Strengths 8x8 shuttle tranny works very well. Skid steer quick attache on the Fel, makes this little tractor very versatile. A simple well made machine. Dealer has good service. Free loader promotion, too good not to look at.

Weaknesses With the skid steer QA, this robs some power on the fel, also on the 2010 model the bucket is a lot bigger, more like a high capacity bucket(snow).

Overall This is my 2nd kioti tractor (also have a dk45se) and it's on road test now. I will use it mainly for making fire wood (200 cords a year) and for landscaping/snow removal. Just have to get used to the tranny, all my other tractors were hydro. Shopped around blue, green, orange, red and the kioti was best suited for my needs. I'll write a review later when it gets a little older, only 15hr on it.

Strengths Heavy stout tractor have it for nine months used it for snow removal,spreading momified,skiding logs,leveling out fourteen tandem loads of fill,removing stumps,digging out a hillside etc... dealer support and service is "best" bar none Wallace tractor.

Weaknesses none yet

Overall shopped green,orange,blue.dollar for dollar could not touch Kioti. Wallace was more knowledgable with their tractors and acc. then most others would definately buy another KIoti and it would be from Wallace tractor.

Strengths Heavier built machine compare to others of the same size..... Telescopic lift arms is a great feature.. Hyd pump max flow rate @ 12.9 gpm is the best in it's class. lots of power for small tractor....

Weaknesses Hyd oil filter could be relocated or protected as it has the potential of being strucked/damaged. Very easy to access.

Overall I like the way it's built and the performance it has given me this far... I'm not suggesting that it's a better tractor than it's competitor but I'm convinced that it is built more solid and heavier which translate to more traction and durablility. It's also a nice looking tractor and after working with it for 1 year almost to the day and 160hrs later, in snow,mud, woods etc.... I can say that I haven't had any problems what so ever.

Strengths CK30 HST - Solid construction, user friendly controls, plenty of power (R4 tires), love the HST tranny...woudn't buy one without it. I use it for bush hogging and clearing land (loader and box blade). Pulled my neighbors Massey out of the Rideau River a few days ago (he broke through the ice). I USE THIS TRACTOR...and don't need any more power.

Weaknesses None noted. Only issue was the alternator wasn't charging the battery. An electrical cable under the chassis had pulled apart at a connection when I was using it in the woods. Dealer support was first rate and it was repaired at no charge. Dealer is Feenstra's in Athens, Ontario.

Overall I'd buy another. It took me a year to make this decision. My only other tractor was (and is) a 1941 Ford 9N. We started looking during the 2007 International Plowing Match (Ontario). I compared all the colors (Green, Red, Blue, and Orange), and it came down to Orange...either the Kubota or the Kioti. I used both (Kubota L-3400) and decided on the Kioti. It weighs 600lb more and is just a more substantial tractor. I work a lot in marshy ground and even with the R4 tires I don't have any problems. The dealer gave good financing (0% @ 60 mos) and I was able to get the rebates as well...plus he was negotiable. I think after a year he was tired of me and made the deal to get rid of me, haha.

Strengths Rugidly built yet easy to handle. Plenty of power, good controls. Great for ground work as well as mowing. Comfortable operating platform.

Weaknesses None to date

Overall Purcashed about 2 months ago. Have about 30 hrs seat time. Strongly recommend. Dealer is the best!!

Strengths VERY GOOD WEIGHT FOR TRACTOR HORSEPOWER, EXTREMLY FAST HYD,CONTROLES PLACED USER FRIENDLY. GREAT DEALER OH! LOVE THE TELESCOPIC LIFT ARMS AND TELESCOPIC SWAY ARMS SURE MAKES CHANGING EQUIPMENTS EASY AND 1000RPM PTO ON A TILLER REALLY SINGS.

Weaknesses TO DARN PRETTY I HATE WAIDING THROUGH THE BRUSH AND SCRATCHING IT UP,BUT THATS WHAT I GOT IT FAR. I DID BREAK A SHIFT LINKAGE PIN WHEN I WADDED UP A 3 INCH LIMB AROUND MY LEFT REAR AXEL CAN ONLY MYSELF FOR THAT.

Overall WILL HAVE IT A YEAR SOON AND HAVE ABOUT 100 HRS ON IT. I HAVE BEEN RUNNING TRACTORS FOR 50 YRS NOW AND ENJOY THIS ONE THE MOST OF ALL.MOST NAME BRANDS DONT HAVE THE WEIGHT TO ACTUALY USE THE FULL HORSE POWER.I KEEP A 5 FT BOX BLADE WITH WITH 600 LB WEIGHTS WELDED TO IT AND FLUID IN TIRES. I DO NOT BABY IT AT ALL. SUGGEST CHECKING OUT HYDRULIC SPEED AND LIFT COMPARED TO THE BIG NAMES.

Strengths Owned a 2007 CK30HST TLB package (Tractor Loader Backhoe) for a year now. I've used it like my JohnDeere bulldozer sometimes (tsk, tsk) pushing over small trees and plowing claydirt. Have dug out many stumps on 8 acres. Carried a 1700lb castiron lightpole with the backhoe, right at it's weight limit. And carry boulders with the loader.

Weaknesses Only problem was a rolled O-ring inside the BH main boom cylinder (the hoe still worked, just not at full capacity) and the temperature guage. The dealer replaced them under warranty. No other problems. No loader arm cracks - I have the improved KL130B FEL with the torque tube through both sides of both arms and 3/8in steel plate reinforcement.

Overall I've welded on bucket hooks, fab'd a canopy-style ROPS onto it, and added floodlights front and rear. I appreciate the strong factory welds and support plates that are on it. For the sometimes abusive use that I've put it through, I'm a little surprised that a CUT could take it and recommend it to other buyers. ps: Fill the tires, you'll need the counterbalance for heavy FEL loads and to lower the center of gravity a little.

Strengths I have just over 200 hours on my machine, mostly using the front bucket. Probably 12 or 15 on the hoe. It is a powerful machine, dealer has been very supportive.

Weaknesses Hydraulics! They are horrible. I have had the valve body replaced and almost every cylinder repacked (some a couple or three times) and still leaks off bad. When using the hoe right now I have to bump the out rigger levers every 30 or 40 seconds or there is no presure left on them. They need repacked. Main boom drops bucket to the ground in about 1 hour. Front bucket rolls down, you can visible see it moving and same with the stick boom. The welds, or lack of on the 2375 hoe have caused grief on several occassions. Will be changing that to another hoe very soon. Oil cooler broke with about 80 hours on it and that had to be replaced, fortunately was warrantied. Also, the tie rod is in a very bad position. I have bent it a half dozen times on stumps or rocks. Dealer said that is a problem they are aware of but not sure what they are doing. Maybe that has changed on the newer models. And as many have said, mount only from the left side. If not you will either break the ball in the front bucket lever or knock it loose and you will have to remove alot of stuff to re-tighten the lock nut on the lever arm.

Overall Tractor seems like a good machine. Mostly well built, a few exceptions to that. Don't buy the Kioti hoe. It is junk. Look at the Woods or something else if you are putting a hoe on it.

Strengths I've owned this tractor for a year; I have found no problems with it. It's built very heavy-duty, take a look at the front steering cylinders! I find it is excellent running,and the hydraulics are awesome! You can dig ditch with the 8ft hoe all day long and the machine keeps on running; hydraulics don't overheat. Fantastic value for the money~

Weaknesses I have experienced the floppy joystick; put lock-tight on it-cured the problem

Overall Very satisfied with this product and would buy again; highly recommended-find a good dealer, like I did and stick with them. It makes all the difference in the world. If you shop only for the lowest price, you may be sorry.

Strengths I have had this machine 3.5 months and put 97 hours on it. It has performed very well! I dug out the side of a hill Most of it was "chat" some shale only one foor of dirt (it's 9 feet deep). very happy with this tractor, as much as I am using it I should have got a bigger one! Mine is a ck20

Weaknesses None so far

Overall Very Good machine