KIOTI CS30 Series ROPS Models Earn 2026 Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Award

WENDELL, N.C., SEPT. 4, 2026 – KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA, is excited to share that Equipment Today named the CS30 Series ROPS sub-compact tractors as one of the 2026 Contractors’ Top 50 New Products. Now in its 16th year, the annual award recognizes the best new product introductions and enhancements that demonstrate innovation, quality, efficiency, and productivity in the commercial construction industry.

“Construction professionals and property owners need equipment that is versatile and capable of handling a wide range of tasks without taking up a lot of space or adding extra steps to their day,” said Joel Hicks, product line manager at KIOTI. “The CS30 ROPS models deliver the size and maneuverability of a sub-compact tractor with the power and versatility to tackle everything from mowing and landscaping to material handling, property maintenance, and other day-to-day work across the jobsite. With support for a range of attachments, these compact machines give operators the capability they need while maintaining a small footprint. We’re honored that Equipment Today recognized our new models for delivering the real-world capability, versatility, and value our customers need.”

Introduced as an addition to the existing cab model in the CS30 Series lineup, the CS2230H and CS2530H ROPS models combine the compact size and maneuverability of a sub-compact tractor with the power and versatility operators need to take on a wide range of jobs. With a responsive hydrostatic transmission, four-wheel drive, and rear differential lock, the tractors are designed to give operators confident control while moving around active jobsites and working across varying terrain. The open ROPS configuration also provides easy operator access while maintaining a compact footprint for working around buildings, landscaping, gardens, and other areas where space is limited and precision is required.

Designed to help operators move efficiently between tasks, the CS2230H and CS2530H ROPS tractors support a wide range of implements and attachments for applications such as site preparation, landscaping, material handling, and property maintenance. Standard features, such as a Category 1 three-point hitch and mid- and rear PTOs, expand the range of tools operators can put to work.

The Contractors’ Top 50 New Products award recognizes the best new product introductions and enhancements in the commercial construction industry. The CS30 Series ROPS models demonstrate how a compact tractor can deliver the versatility and capability to take on a wide range of tasks while remaining easy to maneuver in tight spaces.