Jinma JM-254 Reviews
Farm King from Rural King - Jinma 254
Model Year: 2008
Good tractor for dollars spent. Not a tractor for the person that does not have the ability or mechanical knowledge to work on equipment.
Pros: Excellent value for money.
Cons: Manuals for tractor and engine very poor.
Model Year: 2008
Good tractor for dollars spent. Not a tractor for the person that does not have the ability or mechanical knowledge to work on equipment.
Pros: Excellent value for money.
Cons: Manuals for tractor and engine very poor.
Okay Tractor for Light Use Around the Homestead
Model Year: 1999
I bought mine from Rural King during a promotion. Runs good when it runs. Does not like cold weather in the least. In warm weather, it's a workhorse, but breaks down a lot and the hydraulics are more fragile than I'd like. Dealer service is virtually non-existent here, but there is an independent shop that works on them competently. My review has to be tempered by two cautions - 1st, I don't use my tractor enough, it may sit for a couple weeks at a time between uses. Sitting idle hurts these tractors. Second, when I use it, I often work it in rough woods like a Bobcat, which is harder than it was designed to work.
Pros: Inexpensive, good power.
Cons: Breaks down often, poor in cold weather.
Model Year: 1999
I bought mine from Rural King during a promotion. Runs good when it runs. Does not like cold weather in the least. In warm weather, it's a workhorse, but breaks down a lot and the hydraulics are more fragile than I'd like. Dealer service is virtually non-existent here, but there is an independent shop that works on them competently. My review has to be tempered by two cautions - 1st, I don't use my tractor enough, it may sit for a couple weeks at a time between uses. Sitting idle hurts these tractors. Second, when I use it, I often work it in rough woods like a Bobcat, which is harder than it was designed to work.
Pros: Inexpensive, good power.
Cons: Breaks down often, poor in cold weather.
NorTrac 254 with 800 Hours
Model Year: 2008
Like most people that have bought a Jinma tractor. I was looking at price first. Looked around did some reseache. I figured that, I was handy enough to fix just about anything that may go wrong. Northern Tool did a good job with the assembly. I think that is most of the problem, with these tractors. It depends on the assembler on how well they perform. It's true that this is a very hands on tractor. It's also true that this tractor is very old school. It is very easy to maintane. It's also true that this tractor works hard. It and I also forget that it is just 25 hp. I have used it to help my neighbors out, and they are all impressed. It will out work 30 hp hydrostatic drive tractors. I know because it did it. So if you need a work horse of this size and are hands on this is a tractor for you.
Pros: Price; Weight; Size; Ease of maintenance.
Cons: Fit and finish, lighting, and only 14 amp alternator.
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Model Year: 2008
Like most people that have bought a Jinma tractor. I was looking at price first. Looked around did some reseache. I figured that, I was handy enough to fix just about anything that may go wrong. Northern Tool did a good job with the assembly. I think that is most of the problem, with these tractors. It depends on the assembler on how well they perform. It's true that this is a very hands on tractor. It's also true that this tractor is very old school. It is very easy to maintane. It's also true that this tractor works hard. It and I also forget that it is just 25 hp. I have used it to help my neighbors out, and they are all impressed. It will out work 30 hp hydrostatic drive tractors. I know because it did it. So if you need a work horse of this size and are hands on this is a tractor for you.
Pros: Price; Weight; Size; Ease of maintenance.
Cons: Fit and finish, lighting, and only 14 amp alternator.
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2008 jinma 254 review
Model Year: 2008
So far this has been a nice little tractor. I was a bit hesitant to buy a Chinese tractor, but for the money I couldn't have done any better! There is a few things I like better about JD tractors but this one will do me just fine. It pulls great. I just pulled a 16ft trailer with 19 kids and 10 adults plus square straw bales for a hayride this past weekend and I used a high gear up hills and it pulled like a champ!!! Now granted it may not take 30 years of abuse but they are good little tractors!
Pros: Shuttle shift, ground clearance, good weight, features, & turn radius.
Cons: The gear shift is too tall, floorboards are small, and the brake pedals too close together. Also, the assembly wasn't the greatest.
Model Year: 2008
So far this has been a nice little tractor. I was a bit hesitant to buy a Chinese tractor, but for the money I couldn't have done any better! There is a few things I like better about JD tractors but this one will do me just fine. It pulls great. I just pulled a 16ft trailer with 19 kids and 10 adults plus square straw bales for a hayride this past weekend and I used a high gear up hills and it pulled like a champ!!! Now granted it may not take 30 years of abuse but they are good little tractors!
