Kubota vs Kioti?

MESSMAKER · Jan 23, 2022

A cutting edge or a tooth bar will protect your bucket when doing taxing loader work. A bent bucket is hard to get back to the way you want it.

MossyDell · Jan 23, 2022

airbiscuit said:
The Weight, Loader Lift Capacity, SSQA, and No Goofy Treadle are big advantages for the Kioti.

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It appears from this and posts here and elsewhere that Kioti has targeted Kubota effectively. Enough gripe about the treadle pedal, for instance, that that's a no-brainer place to offer an alternative.

I think a lot of Kubota but it, and its dealerships, need competition and not just from JD to keep improving.

Jstpssng · Jan 23, 2022

MossyDell said:
It appears from this and posts here and elsewhere that Kioti has targeted Kubota effectively. Enough gripe about the treadle pedal, for instance, that that's a no-brainer place to offer an alternative.

I agree. Who the heck wants to keep switching between pedals just to change direction? It's a lot more convenient to switch from toe to heel.

MossyDell said:
I think a lot of Kubota but it, and its dealerships, need competition and not just from JD to keep improving.

Good point!

k0ua · Jan 23, 2022

Hoodoo said:
Well I'm sitting on the quote/application now until Monday. Looks like it will be the Kioti 2610 unless something happens between now and then to change my mind. In large part, the decision was made easier because of the lack of Kubotas anywhere near me.

It looks like it will be a good fit as far as size, accessories, dealer, etc...

One question: the dealer suggested a 'bolt-on 60 inch cutting edge' for the front loader. What is this and do I need it for $335...?

Most people don't need one. Unless you intend to do a lot of digging with the bucket you don't. I don't have one with mine. If I wanted a cutting edge, I would probably buy a pirahana (aftermarket) And this is something you can do at any time. So I would say no thank you.

k0ua · Jan 23, 2022

jyoutz said:
I think that Ford made compact tractors way before the 1980s

Those were made by Shibaura. Every one of them.

airbiscuit · Jan 23, 2022

Having the dealer weld chain hooks on the bucket would be a good idea.

hornett22 · Jan 23, 2022

Kioti dealer in the city is also a Kubota dealer. I've stopped a few times to look at something in the 47 hp range. Haven't been impressed yet. I can't imagine I'd ever by anything from them.

Next town over is a Kubota MF dealer, same impression. I've never heard a kind word said about them.

Actually, good old boy arrogance seems common around here. Not just with tractors.

I usually take my business outside the area.

If I bought a Kioti, I'd most likely be going to the Nashville area.

k0ua · Jan 23, 2022

Most people have not commented much on the fact the Kioti has SSQA standard. I would not own a tractor without SSQA. Been there done that and have the shirt. That alone would keep me from buying that Kubota. With SSQA comes the ability to have forks, grapples etc on your front end. Without it you are screwed.