Compact against Utility · same Kioti lineup
Kioti DK4220 vs Kioti DK5020
| Spec | Kioti DK4220 | Kioti DK5020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$32,594 | ~$32,871 |
| What that price is | MSRP, base build | MSRP, base build |
| Size class | Compact | Utility |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Shuttle |
| Engine hp | 39.6 hp | 50.3 hp |
| PTO hp | 29.1 hp | 41.5 hp |
| Loader lift | 2,474 lbsat the pivot pin | 2,474 lbsat the pivot pin |
| Three-point lift | 2,716 lbsmeasuring point not recorded | 2,716 lbsmeasuring point not recorded |
| Hydraulic flow | 16.5 GPM | 16.5 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Daedong | Daedong |
| Weight | 3,523 lbs | 3,373 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 12.7 gal | 11.9 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | Yes | No |
| Hydrostatic | Yes | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | 6 yr / unlimited hr powertrain | 6 yr / unlimited hr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
Kioti DK4220
What they like
- 16.5 gpm of pump flow is 41 percent more than the CK line's 11.7, and it moves a loader and a rear remote at the same time without stalling either
- 2,716 lb at the 3-point is over 1,000 lb more than any CK, which opens up heavy box blades and larger cutters
- The KL5521 loader lifts 2,474 lb at the pivot pin to 107.7 in - high enough to load a dump trailer over the side
- 3,523 lb of bare tractor is its own ballast, so a full bucket does not need rear weight to stay planted
- 12.7 gal tank is nearly half again the CK series' 9.0 gal
- 72-month powertrain coverage with no hour cap and 24 months bumper-to-bumper, parts and labor, no deductible
- Factory cab is offered on this trim rather than requiring a step up in horsepower
What they complain about
- 29.1 PTO hp from 39.6 gross is only 73 percent, a bigger drivetrain loss than the CK4020's 33.3 from 39.6
- No gear or shuttle option at this hp point - the SEH is hydrostatic only, so there is no cheaper way into the DK frame
- $32,594 is about $6,000 over a CK4020 with no extra engine to show for it
- Kioti publishes neither the aftertreatment nor the word turbocharged for this engine, so both come from the dealer
- The 2,716 lb hitch figure carries no measuring point, so it cannot be lined up against a maker that quotes lift at the ball ends
Kioti DK5020
What they like
- 41.5 PTO hp is 83 percent of gross, a far better conversion than the hydrostatic DK models manage, and it is what a nine-foot mower or a baler actually sees
- $32,871 undercuts the 44.9 hp hydrostatic DK4720 by $1,344 while adding 5.4 engine hp
- 2,716 lb at the 3-point with 16.5 gpm behind it handles heavy rear implements
- Synchro shuttle changes direction without stopping, which is what field work wants and where an HST loses efficiency
- 72 months of powertrain coverage with no hour limit
What they complain about
- A shuttle means a clutch pedal on every direction change, so long loader sessions are more work than on the hydrostatic DK4720
- Kioti's page lists ranges rather than a clear total gear count, so the number of forward and reverse speeds is not plainly published
- 3,373 lb is 150 lb lighter than the DK4220 and DK4720, so it needs rear ballast sooner with a full bucket
- No cab on this trim - the cab lives on the SEH models
- 11.9 gal is a small tank for a 50 hp tractor working all day
- The 2,716 lb hitch rating comes with no measuring point stated