Pros: Shuttle shift, ground clearance, good weight, features, & turn radius.
Cons: The gear shift is too tall, floorboards are small, and the brake pedals too close together. Also, the assembly wasn't the greatest.
Rural King (Jinma) 25 HP 4X4
Model Year: 2003
Purchased with an American-made bucket and bush hog. Early on had a fuel leak, loose wiring and loose bolts. It suffers a lot of idle time, waiting for flooding in the woods to go down. It is used to cut weeds and make trail paths. It has always used Amsoil synthetic lubricants. I'm still looking for an American made air filter. Most of the gauges no longer work. I would like to exchange info with other owners. The 3-cylinder diesel starts right up, but it is very hard to shift between high/low gears and between 2WD and 4WD.
Pros: Excellent features like power steering and 3-point hitch.
Cons: It's too light and not powerful enough for road work.
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Model Year: 2003
Purchased with an American-made bucket and bush hog. Early on had a fuel leak, loose wiring and loose bolts. It suffers a lot of idle time, waiting for flooding in the woods to go down. It is used to cut weeds and make trail paths. It has always used Amsoil synthetic lubricants. I'm still looking for an American made air filter. Most of the gauges no longer work. I would like to exchange info with other owners. The 3-cylinder diesel starts right up, but it is very hard to shift between high/low gears and between 2WD and 4WD.
Pros: Excellent features like power steering and 3-point hitch.
Cons: It's too light and not powerful enough for road work.
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Jinma(Emerybuilt) Tractor
Model Year: 2003
At 220 hours it is in the shop for a new rear main engine seal, steering not working properly, and 4wd does not work. All in all a poor showing but you get what you pay for.
Pros: Runs good and does what is needed.
Cons: Small parts are breaking faster than I can fix.
Model Year: 2003
At 220 hours it is in the shop for a new rear main engine seal, steering not working properly, and 4wd does not work. All in all a poor showing but you get what you pay for.
Pros: Runs good and does what is needed.
Cons: Small parts are breaking faster than I can fix.
Jinma
Model Year: 2008
Used for rotary mower in Christmas tree farm.Full power used. Tractor hard to start, needs block heater below 50deg. Tends to overheat. Removed screen in front of radiator, seems much better. Overall value is good because of the low purchase price, but sure not the quality of a Japanese tractor.
Pros: Lots of power, comfortable to drive
Cons: Needs lots of maintenance, for oil leaks, loose items, etc.
Model Year: 2008
Used for rotary mower in Christmas tree farm.Full power used. Tractor hard to start, needs block heater below 50deg. Tends to overheat. Removed screen in front of radiator, seems much better. Overall value is good because of the low purchase price, but sure not the quality of a Japanese tractor.
Pros: Lots of power, comfortable to drive
Cons: Needs lots of maintenance, for oil leaks, loose items, etc.
254 jinma
Model Year: 2006
I bought my tractor in 06. It has done everything I have thrown at it without issue. Everything, except electrical, that has broke {almost nothing} was my fault for pushing it WAY past it's limits. I use this tractor for logging, snowplowing, digging, etc... it has performed better then my expectations. I liked this tractor so much that I even bought the chinese dozer, another work horse for its size.
Pros: price and ease of mechanical work
Cons: seat is tight and electrical has small issues
Model Year: 2006
I bought my tractor in 06. It has done everything I have thrown at it without issue. Everything, except electrical, that has broke {almost nothing} was my fault for pushing it WAY past it's limits. I use this tractor for logging, snowplowing, digging, etc... it has performed better then my expectations. I liked this tractor so much that I even bought the chinese dozer, another work horse for its size.
Pros: price and ease of mechanical work
Cons: seat is tight and electrical has small issues
Jinma Tractor Review
Model Year: 2010
We have been selling Jinma Tractors since 2002, the quality of the product has improved 500 % from the first tractors we have imported.Jinma is a great tractor for the Hobby farmer that does not want to spend $ 20,000. to take care of 10-20 acres.They don't have all the bells & Whistles of the Big 3- but the will get the job done
Pros: Inexpensive to Purchase
Cons: Must be a hands on owner
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Model Year: 2010
We have been selling Jinma Tractors since 2002, the quality of the product has improved 500 % from the first tractors we have imported.Jinma is a great tractor for the Hobby farmer that does not want to spend $ 20,000. to take care of 10-20 acres.They don't have all the bells & Whistles of the Big 3- but the will get the job done
Pros: Inexpensive to Purchase
Cons: Must be a hands on owner
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Jinma 254. Tough as they come.
