Jinma JM-224 4.10 star(s) (11)

Pushed Beyond Its Limits
Model Year: 1994

I have run this little guy way beyond anything that could be expected. We have rocky hillside acreage and I have broken one of the gears in the front 4-wheel drive. I ordered the gear and replaced it in the field. I've bent the bucket the load was so massive. I've cut the tires on rocks. I can't begin to count how many obstacles it's been over without fail. Currently the 4-wheel drive is out, but I'm in the midst of a project that prevents me from repairing it, even though I had to temporarily disconnect the front 4-wheel drive shaft, it still performs exceptionally! The tractor is easy to repair, the parts easy to obtain, and it's a great tractor. I'd highly recommend this machine!

Pros: Outstanding performance, great tractor
Cons: My only regret is not getting a tractor with more horse powe

7 years and 310 hours
Model Year: 2007

Looking back my Jenma 224 has been a good investment. Usual maintenance minor repairs and dependable service. Works well to have a garden, yet small enough to work in tighter areas. Have most attachments but use front bucket the most.

Pros: dependable
Cons: soft rubber tires dont do well in thorns.

A Lot of Tractor for the Money
Model Year: 2006

Bought new in the box. Came with a loader. Paid 6,500. Had to put it together. Has some nice features: 2 stage clutch, 2 speed PTO, rear hydraulics, 4WD, 3 point hitch. Had to replace starter and battery and all the fluids and filters. The good thing is, parts are available. I am a member of CTOA-Chinese Tractor Owner's Assn. All questions on these tractors answered, and dealers where parts are available. The tires tear up the lawn, and there is no underbelly mower available. It is heavy and powerful. I push down trees with the loader. The electrics are not reliable.

Pros: Cheap to purchase.
Cons: Unreliable electrics.

Iron Horse Tractor
Model Year: 2006

Replaced pressure plate since has been good.

Pros: Runs good.
Cons: Parts mostly on line.

Jinma 224 Diesel
Model Year: 2008

Has many features and does a good job for my application. I have a front loader and most of the other usual attachments. For a lot less money than a new comparable name brand tractor, and I have checked, I am well satisfied with my tractor.

Pros: Compact size, have a front loader, good size to use for a garden.
Cons: Soft rubber tires can get thorn flats easy.

Jinma 224
Model Year: 2008

For my application the Jinma 224 is very good. I use it for a garden every year. I have most of the attachments and use the front loader and tiller the most. I use it about 50 hours a year with general up keep.

Pros: A lot of accessories for the money.
Cons: Minor hydraulic seal leaks.

Jinma 224
Model Year: 2008

Serves my purpose just fine. Use the front loader the most, then the tiller. Have most of the attachments available. Only the usual maintenance.

Pros: Ag tires better for garden use.
Cons: Could use a little more power.

Overall Info On My JM224
Model Year: 0

Average 50 hours a year. Kept under a metal carport. I change the oil every 50 hours and has required only the usual maintenance. I had to change the lower radiator hose and must keep the radiator clean. I use the front loader the most and I have a mower, box blade, road scraper, auger, and tiller. I have a garden every year and I use a Yanmar tiller. This tiller is good for the sandy soil I have. I like the narrow rear tires for the use in my garden. My tractor has about all of the options available for that model.

Pros: Good size for having a garden and small wooded acreage. No problems with the 3 cyl. engine.
Cons: A few minor hyd. leaks. Need a good parts list book to order parts.

2005 Jinma 224
Model Year: 2005

My Jinma 224 for the most part has been an alright tractor-at best. I primarily use it to mow by pulling a 6' Land Pride finish mower and install a few fence posts. My tractor has required a lot of maintenance i.e. hydraulic issues, electrical problems etc. The engine however has given me no problems what so ever. I change oil and fluids as scheduled. My current problem is adjusting the 2-stage clutch. with the amount of hours on the tractor I'm probably going to need to put a new clutch in it.

Pros: Strong reliable motor.
Cons: Hydraulic problems (fluid bubbling out of breather cap), electrical problems at the fuse block!

Jinma 224
Model Year: 2001

Excellent value for cost.

Pros: Less expensive then name brand.
Cons: Less refined body finish.

Jinma 224, FEL Koyker 160
Model Year: 2004

I picked up the 224 with FEL and Box Blade for 8K, It was the previous years model but still new. It has proven to be a very good value. Are there nicer tractors, you bet. For this price range it is hard to bet.

Pros: Cheap, Value, Simple, Basic
Cons: Very little bells and whistles, you might need to tinker.