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Daedong Corporation, also known by the brand name Kioti in North America, is a
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Daedong Corporation, also known by the brand name Kioti in North America, is a South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and t ...
n agricultural machinery
Agricultural machinery relates to the machine (mechanical), mechanical structures and devices used in farming or other agriculture. There are list of agricultural machinery, many types of such equipment, from hand tools and power tools to tractor ...
manufacturer founded in 1947 and headquartered in Daegu, South Korea
Daegu (; ), formerly spelled Taegu and officially Daegu Metropolitan City (), is a city in southeastern South Korea. It is the third-largest urban agglomeration in South Korea after Seoul and Busan; the fourth-largest metropolitan city in the n ...
. Its main products include tractor
A tractor is an engineering vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a Trailer (vehicle), trailer or machinery such as that used in agriculture, mining or constructio ...
s, combine harvester
The modern combine harvester, also called a combine, is a machine designed to harvest a variety of cultivated seeds. Combine harvesters are one of the most economically important labour-saving inventions, significantly reducing the fraction of ...
s, all-terrain utility vehicles and engines.
History
Daedong has a history of innovation and growth, marked by significant milestones in the development of agricultural equipment. Daedong began operations as ametal casting
In metalworking and jewelry making, casting is a process in which a liquid metal is delivered into a mold (usually by a crucible) that contains a negative impression (i.e., a three-dimensional negative image) of the intended shape. The metal is ...
company but soon shifted its focus to agricultural machinery. In 1949, the company produced Korea's first engine, laying the foundation for its future as a machinery manufacturer. This was followed by introducing Korea's first plow
A plough or (Differences between American and British spellings, US) plow (both pronounced ) is a farm tool for loosening or turning the soil before sowing seed or planting. Ploughs were traditionally drawn by oxen and horses but modern ploughs ...
in 1962 and the production of Korea's first tractor in 1968.
In 1971, Daedong continued its innovative streak by producing Korea's first combine harvester, a complex piece of machinery that significantly improved agricultural efficiency. Building upon its domestic success, the company entered the U.S. market in 1982, marking a significant step toward international expansion. In 1983, Daedong achieved another milestone by developing and producing multi-cylinder engines using its in-house technology, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and self-sufficiency. By 1985, they exported their first tractors. Kioti USA was formed in 1993.
To bolster its presence in the North American market, Daedong established Kioti USA in 1993. This strategic move was instrumental in the company's regional growth and success, setting the stage for future expansion and solidifying its position in the North American market. The company was formerly known as Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Daedong Corporation in March 2021.
Kioti Tractor
Kioti Tractor ( "coyote") is the trade name for Daedong tractors in U.S. and other markets.Product range
* Tractors * Farm implements * Attachments * Zero-turn Mowers * Rice transplanters * Combine harvesters * All-terrain vehicles * Skid-steer loaders * Engines * Utility Vehicles (UTVs)See also
*List of tractor manufacturers
The following companies and organisations currently manufacture tractors.
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* Action Construction Equipment, Ace (India)
* AGCO Corporation (United States)
** AGCO Tractors, AGCO (US)
** AGCO Allis (Argentina, formerly (US))
** Challe ...
References
External links
Daedong Official Website
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