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Correct, the Jinma is re-badged by several names. Nortrac, Agracat, Farmpro, Emerybuilt, agboss I think too, and a few I can't recall.

Agracat Tractor
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 40 Post by Harryg

Just one more opinon. Regardless of what color you buy, THE BIGGEST thing to look for is a good dealer. Regardless of what manufacturer you are dealing with, if the dealer doesn't go to bat for you when you do encounter a problem, you are in trouble. As far as the green vs. orange debate, our dealer sells both, so I see pros and cons for each one. Overall I think deere is superior in the parts availability dept. and parts prices. If you compare commonly used parts prices, Deere is cheaper in most cases, so over the life of the machine, costs will be less. In 95% of cases, parts can be had the next day, while the orange parts commonly take a week to 10 days for parts we don't stock. Maybe that is just a fluke of our location, but that has been my experience. I also think resale is better on the green machine. On the plus side for Kubota is their cabs. If you want a cab on a compact, Orange is the only way to go. Overall, personal preference as far as comfort and convenience of controls should also play a big role in what color you choose. If everyone is honest , they have to admit that all brands have good and bad points, and good and bad dealers. If everyone does their homework before buying and gets a good dealer and the right size machine for the job, it goes a long way toward a satisfying purchase.

JD quality vs Kubota quality
John Deere Tractors
Replies 48 Post by jdgreen

Lumber, I got a 224 also. Built her up myself as a crate unit. Had fun doing it too. Put lots of TLC into every part of the assembly. I think a crate unit is not for everyone though. I've personally seen Homier farm pros at the traveling shows and their assembly left a lot to be desired. I feel who assembles them makes all the difference.They are by far, a JD or Kubota in the fit/finish areas but are a good basic machine within reasonable price range for what I use it for.I guess it all depends what you intend to use your equipment for.

Farm Pro Tractors
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 8 Post by Harryg

Yes these are front mounts

Kubota BX and B series SnowBlowers
Kubota Tractors
Replies 15 Post by chuckles

Just did a trip to Florida and back. Best tank was 17.85 and worse tank was 15.5. I use Lucas fuel additive. My truck is a 02HO 4x4 with 4.10 gears. I have a comp box stage 2 inj, 4" exhaust and mega cannon air filter. The gears hurt my mileage on the highway. Going to a 285 tire to help with the gears when the factory tire are shot.

Jeff

What Kind of Fuel Milage Are You Getting From Your Cummins
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 26 Post by jrk234

First of all thanks to Dennis for the invite. Its nice to be able to see all of what is posted. Sometimes I wasn't sure of everything that was being asked. Glad to join my good friend and fellow Jinma owner Richard G to answer any questions that can be answered. As far as my Jinma it is a 224 and has plenty of power for what I use it for. I have a rear grader blade on I am in process of building a loader from plans. I have the main support for the loader built but ran out of time before winter and put a 7' fisher snow plow on it. Sure does push snow well.I push snow where you would not dare take a 4WD truck. There are all sorts of implements available, China made as well as USA made. I'm told the Koyker loader is superior to the China ZL20 but there is a big price difference too. Great bend loaders are used on the Northern Nortrac's. The ZL20 does not have an axle support as the Koyker does. Some guys have added rear supports to the ZL20, but I know guys that haven't and have no problems. My own opinion, any additional support certainly can't hurt any.Hopefully this spring I will have my loader finished, with a little TLC I expect many years of service out of my 224. While not equipped with all the bells and whistles and some older technology they are not as bad as some people make out. To me I just use it for work chores and that it does. Maybe we can help. Lets get some questions answered. Regards, harryg

New Chinese Tractors Board
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 62 Post by Harryg

Sorry Chief,I stand corrected. The picture you posted of the 1030 more closely resembles a 2040 in U.S version. You mentioned a Yanmar engine in your first post, but these models used only Deere's own engines.

John Deere 1030 MFWD
Antique Tractors
Replies 11 Post by jdgreen

Yeah and if you look real hard you will see that Compact JDeere is made in China also. I own a Nortrac and very happy. Can get all the parts I want to when and IF I need them. If youe a mechanic then I guess there won't be a problem in the minor repairs need be cause it is not the fit and finish Of the JDeere but then again I saved $1000.'s

NorTrac Tractors
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 21 Post by R Beck

That is great news! Sounds like the dealer is doing his best to treat you right. Hopefully is will all shake out in the wash.

