first chinese tractor?

[mantis166]

Just bought 9 acres in Washington and need to push dirt around and brush hog to eventually do the 'hobey farm' thing. Limited budget but only want to buy one time. Considering Jinma 284 with factory loader for $9500 plus tax = $10260, Jinma 204 with Koyker 140 loader for $8400 tax free in Oregon, or demo Kama 304 with loader for $10900 plus tax = $11772. Prices seem high but not a lot of competition in this market place. Advice? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[JINMA224XR]

Hey Mantis,

It sounds like you are a perfect candidate for the Kama 354C that East Winds in New York was selling for 6K.

Have a nice day,
Joe /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[mark1]

If you have 9 acres to work a Jinma 284 would do the trick.I wouldn't want to go any smaller as the projects only get bigger and a 284 or bigger would do it.I have the Chinese loader on my 284 and for me it's great,some like the Koyker but it depends on what you need it for. You can find prices all over the scale.depends on how much you need to depend on the dealer or how confident you are mechanically.

 

[mantis166]

thanks for input. dealer says he will stand behind product and stocks parts. I guess can't be sure until after fact, He says he imports them whole instead of in crates because of better reliability?

 

[thingy]

I don't think a put together,warrented,,25 h.p,4 wd 3 cylinder desal,with a good loader on it,,all new,,at 11,000 is to high,,,have you looked at the kabotas,john deeres and the rest,,,what,6 to 8 thousand more??? And yeah,,I mow more than 9 acres with my 254 jinma plus got a 1/2 acre garden,,,never lack for power,,,but don't have a fel on mine,,,I beleve they make good loose dirt movers at this size,,but they are not bulldozers,,if you know what I mean,,,thingy

 

[rider10099]

I am realitivly new to all this. I have a Jinma 204 2 cylinder which I use on my five acres. Fairly level property with horses, pasture and about an acre in trees. I was over run with blackberries expecially in the wooded area - the whole acre was consumed with as high as 8 feet. The jinma has handled it all. I went for the 204 because I have some small areas to mow and wanted turning radius. Pull a 4 foot BH with no problem Had the koyker 140 loader installed and also purchased a box blade. Have used them all and they have all done their job. Blackberries are piled waiting to burn. Areas are leveled and pastures mowed and looking good - there is always something to do with it. Some minor problems but Dustin at Adams Tractors in the Dalles looked after me - including a house call for a freak Steering cyclinder problem. He is also very high on the KAMA and likes it a lot.
Just my thoughts.
Cheers
John

 

[SPIKER]

check JOHNS S's Web site and the NYCTO site for dealer links, there are lots of them up that way. terry is one tractor outlet and then there is tractor connection too. also probably a bunch of farm pro dealers and I'm not sure about the kamas out there...

Makrm

 

[mantis166]

Thanks for input, Dustin is the one I was considering if I go with 204. Good to know he stands by them. It is about 2 grand cheaper than 284 if I consider no tax in Oregon.

 

[Outbackfarm]

Coldwater Tractor in Hoquiam WA, is where I got my Jinma: New 284 with FEL, Box blade, both the Turf tires and the Ag tires on separate rims, ( 2 full sets of tires), Gear driven Rota tiller , And all of the extras including the fiberglass top and all of the miss items. Total price was $8700.00 /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif One of the best deals I have ever made !

 

[mantis166]

Wish I could find a deal like the one you got, Outback. i live in Hoquiam, but no Coldwater anymore. Oh well, maybe things just went up in price. Thanks for input though.