Kioti vs. Kubota

[GerardC]

Hi all.I'm new to this sight and am thinking of buying a KIOTI.Are these good tractors?How do they compare to Kubota?Please help.

 

[Inspector507]

GerardC
Welcome to TBN, the best tractor information site on the net. I don't have either the Kubota or the Kioti, but they are both fine machines. I hear you may be able to get a little more tractor/features if you look at a Kioti for the same price.

 

[GerardC]

I think that the KIOTI is what I will end up buying.I've just started looking in earnest for about a week now and it seems that KIOTI is the one for me;though I still have a few more to look at this week. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gifThanks.

 

[NIXON]

I think you'd be very happy with either brand of machine .
If you decide to wait for a while Kioti is releasing a couple of new models in the CK line . (ck 25 and ck 30 ) If they're like their brethren , they'd be tough to beat for performance and price . your best bet is to sit on as many machines as possible . then figure out which machine fits you and your needs . John

 

[KiotiJohn]

Both machines are wonderful. The Kioti tends to be a little heavier, using all steel construction, has a little higher 3pt lift capacity, and in general usually costs less. I think you would enjoy either tractor though, so check out your dealers and see if you will be happy with them and that they will be there for you when you need them. I suggest you buy any implements you think you will need when you buy the tractor as you will tend to save money on a package rather than buying later regardless of the brand you buy. Let us know what you decide. John

 

[lablovers]

Welcome To TBN. Your fun is just beginning. Both are good tractors. I was told by Kubota that the price was pretty much the price. Take or leave it. They do a good job of selling in my area and were not to concerned about losing one sale. It did not really bother me as I really liked the Kioti.

I went by today and signed the papers to make everything legit on my LK3054XS, TLB. Picked up the manuals to read up on. I have almost memorized the brochure. If all works out it will be delivered on Friday and will be waiting for me when I get home. The wife may have the yard dug up already. Have to pick up some cigars to pass out. Should I get "It's a boy" or "It's a girl"?

Oh and take a good look at the CK20. It is a great looking unit.

Good Luck,
Lablovers

 

[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Have to pick up some cigars to pass out. Should I get "It's a boy" or "It's a girl"?)</font> Do they print cigar labels with It's a hermophrodyte cause that tractor has the best of both. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gifJohn

 

[lablovers]

KiotiJohn,
Good point! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Thanks for all your help in this endeavor. The new baby will be delivered Friday if the sub-frame is delivered by Thursday. Have my fingers crossed. The weather is supposed to be about mid 70's this weekend so I can get some seat time to work on my BH skills
Lablovers.

 

[Dewave]

Geradc, tell us what you are looking for. How much land, your intentions, etc fill in your bio, it helps us help you. Your bio tells us if ya need a tractor for snow or mud, small parcel vs ag etc. You'll find this is one of the friendliest forums you have ever been on. Maybe some light hearted ribbing between colors. However, we all like like tractors/CUT's. Heck in the end we may even recommend another color... naw, what the heck was I thinking, lol. But the more info we have the more we can help ya.

 

[Youare]

As has been said both are great machines. It would seem the only factor other than price that would sway a decision one way or the other is your transmission preference.

I don't believe Kioti offeres the HST yet, I may be wrong my wife tells me I have been in the past. The gear transmission keeps the wife from taking off with my tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Randy

 

[shoppintractors]

<font color="blue">I don't believe Kioti offeres the HST yet, I may be wrong my wife tells me I have been in the past </font>

Randy, Your wife is correct. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif The CK20 is available in Hydrostat. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif See Dewaves link at the bottom of his post. The newest additions are the CK25 HST and CK30 HST (also available in gear), slated to arrive this summer.

Don

 

[cag]

GerardC Where I lived kubota as a strong market it seems every where you look you see kubota. But I must admit you see alot of JD NH MF. Kioti is almost none existing nevertheless I fond a dealer. I look at all tractor brands but conpared closely kubota to kioti. kioti came on top for the fine crafmanship and the smooth running diesel engine and reasonable price I fell that its as reliable as any tractor and would never regret the purchase. GOOD LUCK gag

 

[BigAl]

Hi Gerard and welcome to TBN,
I have owned both Kubota(L2650) and now a DK45 Kioti . Both are very good tractors and my old Kubota give me good service until the day I sold it . It also sold for what I had paid for it 4 years earlier . They do keep there value ,if you take good care of them . I think this can be said of all good tractors , if you take care and maintain them correctly .
I was more impressed with the Kioti vs. the Kubota when I decided to buy a new tractor recently. Kubota is a very established Company and you do pay for the Kubota name ,to a certain amount .It is also a great tractor . After reserching the Kioti and comparing apples to apples, I realized that Kioti is here to stay, so I made my purchase . I have not regretted it and honestly do not think I ever will .
Try them both ,then decide on what you want your tractor to do.Ask lots of questions before you sign on the dotted line . There are a lot of options on Kioti and Kubota and you should be able to find one that fits your needs .
Big Al

 

[virgil]

bigal is correct about "if you take care and maintain them correctly".
Grease, oil, and filters are cheap, cheap, cheap. Common sense go a long way also.
Almost all the "modern" small tractors will last a life time and be passed down to the next generation.

nothing runs like a deere when a Kioti is after it.

 

[GerardC]

I'm sure glad I found TBN.ALL of you gave me good advice. Thanks for all your input. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif <font color="blue"> </font>