http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums For the discussion of Chinese tractors. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:18:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/157804-jimna-farm-pro-2425-a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:01:26 GMT Hey all new to this forum and to tractors as well. My wife and I bought our dream home in the country two years ago and ive got 53 acres to play... Hey all new to this forum and to tractors as well. My wife and I bought our dream home in the country two years ago and ive got 53 acres to play around with and approx 2 1/2 acres around the house that is an ongoing work in progress.

Needless to same I learned pretty quick that a tractor will be necessary to do just about anything around the house. Im currently doing my best to save up the cash for one but looking for good deals day by day. This leads me to my questions.

I have found a used 2003 Jimna Farm Pro 2425 for sale for $3800 Cdn. This is just the tractor and does not include any implements. I guess the most obvious question is...... is it worth it? No mention of hours but from the pics it is in good condition. Couple of hours for me to go and look at it in person.

My primary use for it will be to clear my driveway (which is about 420 meters long) and my huge yard near the house. As mentioned above id also like to use it for landscaping so it sucks that there is no loader or backhoe on it. Just looking for opinions right now. From what ive been reading the positives and negatives on these tractors is pretty much 50/50.

Thanks in advance for any info
Brunswick ]]> Chinese Tractors Brunswick http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/157804-jimna-farm-pro-2425-a.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/157378-farmpro-2425-a.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:35:01 GMT Anybody know where I can find a dealer in Oklahoma that carries injectors for this model? Thanks for help. Ken Anybody know where I can find a dealer in Oklahoma that carries injectors for this model?

Thanks for help.

Ken ]]> Chinese Tractors savage12755a http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/157378-farmpro-2425-a.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/157238-y385-engine-problem.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:37:44 GMT Hi all, I am new to the forum and hoping you can help me with a problem I have with a Siromer 30HP (for Siromer read Jinma) with a Y385 engine. I... Hi all, I am new to the forum and hoping you can help me with a problem I have with a Siromer 30HP (for Siromer read Jinma) with a Y385 engine.

I have read through a lot of the posts and replies on this site and you all seem to be a very knowledgeable bunch of folks, here's my problem:

The tractor has been working well for about 5 years (about 1000 hours, clock packed up at 200!) with the exception of overheating in the summer when using a flail mower. Recently the engine stop rod inside the fuel injection pump governor lightly seized closed which meant the engine would not start (yes there was oil in the pump). I had to remove the pump to be able to open up the governor assembly and free it off, no big deal and it all works fine with no corrosion etc. The real problems started when I put the pump back on the engine.

After initially getting the pump timing 180 degrees out I finally got it timed in and it starts (with difficulty to say the least). Lots of cold cranking and it eventually fires into life with lots of blue/grey smoke and knocking - it will rev but eventually dies out at idle and is a rough as a Badgers bum. I have cleaned all the strainers; tank, banjo bolts and changed the fuel filter and double checked all the low pressure fuel lines but to no avail.

I suspected the injectors (new ones on order) but I am not convinced they are faulty now, each time I loosen the fuel pipe on each injector the engine note changes onto 2 cylinder running and the knocking reduces, more so on the front cylinder, but each cylinder does seem to be playing its part. The more I think about it I suspect it is air in the system especially as I can now see very tiny bubbles circulating round the fuel bowl when the engine is running.:confused: Could there be a leak on the lift pump? When I unscrew the plunger and pump it, some fuel comes out round the shaft and it does not seem to pump fuel back to the tank as well as I remember it doing when I ran out of fuel a couple of years ago and had to re-prime the pump. Could this leak air into the system and cause the problem I am seeing?

All advice welcome :)
Guy ]]> Chinese Tractors Grommit http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/157238-y385-engine-problem.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/157184-354-jinma-light.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:57:00 GMT i have a 354 jinma. there is a red light in the right hand side of the dash . could some one tell me what it is for ? thank you . i have a 354 jinma. there is a red light in the right hand side of the dash . could some one tell me what it is for ? thank you . ]]> Chinese Tractors pepsiman1347 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/157184-354-jinma-light.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/157077-how-bad-shenniu.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:06 GMT Recently got this tractor wonder if it is a good one to fix up or not.I payed 1500 for it 4wd seems too have just few minor problems like fuel... Recently got this tractor wonder if it is a good one to fix up or not.I payed 1500 for it 4wd seems too have just few minor problems like fuel issues and pto engageing any advice or opinions would be great ]]> Chinese Tractors wentzclan5 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/157077-how-bad-shenniu.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/157007-oil-hydraulic-filter-difference.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:24:56 GMT I know filter X referenceing is all but exhausted and I have done my own as well although have not actually used Baldwin or NAPA ones yet. I also... I know filter X referenceing is all but exhausted and I have done my own as well although have not actually used Baldwin or NAPA ones yet. I also realize that the OEM filters are often totally relabeled wrong. I still have a few originals. After doing my recent fluid changes I did notice my oil and hydraulic looked and measured stangely identical although labelled different. Is there a fundamental difference or are they in fact the same. I do realize the hydraulic filter should be in the 150 micron range. Is this generally the same micron size for a typical oil filter? At this point I have had no issues with my hydraulics and everything works as normal. Just to note the DF's have the large 25l. combined tranny/hydraulics reservoir that operates everything.

