Do we need a Jinma forum?

[Muhammad]

Yes, no, maybe so? /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[SPIKER]

Hi Muhammad:

well with the China Forum I think it is probably pretty covered but maybe it would be OK, but those of us who OWN a Jinma also know a little bit about OTHER brands of china tractors as we researched many brands prior to getting the Jinmas. also many New Comers maybe want to look at some XYZ branded tractor (Jinma or Futon or Shinsue ect) where they THINK it is china but don't know... usually this china forum is very helpfull to one and all ...

I know I didn't really answer you're question but I do know that the NYCTOA board is set up with different brands but not sure how much use the other china brands get as i go there and just read the new posts under the most recent heading...

perhaps JohnS will respond and can provide a better thought. I think I'm too beat tonight to think straight! /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Bird]

Instead of adding forums, I'd be more inclined to think about reducing the number of forums; i.e., combine the buying/pricing and owning/operating to have just one instead of two for Kubota and the same for Deere and New Holland.

But of course I don't have a problem with whatever you decide.

 

[Inspector507]

Since "most" Chinese tractors share so many similarities, maybe not...........just my opinion /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JohnS]

FWIW, I feel the China Tractor forum is sufficient. It is also much better than being included in "Other Tractor brands". I vote keep it the way it is.

 

[Muhammad]

That's why I asked. I keep seeing a lot of Jinma messages, but it's fine being just one forum, in my book. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[schmalts]

I would do it, It is a very popular brand and shouldnt be lumped in with all the other chinese tractors.
I think this site will see more traffic now that CTOA is charging for a membership a lot of guys jumped ship (like me)
Maybe a sub catagory?

 

[Inspector507]

Muhammad,
Jinma may be gaining popularity here at TBN and other boards. Is there a way to track Jinma posts VS non-Jinma posts in this forum for say......6 months?
If that particular brand gets more than 50-60% of the traffic, then it may be time to add one.

 

[greg_g]

A lot of folks have a Jinma, and don't even know it. Rebadging is so commonplace, that in some cases the Jinma identity gets lost in the marketing. AgraCat was a good example.

But one thing's for sure; whether or not owners realize they've actually got a Jinma, they almost certainly know that it's Chinese.

//greg//

 

[AndyM]

Many people who are looking at Jinmas (or their other branded variations) are looking at Chinese tractors in general. Many newbies don't know that such brands as Farm Pro and Nortrac are made by Jinma, and these posts could still end up in the "Chinese tractors" forum instead of the separate "Jinma" forum.

My vote is to leave it the way it is. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif