ToneTone
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Looking to buy tractor for my 2 acre place. So I really don't need a big piece of equipment. Does anyone out there in the tractor community have any reviews/views on an Jinmar 164 ????????
Buying Advice Jinma 164
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Don87
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The fella in this thread:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/chinese-tractors/284716-jinma-184-parts-interchange-help.html
Seems to be having a difficult time locating some parts.
Don87
Elite Member
Some people love them.
You can read a little more on them here: Chinese Tractors
Personally I would never consider buying one, and if one were given to me, I would part out what I could and scrap the rest.
timinsanborn
Bronze Member
hi, while I can`t comment directly on the 164,i have the 254, and its been a good machine so far. I would suggest posting in the Chinese section, you might get more response from actual Chinese tractor owners.
by the way what are your plans for the tractor?
by the way what are your plans for the tractor?
Don87
Elite Member
I hear an echo.
Here's a related story from this morning:
A customer enters one of our dealerships with a Jinma 254 he had purchased about 1-2 years ago (reportedly for $12k+). The tractor has an obvious rear end issue (could be described as "growling"), and the Jinma dealer would not warranty the issue because they ridiculously declared it a "wear part" issue.
I called area auction house jockies and the highest expected sale price was $5,000 after repairs.
Take it for what it's worth...
A customer enters one of our dealerships with a Jinma 254 he had purchased about 1-2 years ago (reportedly for $12k+). The tractor has an obvious rear end issue (could be described as "growling"), and the Jinma dealer would not warranty the issue because they ridiculously declared it a "wear part" issue.
I called area auction house jockies and the highest expected sale price was $5,000 after repairs.
Take it for what it's worth...
RSKY
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Unless you intend to keep it forever buy a name brand, Kubota, Kioti, Deere.
No offense, Kioti is not in the ballpark of Kubota/Deere. I have quite a bit of experience with all three.
grm61
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Really.... you must be an expert, please share your wisdom and great knowledge.
I large portion of my job is to give trade values, insurance inspections, repair estimations, and retail values to tractors of any manufacturer usually ranging from 10-150 horse power. Probably to 60-80 tractors last year.
I'm not trying to come across as a know-it-all or a guru, I still learn something new every day. However, I have no personal stake in brand reputation, so I do not feel like I exhibit the same *rampant* confirmation bias that is expressed on this board (which I admit, I do have some biases).
My views are based solely on what I see every day on the job, which I also admit may not always be correct. I read some of the forum every once in a while, and never usually post. But when a Kubota is being compared to a Jinma, I feel it's almost my moral obligation to say something.
Btw to the original poster, I just purchased that Jinma for $1750 and I sincerely feel really terrible for the guy.
timinsanborn
Bronze Member
I think this model (164) is relatively new to the u.s. market, so that maybe why you haven`t gotten any replies on this model.
I can`t help but think with only 16 h.p. your going to be short on power for brush cutting , and with the 4 ft bucket on the front end loader it`ll seem like your moving dirt a spoonful at a time. so I can`t help but think you`ll be wishin for something bigger.
Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company has the 164 listed on there web site , they might be able to answer your questions. hope this helps.
I can`t help but think with only 16 h.p. your going to be short on power for brush cutting , and with the 4 ft bucket on the front end loader it`ll seem like your moving dirt a spoonful at a time. so I can`t help but think you`ll be wishin for something bigger.
Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company has the 164 listed on there web site , they might be able to answer your questions. hope this helps.
Don87
Elite Member
Keeping it forever won't help when you can't get parts.
China lives by their own rules.
Most companies will manufacture parts for products for years after it is discontinued(actually required by law in the United States and several other countries.
When China decides to discontinue a product line..........they stop all parts manufacturing immediately. So if you buy a Jinma today, and they stop production on it tomorrow...........you've got a problem 6 months down the road when you need parts.
That's why I try to steer people away from Chinese made products.
