FarmPro 2420 and 2425

NIXON · Oct 22, 2003

I have a co worker that's looking for a tractor .
He doesn't want to spend a great deal of money on one .
He's looking for a reliable machine to do brush hog work and clean out the stalls in his Horse barn . He also wants to level out a few areas on his place . I've printed the Farm Pro page out for him ,as I believe these machines will do what he needs. personally I know nothing about Farm Pro other than it looks like a tough little machine . The only question I might have is their hydrualic pump capacity (3gpm ) which seems a bit light to run a FEL .
But I'd like to print out a few responses from Farm Pro owners on TBN . If any of You respond , Could you also include the price paid for your machine ?
It'll give him something to go by . Thanks , John

DIYGuy · Oct 22, 2003

The Farm Pro is a Jinma. Browsing for Jinma information will find a lot more for your friend.

There's a Chinese Tractor web page at www.ctoa.net
I have some info on my page under Chinese Tractor at www.diyquest.com.

Jinma's are also sold under the Nortrac Label in the US.

Between the two pages, you should be able to find a bunch of links to complete the research.

The 2420 is a 2-cyl 2wd 20hp Jinma, referred to as a Jinma 200. (Edited as I got it wrong the 1st time)
The 2425 is a 3-cyl 4wd 25hp Jinma, referred to as a Jinma 254.

I have a Jinma 224, a 22hp 3-cyl and have documented my assembly and use of it on my website.

The 25 is a little larger chassis than the 20.

Hope this helps out a bit.

DIYGuy (Marks)

Soundguy · Oct 25, 2003

The chinese tractor technology is coming up these days. I've test drove a few jinma. Obviously not up to the standards of the 'big 3' .. but then a third of the price too. In short.. If I needed a new tractor on a shoestring budget.. I'd be looking for a farm pro dealer and there 3400$ model plus an inexpensive mower.. heck they sell finish mowers for 599? and hogs for what? 299........ you can't even buy a ZTR mower for that price combined....plus you got the versatility of a tractor... not just a fast lawnmower...
More importantly is be happy / comfterable with the dealer you choose... the machine itself looks decent or i don't think northern tools would sell em...

Soundguy