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I've had good luck with Amsoil. If you find a dealer, you can order online, no problem. I've used it in boats, cars, trucks and tractors. If you learn how to use it and test your oil, you can get so many hours out of a change that it is actually not expensive; change intervals have gone beyond 60,000 miles in vehicles with routine filter changes. You have to use the Amsoil filters to get the 2 micron filtration and for very extended use, go to a by-pass filter. Your oil will stay clean. I use these on marine applications and change oil once a year. My engines are going fine now after 20 years. All synthetics are not the same and filtration is the key--learn about them or forget about them, they're not for the uninformed.

Amsoil Oil do you use it
Parts and Repair
Replies 31 Post by steiny

I checked out the DK65s 4x4 Kioti today. Very impressive tractor loaded with features. I was also looking at a TN70DA 4x4-a bit smaller tractor, lower to the ground and 20 inches lower from the top of the cab. With the optional hi-volume hydraulic pump, the NH has about the same lift capacity, about the same PTO HP, in a little tighter package. Up front, the NH is more money, but enjoys a proven reputation, an extensive dealer network, and predictable resale value. The new Kioti was delivered to the dealer with the older DK55 manual and the home office didn't know when the real manual would be available. I started the tractor and ran it for about 10 minutes; it made weird whining noises (unexplained) and leaked coolant. We couldn't figure out where it was coming from (the noise and the leak). The operating levers were not well located and the operation seemed to require more effort than the NH. The NH was smooth and the 16 speed (Kioti has 12) electro-shuttleshift was effortless (NH) The wet hydraulic clutch on the NH promised long, trouble free service, whereas the dry hydraulically assisted clutch of the Kioti was in its third upgrade, responding to previous problems. I really liked the Kioti, but bought the New Holland with an ALO/Quicke Loader--I believe it to be the wise choice.Maybe next time Kioti !!

Kioti or New Holland
Kioti Tractors
Replies 2 Post by steiny

I'm in the market for a new tractor with a cab. I just looked at the Kioti DK65S 4x4 with cab and Perkins diesel. Also have looked at the New Holland TN70A with cab; both have FEL's and the prices are not that far apart as the NH is a new '04 and the Kioti is a new '05. Both have similar specs, but the Kioti seems to beat out the NH in some categories and is cheaper. Does anyone have input on these two rigs?? Thanks, Steiny

Kioti or New Holland
Kioti Tractors
Replies 1 Post by steiny