Kioti
Encyclopedia
KIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America
and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu
, South Korea
, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in Wendell, North Carolina
, and established the KIOTI
Tractor brand. Daedong produces tractors, combines, rice transplanters, UTV’s and tillers, as well as engines used in industry and power generation. Presently, Daedong markets over 30 different tractor
models in the United States, ranging from 22 to 90 horsepower, as well as a number of attachments and implements
.
. Since its establishment in 1993, Daedong-USA has experienced rapid growth as a result of its unique ability to facilitate the responsive engineering and production of KIOTI
products specifically designed to meet the growing needs of North American equipment users. Today, Daedong-USA distributes KIOTI
products through an expanding KIOTI
North American dealer network of more than 280 dealers, a strategically positioned U.S. warehouse distribution system, and its streamlined parts, service, and fulfillment center and North American Headquarters located in Wendell, North Carolina
. Since the first KIOTI tractor was introduced in the U.S. in 1986. KIOTI
has achieved rapid and on-going progress, aligning itself among the nation’s tractor
brand leaders. 2011 marks KIOTI
’s 25th year of bringing quality tractors, UTVs, attachments and implements
to North America.
1993
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, South Korea
, has been a world leader in the engineering and development of mechanized farming equipment for more than 60 years. Daedong’s responsiveness to complex market challenges, manufacturing
excellence, and commitment to durable, high quality products have resulted in the acceptance of Daedong products in more than 30 global markets. The progress in research and development of the Daedong team continues to shape the future of farm equipment
mechanization throughout the world.
and automobiles.
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu
Daegu
Daegu , also known as Taegu, and officially the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea, the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. The city is the capital and principal city of the...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in Wendell, North Carolina
Wendell, North Carolina
Wendell is a town in Wake County, North Carolina United States. It is a satellite town of Raleigh, the state capital. The population was 4,247 at the 2000 census-History:...
, and established the KIOTI
Kioti
KIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
Tractor brand. Daedong produces tractors, combines, rice transplanters, UTV’s and tillers, as well as engines used in industry and power generation. Presently, Daedong markets over 30 different tractor
Tractor
A tractor is a vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery used in agriculture or construction...
models in the United States, ranging from 22 to 90 horsepower, as well as a number of attachments and implements
Implements
Implements may refer to:* Implements , a keyword in Java and related programming languages* Writing implements* Tools...
.
DAEDONG-USA, INC. / KIOTI TRACTOR DIVISION
Daedong-USA, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd. specializing in the manufacture and distribution of high quality tractors, UTVs, attachments, and implementsImplements
Implements may refer to:* Implements , a keyword in Java and related programming languages* Writing implements* Tools...
. Since its establishment in 1993, Daedong-USA has experienced rapid growth as a result of its unique ability to facilitate the responsive engineering and production of KIOTI
Kioti
KIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
products specifically designed to meet the growing needs of North American equipment users. Today, Daedong-USA distributes KIOTI
Kioti
KIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
products through an expanding KIOTI
Kioti
KIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
North American dealer network of more than 280 dealers, a strategically positioned U.S. warehouse distribution system, and its streamlined parts, service, and fulfillment center and North American Headquarters located in Wendell, North Carolina
Wendell, North Carolina
Wendell is a town in Wake County, North Carolina United States. It is a satellite town of Raleigh, the state capital. The population was 4,247 at the 2000 census-History:...
. Since the first KIOTI tractor was introduced in the U.S. in 1986. KIOTI
Kioti
KIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
has achieved rapid and on-going progress, aligning itself among the nation’s tractor
Tractor
A tractor is a vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery used in agriculture or construction...
brand leaders. 2011 marks KIOTI
Kioti
KIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
’s 25th year of bringing quality tractors, UTVs, attachments and implements
Implements
Implements may refer to:* Implements , a keyword in Java and related programming languages* Writing implements* Tools...
to North America.
COMPANY TIME LINE
1986- Introduced the first KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
compact tractor in U.S.
1993
- Daedong-USA, Inc. was formed and KIOTI Tractor was headquartered in Wilson, NC.
1999
- KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
introduces the DK45, the first DK Series compact tractor.
