Weighing in at only 1,550kgs, the compact Kioti uses a 4-cylinder Daedong engine to deliver a nuggety 55hp in a manner that Hocking describes as “punching beyond its weight”.

West Coast lifestyle farmer Barry Pearson says he really looks forward to driving his new Kioti PX 6030 ROPS tractor, which has made his life so much easier.

A Northland Kioti pack of five tractors and two utility 4x4 vehicles provide safety, reliability and grunt, at the burgeoning 100 ha Avocado Heaven orchard near Wellsford.