Jinma 184

msuttner · Aug 9, 2003

I am thinking of purchasing Jinma 184 and have been told that the Jinma is rated at 18 HP at the PTO but that it is more like 22Hp because the chinese under rate them. I have a 5ft rotary cutter, 5ft tiller and a 5 1/2 ft box blade. Will this tractor handle these implements? Also I own a 18 hp MTD garden tractor and would never own another. This machine is always breaking down what a piece of %##!!!
Will the Jinma 184 hold up better than the MTD? Any thoughts out there?
Thanks for your feedback
Michael

pruntyc · Aug 9, 2003

I'm not sure about the tiller, but the box blade and the rotary cutter are a little large for that size tractor, about 21 hp. I would say a minimum of 25, better 30 hp, would be better. You would probably be lugging the tractor. Of course I guess if you geared down enough, you could use it.

SHIFTY · Aug 9, 2003

You can run a 5 ft cutter on a 204 for light field mowing,Im sure the same goes with the 184,I believe the statement about the under rating.If you were mowing brush You would be better off with a 254 or 284,decent little tractor,good luck

trentay · Aug 9, 2003

It will run all of your implements in the size you mentioned, although I would not go any bigger than that on the tiller or mower, 5' will cover the tires just right. I just sold my 28 hp Ford Diesel 4x4 tractor, and the JM184 ran circles around it with the same implements, plus the JM has power steering. Don't let the the HP numbers bother you, I don't know for sure how much HP this tractor actually has, but I am convinced that is more then it says on the hood. If you are looking at the 2 cyl engine model, the torque values are very good and the weight of the tractor for its class is excellent, two factors that I feel are much more important than rated HP.

msuttner · Aug 14, 2003

/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gifWell I got the Jinma 184. I had a Yanmar 2210BD prior to geting the Jinma. I had purchased the Yanmar from Buck at EFC equipment. I liked the Yanmar but had some problems with it. Buck took the Yanmar back and gave me what I paid for it towards the purchase of the new Jinma 184. If you are looking for a tractor I Highly recommend you talk to Buck at EFC.
Thank you again Buck
Michael

johnk · Aug 14, 2003

Let us know how you like the 184. I have a 224 and it is really a workhorse. Keep us posted.

John K

DIYGuy · Aug 16, 2003

I Have a 224 and have done more with it than I possibly imagined. I bought mine as an overgrown lawn tractor and it is truely a powerful machine.

The 184 two-cyl reportedly has more torque that the 22hp three-cyl.

18hp Diesel is an apples and oranges comparison to 18hp gas. For example, I have 12 hp gas implement that has an operating deck of 27". The attachment to the tractor will have an operating deck of 60" and will not be stressed by it.

FWIW,

DIYGuy

johnk · Aug 16, 2003

I have the 224 with the 2 cylinder. When I use the 9 inch auger I just let her idle at 900 rpm's and it has dug me almost 100 holes and never bogged the tractor at that low an RPM. It did snap a lot of shear bolts though.

msuttner · Aug 25, 2003

Will I have had a chance to test out the Jinma 184. What a tractor! it has more power than the Yanmar 2210BD that I had.
I did some cuting with the 5ft rotary cutter (no problem). I also put the 5 1/2 ft box blade on, and worked on the riding arena that I am making for my wife. The 184 pulled that box blade with no problem, and I want you to know I moved some dirt. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
What a great tractor for the price.
The Yanmar was 22hp at the PTO and 25 at the drive train and the Jinma is 18 at the PTO or so they say. The Jinma would work circles around the Yanmar 2210BD.

johnk · Aug 25, 2003

Another good thing is the weight of the tractor. If you don't have the weight to put downpressure to the wheels it's not going to get a whole lot of traction pulling attachments etc. Your Yanmar probably weighed half of what the 184 weighs...

John K