Jinma 354 vs. Kama 354

[camman12]

I am considering these two tractors. The Jinma 354 is a crate w/ FEL and BH for $12500 delivered. The Kama has the FEL for $12k and is put together, also delivered. But will have to purchase a BH seperately.
I will be using it for moving dirt around my two one acre lots. mostly.
camman12 /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[RonMar]

That sounds like a lot of tractor for 2 one-acre lots. Have you looked at the 284 size? I have 7 1/2 acres of hill/woods and the 284 I got is almost more than I need. I got it so I won't be working it to death getting the land/jungle cleared back initially. After that it will be a little overkill. You could probably save a considerable ammount of money with the smaller tractor and still get a machine that would do a excellent job for you. As a backup, you save the money you didn't spend on the larger tractor(earning interest all the while and keep it for rental of a larger machine if you ever come across a job the smaller one can't do, or can't do quick enough.

 

[camman12]

Hi Ronmar,
Thanks for the quick reply /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I was unsure about the digging capablities of smaller hp models. Here in LV, the material is med hard gravel/sand.
I was also noticing the price difference is only $1000/ $1500. Would the larger tractor resale be better?

 

[bluechip]

The KAMA TS254C will be more than enough tractor and will provide 8x8 shuttle (or creeper if you want to run a rototiller).
It is heavier than Jinma, but not as well supported nationwide if there is a kama dealer near you, take a look, if you are interested in a long distance purchase, and want a quote you can pm or email me.