New tractor at TSC

[HangtownMatt]

I am already "working" her- that is whining and grovelling for a bolt on toothblade (which I will most probably get ), a box blade (which I might get ), and a back blade (just to round out the basic attachments and which I might get ). Jay

WOW ! You don't have a BOX BLADE !!! :>0

Just kidding but it is very usefull for its intended purpose as well as a compact counter balancer, and, if you cut out a custom fit piece of plywood for the top. a portable work bench\tool transport..

HangtownMatt

 

[Chuck_Lind]

This is a pretty scary thread here, folks.
Makes you want to stay with the name brands.

 

[thingy]

Yeah I guess if you believe it,,,don't know what tractor supply is selling,but heard they was going to start selling jinmas,,same as northern tool does,don't know,,but if its a jinma,,I got one with about 600 hours and have spent nothing on repairs and it always starts,,use a 5ft tiller I bought off tractor supply by the way and 5 ft hog,,,,,parts is not a problem,,,,but don't know what they are selling,,,,
You only believe half of what you see and nothing you read,,this thread proves that ole saying,,[might be chinese],,,thingy

 

[Ranch_Hand_Supp]

Its from India, other than that they didn't have any info...said they were getting 2-3 more different models. Looks like a 20-30 HP 3 cyl. Anybody have any info about them? Mike

I have had a few part inquirys for the Minot that TSC sells. They were Jinma's.

There are more parts in the USA for Jinma tractors than any other China tractor.

The tractors need a good service prior to putting to work. I sell all mine serviced to death and have had good service out of them.

There is a market for all kinds/brands of tractors. Everyones needs, wants and money are different.

Ronald
Ranch Hand Supply

 

[dtd24]

I heard TSC was going to offer a tractor line, but haven't seen them yet. A far as implements go, all of mine are from TSC. I never had a problem with any of them. Granted I do not use them everyday to make a living, but all the same I do put them to work!!!!

 

[jbrumberg]

dtd24:

I also looked at the TSC's Farm Force attachments. The designs were the same as KingKutter's, but the paint and welds seemed to be of better quality . It is possible that my next attachment purchase (other than the FEL tooth cutter) will be from TSC. I have been thinking about Thingy's and Ranch Hand Supp's replies. They are right as to the need for good dealer preparation of their tractors prior to sale. It is also evident from all the posts on TBN that sometimes even the "Big 4 or 5" have "Monday morning" tractors that just do not work as expected right off from the dealer's yard. I will sqy that when I was looking for a new tractor I did not see poor welds and/or rust on the tractors on the lot. I will say the tractor I did buy had a few very minor scratches on the plastic cowl near the treadle peddle from the owner's very large boots. Getting back to the Jinma tractor comments- one of my neighbors assembles the crated Jinma tractors in his barn and they do not look like the tractors I saw at TSC, but I have not spoken to him nor seen his tractors up close. Jay

 

[daTeacha]

I saw a Minot running around at my local TSC and it had a sales sticker hanging off the FEL. I did not get too close as I am not supposed to go to TSC stores without adult (i.e. "She Who Must Be Obeyed" ) supervision. I am already "working" her- that is whining and grovelling for a bolt on toothblade (which I will most probably get ), a box blade (which I might get ), and a back blade (just to round out the basic attachments and which I might get ). Jay

JB -- maybe you should work toward a welder. I'm far from being proficient at welding, but I made up a perfectly functional bolt on toothbar from 3 x 2 inch channel steel in an afternoon using a sawzall, drill, grinder, and welder. The welder would probably cost less than the toothbar and the money you "saved" would impress her and make the back blade a little easier to justify.

Besides, welding is fun.

 

[jbrumberg]

dateacher:

I got everything but the welder . I previously initiated conversation regarding welders with "She Who Must Be Obeyed". Her reaction , led me to reconsider where I "place" getting a welder is on my current "Priority List" . It is still on my list . Jay

 

[Soundguy]

I wouldn't mind if my local TSC started carrying jinma. or some discount line.. at least i could go look more often (grin).

Soundguy

 

[jbrumberg]

I wouldn't mind if my local TSC started carrying jinma. or some discount line.. at least i could go look more often (grin).

Soundguy

TSC's are like adult playgrounds and with a line of tractors (whatever make) would have jungle gyms . Jay