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Read articles →An owner-operator with real hours on a 2012 Kioti DK40SE HST shares four specific gripes drawn from actual use in Ontario winters: paint that chips and rusts easily, no armrests on the cab seat, a fragile fiberglass antenna that snapped within the first week, and a hard-to-reach diesel fill cap. Short and focused; best for prospective buyers wanting an honest heads-up on livability issues before committing.
An owner-operator sharing candid hands-on criticism from their own rural property, with no apparent dealership or brand affiliation.
No. The owner notes the seat is adjustable and nice but has no armrests, which he noticed after sitting in it for long periods.
No. It is made of fiberglass or composite material that does not flex well, and it snapped off within the first week while working around brush and trees.
Not really. The owner has to stand on the tire to fill it, or tilt the tractor upright from below with less control.
The owner says the original paint chipped off easily, even after applying rustproofing, and he had to repaint the lower panels.
