Kama 454 feedback

[s2kdaniel]

Thanks for all the feedback on my prior post. I have looked hard at the Farm Pro and Kama tractors. Test drove them all. The Kama looks to be the best dollar value. Kama Questions...
Any feedback on what I should expect to pay for a 454 with an accutech loader fully assembled and ready to roll with a 1 year parts only coverage? What about with a Koaker loader?
Anyhing I should test well before accepting delivery other than the very obvious?
Any feedback on an american loader brands to stay away from?
Do you see rust issues with the thin sheet metal?
And the big question... How hard is it to get parts?

Thanks

 

[Scozz]

s2kdaniel .. Seems to me the Koyker is the preferred loader on the KAMA's. I've never operated the Accutech but they don't appear to be as substaintially built as the Koyker ... You'll need all the loader you can get with the 454 cause its a tough tractor. The dealer should (hopefully) have replaced the Chinese fluids if they have mounted an American loader.
I would urge you to buy from a well established dealer, they will be your best parts resource. Chip has most "shelf" parts in stock and can get anything brought in for you. He will also be an invalable info resource to you, as he's proven on this board. As far as the sheetmetal being thin????I'd say quite the opposite. Seems to be at least as heavy if not heavier then most Americam tractors I've sat on. Expect the shifting to be tough at first .. I just rolled over 20 hrs .. its getting smoother but still grinds when using the shuttle shift .. my technique is also improving! I don't think its fair to the advertisers for me to quote what I paid on this board, but I will say I got a ton of tractor for the money I spent...Scozz