My Kioti is FRUSTRATING!

I'll be honest, this is getting old. I wish my tractor were more reliable, hopefully these are the last problems I run into, parts seem to take forever to get.
Here is what broke initially....and is still broken now: • My Kioti Tractor Arriv...
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[@TelescopeJunky]

It is not a relief valve issue but rather the main control valve. It is an issue with one of the spools not closing all the way in the main control valve which allows hydraulic fluid to leak back into the tank and not hold the 3PH up as it should (as the 3PH cylinder looses fluid). You can use the slow motion control valve as you did as a work around (closing it fully) as it is downstream of the MCV before the tank so it can act as a plug (again as a temporary workaround). This issue is not only a Kioti issue. I had a TYM T264, and it had the same issue. I fixed it myself by removing the MCV and cleaning its spool bores out. Once I did that, it worked again as it should. TYM also sent me a new one, but I did not need it. The issue that can happen is that a small particle from the machining process can work its way to the MCV and cause a spool to not close as it should. Unfortunately, it is hard to catch this during inspections as it can manifest itself later. I do think these manufacturers could make it easier to get to the MCV and service it. That would be a huge help. The TYM T264 was not that difficult, but others are not as simple to do so.

[@MowSowGrow3]

Thank you for your help! I’ll see what I can do but I believe my cab has to be removed to access everything

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Wow. Had my Kioti for 2 years now. It’s been flawless.

[@MowSowGrow3]

I'm hoping everything will be sorted soon and that I'll never have any issues again

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Three Point Issue is an ongoing problem. My tractor did it all the way back in 2013. kzbin.info/www/bejne/baPZlpaqaLhqr7s

[@MowSowGrow3]

That’s too bad, can’t believe it hasn’t been addressed in all these years. Video says it’s private

[@oakiewoodsman]

Interesting

[@MrDragonlarry]

We had an issue with ours as well. 3pt hitch stuck down and would not raise back up. 18-hours on the odometer, very frustrating.

[@MowSowGrow3]

Sorry to hear that your Kioti is also having problems. Definitely something that shouldn't happen, especially at 18 hours.

[@5eyes1294]

A relief valve is for overpressure situations. It relieves excess pressure back to the reservoir.

[@warrior4-u]

Got a 2019 CK3510se, not a single problem out of mine so far. Hope you get it resolved soon!

[@MowSowGrow3]

I’m glad you haven’t had any headaches! I really do love the tractor overall. I’m playing the waiting game with the dealer, which is getting annoying! Thanks for the well wishes.

[@harldave9850]

My Kiote has had THREE starters so far and now the fourth one has to be tapped to get it to work as well. only 60.2 hours on it so far 😠

[@MowSowGrow3]

Sorry to hear that you’re having issues as well. Frustrating!

[@KD-lq1sr]

Take the relief valve out and see if there's debris stuck in the seat. The dealer mechanic should check that before just replacing parts.

[@MowSowGrow3]

He said this a common problem, he's replaced the valve on 4 CK series in the last year

[@harrison6000]

My kioti NX series is 2-years old and has 170 hours. It will not start so I have to pay 500 dollars for the dealer to come and get it. I can’t get it on the trailer to bring there. A big boo to that situation. Otherwise I like the tractor, but this starting issue is terrible with virtually no hours.

[@MowSowGrow3]

I think transportation for warranty work should be covered. Sorry to hear about your troubles, I hope you get it all resolved quickly!

[@Confederatemule]

I hope things go better in the future for you and the Kioti. I have a 2023 CS2220 that does not come up to my expectations in any way. I am going to loose a ton of money and sell it and buy a new model for 2024, Mahindra 1126.

[@MowSowGrow3]

Sorry to hear about your bad experience with your Kioti. I hope the Mahindra fits your needs better!

[@bobchiggs]

Same deal with me. I got a Kubota. People seem to do well with them, but not me. A nightmare to work on and almost as many hours of maintenance as operating time.

[@MowSowGrow3]

My local Kubota dealer is terrible so I guess I dodged that bullet...but took another with the issues with my Kioti

[@MikeSouzaProjects]

I've got to disagree with that claim. Most Kubota's require a break in service at 50 hours (engine oil & filter + hydraulic filters), a light service (mostly checking, cleaning and adjusting stuff) at 100 hours. Then a major service at 200 hours intervals (200hrs, 400hrs, 600hrs, etc...). I use my tractor to cut grass, blow snow, move dirt and firewood. I put about 40 hours a year on it. It took me more than a year to reach break in, then 5 years to reach my first major service.