Model Year: 2003
I looked at similar JD's and they were twice as much and 1/2 the tractor. While the fit and finish is not the greatest and the technology is 1960's I have fount it to be more than adequate. I does task that other 25-28 HP tractors could not think of doing. I have only replaced the starter, thermostat, 1 axle seal, and one hydro line and I use it hard. 60% of the time is in the woods logging, 25% is pushing snow, and the rest is basic lawn/ranch maintenance. This tractor replaced a 48 HP Ford 861 and it will flat out work the Ford any day of the week with its FEL, Diff Lock, and 4X4.
Pros: Tough, strong, affordable, easy to maintain.
Cons: Poor fit and finish but the newer models I see are much better than my 2003.
Model Year: 2003
I looked at similar JD's and they were twice as much and 1/2 the tractor. While the fit and finish is not the greatest and the technology is 1960's I have fount it to be more than adequate. I does task that other 25-28 HP tractors could not think of doing. I have only replaced the starter, thermostat, 1 axle seal, and one hydro line and I use it hard. 60% of the time is in the woods logging, 25% is pushing snow, and the rest is basic lawn/ranch maintenance. This tractor replaced a 48 HP Ford 861 and it will flat out work the Ford any day of the week with its FEL, Diff Lock, and 4X4.
Pros: Tough, strong, affordable, easy to maintain.
Cons: Poor fit and finish but the newer models I see are much better than my 2003.
284 Jimna
Model Year: 2006
Solid basic Tractor. I heard it said that it is build with 1960's technology which I would agree with. The 4 wheel drive hasn't let me down yet and it always starts. I'm rather hard on machinery (using it, not relating to maintaining it) and nothing significant has broken. The implements I use with it tend to break indicating the tractor is stronger than they are (brush cutter, snow blower, post hole auger, FEL) This machine was a replacement for an old Ford 9N. It's way better.
Pros: 12 forward speeds, 2 speed PTO
Cons: Uncomfortable seating
Model Year: 2006
Solid basic Tractor. I heard it said that it is build with 1960's technology which I would agree with. The 4 wheel drive hasn't let me down yet and it always starts. I'm rather hard on machinery (using it, not relating to maintaining it) and nothing significant has broken. The implements I use with it tend to break indicating the tractor is stronger than they are (brush cutter, snow blower, post hole auger, FEL) This machine was a replacement for an old Ford 9N. It's way better.
Pros: 12 forward speeds, 2 speed PTO
Cons: Uncomfortable seating
Relatively good tractor bad dealer
Model Year: 2005
Purchased from McConnell Mfg co in NY. Pickup at their place First month I had it power steering cylinder blew apart, they replaced under warranty after much arguing, then they went out of business. I have had multiple problems but nothing major, Ignition switch, fuse box and fuses, flow divider for steering, over heating, had to move battery from in front of radiator back beside operator on right fender, detent springs in transmission to stop jumping out of gear, water outlet on front of engine had a casting pitt hole in it shortly after I got it, and it leaks all over, oil, fuel, fuel tank has been replaced, along with many fuel lines, I have so far been able to get parts I needed from Jinma Parts online, or replace with parts from auto supply store.
Pros: PRICE
Cons: Wish I would have gotten next size bigge
Model Year: 2005
Purchased from McConnell Mfg co in NY. Pickup at their place First month I had it power steering cylinder blew apart, they replaced under warranty after much arguing, then they went out of business. I have had multiple problems but nothing major, Ignition switch, fuse box and fuses, flow divider for steering, over heating, had to move battery from in front of radiator back beside operator on right fender, detent springs in transmission to stop jumping out of gear, water outlet on front of engine had a casting pitt hole in it shortly after I got it, and it leaks all over, oil, fuel, fuel tank has been replaced, along with many fuel lines, I have so far been able to get parts I needed from Jinma Parts online, or replace with parts from auto supply store.
Pros: PRICE
Cons: Wish I would have gotten next size bigge
nortrac(jinma) 254 compact tractor
Model Year: 2004
This little machine has done everything I have asked of it. I have a bucket grapple, aerator, tooth bar, box scraper, Just took delivery of small frame mounted back hoe driven than by the pto.
Pros: ease of use, excelent little tractor
Cons: nonexistant repair manual, the one I purchased is less than no good
Model Year: 2004
This little machine has done everything I have asked of it. I have a bucket grapple, aerator, tooth bar, box scraper, Just took delivery of small frame mounted back hoe driven than by the pto.
Pros: ease of use, excelent little tractor
Cons: nonexistant repair manual, the one I purchased is less than no good