looking at older 20hp 2 cyl jinma

[Localmotion]

Probably bogus then if there's multiple listings.
We have the FarmPro 2420 and I have to say if you use a tractor for less than 100 hours per year or are just planning on toying around with it then it'll be fine. These things are what I'd consider to be a "hobbyist" tractor. You have to be ready to work on it and not be afraid to fiddle with it regularly. And that two cyl engine is not smooth and it swings the 5 foot finish deck in moderately high grass pretty well. And it will work the tractor right up to overtemps conditions. You have to watch out for that.
Steve

Sorry Stevem5215, but you couldn't be more wrong...

We are a medium sized contacting outfit based in Spain, and have been running our 20hp Jinma 204 (badged as a Siromer) since 2007. We decided to start using a Siromer in our business as we also import and sell them in Spain - we wanted to prove to potential customers that the out dated "opinions" of critics such the above are not to be believed!

It now has well over 1000 hrs on the clock - not sure of the total amount as the hr meter packed up last year, BUT that is the only problem we have had, and to be honest could be easily fixed, but I haven't bothered! :laughing:

The Jinma 204 (20hp 4 wheel-drive) has a 3-cylinder (not 2) engine quite capable of driving a 5ft flail mower in tough conditions. It is true that overheating can be an issue in warm climates, as the battery blocks much of the radiator - as mentioned above. However choosing a smaller battery or even making a small mod overcomes this problem very cheaply.

Soundguy - if the seller is legit, you will not regret your purchase! If you want to see some videos of our 2007 Jinma 204 in action, take a look a look at our Youtube Channel. :thumbsup:

 

[Soundguy]

i may be wrong here.. but I think you totally missed the boat on steve's comment.

I think he was referring to the LISTING being bogus as it was listed in multiple palces with no tel contact number.

we all know about the jinma tractors...

soundguy

Sorry Stevem5215, but you couldn't be more wrong...

We are a medium sized contacting outfit based in Spain, and have been running our 20hp Jinma 204 (badged as a Siromer) since 2007. We decided to start using a Siromer in our business as we also import and sell them in Spain - we wanted to prove to potential customers that the out dated "opinions" of critics such the above are not to be believed!

It now has well over 1000 hrs on the clock - not sure of the total amount as the hr meter packed up last year, BUT that is the only problem we have had, and to be honest could be easily fixed, but I haven't bothered! :laughing:

The Jinma 204 (20hp 4 wheel-drive) has a 3-cylinder (not 2) engine quite capable of driving a 5ft flail mower in tough conditions. It is true that overheating can be an issue in warm climates, as the battery blocks much of the radiator - as mentioned above. However choosing a smaller battery or even making a small mod overcomes this problem very cheaply.

Soundguy - if the seller is legit, you will not regret your purchase! If you want to see some videos of our 2007 Jinma 204 in action, take a look a look at our Youtube Channel. :thumbsup:

 

[Jinma284]

I don't think this is bogus, I think I have purchased used equipment from this man before. I remember the phone number because the middle three and the last four are about the same. He lives in Silver Spring Shores and is a retired postal employee. He buys and sells used equipment on a small time basis out of his home. He has been fair with me. Call the phone number and see if the above info is correct.

Pat

 

[Bob Rooks]

uh.. if I can't fiddle with it with my background and keep it running.. then it's a total piece..
this is the usualy level of involvement i have with my tractors i bring home...
soundguy

Totally agree. Tractors are all about nuts and bolts. If you don't own a wrench then you shouldn't own a tractor.

Beautiful restorations :thumbsup:
How long did the paint last on the muffler? :laughing:

 

[Soundguy]

since ford painted the entire chassie muffler and all when they rolled down the aisle.. i do to.

muffler and hot portion of manifold usually burn off on first couple of runs.

no biggie.

a lil more research and he had this add last month and called it a shenu.. or something like that.

is that another brand of jinma clone?

soundguy

 

[greg_g]

Shennui is competing brand of Chinese tractor, not a Jinma clone. I don't believe anybody's imported them since the late 90s. Parts might be problematic by nw. Most commonly mentioned is the Shennui Bison 25. but don't know how many parts may fit the 20hp. This is actually the first I've ever heard of a 20hp model.

//greg//

 

[Soundguy]

yep.. that's why i backed off. after finding multiple adds id'ing it a lil differently .. plus the odd email only contact info in the posts.. ?

soundguy