I Bought The Cheapest Tractor On Craigslist. Let's Test It Out!
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- Bought a 2006 Jimna Iron Horse 224. It was the cheapest tractor with a backhoe and front end loader on craigslist that had no issues. I will get back to making repair videos next week. This tractor is built by the same company who makes Jinma, Farmpro, Nortrac, and Agracat.
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I just bought one of these with a dead battery and no attachments for 700 bucks. It runs great, everything works with the new battery. Had a very minor hydraulic leak. But I'm a industrial mechanic so it was pretty easy to trace down the problem and replace the o ring.
The dog trying to play with the backhoe was my favorite part!
I feel you made a good buy for the price and what you have. Well done .
Nice tractor, Rural Vermonter. It will take a while to get used to various things but you'll get a good handle on it. I enjoyed watching the FULL video. I hope you enjoy the new addition to your family (smile). Thumbs up.
thanks! And welcome to the channel!
I like it !! And the important thing is you can get parts for it near by. If you like and it works for you, that's all that matters. I love the sound of it !!! Another great video. More of them please.
That dog of yours is so cute. Take care my friend.
And you are 100% right, tractors are over priced.
The gas up idea was a good idea also. Seen that video.
thanks! and yes, glad i didn't run out of gas that time
Just bought a restored '52 8n with the loader. I love it.
Nice!
That was a great deal. Good for you!
That's a fair price. I wouldn't have paid any more than that though. Good luck with your business I hope you make LOTS of money.
Excellent vlog, that was a deal you would get that back on yard jobs year one really good kit.
Looks like a nice tractor and having a backhoe is a real plus !
thanks!
I just did duel clutch adjustment on 2005 254. China manual is worthless, go online to get clear instructions. Clutch now works great
The relative higher cost for a tractor versus a simple truck is cause you are buying 3 heavy duty machines in one - a 3 point hydraulic lift system, a power take off, as well as a machine which can pull a plow. With the two soil engaging tools it is a good deal. I would keep it shedded.
Hi, I bought the China Diesel version of Ur tractor new back in 1998, I paid $12,500 delivered to my house in NY. It has served me reliability for the last 20 years. I have used it for digging drainage ditches, plowing snow, digging septic systems, and a lot of rigging around my house, It has about 600hrs on the clock, most of them hard hours... I figured that if the tractor blows up, the loader and backhoe can be moved to another machine.... I think it was one of the best investments that I ever made.... Good luck with Urs....
wow you've had some good luck! but looking at ur channel you know what to do with engines, so that helps... thanks for watching, i hope my tractor goes the same way as yours, i think mines at 200 hours
Hi, Ur tractor is still a baby with only 200hrs on it, I wish my tractor had the turf tires like Urs, mine does a lot of damage to the lawn with the ag tires, especially when it is loaded....
yeah they are nice!
That’s a great deal! Got a 2001 354 jinma for free. Needed a clutch so I put one in also a fan, water pump, hoses , belt, thermostat, fuel line, all fluids and oils. About 2k I will have spent.
Learn to drive stick on an old 70's or 80's Kubota 4wd diesel tractor when I was 15. I have driven and operated Kubotas and New Hollands since then.
You need to let the glow plugs warm up longer before cranking it will save your battery and your starter
yeah i should have cycled them longer. Its my first time owning a diesel tractor so i have lots to learn
I never need to use glow plug on my 254, but I live in mild sunny CA valley
13:40 for the answer.
tractor alone here in Aust would cost a min of $8000-$10.000 then add $3000-$4000 for fel and backhoe thats second hand for 15-20 year old tractor
yeah this was a good deal!
extended storage (over a few days ) release pressure in hyd. and let them sit on blocks to keep m off ground.
Farmer tractor tip, start the tractor with the throttle open a little ways, starts easier, usually start all mine the throttle the whole way open
Looks like the old nortracs sold out of the northern tool magazines. Just rebranded. Great buy!
