Price Check Kama KM454 FEL...price?

huskerpilk · Sep 24, 2004

I have an offer for a Kama KM454 with a Koyker 195 loader for $11,595. Does this seem like a good deal? Most of the list prices, ebay, etc. are around $13500. Also, anyone with experience with this combo...feedback would be helpful. Thanks.

mahlers · Sep 24, 2004

When I was looking at tractors in the 45hp range, I took a look at those KM454's and was impressed with the specs. I have no idea how reliable they are, but they look like good tractors.

That loader looks a little small for the tractor - when I was looking, the Koyker 245 was the one usually matched to the KM454. Otherwise, the price looks pretty good. Check to see what the price would be if the loader is upgraded to the 245.

Also, give Buck at EFC a call - he knows a lot about those tractors and is a good guy.

huskerpilk · Sep 24, 2004

Thanks for the input. I'll ask about the 245 loader.

mahlers · Sep 24, 2004

You might also want to ask whether that Koyker 195 loader is still available or not - I think it was discontinued some time ago, but I'm not completely sure.

huskerpilk · Sep 24, 2004

I don't see it online anywhere, but I see it listed as loaders on these tractors and others. Maybe this is the last of the 195's. I see the 175 and the 210 but nothing listed in between on the Koyker website. Anyone have specs on the 195? Thanks.

thcri · Sep 24, 2004

What about service? Is there a reputable dealer in your area that has had the line for a while and will continue to carr it? That would be my only concern.

murph

huskerpilk · Sep 25, 2004

I don't think anyone has been carrying these for more than a year. I have 3 dealers within 2.5 hours...furthest one being the most likely service center. I have a local guy who works on all kinds of grey market, chinese, etc. The warranty is parts only for 6 mos or 2 years parts/labor for $425. I'm not 100% convinced this is the right deal but decent used loader tractors around here are 10K easy and the cheaper ones are worn. I'm going to check it out again this week to get a feel for the quality and look it over again. Thanks for the input.

huskerpilk · Sep 25, 2004

BTW it appears the 195 is still available for this tractor...it may be a design variation to work on the KM454. The specs are very close to the 210 Koyker which should be plenty.