"Since I purchased this Jinma 254 with a front-end loader and a backhoe, I have only put 60.1 hours on it. A good portion of this was because I had to store it because I got promoted in my job and I had to move to another city an eight hour drive away until I left that employer. When I removed the backhoe (frame mount), which was easy, I installed the necessary linkage for the three-point. Well, the three-point lift didn't work. I had to replace the diverter valve and the push rod for three-point piston, since it was bent from the factory because I never used it. It still didn't work. Then I replaced the distribution valve and that did it. Again, I never used that so it was bad from the factory. I was using the front-end loader two weeks ago and the right bucket tilt hydraulic cylinder push rod snapped. Now I am spending $300 to $400 to fix that. I have replaced a number of seal washers on hydraulic lines. It is like when I was removing the backhoe, one bolt would be missing a lock washer, another a flat washer. There was no consistency in their quality control. They put a ton of paint on everything so you have to get all that off to work on something. The fenders came with pieces of paint missing that were painted over with a base coat. Now the dealer for this thing where I purchased it is too far away to just drive to (Oregon). So, any type of parts you can count on being down at least two weeks. I was down with that distribution valve for close to two months until I could get it figured out. Of course, I pay the shipping on everything - that includes sending that hydraulic cylinder back because the dealer said there were two types for that front-end loader and he couldn't tell me which one it was. Then they don't call you back. I replaced the horn on it because it just quit working. Now I have an electrical issue in the ignition where all of the instrument panel goes out. If you jiggle the key they come back on. 60.1 hours folks. "

"It's not a Kabota, but for what we needed it for, it is okay. Parts are easy to get. I put in new clutches and had to replace the shifting yolk for the power take-off. But I have used it hard."

"Low cost, old technology tractor. Good on fuel. Little issues come up from time to time. Overall not bad value. Does the work fine, I have a Lw7 Backhoe attachment, box plow, field mower and rototiller attachments. No hydrostatic drive. 25hp which is plenty for the work I do."

"i ave big probleme with the lights,i am able to start the angin bot no lights i check hall the fuse an it hall good so i need help thank you."

"I live on a steep hillside and this little tractor has pulled logs, cut tracks, cleared vegetation and been a robust and reliable unit. It also has a great---and proven, ROPS (see the photo)."

"Where can you get turn signal light bulbs?"

"I have the Tractor King 25 hp version. I have had it since 2005 and only had to replace the battery. Starts every time and runs great. Loader, pto etc. works great. Only small leakage of hydraulic fluids on occasion."

"It is excellent in its price and performance compared to Japanese tractors. Till this time I can not judge the tractor very well because I bought it newly."

"A good tractor with some problems related to hydraulic issues. For example, leak in the 3hp. In general it is good compared to it's low price."

"I have desert acreage that only occasionally needs a tractor, such as during and after the rainy season, to knock down weeds and fill erosion channels. My tractor has only 500 hours or so of operation but has filled my needs well. That said, if I was to begin some regular farming or ranching output I would probably go with a more expensive machine with better features such as a true shuttle shift. In the relatively short time I have operated this tractor the clutch cable has had to be readjusted several times, the clutch pedal broke in half and had to be rebuilt/replaced with a more substantial assembly, there have been numerous electrical issues such as gauges not working, lights, key switch and so on. The primary functions such as the engine (followed the initial full fluid changes, 50 and 100 hour recommendations for tightening head bolts and so on) the four wheel drive system, hydraulics have functioned well and continue to do so. The primary pieces of equipment that I use are a Jinma FEL, Jinma 60 in. rototiller, box blade and cement mixer. Future additions will include a Top N Tilt for the box blade (which will also give me down pressure on a post hole digger, for instance)and possibly a backhoe kit."