Daedong Corporation, also known by the brand name Kioti in North America, is a South Korean agricultural machinery manufacturer founded in 1947 and headquartered in Daegu, South Korea. Its main products include tractors, combine harvesters, all-terrain utility vehicles and engines.
History Daedong began operations as a metal casting company but soon shifted its focus to agricultural machinery. In 1949, the company produced Korea's first engine. This was followed by introducing Korea's first plow in 1962 and the production of Korea's first tractor in 1968.
In 1971, Daedong produced Korea's first combine harvester, a piece of machinery that improved agricultural efficiency. The company entered the U.S. market in 1982. In 1983, Daedong achieved another milestone by developing and producing multi-cylinder engines using its in-house technology. By 1985, they exported their first tractors. Kioti USA was formed in 1993.
This move allowed for future expansion 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
References
External links
Daedong Official Website