2000
- KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
introduces the KL Series loaderLoaderLoader can refer to:*Loader *Loader *Boot loader*Clapper loader *A loader, a member of a crew responsible for handling and loading ammunition, such as on a howitzer or tank crew...
s, KB Series backhoeBackhoeA backhoe, also called a rear actor or back actor, is a piece of excavating equipment or digger consisting of a digging bucket on the end of a two-part articulated arm. They are typically mounted on the back of a tractor or front loader...
s and KR Series mowers
2003
- KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
introduces the CK20, the first CK Series compact tractor.
2004
- KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
opens the new North American headquarters in Wendell, NC - KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
introduces the CK25, CK25 HST, CK30 and CK30 HST
2005
- KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
opens the South West Regional Distribution Center in Mexia, TexasMexia, TexasMexia is a city in Limestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,552 at the 2008 census.The city's motto, based on the fact that outsiders tend to mispronounce the name , is "A great place, no matter how you pronounce it."... - KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
introduces the newly designed DK45S and DK65S, the DK S series tractorTractorA tractor is a vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery used in agriculture or construction...
s
2006
- KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
introduces the DK45SE HST, the first DK SE Series tractorTractorA tractor is a vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery used in agriculture or construction...
with advanced technology
2007
- KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
celebrates 20 years of service in North America
2008
- KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
introduces the 4 Year Full Fleet Warranty. The DK75, utility tractor is introduced.
2009
- KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
introduces the DS series, economy tractors. The DK SE series is expanded to 10 tractorTractorA tractor is a vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery used in agriculture or construction...
s.
2010
- KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
introduces The Ultimate Transport Vehicle™ – The KIOTI MECHRON® 2200 UTV. - KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
ImplementImplementImplement may refer to:* Implementation — the process for putting a design, plan or policy into effect.* A class of tools — such as farm implements or writing implements....
line is introduced including 3 point tillageTillageTillage is the agricultural preparation of the soil by mechanical agitation of various types, such as digging, stirring, and overturning. Examples of human-powered tilling methods using hand tools include shovelling, picking, mattock work, hoeing, and raking...
equipment, mowers and UTV attachments.
2011
- KIOTIKiotiKIOTI Tractor, is the trade name for Daedong tractors in North America and parts of Europe. Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., which is based in Daegu, South Korea, was founded in 1947, producing its first tractor in 1968. In 1993, Daedong expanded into the US market with Daedong-USA, based in...
Celebrates 25 years of service in North America.
Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd.
Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., located in DaeguDaegu
Daegu , also known as Taegu, and officially the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea, the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. The city is the capital and principal city of the...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, has been a world leader in the engineering and development of mechanized farming equipment for more than 60 years. Daedong’s responsiveness to complex market challenges, manufacturing
Manufacturing
Manufacturing is the use of machines, tools and labor to produce goods for use or sale. The term may refer to a range of human activity, from handicraft to high tech, but is most commonly applied to industrial production, in which raw materials are transformed into finished goods on a large scale...
excellence, and commitment to durable, high quality products have resulted in the acceptance of Daedong products in more than 30 global markets. The progress in research and development of the Daedong team continues to shape the future of farm equipment
Farm equipment
Agricultural machinery is any kind of machinery used on a farm to help with farming. The best-known example of this kind is the tractor.-Soil cultivation:*Cultivator*Cultipacker*Chisel plow*Mulch tiller*Harrow**Spike harrow**Drag harrow...
mechanization throughout the world.
Daedong-USA/KIOTI Tractor Division
Bridgehead for sale of compact tractors in USA established in 1993.Daedong Metals Co., Ltd.
Foundry to manufacture main casting parts of agricultural machineryAgricultural machinery
Agricultural machinery is machinery used in the operation of an agricultural area or farm.-Hand tools:The first person to turn from the hunting and gathering lifestyle to farming probably did so by using his bare hands, and perhaps some sticks or stones. Tools such as knives, scythes, and wooden...
and automobiles.
Daedong Gear Co., Ltd.
Specialized in all kinds of gears for agricultural, industrial machines, machine tools, vessels, special equipment, etc.Han Kuk Chain Ind. Co., Ltd.
Manufactures various kinds of chains for conveyers, forklifts, and other purposes.Daedong Training Center
A deluxe facility for the training of dealers, end-users, and employees.Implements
- Mowers and Cutters
- TillageTillageTillage is the agricultural preparation of the soil by mechanical agitation of various types, such as digging, stirring, and overturning. Examples of human-powered tilling methods using hand tools include shovelling, picking, mattock work, hoeing, and raking...
Equipment - 3 Point Equipment
- Hay Tools
- UTV Attachments