[@Jeffrey-t8g]

Designed to fail. Raised on a farm and 50 years ago, old farmers would leave tractors sitting outside year round with just a can over the exhaust pipe. When they needed them they would start right up and run all day. Never even heard of them even changing the oil.

[@MowSowGrow3]

We have 60s era John Deere 4020 on our farm and it has been rock solid since my grandpa bought it new.

[@extraacct478]

Based on what info? Mine is going on 400 hours perfectly trouble free.

[@Thesaltyseafish]

@@extraacct478 That's cute, almost through the probation period for a new employee.

[@haroldsanders3212]

bull shit i work on a lot of old tractor

[@xdude2x]

400 hours is nothing on a tractor

[@freedomfilledlife]

I have a 2021 same one 150 hrs so far so good

[@MowSowGrow3]

Hope it stays that way for you!

[@oldrocker9700]

Check for suction side leaks.

[@Mike-mn9xo]

I bought a new cx2510 last month . Have non stop leaks on it. Bolts fallen out etc. wish I never bought one

[@MowSowGrow3]

That to me sounds like the dealer didn’t put it together properly! Sorry to hear about your issues, I hope you can get everything sorted out

[@Mike-mn9xo]

@@MowSowGrow3 very frustrating. Have so many things I need to get done and the dealer is 3 weeks out on repairs .

[@MowSowGrow3]

@@Mike-mn9xo my dealer got the parts in in January and they’ve practically ghosted me since then

[@Mike-mn9xo]

@@MowSowGrow3 insane . I took mine apart last night and found the rear remote valve on top on transmission had a pinched oring . So far no more leaks….

[@MowSowGrow3]

Fingers crossed it holds!

[@5eyes1294]

At 3:47 what is in that bucket to the left of the drivers side lail light? Is it hydraulic oil?

[@MowSowGrow3]

Used oil. I use Mobil delvac for hydraulic oil.

[@bobchiggs]

@@MowSowGrow3 Is that engine oil? What weight? I mostly run Cat equipment and they use 10 wt oil for hydraulics. I have a Kubota too and it requires it's own high dollar hyd oil, even thinner than 10 wt. Maybe your hydraulic oil is too heavy a viscosity? Winter would make it worse.

[@MowSowGrow3]

@@bobchiggs Mobil delvac is hydro oil. It’s the correct weight for my tractor and climate.

[@brentkubiak7858]

I've never dealt with them. Where are they at?

[@MowSowGrow3]

Morning Sun

[@freedomfilledlife]

What year is it

[@MowSowGrow3]

2021

[@eroom2087]

Should’ve got a Massey

[@MowSowGrow3]

Nah, the Massey dealer near me is one of the worst dealers I’ve ever encountered, I wouldn’t trust them to change a lightbulb.

[@brentkubiak7858]

O ok. I've never talked to them

[@SzymczykProductions]

That's what happens when you cheap out and get a knock off brand vs a Kubota just saying

[@MowSowGrow3]

😂 apparently you’ve never heard of the Kubota B3350…..🤣🤣🤣

[@SzymczykProductions]

@@MowSowGrow3 anything regeneration will have issues eventually.

[@MowSowGrow3]

Oh but you said Kubotas were reliable 😂

[@brentkubiak7858]

Gotcha! Hope things get better!

[@robertbeck1080]

Just fix it yourself

[@brentkubiak7858]

Sorry to hear about the tractor problems. It's a bummer!! I've heard nothing but good things about the kioti tractors. Armstrong tractor are really good people to work with, I'm sure they will take good care of you.

[@MowSowGrow3]

Thanks! I hope so, it's been almost two months since I've heard from them

[@brentkubiak7858]

Really, I'm surprised! I would call them! They have never taken more than a few days to get back with me.

[@MowSowGrow3]

They said they would call me when the parts arrive so I'm guessing its more of a delay on the Kioti side than Armstrong just ignoring me. The holidays and then the two big snow storms haven't helped any, I'm sure.

[@michaelmactavish4445]

not good for dealer were lucky get better service from kubota and case dealer@@MowSowGrow3

[@MowSowGrow3]

The Kubota dealer here is horrible