Buying Advise Needed

[JINMA224XR]

<font color="blue"> HP:
I have looked into 22, 25 and 28HP models. I think 25 should be more than enough for my needs. Would a 22 cut it?

2WD/4WD:
This is a tough decision for me. Do I really need 4WD? I know that I’d need it to add a loader in the future but it seems like it may be overkill for my needs.
Does anyone have any thoughts? Anyone with 2WD buyer’s remorse?
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Hey CDS,

I have a Jinma 224, with 140 hours, and it is doing just fine on my little place. 5ft boxblade, 30"scoop, 16X16 disk.

I recommend, in your hp range, 3 cylinder, PS, Adjustable Spring Seat, Canopy, Wheel Weights and front End Weights, and last but not least, Make sure that you get 4WD. All of these options, are on most Jinma's now, but just make sure that you get at least, all of the ones, that I mentioned. I think on the newer Jinma Models, you will also get hydraulic hookups at the rear, for running an extra cylinder, etc....

I'm running ag tires on mine. Turf Tires, would just be spinning when it came to the boxblade, scoop, disk, plow, etc. I'm not an expert, but Turf Tires in my opinion are mainly for transporting and Mowing. Heck, I took the turf tires off of my riding lawn mower and put ag tires on the rear, and have never regreted it. That was 18 years ago too!!!

Have a nice day,
Joe /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[JINMA224XR]

<font color="blue"> HP:
I have looked into 22, 25 and 28HP models. I think 25 should be more than enough for my needs. Would a 22 cut it?

2WD/4WD:
This is a tough decision for me. Do I really need 4WD? I know that I’d need it to add a loader in the future but it seems like it may be overkill for my needs.
Does anyone have any thoughts? Anyone with 2WD buyer’s remorse?
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Hey CDS,

I have a Jinma 224, with 140 hours, and it is doing just fine on my little place. 5ft boxblade, 30"scoop, 16X16 disk.

I recommend, in your hp range, 3 cylinder, PS, Adjustable Spring Seat, Canopy, Wheel Weights and front End Weights, and last but not least, Make sure that you get 4WD. All of these options, are on most Jinma's now, but just make sure that you get at least, all of the ones, that I mentioned. I think on the newer Jinma Models, you will also get hydraulic hookups at the rear, for running an extra cylinder, etc....

I'm running ag tires on mine. Turf Tires, would just be spinning when it came to the boxblade, scoop, disk, plow, etc. I'm not an expert, but Turf Tires in my opinion are mainly for transporting and Mowing. Heck, I took the turf tires off of my riding lawn mower and put ag tires on the rear, and have never regreted it. That was 18 years ago too!!!

Have a nice day,
Joe /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif