Tractor Resale Value Myths

When talking to customers about our Kioti Tractors, many often ask about the resale value of the Kioti's. Often they comment that they like the Kioti tractor, but feel that certain other tractors have a better resale value. I then like to ask - if they bought a twenty-thousand dollar tractor, what they think it would be worth in about ten years. The usual answer is about ten to twelve thousand. So, I say OK, you said you think Kioti is a good tractor and you even like it better, plus we cost three to four thousand less. I ask, what do you think this Kioti tractor will be worth in ten years? The guess is usually around eight to ten thousand and I would agree with that. What it all comes down to is that the resale percentage is the same, no matter if you buy orange or green. There are, of course, exceptions for every rule, for example with the China or Russian made tractors who have no resale value at all. Most dealer's don't even want to take them in on trade. Kioti tractors have great quality for a lower price. Why not keep a couple thousand dollars in the bank rather than paying for a certain name and paint color when in the end the difference isn't all that great.

- Bill ("Tractor Man")