Jinma 200 questions

[Jay4200]

I'm considering a re-badged 300-hour Jinma 200 - 20HP, 2wd w/ PS - no bucket. I'm looking for a little tractor that I can use as a 3pt machine for mowing, possibly running a snowblower, and dragging logs out of the woods. The Jinma is cheap enough, but I worry about clutch lifetime (being a gear tranny and all), and accessibility of repair parts (like a clutch if I burn it up). I've never considered Chinese before and know nothing about this rigs. Are these things good for a thousand-plus hours like a normal diesel tractor, or is it already on borrowed time at 300? What do you think would be a top-end reasonable price for this machine, assuming everything works? I can't seem to figure out what a new one costs - dealer pricing appears inconsistent at best.

Any advice, experience, etc regarding this tractor and/or my concerns would be appreciated.

JayC

 

[Affordable]

They are a great value for the money, if the clutch was adjusted correctly from the start it should be fine,replacement parts are easy to get we keep all of them in stock.It should be a great 3-point machine for you.The 200 series 2-wheel drives sold new for $ 3,999.00 from several suppliers including FarmPro.Not sure what they are wanting for it.Is it the 2-cylinder ? or the 3- cylinder ?

Let me know if we can help

Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales
"Your Jinma Parts Superstore"
Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company

 

[Jay4200]

They are a great value for the money, if the clutch was adjusted correctly from the start it should be fine,replacement parts are easy to get we keep all of them in stock.It should be a great 3-point machine for you.The 200 series 2-wheel drives sold new for $ 3,999.00 from several suppliers including FarmPro.Not sure what they are wanting for it.Is it the 2-cylinder ? or the 3- cylinder ?

Thanks. It's a 2-cyl (2003). What should I look at on the tractor - are there known trouble spots? How can I tell if the clutch is adjusted properly? Asking is $1500 - shooting for cheaper. Roughly, what would parts cost if the clutch is worn out?

Thanks much - JayC

 

[greg_g]

$1500 is an excellent price, assuming you conclude that it was well maintained and unabused. In fact, it's a bit lower than I'd expect. Which - in turn - would make me suspicious.

You can tell if the clutch is adjusted properly - first - when there's no grinding going into gear or when engaging the PTO. And no burning smell. Then - after engaging the PTO - it starts spinning as soon as you begin to release the pedal. The PTO should be at full speed with the clutch pedal half way up. Releasing it the second half of pedal travel should then get the tractor moving.

Clutch repair price depends upon (a) who does the work, and (b) whether you replace the entire clutchpack, or (c) rebuild the OE. Check here for representative clutch-related parts prices. I've had 4 Chinese tractors, and preferred to have an entire spare clutchpack on hand. That way - when it came time to install it - I could then rebuild the take off at my leisure, and put it on the parts shelf as a rebuilt spare.

//greg//

 

[Affordable]

Our complete clutchpack with PTO disc is under $ 400.00 , unless you want to use the link Greg_g sent you then you can pay the additional $ 100.00 plus ,it's up to you.The 2-cylinders are great little engines, we keep most parts for them (I still have some complete crated engines also) $ 1,500.00 does not sound like a bad price depending on the condition.

Let me know if we can help

Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales Co.
"Your Jinma Parts Superstore"
Home of compact Jinma, Foton, and Koyker Tractors and Parts, Wood Chippers, Backhoes - Affordable Tractor Sales Company