Buying Advice New TMT (Chinese ) 40hp ?

[abyss]

G'day people,
I'm new here and would like to ask some advice.
I been looking at a new 40hp 4wd tractor with a 60hp rated gearbox and class 2 3pl which comes with a 4 in 1 FEL.
These machines are advertised on gumtree for $16500 in Leeton NSW.
The engine is a Quanchai 4B2 which I am told is a Perkins copy.
This tractor sounds like it would suit my needs but it sounds too good to be true for the price.
I will be going to visit the dealer in the next few weeks to test and hopefully buy one.
Any advice would be much appreciated thanks.

 

[GManBart]

The most common comments I've seen here about the Chinese tractors is that they frequently need work to get them right (poor dealer setup), and you need some mechanical skills to keep them running over time. One big problem seems to be questionable spare parts availability...small dealers who don't keep much in stock, and no real way to access Chinese companies directly.

I think they fall into the too good to be true category.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

They also fall into the category of "You will remember how much money you saved on it every time you have a problem with it."

 

[Fawken]

Poor dealer prep and operator error caused by poor to non-existent owners manuals. I wonder how much you can get the machine for buying it direct and crated. That way you can flush the system and install good fluids yourself along with spotting loose bolts and such during the DIY assembly? You'd also be setting up a relationship and shipping conduit for spare parts when needed.

 

[abyss]

Thanks for the replies.
From what I have learned, most mediun Chinese tractors are very similar and for the same money for a used known brand you can only buy a machine with high hours.

 

[Wagtail]

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Tassie.

Before you buy I'd strongly suggest talking to neighbours & hearing the 'word in the pub' about the tractor 'make' in general but, more importantly, what the service reputation of the dealership is.

Understand that I'm not pushing a particular 'colour'... Try out as many as you can first. A deal is one thing, future support/service is the best long term investment for your rig; even if you have to travel a bit further to get it, a good dealership will sell you the tractor you need first. Then they'll add on all of the goodies you may want.

At least that's the experience I've had down here.

We (a TBN) will assist you as much as we can, especially if you let us know what tasks & land you're working.

 

[sd455dan]

G'day people,
I'm new here and would like to ask some advice.
I been looking at a new 40hp 4wd tractor with a 60hp rated gearbox and class 2 3pl which comes with a 4 in 1 FEL.
These machines are advertised on gumtree for $16500 in Leeton NSW.
The engine is a Quanchai 4B2 which I am told is a Perkins copy.
This tractor sounds like it would suit my needs but it sounds too good to be true for the price.
I will be going to visit the dealer in the next few weeks to test and hopefully buy one.
Any advice would be much appreciated thanks.

Be interesting to see a sales ad for the machine-
never heard of a TMT branded chinese tractor.

I have an older chinese tractor and i like it a lot. But have read many horror stories about service and set-up of some chinese tractors sold in Australia, especially one (certain) brand. Including law suits just to try and get back the money and return the tractor.

I do believe there are differences in the quality of parts and design of some chinese tractors.


Don't buy the one that says using 4 wheel drive for anything other than to get unstuck will void the warranty...

 

[abyss]

I have found out that the tractor doesn't actually have a brand name, it is imported by a bloke here in Australia.
It says TMT Machinery Imports on his email.
I am having second thoughts now as Information is very hard to find, although I rang a guy that has purchased one and he is happy so far after 40 hours.
Once again thanks for the replies and advice.

 

[abyss]

Hi again
It is advertised on Gumtree (Australia) under TMT 40hp 4x4 4 in 1 Self Leveling Front End Loader.

 

[Fawken]

There was a place here can't remember the name exactly, but "TMT" sounds familiar that was selling tractors that looked new and were painted and decaled with their logo, but they were actually refurbished Mitsubishis.