my NEW nortrac Tractor , 3 Hr and its Down ?

[twatson]

I bought a New nortrac Tractor in June and I am having the same problem you had with yours.When I have the clutch half way in or out,it sounds like the thing is going to come apart,all the way in out it is fine. I called Northern tools and they said the clutch needed to be adjusted.What did they say was the problem with yours when you had it picked and repaired.

 

[hill]

twatson,

I think you said it all when you used the phrase "the warranty is worthless". Unless we're lucky enough to live nearby to either "Affordable" who I believe is in Texas, or to Ranch Hand Supply who are in God's true country, we are essentially on our own - our own warranty station. Those two have shown themselves to be remarkably worthy in their continuing efforts on behalf of their customers, and they stand ready to help you too albeit on your dime. I'd suggest a divorce between you and the charletons of Northern Tool.

This is not at all a bad thing. The frustration levels that I've seen people reach while attempting to obtain satisfaction through this or that warranty and this or that vendor are something that I believe would bring me to my deathbed at this point of my life and state of health. I feel lucky not to have bought with any idea that there would be a warranty to rely on as it frees me from any dependence on anyone other than my own self, whom I've found to be tireless in service to my own interests and completely alone in that despite the sworn promises of three wives and innumerable self described friends.

So use the resources that are right here before you. Learn your tractor and you can transform what may now appear to be your worst mistake into the successful thumb of your nose to the high dollar prices of the mainline tractors you thought it would be in deciding to go for the low price and free shipping of Northern Tool.

Know this though, and it is something repeated over and over in here, these chinese tractors are not for the person who cannot do his own tinkering, adjusting, and even repairing. They just are not.

 

[magyarbacsi]

hey Hill, so how's your new machine, 254. I'm still debating. I may just make a cash offer Monday,keeping in mind that what can go wrong probably will the first year and I will have to pay for any parts out of packet. I've read most of the posts from 2002 and have down loaded many a pictures of repairs and the problems that can go wrong.
I do see that Jinma has come a long way since 02, but there is still a lot of room for improvements. Too bad that the replacement parts are not updated based on the items that keep breaking. Putting the same weak parts will produce the same results.
Machines intrigue me and like to see what and how they work and to see if I can improve it in some way.
Anyway, I'd like to hear what if any problems you've had with the machine.
How close are you to Seattle?

 

[JVPSKI]

I see NorTrac has some new Tractor models 60 hp with Perkins engine and I believe a Germain transmission. My brother bought a 30 hp Jinma and raves about it.

I saw posts on this forum from a few years back with Northern Tool. Is this still the case?

 

[Affordable]

The larger Nortrac tractors are Fotons.In the 60hp and up they are using the chinese Perkins,we have been selling them for a few years without many problems,they do cost more than the Jinmas but they are a higher quality tractor

Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales
Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company

 

[JVPSKI]

thanks for the note. Are they easy to get parts and services? Do you ship and sell them as well. I live in Northeast Ohio