I bought new in 1986. It may have been slightly ahead of where Kioti is now in popularity at the time I purchased it, but not near as prominent as Kubota is now. I think Kubota has learned from feedback over the years as will Kioti (I hope). I had a few problems with my Kubota over the years, but not what I would call major. I could list them but it is pointless to me. They learn from what parts and pieces are sourced the most which leads to re-engineering these items whether they be bolts on up to an engine or transmission. It's just like a newly designed car, some people fear them til the bugs get worked out, while others will buy on looks or reputation or whatever. If there is a market then someone will try to fill it. If they want to succeed they will re-invest profits into research and development. If not then they will eventually go down the toilet. I respect everyone's point of view here, but just remember it's their point of view not yours. Thank you for your time and patience.
Steve
