accutech loader for ts354c

[gettincold]

Michael

I was considering a ts354. Just wondering how you like the unit? Any issues?

Thanks

gettincold

 

[michaelTS354]

Well I really like my tractor so far. My only major problem has been the injector pump which I still have not repaired yet. There is an internal leak in the pump and diesel is getting into the oil sump and then leaking out. Other than that it starts great every time, engine sounds and runs great, I just dont know how much longer my IP will last.

 

[angusbull]

I am looking for Accutech loader for a Kama 454.If anyone knows of any available,please contact.

 

[greg_g]

I am looking for Accutech loader for a Kama 454.If anyone knows of any available,please contact.

The KM454 main hydraulics are PTO driven, meaning they only work when the clutch pedal is released. I considered adding another engine-driven pump. But there's almost no clearance behind the steering pump, so I didn't pursue it - figuring that modifications and installation might cost half again as much as the loader itself.

I'm curious how you plan to plumb in the loader circuit.

//greg//

 

[bluechip]

Loaders can be added to the tractors with rear pumps without a problem, same principal as if the pump was on the engine (the last KM units we imported had engine mounted hyd pumps). You just plumb between the pump and the lift box, use open center valves and you are good to go. The hydraulic pump is mounted on the input shaft of the PTO so you don't have to run the PTO to drive the pump and the pump only stops when the second stage of the clutch is disengaged, if you push the clutch half way, the tractor will stop and the hydraulics will continue to operate. Not ideal but certainly very workable and becomes second nature after a while.

 

[greg_g]

Not ideal ....

My point exactly.

Which models were those "last KM units " you imported? I'd like to see the engine driven pump location. On my KM454 (395 engine) there doesn't appear to be enough clearance to hang a second pump off the back side of the steering pump drive housing.

Chip, is your CenturyTel email address still valid? I've had a parts order submitted for nearly two weeks now. I retransmitted it again yesterday.

//greg//

 

[bluechip]

I think the change was after the KM454 was disconintued due to production stoppage of the 3 cylinder feidong engine. Yes my email is working, in fact I responded to your request about 10 days ago, never heard back from you, maybe you didn't get my email? I just used reply to sender so I'm guesing your address was correct.

 

[greg_g]

Nope. No response received, Reply To is valid. We had power outages here during the storms, but email should have been held on servers till we came back up. Retransmit please

//greg//

 

[gmurrill]

Just a little information for anyone wondering. Accutech WAS made in Mississippi and were a very good loader. The company sold out and the new owner was supposed to start making them again but as of right now they are not up and running nor have we heard anymore about them re-opening. if you have one you can usually find a replacement part fairly easy for them.