I just looked them up, they look identical! Thanks for watching
Gunner Detra Nottracs are made by Jinma. I have a Jinma 284 (28hp 4WD).
@@raymondbrower7894 would you recommend them? I'm looking at a 2003 with 130 hours with front loader for $3000 right now but know nothing about them.
Not everyday I see my home town on TH-cam 🤙🤙
Nice!
I have a Chinese tractor too. When you start it cold, HOLD and KEEP the trottle pedal (it is a Diesel engine not gas injection) at 1/4 travel then cycle the glow plugs 10 sec. and try. If it won't start do that sequence again. I prefer doing this as that glow plugs can burn as they become white hot very soon. I could suggest, change ALL fluids as you don't know how it was maintain before. Keep it covered to protect it from the elements as they are prone to get water in oils. Don't use synthetic lubricant as their seals are subject to self destruct while in contact with those oils. Wall Mart 5 gal. Are perfect as they are way better than what they have in China.
thanks for all the advice!
I use synthetic oil in my vehicles and lawn equipment. I mostly use Mobile 1 except for the Subaru Bugeye. I use Royal Purple in it. I never use it in my other equipment. I use the appropriate weight Rotella oil. Every thing I've read shows it's the best for diesel engines.
i know its an old post but using the glow plugs for a full 30 seconds eliminates the extended cranking. verify power and their warming up. if you cold start the engine and see grey smoke the fuels washed the rings out and lowered compression. ive found that longer use of the glow plugs eliminates this in temp ranges. it sucks holding it for what seems forever but the time spent is actually less an its better for your engine to not wash the oil off the cylinder walls
my wife got me spayed but i dont wear a collar....nice tractor man....
I think you'll either want to extend the exhaust further up or out to the side. You're going to get smoked out driving that around.
Actually you don`t, been driving one for years.
I like it! Those are handy for picking up engines and transmissions also.Oops...maybe I shouldn't have said that. LOL. As an aside...back in the 70's everyone frowned on "Made in Japan". That went on until people started noticing how well-made things from Japan actually were. I won't say that Chinese stuff is there YET but it's trending upward. Be careful using that....don't get it in a spot where it might tip on you.
I do not like may Chinese knock offs but the tractor could be ok. We have a Kobota but a used one and a good model. Even some models of Kobota Tractors are not great.
Loved the dawg playing with the backhoe! Made my day. Cheers.
thanks!
Do yourself a favor specially living up there in the great white North. Get a block heater. Even a magnetic stick on the oil pan or side of the block one is better than nothing.
I just bought a new Branson 4520, 47 horse, with backhoe box blade front end loader 30 grand dilivered has a Cummins engine and I absolutely love it.
To date I have built a 9 foot canopy with front and rear flood lights front and rear fans... I live in Texas you need them... and even a dome light. Built an adjustable armrest for the bucket control, two different brush takes and have started on a copy of a MDS rock bucket with grapple.
I have quickly discovered that owning a tractor is like owning a boat. The initial purchase is just the start of emptying your wallet. There are so many attachments you just got to have.
Enjoy your tractor, take good care of it and perform the proper maintenance when it's due and you will have years of fun with it.
Thanks for posting I thoroughly enjoyed it matter of fact I think I'm going to subscribe.
thanks!
that tractor looks like alot of fun.
it sure is!
This guy's the MrBeast of tractors lmao
Congratulations on your luck!
Not bad especially with those working attachments
Q: Looked like an awesome deal...So its now 2020 Do you still have the tractor, did you sell it...or would you sell it now...If so I am interested.
We bought it and used it for a while great deal
hi, you have 2 hi-low levers, that gives you 9 forward and 3 reverse gears. one hi-lo lever is near the brake pedal, the other is near the shifter.
The other high low is actually for the pto
Nice video if I could recommend anything and I would try to plug it in overnight if it has the plug to do that or get a block heater and plug it in it will start a lot easier
Yeah Thats smart
That dog wanted to know how it feels to be squashed by a backhoe 😹🙀
My Kubota b9200 had a small coil mounted in the dash that would follow red... This was a timing indicator for when the glow plugs we're ready. I believe that I use to cycle the gp for about 45 seconds.
