Re: shenniu \"bison 25\" ??
<font color="blue">any thoughts on the tractor itself?? is it worth fixing up?? </font>
Hey Goffracing,
Well, I can understand that since it was your Father's Tractor, that it may have sentimental value.
If it has Power Steering that would be a plus. Bear in mind that you can get a new 254 Shinniu for about 5 thousand. I consider them the First Generation of Chinese Tractors. They are 2 cylinder, which vibrate a lot, no canopy, no wheel weights, no front end weights, However they pull really good and are powerful tractors in their size.
One alternative avenue, might be to donate the tractor to a Technical Trade School for the engine technician's class, and use that donation in on your taxes. With the saving's on your taxes, you could use that money's toward a new Jinma or Kama.
The Jinma's are smooth running 3 cylinder engines, with Power Steering, 4wd, canopy, wheel weights, front end weights, suspension seat(optional). and a 254 Jinma can still be had for around 6 thousand.
Heck my little 3 cylinder runs so smooth and along with the suspension seat, I feel like I'm riding on a cloud, course that's after I've a few sips. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
The new Jinma's and Kama's are a much improved generation of Chinese Tractor, and they are like a night and day difference in workmanship and operation, over the Early Shinniu's.
It will have to be your call though, and I wish you the best of luck, in which ever way that you decide to go.
Have a nice day,
Joe /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
