KIOTI CS30 Series ROPS Models Earn 2026 Green Industry Pros Editor’s Choice Award

WENDELL, N.C., JULY 17, 2026 – KIOTI Tractor, a division of Daedong-USA, is excited to share that the CS30 Series ROPS model compact tractors have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Green Industry Pros Editor's Choice Award. The annual award recognizes standout products, equipment, and technology that help landscape professionals improve efficiency, productivity, and overall jobsite performance.

Introduced to expand the CS30 Series lineup, the CS2230 and CS2530 ROPS models combine compact versatility with the power and performance operators need for property maintenance, landscaping, groundskeeping, and other demanding applications. Building on the success of the CS30 cab, the open-platform tractors feature a responsive hydrostatic transmission, four-wheel drive, ergonomic controls, and compatibility with the KIOTI Connect telematics platform.

"We're honored to receive this recognition from Green Industry Pros, which reflects our commitment to delivering equipment that helps customers work more efficiently and confidently," said Joel Hicks, product line manager for tractors at KIOTI Tractor. "The CS30 Series was designed to provide operators with a powerful, comfortable, and versatile solution in a compact package. We're honored to see the ROPS models recognized as products that bring real value to landscape professionals and property owners alike."

The Green Industry Pros Editor's Choice Award program highlights products selected by the publication's editorial team for their innovation, quality, and impact on the green industry.

The CS2230 and CS2530 ROPS tractors are designed to deliver dependable performance in a compact footprint while supporting a wide variety of implements and attachments. Standard features, such as a Category 1 three-point hitch, mid and rear PTOs, and a rear differential lock, provide the versatility to tackle mowing, material handling, seasonal property maintenance, and other everyday tasks. Together, these models reinforce KIOTI's commitment to providing operators with reliable, user-friendly equipment built to perform day after day.