BTW... $5200 ? My kb was the same setup without the canopy... Super handy and I miss it almost everyday.
Also... Mine and other 3pt backhoes I've seen used a horizontal stiff arm/fixed length top link bolted on the bh (fixed vertically by two bolts) to the top link of the tractor. This makes the bh more of a fixed unit with the tractor. You need it for downward Force leverage on the bh. Other wise when you dig down the bh won't be pushed up. If you need a pic of what I mean I can send
i think i understand what you are saying
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Check out the left diagram on page 11. I'll try to post a few pics.
www.woodsequipment.com/files/Products/Manuals/MAN1049.pdf
How many hours do you have on it now and have you been happy with it? Thanks, great vid!
Your dog reminds me of the Pixar lamp
We have almost the same tractor only a size bigger (40hp). We bought it with some broken gears in the transmission, some broken lights, but running for about $1500. We maybe spent $1000 fixing everything. We still have it in use today, four years later with no issues.
Wow that is a great deal! Did it have the implements?
It did not. Ready to work with your setup, I think you did pretty good with that price.
We would not sell ours for that.
Wow where can I buy it
Damn 6k sounds amazing. Haha
*************Want advise? i grew up on dairy farm.
Run EVERYTHING frim D9 down to tonka toy. 70 years old
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1. gear selector
start out in the gear you are going to run in. DO NOT SLIP THE CLUTCH!!!! NEVER USE THAT GAS PEDAL EVER!
cover all controls
and engine and dash board when not in use. water snow cause big problems. soup can over exhaust pipe even if you have a flapper which can blow up and stick open in a storm.
water in cylinder will lock up engine.
Engineered hole in bottom of ex. manifold for drain. In both my 65 2656 int. And 84 283 m.f. brazil. I think it's industry wide.
so veryb true
How's your tractor holding up? Just wondering because I'm in the market for a tractor myself.
it is so easy to bump that gear shift
add wheel weights to all 4. do not slam the front down as that can break the tractor in half!.
You got a great deal on that nice machine.
thanks
In addition to the before mentioned glow plug time, you don't "pump" the throttle on a diesel. Give it full throttle while you are cranking, and let off some when it starts.
Norseman220 ****bull Shit.
start with engine in idle position and keep it there untill it warms up. also let it idle down 5 minutes to allow eng to cool before shutting off fuel.
Liberty Barker you are 100% correct all my diesels always start at idle position when it's cold out. Just letting you know that is 100% sarcasm.
For me on my 6600 Ford tractor I start it with full throttle then imediately slow it down. On my New Holland 675e backhoe I start it at fast idle and let It warm there.
Jimmy Owens exactly.
mine is 2001. On my 3rd front axle. everything is easy to fix. I can honestly sat i got my use out of mine.
Nice!
Why did you have to replace the front axle twice?
@@joshperrythree soft metal. They did not heat treat the axles. The bearings in the pumpkin gave out also. Found a place that rebuilt everything. Still have the tractor
@@joshperrythree when i had it in 4 wheel i heard a loud pop. pulled it apart and the splines on the axles were stripped. and then looking in the pumpkin it was a mess. rebuilt it and good to go. the tractor is a replica of the fords. it is what is is.
Cool ! I like, my Dad has a tractor to.
nice!
@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Thank you
Nice man im happy for ya😃
thanks! I'm excited to use it!
@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 im glad its nice for its price and im glad your happy about it😀
I hope you make a video using it soon so we can see the works
sure i'll make one
@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 ok good bc i enjoy ur vids and my biggest wish is that i could be in one of ur vids and repair stuff or just do something with my favorite youtuber one day
The company you work for is called Norwich? Norwich is a small city near me (im in the Uk). Small world
My Grande says that's not a engine in that kind of cold,it could also waste your battery
I think you got a good by, I would have bought for the price for sure, It would do everything I could want. You are spot on the tractors today are very expensive. I have looked at the Rural King, they seem to be a good bang for the buck!, any advise on those? anyone good or bad, just curious
thanks! and i know nothing about rural king, maybe someone else will reply to you
Check out utube vids "Outdoors with the Morgan's " Mike has many videos about RK Tractors. In fact I was looking for a tractor myself for quite some time. His story pretty much sold me on the purchase of my RK37.
