KL120 loader

laurencen · Jul 31, 2007

Sorry to bring this up but for all that have the loader fix are you happy with it, I have no visible cracks only 60 hours on machine and light use, my dealer has offered to replace the loader for the new one for $2000.00, its not much saving or support and says I may be able to sell my old KL120 loader, anyone want to buy it ?. how are you making out with your loaders these days

Laurence

IslandTractor · Jul 31, 2007

Just install the reinforcement kit. No benefit at all to you to replace your loader. You don't have any cracks now and with the reinforcement kit you won't develop any. Save your money.

dgl24087 · Jul 31, 2007

Sounds like the dealer just wants to make another sale.

DK35vince · Jul 31, 2007

IslandTractor said:
Just install the reinforcement kit. No benefit at all to you to replace your loader. You don't have any cracks now and with the reinforcement kit you won't develop any. Save your money.

Ditto what IslandTractor said.
Save your money and install the reinforcement kit.

chelydra · Jul 31, 2007

laurencen said:
... for all that have the loader fix are you happy with it ...
Laurence

I got the fix despite doubts that the torque tube would ever actually break. Cracks were starting, and my main concern was for resale value if they moved around the tube. Kioti would be smart not to charge for the fix later, but I didn't want to chance that either.

Fix looks fine, works fine. Now if I could just figure out how to prevent soot build-up all over one side of the loader structure. Anybody try redirecting the exhaust?

-Chelydra