2 cyl vs. 3 cyl

[usedcarz]

some of you jinma owners give me some pros and cons on the 2 cyl. 20's and 22's versus the 3 cylinders. is it really worth the extra $$ for the 3 cylinder?

 

[JohnS]

The three cylinder 224 uses the Y380 engine, which is nearly identicle to the Y385 used in the 254/284. Difference is the bore size, 80mm vs 85mm. The main differences between 2cyl and 3 cyl is 2 cyl develops more torque at lower rpm. The 3 cyl is smoother running, and develops it hp at higher rpms.

 

[usedcarz]

thanks john. just ordered 6 tractors and the 2 cyl. are in the 204's and 224's can't see the extra money for the 3 cyl. unless there was a GREAT advantage. to me, the buyers on these size tractors are after price and what they get for the money vs. smoother running. the 20hp 2 cyl i had did a spectacular job for what it was.