That's good deal
thanks, I though so too!
How’s it going now?
Nice find man but you need start pulling trailers in your drive you have tons of room to move a truck and trailer around in there
Not really I'd have to back all the way out or drive over my lawn! But thanks for watching
I love that tractor
Thanks me too!
Nice I have a 1998 Jonh Deere 4100 I pad 8,000 for that and you should really keep that in the shop.
cool! I'm going to buy one of those car tents to store it in, right now the beetle and other junk is taking up most of my shop space
Yeah well once you get the beetle sold then you will have more room.
i see a guy come to tractor with very large gang of disk behind it.
he reached for something The tractor lurched ahead and the tire grab him
run over him
and the disks did too.
he died right then.
i watched this happen from across the road.
Thank you for posting this, good reminder not to get complacent. Having his seat belt on would have prevented this. I often forget it if I am wearing some other item across my chest like a tool sling. Bad habit.
Craig Iron Horse 224 ;)
You mentioned you can get parts for this tractor in VT? I'm in southwest NH and will be picking one of these up very cheap. Are parts readily available near NH? Thanks!
I order parts online from Keno Tractors. they have a helpful support staff
Circle G Tractor parts. In Tennessee. Quick shipping
Oooo Vermont where are you at bro I'm in vt as well
Hows it hard to hook a trailer up by yourself
Please keep in mind to NEVER start the tractor without being in the seat, that big wheel can run you over. It happened to my great grandfather and it almost killed him. Always sit in the seat and always make sure you are out of gear before you crank. Buy the way, love the videos.
i won't, thanks for the tip
It should have a clutch peddle safety start switch. My 254 must be in seat with peddle down
I've the same tractor, but sold under a different brand name. What are they based on? Mine needs steering work, but only paid 1200 for it.
I think the most popular brand they are sold under is nortrac. I buy parts for mine from keno tractors. Steering is easy on this, just hydraulic cylinders
can this tractor fit a mower deck?
Anyone notice the front bucket was on backwards? I did.
$6 grand! Good deal.
thanks
I’m looking at purchasing one of these . Have you had any major problems with it ?
Not yet!
There he goes, buying something big again! On the hustle to pay those bills!
I need to stop buying things! time to save up some money!
@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 It's the adrenaline rush from buying things and taking risks. That tractor will shine up amazing with NuFinish and some rags.
I'll make her nice and purty
@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Hopefully you don't really believe that. Is it possible to have too many toys. I mean too much equipment to work with. I'm still paying off my Bobcat T650 skidsteer I bought over a year ago. Even though I have a New Holland 675e I still love the Bobcat. That and all my other equipment..
no i know when it's time to stop. i'll not be buying anything for a while, only repairing what I already have.
Cool
thanks
with no load, 2nd gear starts are easy for these tractors
I paid $5k for my 2005 NT254, had 6 years, runs great, but many seals leak
Nice tractor.
thanks, it's pretty cool!
You're welcome. Also you did an awesome work of that Volkswagen Beetle videos.
thanks
You're welcome. You've got more projects to do?
I think you did great, but I'm not an expert. The 4wd will be very useful due to the size and tire tread , will need all the grip you can get. Most people require a hydrostatic tranny, but I'm pretty sure no one can repair those, making the tractor almost disposable. In contrast, many can replace a clutch... so for a knock off brand m, used, a manual would be my preference. When you start making millions, you may tire of the slow hydraulics, small size, and manual, and can upgrade, but until then, sounds like you can do some decent work and make some money with it...
