Chinese Tractors

[Soundguy]

if you do your own mechanic work, I think you mioght like a chinese tractor.. you might also want to look at the larger retailers that sell them.. like northern.. etc...

 

[Troysie]

Hi Folks

I own a 2008 YTO , 70 hp , I purchased this tractor new , maintain 20 acres of field and 180 acre woodlot . I am very happy with my chinese tractor , like a lot of people it was the price that made my choice to purchase a YTO. I purchased from a local dealer, I have 500 hours on it , the only thing I have purchased for it are lubricants and filters. Being mechanically inclined is an asset , when I purchased new it was assembled at dealership ,I still was able to find multiple stupid issues, such as dash instruments not being plugged in, main tractor wiring harness has many identical plugs , a few wires were actually plugged in wrong places.
These issues aside I am happy with my tractor,I could not afford a new brand name tractor.
I use a BH,bush hog,potato digger,tiller,I plow snow on 2 miles of private road with a county snowblade.
I would purchase same tractor again,I grew up always having farm tractors around me , I would give my YTO a high rating.
I live in SouthWest New Brunswick.

 

[NICKB304]

i just looked at the nortrac tractors on the northern tool site. you can probably pic up a new leftover name brand tractor for close to what they are asking with better dealer network and financing options.

 

[Mike476]

Troysie, that's a nice looking rig, I've never heard of YTO.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

... Tier 4 is comming... you know what thats gonna mean for Chinese tractors? My prediction is that in 2-3 years the companies selling and supporting these will be gone.

 

[namesray]

... Tier 4 is comming... you know what thats gonna mean for Chinese tractors? My prediction is that in 2-3 years the companies selling and supporting these will be gone.

does "tier 4" mean the same as EPA IV(4)??? if so the engines in the 50hp and lower jinma's and foton's are already EPA IV diesel engines.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

does "tier 4" mean the same as EPA IV(4)??? if so the engines in the 50hp and lower jinma's and foton's are already EPA IV diesel engines.

Thats interm tier 4, thats a different anminal.

 

[Diamondpilot]

i just looked at the nortrac tractors on the northern tool site. you can probably pic up a new leftover name brand tractor for close to what they are asking with petter dealer network and financing options.

That is due to it being Nortrac Branded. These tractors are all bassically a Jinma or Foton. Buy from the right dealer and it can be 1/3 less.

To give you a idea, I bought a brand new Jinma 284 assembled and serviced with a FEL and 5' King Kutter finish mower as a package deal for $9,500 out the door.

Chris

 

[BigD23]

My personal choice is to not buy anything (if possible) from china. Good luck with your shopping.

 

[20 20]

... Tier 4 is comming... you know what thats gonna mean for Chinese tractors? My prediction is that in 2-3 years the companies selling and supporting these will be gone.

You may be correct, but I doubt it. Of course if this does happen it'll be great for the brand names, then can really gouge prices with no low ball competition. Even you folks that hate the chinese machines should be thankfull they're around, in away they've helped you're purchase power.

 

[Soundguy]

My personal choice is to not buy anything (if possible) from china. Good luck with your shopping.

that's pretty hard to do these days!...unfortunately..

 

[BigD23]

I agree, but if you buy something made "off shore" (another saying I dislike) you can and in most cases find alternatives not made in china.

 

[DFAM]

YTO is the largest, state-owned tractor manufacturer in China. The

Troysie, that's a nice looking rig, I've never heard of YTO.

 

[Bluegill2]

My personal choice is to not buy anything (if possible) from china. Good luck with your shopping.

I also try to do the same.

 

[CharlesandMegan]

i have a chinese tractor, and have had it for some time. not sure if this mob has a dealer in the USA but my model can be found
Agrison
its so basic to use, none of this electronic stuff, electronic systems just confuse the tractor and costs $$$ repairs!!
stick to basic!! old school technology i say

I am thinking of buying a new Chinese Tractor as they seem to be better value for dollar than the established Western makes.
Are there owners here that would / would not recommend them on personal experience? What are the better brands I should be looking at, or alternatively, avoiding.
Thanks,

 

[CharlesandMegan]

im not sure if I entirely agree. with a used tractor you dont know where its been and hows it been treated. they are re-furbs and the dealers charge an arm and a leg and dont offer much warranty. at least with brand new chinese, you get good dollar value, and being the first owner you have no doubts - with chinese tractors they require ongoing maintenance and if you dont mind getting your hands dirty from time to time. thats what i think anyway. bye from Australia )))

Not to ruffle any feathers, but I would buy a used good tractor rather than a Chineese tractor. They actually are getting pretty good at making engines by now, but the fit & finish & the poor metal they use on the rest of the machine - well just in my opinion they are a poor value.

--->Paul

 

[carterbeauford]

why anyone would buy a tractor out of a crate with no dealer support baffles me. the only reservation I have about switching from New Holland to John Deere is that the New Holland dealer is a mile up the road and the John Deere dealer is 15 miles away.

when buying something new, I expect if anything breaks during the first 3 years to be fixed with no questions asked, and even get a loaner tractor while it's being fixed, after that I expect parts to be easily available for a long time. you don't get either of these things with a Chinese tractor. if you are seriously considering a Chinese tractor, you need a reality check. they are garbage and don't belong anywhere in this country. buy something green, red or blue from a reputable dealer.

 

[ilidini]

I am thinking of buying a new Chinese Tractor as they seem to be better value for dollar than the established Western makes.
Are there owners here that would / would not recommend them on personal experience? What are the better brands I should be looking at, or alternatively, avoiding.
Thanks,

Depends on which kind of tractor do you need, if you need small Hp compact Tractor, I suggest Jinxing Taishan;
big HP tractors, i have no idea.

 

[CharlesandMegan]

i would like to know what is NOT made in china? seems like absolutely everything is coming from china!! im not complaning, its definately made the market competitive and cheaper for people like me!

that's pretty hard to do these days!...unfortunately..

 

[Jesse masterson]

My kioti does not have Chinese parts , it's 100 % Korean at least I know were it comes from. I don't have the problem with all feign trade but I do have problems with china, I think US buyers should boycott china, they , meaning the leadership, had darker goals in there mind than countries like Japan , Taiwan,S Korea,etc,they don't own US property like China, we need to wake up, before it's too late.