I would think the best characteristic my Kioti DK40 has is it s ability to provide "piece of mind."
I can go to my DK40 and feel 99% sure it will start and run strong so I only have to worry about the work at hand rather than if my machine will hold up to the tasks I need it to perform. I spent several months researching many different compact utility tractors (CUT) before deciding on the Kioti DK40.
Of course price was a factor, but performance and durability are just as.
Thanks.