Thanks Dave


]]> Chinese Tractors TTTTTT http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/157007-oil-hydraulic-filter-difference.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156997-shenniu.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:52:22 GMT my tractor runs for short while and than dies any ideas also my pto can only be pulled up to activate if tractor is off grinds and wont go in while... my tractor runs for short while and than dies any ideas also my pto can only be pulled up to activate if tractor is off grinds and wont go in while running ]]> Chinese Tractors wentzclan5 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156997-shenniu.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156960-front-driver-side-drive-pin.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:24:30 GMT I will send pictures of it before asking any questions. I will read first also. I had to put the axle on a piece of plywood and ski home. I had a... I will send pictures of it before asking any questions. I will read first also. I had to put the axle on a piece of plywood and ski home. I had a Farmall that the pto did the same thing. So I could see the signs. I was wanting to repack the hub anyway.

I could only laugh and think this is going to be fun before Christmas. Silver lining. I won't have to get rid of the old Massey. She just became the most important part of snow removal this winter. ]]> Chinese Tractors mffarmall http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156960-front-driver-side-drive-pin.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156640-kama-ts254c-wont-start-batterys.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:10:40 GMT Probably unrelated, but I did the bypass from my alternator to put a charge into the battery (from the "need to rewire...KAMA TS254C" post) and now I can hear the sucker boiling inside the battery. There is battery fluid seeping out from the caps.

Probably unrelated, but just a few minutes ago the tractor started running kinda rough, and then just died. Thought maybe I'd run out of fuel, so I added five gallons, bled the injector pump and fuel filter just in case, and it cranks as long as I want to keep ignition switch on. It turned over and ran for about 15 seconds then died again. Not sure what this is about??? ]]> Chinese Tractors lakespirit http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156640-kama-ts254c-wont-start-batterys.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156436-kats-magnet-heater-best-heat.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:22:27 GMT I have tried to place my kats magnet (hose one has broken 2 times)on oil, radiator, starter. Where is the best place to leave it and just let the... I have tried to place my kats magnet (hose one has broken 2 times)on oil, radiator, starter. Where is the best place to leave it and just let the engine heat up? ]]> Chinese Tractors mffarmall http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156436-kats-magnet-heater-best-heat.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156434-glow-plug-fuse-system.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:19:27 GMT Homier 2425 need to know which is the fuse for the glow plugs. And also a layout for all the fuses. Thanks Homier 2425 need to know which is the fuse for the glow plugs. And also a layout for all the fuses. Thanks ]]> Chinese Tractors mffarmall http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156434-glow-plug-fuse-system.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156404-translate-please.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:11:09 GMT
I have a Farm Pro 2425. I bought it used and don't know if the cylinder head has ever been re-torqued. It has about 83 hours on it now and I want to get it done. Can someone tell me what the torque for the head bolts is in american terms? I am not much into metrics. I want to torque the head and set the valves lash. ]]> Chinese Tractors Steve C http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156404-translate-please.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156102-1-blowing-glow-fuses-2-a.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:45:57 GMT I'm having two erratic problems. Tractor now has 128 hrs since new in May.

Glow Plug Fuse - Twice I've had the problem in the morning when the glow plug fuse blows. I put in a new one and all is OK until the next time. Tractor is stored outside but always covered with a tarp. I plan to install a NAPA ECH SW29 kill switch to disconnect battery.

Voltage Regulator gives me trouble and I have to occasionally remove and reinstall. Today I had to reinstall it at least 6 times to get it to work. All the connecters seemed shiny with no corrosion. I'm thinking about bending the tabs slightly to have more pressure inside when seated.

Winter is around the corner and I'd like to resolve these small issues. ]]> Chinese Tractors Smalljobs http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/156102-1-blowing-glow-fuses-2-a.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/155660-jinma-284-a.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:39:02 GMT First post but have read off and on for last year. Am about to pull the trigger on a 284 w/ loader, assembled and delivered for $10K. I am... First post but have read off and on for last year. Am about to pull the trigger on a 284 w/ loader, assembled and delivered for $10K. I am replacing my old massey that broke an axle this week. Any comments positive or negative?

I am aware of most of the cautionary tales regarding these units. I will be using it for general farm work, moving round bales and plenty of snow removal.

Comments on whether to load the rears? at 2 tons I'm thinking it isn't necessary........

Last, anyone have any comments or experience with Josef Tractor in Dallas TX?

Thanks to any and all who post,

Darwin ]]> Chinese Tractors meporsche http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/155660-jinma-284-a.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/155616-block-heating-foton-404-a.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:32:10 GMT Hello Everyone, Longtime reader, first time poster. Because of this website is why i purchased my Foton. Very new to farming. I have a used 2005... Hello Everyone,

Longtime reader, first time poster. Because of this website is why i purchased my Foton. Very new to farming. I have a used 2005 Foton 404 with about 140 hours, my first tractor :eek:. I searched and found no answer so if there is one i am sry.

Last winter i killed my battery trying to start the tractor to scrape snow off of drive way. I tried little magnetic heaters and also a small space heater with no luck. I did use my glow plugs as well but it seems to be a slow process, unless i am not doing it right. (hold it down for about 30 seconds and repeat :confused:).

Anyway, what i am wanting to know is......is there a "freeze out plug" on these tractors? If so where is it? I have looked and cannot locate it. Also, if there is not a freeze out plug will one those radiator heaters i see at tractor supply work? One of those that you cut out a small section of radiator hose and hook it up.
I do keep my tractor in a pole built barn with out insulation. Any questions and any input would be very much appreciated. thanks ]]> Chinese Tractors gcmedica21 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/155616-block-heating-foton-404-a.html