Thanks! I won't be making millions anytime lol
Greg Bannish 4
Put fluid in tires cheap safe non rusting. Here agg people cost 4 that little tracyor b like $80. Watch bucket angles of pros working 1st. & always carry MOVING LOADS LOW. LOW .!! A HURRY UP MONMENT COULD COSTT YOUR OR & SOME1 ELSE LIFE & OR EVERYDAY OF THE REST OF IT. VICTIUM
if you cant start out in the gear you select then pick a lower gear. do not slip clutch! never ever use that gas pedal. And you dont pump the pedal when starting a diesel engine. & never use ether ( starting fluid ).
cold start may need 2 or 3 glow plug cycles before you first try to start.
keep that engine full of CLEAN oil&FILTER AND ANTIFREEZE NEW
Ok I've heard these clutches are weak so I'll pay off the gas.
keep this ADVISE in your head at all times; if you are tipping over, Do NOT jump out!!!
stay in the seat!
use seat belts. let it roll and u stay in the seat.
This is very true I grew up on a ranch in South Dakota have spent most of my life around equipment and farm tractors more people are killed in tractor rollovers from trying to get off the tractor than any other thing that rollover protection system is an amazing piece of equipment they call it a rope system if the tractor tipping over stay in the seat always use your seatbelt if your tractor does not have a rope system definitely look into getting one
Thanks
Me: Oh cheap craglists tractor
A rural vermonter: it was very expensive
Everyone else: Lol😆
Once u buy a tractor u won't want two get rid of it
$500US IM unsure we have a Kubota as a farm mover
Never rev up a cold engine. the first 5 minutes is when the engine gets the most wear...95%. in first 3 minutes. and use 5w20 detergent oil. all year. remember that that engine runs at same temp in the winter&sumer.
( this applys to all engines car truck motor cycle lawn mower semi bulldozer gas or diesel etc
Diesel engines require 1540 oil
I am thinking 9 or 10 grand. I live in the northeast as well... and shit is crazy over priced up here. Its so over priced up here that I rented a Uhaul trailer and purchased a used Kubota in Ohio. I figure that even with the rental trailer and gas to haul it..... I saved 3 to 5 grand over what tractors are going for here.
they are way overpriced! I would do that too if i had the time
--15 2 nites ago over here in albins
I'm @ 05:45 and I'm guessing about $5,000.
Norwich Solar? That’s right down the road from Big Fatty’s. Fellow Upper-Valleyite here.
Yeah! Hello my fellow upper-valleyite! This truck is actually from our warehouse location in West lebanon
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I grew up in Fairlee. Used to work at Longacre’s. My grandfather owned Central Supply in Leb. Beautiful area and I can’t wait to get back there. Currently living the MAsshole life. Lol
@@VTiredIron It is beautiful! It's probably hard to find views like it in mass
i live in new hamshire i have a iron horse 224
Do you plan on keeping it or reselling it
i'm planning on keeping it for at least 2-3 years then I might sell it
Great price.
thanks
change oil every 3 months weather you use it or not. ( WATER IN OIL condensation )
Liberty Barker every three months, huh? You’re nuts, pal. The engine will burn off the water in the first couple minutes. Not a big deal. Change the oil every 50 hours of use.
Pretty sure pumping the accelerator on a diesel won’t help it start lol
3-5 thousang im guessing
My guess was $7000.00. Pretty close.......and you got a good deal.
close! and thanks
Save your starter give it a shot of either in the opening of the air cleaner! they are week on compression and don't start like a good quality diesel tractor. The clutches are the week point on these the clutches are JUNK!!! they wear out very fast! Otherwise a good cheap 4x4 work horse!!
You can load on that trailer 7k lb!! Not 4k like you said
Actually that a 7 thousand pound trailer, you have to subtract the weight of trailer from the 7000 as the axles are carry that weight. Witch means it could haul 5000 pounds maxed out, by legal numbers, but I over load mind all the time.
Would you like to sell it?
Is that case cx50 its great tractor ill buy it off you
I would have paid that
It's like a ground loader
wait the baby thing?