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I agree, many people would want r4s for this tractor. I wish the chinese would come out with that option. I believe Mike Stuart had done some research on this, when he was selling Maverick tractors. People are not that interested in paying over $1000, for a wheel/tire option on these lowcost tractors. If you do find some that work, please post them over at www.ctoa.net, where it would be of great interest.

R 4 Industrials on a Jinma
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
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Richard, actually I am still out in MN :( Damn cold here!! and can't complete my registration to the new CTOA board :( So all I can do is browse, but not reply. Needed a "reply" fix :)

PS: The 304 looked nice.

JohnS

NorTrac Tractor Quality Review
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
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Given you are handy with a welder, making a rear axle support is not difficult. Here is an example of one I did without welding. Not as good as welding 1/4" plate to support tube, and bolting to rear axle piece.

JohnS

New Chinese Tractors Board
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
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I have many survey results, but no time to update spreadsheet :(

Jinma Owners Survey
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 4 Post by JohnS

I haven't heard of Eagle by DF. Do you have any links? Avenger, many Taskmasters, along with DF, are made in the same Chinese factory.

Eagle by Dongfeng
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 3 Post by JohnS

Try posting on the Chinese Tractor Owners Assoc Board, see link below. Personally, I don't know anything about the Hardys, or even the Chinese manufacturer.

Info on Hardy tractors
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 3 Post by JohnS

You might get a better response at the Chinese Tractor Owners Assoc (CTOA) message board. http://www.homestead.com/ctoa/

Rhino 324 Tractor Filters
Other Tractor Brands
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Also consider mowing under the orange trees in the max size tractor calculation. If you are on near flat ground (sounds like it), and you can live with yourself avoiding the safety requirements, you might consider a folding ROPS, to prevent snaring branches when tight under trees. Just a thought.

JohnS

What tractor for oranges
Operating and Attachments
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Just to clarify, the Maverick tractor is not a Jinma tractor. Its design may have originated from similar origins, but don't assume it shares the same issues as a Jinma. Mike does carry a very good stock of Jinma parts, though. He is a straight-up and honest guy. He won't sell you what you don't need.

The issue with the Jinma steering arm is well known. It is primarily an issue with FEL mounted tractors. ie. the extra weight and making the power steering force the wheels around without moving the tractor. It is also an easy fix and a relatively low-cost part. Newer designs have moved the cylinder to the front axle, like the 304 and 354.

The Jinma is a good value for a DIYer that doesn't want to spend the cash on a big 3 tractor, for only a few hundred hours of use, per year. The whole purpose of my website is to provide such info for people can decide on if its OK for them, or not. In your case, it is not, and thats OK, too.

JohnS

Maverick Chinese tractor
Tractor Projects
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Here is a link that might give you some ideas. Its not with your tractor or a 3pt hoe, but it might generate some thought.

JohnS

Backhoes and breaking frames
Loaders Back Hoes
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