Well I did it...bought a Farm Pro

[joerocker]

Finally, after all the searching I went and bought a Farm Pro 2420 with a bushhog and a box blade. It's the 3 cyl with the 2 year parts and labor warranty. Paid $6100 delivered to my house. It looks like it will be a nice tractor. The dealer wouldn't budge much at all but it IS a lot of "iron" for the money. Pretty expensive lawn mower!

I want to thank you all for the time and invaluable advice!

 

[johnk]

Congrats on your purchase Joe. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Post some pics...

 

[jmf7112001]

Something must be wrong with my specs. It shows the 2420 as a two cylinder engine.

 

[greg_g]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Something must be wrong with my specs. It shows the 2420 as a two cylinder engine. )</font>

Depends upon the dealer/broker/importer. It can be (or used to be) ordered from China with either a duece or the three banger.

//greg//

 

[Affordable]

They no longer make or put the 2-cylinder in the Jinma Tractors.There are alot of them out there,parts may be a issue as we cannot get many 2-cyl.parts anymore.

Tommy
Affordable Tractor Sales

 

[bruce1966us]

Glad I stocked up on some complete engines!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Soundguy]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( They no longer make or put the 2-cylinder in the Jinma Tractors.There are alot of them out there,parts may be a issue as we cannot get many 2-cyl.parts anymore )</font>

/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Very interesting.....

Soundguy

 

[JINMA224XR]

<font color="blue"> Finally, after all the searching I went and bought a Farm Pro 2420 with a bushhog and a box blade. It's the 3 cyl with the 2 year parts and labor warranty. </font>

Hey Joe,

Congratulations Joe, and be sure to check all fluid levels and that everything is greased properly.

I also noticed that Chris/SoundGuy, is also very interested. Sounds like he may be getting ready to purchase a Chinese Tractor as well. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Get your tractors running &
Have a nice day,
Joe /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[jaroban]

You will be happy with the tractor . I have a jm 224 same tractor as yours. Take some time and read all of the listings on lubricants. The only problem that I have had is with ignition switch. I followed the instructions on John's web page and have not had any other trouble. Robby

 

[joerocker]

What is this "Johns web page" of which you speak?

Well, read the manuals, at least I "tried" to read them. Anyone have a good translation? Especially break-in. There was a chart and it looks like it's either loaded OR unloaded or BOTH and then you change the filters/fluids. Gotta love these foreign owners manuals.

Also, I REALLY put diesel into the gearbox to flush it?

And what is this talk about letting the diesel sit for 48 hours and straining it? This is in a foreign country only right?

I'll double check the fluids and grease points before I take it for a spin around the neighborhood.

This is my first tractor and diesel engine...please be patient...