Good deal on Jinma 304?

[Dave_Lilly]

Hello guys, I am looking at a 2006 Jinma 304 with 60 hours, 6ft hawse bushog, and box blade. The tractor looks just like new. He said it has been excellent and had to do nothing to it. He says he just doesn't ever use it. I got him down to 5,500 for everything. Is this a pretty good deal for this tractor? Best I can tell to buy all this new would be close to 10,000. Thanks fellas.

If he never used it how did he put 60hrs on it? If you are saving around $4500on a legitimate 2006 Jimma 304 that is in good running condition, that would be a great deal. I would ask for a paper trail to prove that this is his tractor to sell. A lot of stolen tractors and other heavy equipment are offered for sale without the proper documentation.

 

[Bama67]

Well, I went up to look at it yesterday. And after a little ride and some test bushogging, I had to have that bad boy. It looked great in person. No leaks, smoke, noises etc. just nice and smooth. And I am pretty sure he didn't steal it because he had the tool kit that came with it and a bill of sale. Not to mention he has his own electrical contactor business and lives in a giant house. He even let me ride his new tractor! Haha. He had bought a bigger Case with a loader and backhoe attachment to use at his job and I took her for a spin as well. And to be honest, the Case was much more refined and fancy, but the engine was no smoother than the 304. I haven't got to play with as of yet because I didn't get home unit 8:30 last night. But I am heading to town to buy all my fluids here shortly and get to changin'. I will try to post a couple pics later.

 

[billbill1]

I think you got a very good deal and hope you're happy with the purchase. Congrats

 

[Bama67]

Well I went and snapped a couple of pics of her in the garage. I had to take the canopy off to get her in there, and the exhaust only cleared by maybe a half inch or so. I plan on cutting it off to out a flapper on anyway. With it I also got a Operation Manual, a parts manual, and a book on the engine. It also came with a metal box that had some tools and a bunch of gaskets and filters with it.

(and those spots on the floor aren't from the tractor)

 

[Bama67]

I think you got a very good deal and hope you're happy with the purchase. Congrats

Thanks bill, so far I love it. I can't wait to put her to work. But it is supposed to rain like crazy all day here.

 

[billbill1]

Looks like a fine machine, I have a 284 LE that I bought 4 years ago, I really like mine. Same body style as yours.

 

[GuglioLS]

........And I am pretty sure he didn't steal it .....

He may not have stolen it, but at the price you paid, you sure did!
Nice score, congratulations. I like the 'bota look alike orange, I'm surprised the Japs have not tried to sue Jinma for that color, like JD did on the Jinma "look alike" JD green.

Hope it does not rain too much so you can give it a good workout.

Larry

 

[bluechip]

Orange belonged to Allis Chalmers before the little orange tractors from Japan showed up... The Japanese K did sue the Korean K, but a settlement was reached that is confidential. JD has threatened many green tractors...
Anyway Bama's 354 has the TY395 engine, which is a quick starting strong running engine with direct injection. Should make a great tractor and at a great price!

 

[Bama67]

Well, I didn't even get to fool with her yesterday because I had to go to a family get together. But I did buy most of my fluids, I didn't know such a small tractor could hold so much liquid. haha. Lets see, I got some trees to pull up, maybe I can get some action pics later.

 

[Momboy007]

Hello Larry,
I have a Jinma 304 and would love to turn it into a 354, all I need to do is turn the throttle stop for 300 more RPM, is that correct? Any valves need adjusted differntly or is that it?
Thanks,
Rick