Jinma 345

forchaps · Aug 10, 2012

Hello to everone. I joined becasue I need help. I purchased a Jinma 345 with a FEKL and Backhoe. It's a 2004 model .The power steering doesn't work I'll like some advise if possible but I'm not supposed too ask tractor questions yet?

chad22 · Aug 10, 2012

Welcome to tbn from Kansas.

Chad

Briana03 · Aug 10, 2012

Welcome to TBN

I moved your thread to the Chinese Tractors Forum.

Localmotion · Aug 10, 2012

Hi Forchaps - welcome to TBN :thumbsup:

Can you give us a bit more info?

If my memory serves me correctly, the 2004 Jinma's only have one hyraulic pump, serving both the steering and services (links arms / loader etc)? You can tell by looking on the right hand side of the engine - you will see either one or two pumps...

If it is single pump (and you have no problem with the rest of the hydraulic systems) my guess would be the steering valve is faulty...

forchaps · Aug 10, 2012

Is the steering valve located at the base of the steering wheel shaft?
Someone told me to disconnect one line going to the hydraulic power steering cylinder that runs parallel to the fron axle. If there is fluid and pressure they think there is "bypass" going on and that a rebuild of the hyd. cylinder is in order. Do you agree?

quicksandfarmer · Aug 10, 2012

Before you disconnect anything:

I have a 2006 345. These tractors have a tendency for the steering cylinder to become unthreaded at the left end. The steering cylinder moves but doesn't do anything when that happens. The rubber boot hides what has happened and holds everything together. If you turn the wheel does the cylinder move?

ShannonCole888 · Aug 20, 2012

How good are the Jinma tractors ? How many hours do you have on yours ? How many problems, how much power..etc..? thanks

bjr · Aug 21, 2012

Do you mean Jinma JM354? bjr

Rich Waugh · Aug 21, 2012

I have a Jinma 304 that I'm very happy with. I only have about 200 hours on it. Is is just a bit underpowered for its weight, but the 354 shouldn't have that problem. It is solidly built, simple mechanically and does what I need from it, primarily bush hogging, scraper box and loader work. Would I get another? Absolutely. Would I recommend one to complete tyro with no mechanical abilities and no local service? Nope.