Blown drivetrain
Kubota Tractors
Replies 51 Post by Chief

Bubba Joe Claus let me down this year but I got some really neat Carhartt clothing and work pants form the wife. She works in the Carhartt factory and gets a nice discount on their stuff.

New toys for Christmas
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 5 Post by Chief

Unfortunatly for you I have to agree with Chief, as torque converters hold to much debris and it is very difficult to get it out! I do wish you luck and hope it is cured.

transmission
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 9 Post by Art White

For what I have seen I think that is tied to the safety system for shut down. I don't believe it would be a place to be taking power for lites or as Mark suggested rotation of a chute.

What is BX Connector
Kubota Tractors
Replies 14 Post by Art White

tamanaco, the sub-frame is all that mounts the backhoe to the tractor. It is held by 2 pins at the front of the subframe (1 under each loader mount arm) and a pin through the original drawbar hole in the rear. The rear pin doesn't support any weight, that is handled by two pieces of 1" X 3" steel with a slot milled to go over the original lower 3-point mount bar.

I built a Cad Plans model 508 backhoe for my former Simplicity Legacy about 3 years ago. After a year I modified it because of the small reach and depth - I got tired of moving the tractor after every 2 feet or so of digging. My latest attempt is my own design based on what I learned from it plus a lot of eyeballing factory & aftermarket backhoes.

Other companies selling tractor mounted plans on the internet that I came across can be found at: http://cdp-backhoe.com/3PHM/backhoe.htm and http://www.geocities.com/pnfz/GardenTractorLoader.html. There is a also a pretty good looking towable unit at http://www.ubuilditplans.com/ which could be adapted to 3-point, but it's probably a bit large for your tractor.

As I mentioned earlier, one of the reasons I stayed away from 3-point hiotch mount was to keep the backhoe as close as possible to the rear end for balance. The length of the 3-point arms forces weight much further back.

John Deere 2210 Backhoe Review
John Deere Tractors
Replies 26 Post by psimonson

I went with a JD 4310 over Kubota when I did weight comparisons. The JD just looked heavier built to me for the same money.

Other intangibles come into play. Like the fact that my neighbor - a Kubota man - dug holes on my property with his FEL to get topsoil - I had to get a survey to show him where the property line was. After that - a Kubota was pretty much out of the picture.

Help me decide JD NH or Kubota
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by ncrunch32

Plots put it well.

Adding weight that in effect pushes the tire into a lower profile will increase both traction and stability.

Fluid filled tires will increase stability but are far less effective for traction than putting iron on the frame and axles.

Wheel weights
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by DRankin

I think Tom is right.

When you are sitting three feet away from an exhaust port it matters little which way it points. Seems like you are just working in the exaust cloud.

Exhaust points forward
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by DRankin

It does sound like you have an adjustment available. Some rims and tire combinations have no adjustments.

Wheel spacing-track width
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Art White

$13,500 for the tractor ONLY......that's pretty cheep. If you are serious, I would advise you to jump on that like a duck jumping on a june bug.

List Price for Kioti DK 35
Kioti Tractors
Replies 6 Post by moosefishing

Chief I just went to the Bailey's page. Those chippers sure aren't cheap. For that money I would probably go for one of the name brands.

Art--The chippers that Bolton sells I believe are the Chinese ones. http://www.boltonpowerequip.com/woodchippers.html
A lot of heavy steel and from what I have read do a pretty good job. You mentioned the Valby chipper as being to big for the B7500. I'm not sure of its HP but I thought the Valby 140 or 150 unit would be a good chipper. I have a Cub 7234 and by the specs the Valby unit would fit my tractor. I think my Cub is much heavier and more HP than the B7500. Any comments?

Valby
Operating and Attachments
Replies 13 Post by DaveM

Men beware Women have their thing now...

For all those men who believe that there's
no reason to buy the cow when you can get
the milk for free:

These days 80% of women are against marriage
as they have wised up to the fact that for
7 ounces of sausage it's just not worth
buying the entire pig.

Joke o the day
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 73 Post by harvey